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Springboard for the Arts offers free virtual session on Time Management November 17
Springboard for the Arts offers free virtual session
Work of Art: Time Management
Zoom Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 17 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
VIRTUAL, WORKSHOP
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.
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.
To sign up or learn more visit https://springboardforthearts.org/event/work-of-art-time-management-2/
Meet the Instructor
Instructor: Anitra Budd (she/her)
Bio: Anitra Budd is an experienced freelance editor, copywriter, consultant, and public speaker whose clients include Fortune 500 corporations, literary publishers, marketing agencies, universities, and local and national magazines. Over the course of her career, she’s presented workshops on publishing, editing, and organization for artists at a variety of venues. She holds BA and MA degrees from the University of Minnesota. Visit her website at www.colfax wordsmiths.com.
Springboard for the Arts offers free virtual session Intellectual Property Basics: Copyright and Trademark for Artists Oct 31
Springboard for the Arts offers a free virtual workshop on
Intellectual Property Basics: Copyright and Trademark for Artists
Zoom Meeting
October 31 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
VIRTUAL, WORKSHOP
An attorney from Springboard’s Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts (MnLA) program will cover intellectual property for visual and performing artists, focusing on copyright and trademark. Learn the difference between the two, how and why to register them, and how both can be used to protect your brand and your creative work.
This workshop is part of a series of virtual workshops being presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library. It is a part of Work of Art+, workshops that complement 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.
Meet the Presenter
Instructor: Hannah Lutz (she/her), Senior Associate, Taft
Bio: Hannah focuses her practice on trademark and copyright matters. She counsels clients in all areas of trademark portfolio management, and on trademark clearance searches in the U.S. and abroad. Hannah additionally advises clients regarding copyright protection, licensing, domain issues, UDRP proceedings, advertising and branding online and on social media, advertising claims, talent and influencer agreements, publicity rights, contests, sweepstakes, and promotions.
Prior to joining Taft, Hannah worked as an intellectual property associate at a well-known regional firm in Minneapolis. She also has experience prosecuting trademark applications including counseling on and responding to Office Actions, as well as filing and pursuing opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
Hannah earned her J.D. from Columbia Law School and her bachelor’s degree in philosophy and music from the University of Chicago. While in law school, Hannah served as the Executive Managing Editor of the Columbia Journal of Gender and Law.
Springboard for the Arts offers Work of Art virtual session on recordkeeping October 24
Springboard for the Arts offers Work of Art: Recordkeeping
Zoom Meeting
October 24 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
VIRTUAL, WORKSHOP
Learn how to track revenues and expenses, make informed projections, and gain a clearer understanding of your artistic business finances.
This workshop is part of a series of virtual workshops being presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library, and listed as “Business Plan Essentials for Artists” on the library website.
To learn more or to register visit https://springboardforthearts.org/event/work-of-art-recordkeeping-3/
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.
Meet the Instructor
Instructor: Mikha Dominguez (they/them)
Bio: Mikha Dominguez (aka Mikhamik) is a Queer non-binary Latinx Venezuelan artist based in Minneapolis since 2014. With a background in set design, Mikha’s work explores identity, migration, and resilience. They have worked at the Walker Art Center, exhibited at MCAD, University of Minnesota, St. Catherine University, and the University of Omaha, and participated in the Art Shanty Projects. Mikha leads Mikhamik House of Arts and teaches at Springboard for the Arts while studying at MCAD. Visit their website at mikhamik.com.
Springboard offers virtual Work of Art workshop: Grant Writing Oct 20
Springboard for the Arts Offers Work of Art:
Grant Writing
October 20 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM
VIRTUAL, WORKSHOP
Learn the essentials of grant writing along with resources for searching and structuring your grants.
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.
To learn more and sign up https://springboardforthearts.org/event/work-of-art-grant-writing-5/
Meet the Instructor
Instructor: Mikha Dominguez (they/them)
Bio: Mikha Dominguez (aka Mikhamik) is a Queer non-binary Latinx Venezuelan artist based in Minneapolis since 2014. With a background in set design, Mikha’s work explores identity, migration, and resilience. They have worked at the Walker Art Center, exhibited at MCAD, University of Minnesota, St. Catherine University, and the University of Omaha, and participated in the Art Shanty Projects. Mikha leads Mikhamik House of Arts and teaches at Springboard for the Arts while studying at MCAD. Visit their website at mikhamik.com.
Springboard offers virtual Work of Art: Business Plan Essentials October 17
Springboard Offers virtual Work of Art:
Business Plan Essentials
October 17 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
VIRTUAL, WORKSHOP
Learn how to prepare a simple business plan, in arts-friendly language, to help you organize all the various aspects of your artistic practice and make informed business decisions.
This workshop is part of a series of virtual workshops being presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library, and listed as “Business Plan Essentials 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.
Register/Learn more at https://springboardforthearts.org/event/work-of-art-business-plan-essentials-3/
Meet the Instructor: Anitra Budd (she/her)
Bio: Anitra Budd is an experienced freelance editor, copywriter, consultant, and public speaker whose clients include Fortune 500 corporations, literary publishers, marketing agencies, universities, and local and national magazines. Over the course of her career, she’s presented workshops on publishing, editing, and organization for artists at a variety of venues. She holds BA and MA degrees from the University of Minnesota. Visit her website at www.colfax wordsmiths.com.
Serendipity Art Hub Offers Workshops and Classes in September
Serendipity Art Hub Offers Workshops and Classes in September
Reach out to Gail at serendipityarthub.com or 218-689-1029 to learn more about these workshops and classes.
Springboard for the Arts Offers Free, Virtual Marketing Workshop Oct 6
Springboard for the Arts Offers Free Workshop
Work of Art: Marketing Oct 6
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.
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.
Meet the Instructor
Instructor: Mikha Dominguez (they/them)
Bio: Mikha Dominguez (aka Mikhamik) is a Queer non-binary Latinx Venezuelan artist based in Minneapolis since 2014. With a background in set design, Mikha’s work explores identity, migration, and resilience. They have worked at the Walker Art Center, exhibited at MCAD, University of Minnesota, St. Catherine University, and the University of Omaha, and participated in the Art Shanty Projects. Mikha leads Mikhamik House of Arts and teaches at Springboard for the Arts while studying at MCAD. Visit their website at mikhamik.com.
This is a Zoom Meeting on Tuesday, October 6 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM