EVENT LINK: https://springboardforthearts.org/events/work-of-art-career-planning-semac/

FEE: Free

REGISTER HERE

This workshop is for artists in the region served by the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona counties, including the Prairie Island Indian Community).

Work of Art: Career Planning
Where do you want to be both artistically and professionally? Learn how to define your values, identify key choices and develop a plan to achieve your career goals.

This workshop is a part of the 12-part Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series, a professional development curriculum designed to teach business skills to artists in all disciplines. The curriculum is always available for free download, or you can buy a copy of the book to support your practice: https://springboardforthearts.org/buy-books/

 Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 6:00 – 9:00 pm (the workshop is 2.5 hrs, following which SEMAC will facilitate a 15-30 minute networking session for participants)
Presenter: Workshop Instructor, Springboard for the Arts
Location: Zoom Meeting. The workshop will not be recorded. Automated Zoom captions will be available.
Register: To register, click the "Register" button above. If you have questions, contact Zaraawar Mistry at 651-789-2282 or zaraawar@springboardforthearts.org.

Work of Art Workshops for SEMAC
Wed, Sep 3: Career Planning
Wed, Oct 1: Time Management
Wed, Nov 5: Portfolio Kit

This activity is supported in part by the State of Minnesota through a grant from The Office of Small Business Development, Department of Employment and Economic Development.

EVENT LINK: https://springboardforthearts.org/events/the-writers-guide-to-sourcing-images/

FEE: Free

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The Writer’s Guide to Sourcing Images
Sourcing photos, illustrations and images for publishing projects present a number of legal and ethical challenges. This practical workshop is designed for writers, editors, zinesters, and independent publishers who want to confidently find and use images in their creative work. Whether you’re assembling a zine, designing an email newsletter, or laying out a self-published book, this session will help you make informed choices about what sort of images you can use, and how to acquire them.

Instructor Andy Sturdevant, Artist Resources Manager at Springboard for the Arts, will cover the basics of copyright law, how to understand and apply Creative Commons licenses, what counts as fair use (and what doesn’t), the basics of commissioning artists to create original illustrations, and how to navigate image licensing for print and digital media. You’ll also learn about the many reputable sources for free or low-cost images, including Wikimedia Commons, Flickr Commons, government archives, and museum digital collections.

This workshop will be held on Zoom, and will not be recorded. Automated captions will be enabled.
Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Central Time
Instructor: Andy Sturdevant, Springboard for the Arts
Registration: Receive the Zoom meeting details by clicking on the Register button above. If you have any questions, email Andy at andy@springboardforthearts.org. 

EVENT LINK: https://springboardforthearts.org/events/work-of-art-portfolio-kit-20/

FEE: Free

REGISTER HERE

Work of Art: Portfolio Kit
Your portfolio is the core of your promotional material and professional calling card. Focus on the essential elements: sharpening your artist statement, tailoring your artistic resume, and curating and formatting your work samples.

This workshop is a part of the Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series, a professional development curriculum designed to teach business skills to artists in all disciplines. The curriculum is always available for free download, or you can buy a copy of the book.

This workshop will be held on Zoom, and will not be recorded. Automated captions will be enabled.
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 6:00-8:30 PM Central Time
Instructor: Workshops Instructor, Springboard for the Arts
Registration: Receive the Zoom meeting details by clicking on the Register button above. If you have any questions, call Zaraawar “Z” Mistry at 651-789-2282 or email zaraawar@springboardforthearts.org.

Work of Art Workshops – Fall 2025 – Bi-weekly on Tuesdays
Sep 9: Time Management
Sep 23: Portfolio Kit
Oct 7: Artist Residencies and Fellowships Panel
Oct 21: Marketing
Nov 4: Grant Writing
Nov 18: Pricing
Dec 2: Engaging Customers & Selling Your Work
Dec 16: Funding