Work of Art: Marketing
Define your product, discover your target audience, make decisions about how you sell your work, and identify a budget and strategy for your artistic business.

Date: Friday, May 17, 5:30-8:00 PM
Presenter: Workshop Facilitator, Springboard for the Arts
Location: Creative Arts Center, 112 West Main Street, Battle Lake, MN 56515
Register: Registration is required, but you can register for any or all workshops at once! Register by clicking the “REGISTER” button above. You will receive a confirmation email immediately after submitting the form. Please check spam folders! If you have any questions, call Zaraawar “Z” Mistry at 651-789-2282 or email zaraawar@springboardforthearts.org.

This workshop will be held in-person in Battle Lake, MN, presented by Art of the Lakes in partnership with Springboard for the Arts.

These workshops are a part of the Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series, whose curriculum is always available for free download. You can also buy a softcover copy of the book.

Work of Art: Time Management
Discover analytical and tool-based approaches to manage your time. These tools will help you tackle hurdles related to efficiency, flexibility, and structure to help you reach your artistic goals.

Date: Saturday, May 18, 1:30-4:00 PM

Free and open to the public, in this presentation, nationally acclaimed embroidery artist Kathy Andrews will share a selection from her own antique sampler collection. Most samplers will be visible on both sides.  This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a Minnesota State Legislative appropriation; The Arts Partnership with the Cities of Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo; the Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation, and the Alex Stern Family Foundation.

Detroit Lakes has Giant plans!

The Trolls are Coming in 2024!

Danish recycling artist Thomas Dambo will be arriving in Detroit Lakes this May with plans to install six of his troll sculptures at locations from Dunton Locks to Detroit Mountain and a handful of other art installations between Fargo and Perham. Artist talk will be May 21st @ 7pm-8:30pm at the Historic Holmes Theatre.

Dambo’s visit to Detroit Lakes to plan for the Troll sculptures is documented in the YouTube video here!

Don't miss the latest Main Gallery Lecture: Beyond the blackbook – Minnesota Graffiti Culture and Influence, with Kylie Linh Hoang, Thursday, 23 May, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at The Rourke!

Delve into the five pillars of hip-hop and learn about the rich history and community behind this dynamic artform. Led by Kylie Linh Hoang, assistant curator at the Minnesota Museum of American Art, this lecture will explore the cultural significance of graffiti and its impact on marginalized groups. From black sketchbooks to large-scale works, Minnesota graffiti writers have nurtured a thriving community based on creativity, style, and mentorship.

This workshop will be held in-person in Battle Lake, MN, presented by Art of the Lakes in partnership with Springboard for the Arts.

These workshops are a part of the Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series, whose curriculum is always available for free download. You can also buy a softcover copy of the book.

Work of Art: Engaging Customers & Selling Your Work
Learn tools and techniques to communicate the value of your work to potential customers.

Date: Friday, May 31, 5:30-8:00 PM

This workshop will be held in-person in Battle Lake, MN, presented by Art of the Lakes in partnership with Springboard for the Arts.

These workshops are a part of the Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series, whose curriculum is always available for free download. You can also buy a softcover copy of the book.

Work of Art: Recordkeeping
Learn how to track revenues and expenses, make informed projections, and gain a clearer understanding of your artistic business finances.

Date: Saturday, June 1, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

This workshop will be held in-person in Battle Lake, MN, presented by Art of the Lakes in partnership with Springboard for the Arts.

These workshops are a part of the Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series, whose curriculum is always available for free download. You can also buy a softcover copy of the book.

Work of Art: Promotions
Craft persuasive messaging and create a strategy for how you will get the word out about your work, events, and news.

Date: Saturday, June 1, 1:30-4:00 PM