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Dec
19
to Apr 26

ARTIST FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: "The Leslye Orr Fund for Artists with Disabilities" @ Minnesota (Springboard for the Arts)

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FEE: Free to apply

The Leslye Orr Fund for Artists with Disabilities

The Leslye Orr Fund provides non-competitive direct support for artists with disabilities in Minnesota to create work and invest in their careers. Inspired by Leslye Orr’s advocacy for “the possibilities of disabilities,” this fund fosters artistry, inclusivity, and community joy. 

4 Minnesota-based artists will be selected through a randomized drawing process of eligible applicants

  • Each artist will receive a $2500 unrestricted grant in recognition of their work

  • This opportunity is open to artists of all disciplines that self-identify as an individual with disabilities.

Deadline: Apply by Sunday, April 6, 2026

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Feb
12
to Dec 31

ARTIST RELIEF RESOURCES: "Crisis and Recovery Resources for Artists and Culture Bearers" @ Minnesota (Springboard for the Arts)

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FEE: Free to apply

Artist Resources & Relief: Minnesota

In response to ongoing community disruption and its impacts on artists and creative workers across Minnesota, this evolving resource list brings together emergency relief funds, creative business recovery support, calls for artist-led community projects, mutual aid networks, toolkits, and legal resources.

Compiled by Springboard for the Arts in collaboration with arts organizations and community partners statewide, these resources are intended to support artists through immediate challenges and longer-term healing, recovery, and connection. Offerings include emergency and small business relief, opportunities for community-based creative action, mutual aid and solidarity networks, training resources, and practical toolkits.

This list will continue to be updated as new resources become available.

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Apr
9
6:00 PM18:00

ONLINE WORKSHOP: "Financial Peace of Mind: Planning for Life’s Ups and Downs" @ Online via ZOOM (Springboard for the Arts)

FEE: Free

Financial Peace of Mind:
Planning for Life’s Ups and Downs

Zoom Meeting
Thursday, April 9, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Life changes can create financial question marks—but you can move forward with clarity. Learn how to focus on what’s within your control, how to assess cash flow and set spending priorities, and more. Presented in partnership with LSS Counseling.

Presenter: Andry Chaux

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Apr
8
2:00 PM14:00

ONLINE WORKSHOP: "Building Narrative Power & Infrastructure with Trevor Smith" @ Online via ZOOM (Springboard for the Arts)

FEE: Free

Building Narrative Power & Infrastructure
with Trevor Smith

Wednesday, April 8, 2:00-3:30pm on Zoom

In this workshop, we'll explore what narrative power is, how it is built, and the infrastructure needed to sustain it. Participants will examine the stories shaping this moment, identify gaps in their own narrative ecosystems, and leave with practical tools on how to engage in different narrative labor. This session is for strategists ready to move beyond messaging toward longer-term narrative power.

All are welcome, designed for place-based organizations.

Stewarded by Springboard for the Arts, the Creative Change Coalition is a national coalition of place-based organizations that center people, creativity, and equity working together to create a stronger ecosystem for communities and artists. Learn more at www.creativechangecoalition.org.

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Apr
7
6:00 PM18:00

ONLINE WORKSHOP: "Going Beyond Grants for Artists of Color" @ Online via ZOOM (Springboard for the Arts)

FEE: Free

Going Beyond Grants for Artists of Color

Zoom Meeting
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

IJoin us for a panel that will look closer at how BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) artists can move beyond grants to more sustainable, regenerative and community-driven options such as crowdfunding, micro-finance and earned income strategies.

Panelist: MaLLy (he/him)
Panelist: Ifrah Mansour (she/her)
Panelist: Sun Yung Shin (she/her)
Panelist: Moira “Miri” Villiard (she/her)
Moderator: Candida Gonzalez (they/them)

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