Category: Professional Development Workshops

WOA Series for Artists – Register for some or all!

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Announcements, Beltrami County, Clearwater County, Hubbard County, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen county, Professional Development Workshops, Region 2 Counties, Workshops

We hope you can join this new series of Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists workshops, available exclusively to artists and creative entrepreneurs in the Lakes Region Arts Council and Region 2 Arts Council service areas:  Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin, Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods and Mahnomen counties.

Register for all the sessions below or only the most relevant – YOUR CHOICE

Full Workshop schedule
WEDNESDAYS – 1:00 PM TO 3:30 PM
Career Planning  October 21, 2020
Time Management  November 4, 2020
Portfolio Kit  November 18, 2020
Marketing   December 2, 2020
Promotions   December 16, 2020
Pricing  January 13, 2021
Recordkeeping   January 27, 2021
Legal Considerations  February 10, 2021
Funding  February 24, 2021
Grantwriting   March 10, 2021
Business Plan Essentials   March 24, 2021
Engaging Customers and Selling Your Work   April 7, 2021

All workshops will be held online via Zoom – If internet or computer access is a significant barrier to participation, interested artists can contact Springboard for the Arts at (218) 998-4037 to get connected to local community resources to support their participation.

Click here for details and to register

A NEW VERSION of the WORK OF ART TOOLKIT used as curriculum for this series can be downloaded for free from Springboard for the Arts HERE.

This series is offered through a collaboration between Region 2 Arts Council, Lake Region Arts Council, and Springboard for the Arts. Funding is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and support of the West Central Initiative Fund.

Work of Arts Series for Region 2 Artists – Sign up today!

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Announcements, Beltrami County, Clearwater County, Hubbard County, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen county, Professional Development Workshops, Region 2 Counties, Workshops

Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists,
a Professional Development opportunity for artists living in Beltrami, Lake of the Woods, Hubbard, Mahnomen and Clearwater counties

Region 2 Arts Council, in collaboration with Springboard for the Arts and Lake Region Arts Council, is excited to announce a new series of Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists workshops. Funding for the series is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and support of the West Central Initiative Fund.

Workshops will be available exclusively to artists and creative entrepreneurs in the Lakes Region Arts Council and Region 2 Arts Council service areas:  Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin, Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods and Mahnomen counties.

Dates for Workshop Series
October 21 – April 7
Held every two Wednesdays from 1:00 – 3:30pm 

All workshops will be held online

Click here for details and to register

“We are delighted to be able to partner with the Lakes Region Arts Council and Region 2 Arts Council to bring these workshops to artists in our area,” says Springboard Rural Program Director Michele Anderson. “Right now it is especially important for artists to have the skills, connection, and community needed to build their practices and their creative businesses, and these workshops will provide that opportunity.”

Workshops will be held via Zoom and participation via computer is recommended, however, joining the workshop by phone is also an option if internet or computer access is a barrier. All workshops will include closed captioning services. Participants are invited to register for the whole series or for specific workshops relevant to their needs.

If internet or computer access is a significant barrier to participation, interested artists can contact Springboard for the Arts at (218) 998-4037 to get connected to local community resources to support their participation.

Workshop schedule:
Career Planning – Wednesday, October 21, 2020 – 1pm-3:30pm
Time Management – Wednesday, November 4, 2020 – 1pm-3:30pm
Portfolio Kit – Wednesday, November 18, 2020 – 1pm-3:30pm
Marketing – Wednesday, December 2, 2020 – 1pm-3:30pm
Promotions – Wednesday, December 16, 2020 – 1pm-3:30pm
Pricing – Wednesday, January 13, 2021 – 1pm-3:30pm
Recordkeeping – Wednesday, January 27, 2021 – 1pm-3:30pm
Legal Considerations – Wednesday, February 10, 2021 – 1pm-3:30pm
Funding – Wednesday, February 24, 2021 – 1pm-3:30pm
Grantwriting – Wednesday, March 10, 2021 – 1pm-3:30pm
Business Plan Essentials – Wednesday, March 24, 2021 – 1pm-3:30pm
Engaging Customers and Selling Your Work – Wednesday, April 7, 2021 – 1pm-3:30pm

Click here to register

The Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists has been led by Springboard for the Arts across the state of Minnesota, and replicated across the country as an accessible, practical resource for artists and creative entrepreneurs to develop their business skills. The toolkit of the curriculum can be downloaded for free from Springboard for the Arts HERE.

