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🌟 The next chapter for the Creative Change Coalition
Last month, Laura Zabel announced her plans to transition out of the role of Springboard’s Executive Director this June. Today, we’re pleased to share more details about Laura’s next chapter with the Creative Change Coalition and Creative Cities, a new initiative in partnership with the Knight Foundation.
Read the full comic from Minnesota-based artist Sophie Wang announcing exciting next steps for Laura and fellow Springboard colleagues Jun-Li Wang and Sara Sawicki! |
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You’re invited to celebrate this next chapter for the Creative Change Coalition with us on Wednesday, July 22 from 5–8pm at Saint Paul Brewing! We will share more details soon, and hope to see you there. |
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💚 Community powered by you!
When artists need somewhere to turn to help figure out the next step in their career, apply for their next grant, or use their creativity to support their community, Springboard is there. Every year, we reach thousands of artists through one-on-one consultations, workshops, fellowships, and more—you can help power this work!
Join Springboard’s community of donors with a gift by June 30. Your support helps artists access the tools, mentorship, and resources they need to grow their work, strengthen their communities, and shape a more vibrant and equitable future for all of us.
Thank you for being a part of our creative community and helping artists thrive! |
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“Springboard is an invaluable part of my journey and I still pinch myself that support like this is in my life.” -Artist |
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Virtual workshop The Pitch That Fits Thursday, June 25 6:00-8:00pm Central Time Zoom Meeting
Join award-winning publisher, editor, and writer Pam McClanahan for a deep dive into pitching your non-fiction work for publication, including books, journals, and a range of digital content. |
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| In-person event Creative Community Coffee Club Friday, July 17 10:00am-12:00pm Central Time 201 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Swing by Springboard in downtown Fergus Falls for our July Creative Community Coffee Club. Bring your busy work, a craft project, or just yourself! |
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| Apply for the Rural Regenerator Fellowship
Taking place between September 2026–March 2028, Springboard’s Rural Regenerator Fellowship will support six rural artists, creatives, and culture bearers across the Upper Midwest with an unrestricted award of $15,000, an in-person retreat, and more. Apply, or nominate an artist who you think would be a great fit! |
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| Honoring the artists who protected their neighbors
In this story in Common Dreams, Executive Director Laura Zabel reflects on how Minnesota’s artists showed up for their neighbors during the federal immigration enforcement surge, and what happens when artists are already woven into the fabric of a community before the crisis arrives. |
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“It is not just what Minnesotans did in this crisis. It is what they had already built: a state that had spent decades recognizing artists not as a luxury or an afterthought, but as neighbors with something essential to contribute.” -Laura Zabel |
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Springboard offices in Fergus Falls and Saint Paul will be closed from Monday, June 29–Friday, July 3 for a summer break. |
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Saint Paul262 University Ave W Saint Paul, MN 55103 |
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Fergus Falls201 West Lincoln Ave Fergus Falls, MN 56537 |
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