Springboard for the Arts

Springboard for the Arts is a not-for-profit arts service organization based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Springboard for the Arts provides arts-related resources to independent artists and arts organizations including professional development education and workshops, fiscal sponsorship, micro-lending, health care resources, and career consultations.[1]

History

Originating in 1978 as a program of United Arts, it became an independent non-profit organization in 1991 under the name of Resources and Counseling for the Arts. The organization changed its name to Springboard for the Arts in 2002.[2][3] Springboard also manages Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts (MnLA), the Minnesota chapter of Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts.[4][5] Laura Zabel has been Executive Director since 2005.[6]

In May 2020, the organization's building on University Avenue was among those damaged by arson during the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis–Saint Paul.[7][8]

In 2021 their universal basic income for artists initiative was among the first in the nation. The funds will go to working artists in St. Paul's Rondo and Frogtown neighborhoods.[9][10][11]

Research

In 2007, Springboard for the Arts partnered with Minnesota Citizens for the Arts and the Minnesota Craft Council to produce the economic impact study Artists Count: An Economic Impact Study of Artists in Minnesota.[12] Following this study, they purchased and converted a former auto showroom into a community hub called SpringBOX.[13][14]

References
  1. "Principles & Vision | Springboard for the Arts". Springboard for the Arts. Retrieved 2017-05-14.
  2. "Community Supported Art Harvests Creativity". PBS NewsHour. Retrieved 2017-05-14.
  3. Talks, Forbes Trep. "How Entrepreneurship Can Save The Starving Artist". Forbes. Retrieved 2017-05-14.
  4. "National VLA Directory – VLAA". vlaa.org. Retrieved 2017-05-13.
  5. "Legal Assistance | Springboard for the Arts". Springboard for the Arts. Retrieved 2017-05-13.
  6. HEwitt, Chris (27 August 2014). "10 questions with Laura Zabel, Springboard for the Arts director". Pioneer Press. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  7. "ATF seeking information on persons of interest in St. Paul arson investigations". KMSP-TV. 2020-06-05. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
  8. Penrod, Josh; Sinner, C.J. (2020-07-13). "Buildings damaged in Minneapolis, St. Paul after riots". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
  9. Small, Zachary (6 April 2021). "San Francisco and Other Cities Try to Give Artists Steady Income". The New York Times. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  10. Ross, Jenna (5 April 2021). "Pioneering program will pay St. Paul artists a guaranteed monthly income". Star Tribune. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  11. Jones, Justine (7 April 2021). "Springboard for the Arts Launches Guaranteed Income Pilot for Artists". Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  12. "Artists Count | Grantmakers in the Arts". www.giarts.org. Retrieved 2017-05-13.
  13. Ross, Jenna (1 June 2018). "Springboard to turn ex-auto dealership into St. Paul arts hub". Star Tribune. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  14. "Springboard for the Arts receives $1M for new St. Paul arts hub". Star Tribune. 11 June 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2021.


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