Arts News
Strike a Pose! In Progress Offers Hands On Photography Workshop in Crookston
Strike A Pose
with In Progress Artist Tomas Leal
Saturday & Sunday / April 25th & 26th
Studio 110 / Crookston Minnesota
Strike a Pose is a hands-on photography workshop focused on using light to shape mood, depth, and intensity in portraiture led by In Progress artist and one time resident of Crookston - Tomas Leal.
Participants will explore techniques such as directional lighting, high-contrast setups, and shadow control to create bold, expressive images. Through guided demonstrations and practice, photographers will learn how to transform simple setups into striking, dramatic portraits that emphasize emotion, texture, and form.
Please register below. This activity is intended to build belonging and familiarity while we all work to move through difficult times. There is no cost to participation.
Please note that the location for this workshop is STUDIO 110 in Crookston Minnesota
Questions can be directed to info@in-progress.org.or you can call Rena Bouchard Zapata at: 218-277-8774.
This workshop is made possible with support from: the McKnight Foundation, the Riester Foundation, the Minnesota State Arts Board General Operating Support Program and the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (pending). This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
TRF Area Community Theater Offers Free Workshops, Auditions
FREE workshops, auditions by TRFACT
Thief River Falls Area Community Theater (TRFACT) will be offering free workshops, audition opportunities, and more. See their website for updates, more information, or with questions at trfact.org.
FREE Musical Audition Prep Workshops
Location: NCTC Theater
Cost: Free (registration required)
• Saturday, March 1 | 4:00–5:00 PM
• Wednesday, March 5 | 6:00–7:00 PM
These workshops are designed for performers new to auditions or looking for a refresher. Both sessions cover the same material and are open to all ages. They are especially helpful for those planning to audition for TRFACT’s summer 2026 production of The Sound of Music.
Each workshop includes:
Overview of dialogue and singing expectations
Q&A with the creative team
Time to practice dialogue and/or music in small groups
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/TRFACTMARCH26
Auditions: The Sound of Music (all ages) and The Sweet Delilah Swim Club (adult female cast)
Location: NCTC Theater
• March 19–20 | 5:00–7:00 PM
• March 21 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
TRFACT Kids’ Theater Workshop (Grades 2–5)
Location: NCTC Theater
Tuesdays, 3:15–4:30 PM
Dates: March 3, 10, 17, and 24
Cost: $25 for all four sessions
Limited to 25 students
Students will build stage confidence, learn basic acting techniques, and explore how auditions work. On the final day, March 24, participants may audition for the summer production of Frozen KIDS.
Registration: https://our.show/a2tqphfelb
Teen Audition Prep Workshops (Grades 6–11)
These workshops focus on audition preparation, including reviewing materials, audition sides, songs, and providing time for questions.
Lincoln High School
• Sessions: April 15 and 22, 2026
• Auditions for Something Rotten Jr.: April 29, 2026
Franklin Middle School
• Sessions: April 16 and 23, 2026
• Auditions for Something Rotten Jr.: April 30, 2026
Summer Performances NCTC Theater:
The Sound of Music: June 10-12, 15-17, 7pm
Frozen KIDS: June 30-July 2, 7pm
The Sweet Delilah Swim Club: July 14-16, 7pm
Something Rotten Jr.: July 28-30, 7pm
Free Virtual Workshop on Creating your portfolio kit
Work of Art: Portfolio Kit
Zoom Meeting
January 17 from 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
VIRTUAL, WORKSHOP
Focus on the essential elements of your portfolio: sharpening your artist statement, tailoring your artistic resume, and curating and formatting your work samples. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library. Your portfolio is the core of your promotional material and professional calling card. To register or learn more visit https://springboardforthearts.org/event/work-of-art-portfolio-kit/
Free Virtual Workshop on Legal Issues — Intellectual Property, Contracts, & More
Work of Art: Legal Considerations
February 21 from 1:00 to 3:30 PM
Obtain general information about your intellectual property, contract basics and structuring your artistic business.
This workshop is part of a series of virtual workshops being presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library, and listed as “Legal Considerations for Artists” on the library website.
This workshop is a unit in 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.
To learn more and to register visit https://springboardforthearts.org/event/work-of-art-legal-considerations/
Virtual Workshop on Writing Artist Statements January 10
Virtual Workshop: Writing Artist Statements
Offered by Springboard for the Arts
Artist Statements
Zoom Meeting
Saturday, January 10 from 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
VIRTUAL, WORKSHOP
Get a hands-on, step-by-step approach to writing a range of statements that best represent your work as an artist. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.
This workshop is part of a series of virtual workshops being presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library, and is a unit in 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. For more info and to register visit https://springboardforthearts.org/event/artist-statements/
Engaging Customers & Selling Your Work — virtual workshop December 2
Work of Art: Engaging Customers & Selling Your Work is a free virtual workshop offered by Springboard for the Arts on Tuesday, December 2 from 6 to 8:30 PM. Sign up at https://springboardforthearts.formstack.com/forms/work_of_art_engaging_customers_selling_your_work