Springboard for the Arts Announces Artist Development Workshops, 5/19-12/15

The Minnesota State Arts Board and Minnesota's Regional Arts Councils, in partnership with Springboard for the Arts and Creative Capital, are underwriting a pilot artist development project. The project, entitled, 'Springboard's Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists', will offer professional development workshops and education opportunities statewide for all artists. Additionally, Creative Capital will present one-day intensives on strategic planning, public relations, funding your work, and the Internet. Both workshops start on May 19 and run thru December 15 (dates vary by location). Because of the support from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the workshops will be free to participants. However, space is limited.

All ten sessions of 'Springboard's Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists' workshops will be presented in all eleven Arts Council regions in Minnesota. The series is designed especially for individual artists. Topics to be covered will include: Improving business acumen related to one's artistic practice, capitalizing on best practices for success, Creating a roadmap for a career, and deciding what actions to take next as an artist entrepreneur. 

For more information, a list of dates and locations, and instructions on how to apply, visit Springboard for the Arts at www.springboardforthearts.org/Workshops/ADP.asp.