Springboard for the Arts explained

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]

External links

Notes and References

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

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