How Minnesota is Caring for Artists in Times of Need

The regionally-based Artist Emergency Relief Fund Network assures that arts and culture workers are seen, valued, and supported, even when times are tough.

April 21, 2026
By Arts Midwest

A new chapter for Executive Director Laura Zabel

After 21 years of leading Springboard for the Arts, Laura Zabel announces plans to pass the baton to a new Executive Director.

April 8, 2026
By Springboard for the Arts

Twin Cities Business: Nonprofit Economic Empowerment, Springboard for the Arts

Over 30,000 artists live in Minnesota, according to the Minnesota State Arts Board, from dancers and musicians to painters and crafters. Springboard for the Arts offers services to all of them.

March 30, 2026
By MPR News

Lakeland PBS: Awareness through Art

In 2024, four Otter Tail County artists took part in a pilot program through Springboard for the Arts to draw attention to the idea of Guaranteed Income. Each created an art piece to showcase to the public with hopes of starting the conversation about Guaranteed Income and how it can help artists all across the state.

March 5, 2026
By Lakeland PBS

Artists Respond: Rooted and Rising

A new call for artists to do what they do best - deepen relationships and networks, create safe spaces for reflection and healing, gather community stories, and combat isolation.

February 26, 2026
By Springboard for the Arts

Crisis and Recovery Resources for Artists and Culture Bearers

An evolving list of artist-specific resources and opportunities that are designed to help you as you navigate this difficult moment and the healing and repair that comes next.

February 12, 2026
By Springboard for the Arts

Falls Community Arts Exchange: Connecting Place, People, and Possibility

“Every time I return to Fergus Falls and this area, I feel more and more connected to the land, the people, the shops, the special pace here.”

February 11, 2026
By Springboard for the Arts

Artists Respond: Meet the Cohort of Weaving Social Connection

Meet the artists and organizations co-creating innovative projects to inspire connection across Minnesota. 

December 28, 2025
By Springboard for the Arts

Ready Go: New Artist-Led Workshops in Minnesota!

Three Minnesota artists are imagining new ways to bring people together throughout the year, and using art to do it!

December 22, 2025
By Springboard for the Arts

Twin Cities Business: Nonprofit Economic Empowerment, Springboard for the Arts

Over 30,000 artists live in Minnesota, according to the Minnesota State Arts Board, from dancers and musicians to painters and crafters. Springboard for the Arts offers services to all of them.

November 4, 2025
By Twin Cities Business

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