Work of Art Workshops in Bemidji and Park Rapids

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Professional Development Workshops

Work of Art Logo-print-cmyk-2014Artists: Please join Springboard for the Arts’ Artist Trainer Naomi Schliesman on March 10th & 11th for one or both of the following professional development workshops.

March 10 in Bemidji: Record Keeping and Financial Management

How does your actual income compare with your desired income?  Learn how Budgets and Cash Flow Statements help you plan for profit (it isn’t just whatever is left at the end.) Making accurate projections about what to expect allows you to plan for it and to prosper. When: Tuesday, March 10, 2015. 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Rail River Folk School, 303 Rail Road Street SW, Bemidji.

March 11th in Park Rapids: Legal Considerations for Artists

From protecting your intellectual property to choosing a legal form for your artistic business, an understanding of underlying legal principles will help you make smarter choices. This session centers on information about copyrights and contract basics regarding selling and licensing your work, as well as getting into business.
When: Wednesday, March 11, 2015. 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Coldwell Banker, 101 Main Street S., Park Rapids

Both are free and open to the public. Call 218 751-5447 or email staff@r2arts.org by 3/9/15 to register.

Art Making + Creative Partnerships = Community Wellbeing

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Announcements, Professional Development Workshops

KairosPeople working in health care, social services, education, environmental sustainability, and the arts, please join us for an interactive workshop with KAIROS ALIVE! Founder and Director Maria Genné and Program Coordinator Carla Vogel.

Workshop participants will

  • Explore the impact of artistic engagement for older adults
  • Generate ideas for community-based intergenerational art activitities
  • Expand and deepen an understanding of the role of art in community wellbeing
  • Consider the potential for partnerships based in collaboration, mutual respect and creativity
  • View clips from the PBS series, ARTS & THE MIND, featuring Maria Genne
  • Participate in creative dialogue through storytelling, theatre and dance

Date and Time:  Monday December 2, 2013. 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Location:  Headwaters School of Music and the Arts (HSMA), 519 Minnesota Avenue NE, Bemidji, MN

Follow-up Breakfast Meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. at HSMA. Come continue the conversation with presenters Maria and Carla.  Explore plans for intergenerational art making in your community. Fruit, rolls, and coffee provided.

RSVP: Please call 218-751-5447 / 800-251-5447 or email staff@r2arts.org by 11/29/13 to register.

Mileage Stipends Available: This workshop is free and open to the public. R2AC is offering mileage stipends to individuals carpooling from Mahnomen, Lake of the Woods, and Clearwater counties. Contact us for more information!

This workshop is sponsored by Region 2 Arts Council and made possible by the voters of Minnesota thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Community Collaboration for the Arts Soiree in Lake of the Woods County

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Announcements, Lake of the Woods, Professional Development Workshops
  • Interested in collaborating for the arts in Lake of the Woods County?
  • Have arts projects and innovations in mind?
  • Hoping to meet up with the key players in the right place at the right time?

Join artists, arts supporters, non-profits and business owners for a Community Collaboration for the Arts Soiree at the Depot in Baudette on Friday April 26, 2013 from 6-8:30 p.m.

Hors d’eouvres and a festive atmosphere brought to you by the Depot and Region 2 Arts Council. Let’s keep the arts momentum in Lake of the Woods County rolling right into the summer! This event is free. RSVP at staff@r2arts.org or 218 751-5447 by April 23.

Lake of the Woods Arts Collaboration Workshop and Grant Writing Session

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Announcements, Artist and Operational Grants, Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants, Arts Projects Grants, Lake of the Woods, Professional Development Workshops, Workshops

ATTENTION Lake of the Woods Artists, non-profits, community organizers, business owners and city planners:  The rewards of arts collaboration are many!

PLEASE COME TO:  Community Collaboration Workshop for the Arts
June 27, 2012 at the Depot in Baudette, MN.  REGISTER TODAY!

This Region 2 Arts Council sponsored professional development workshop is designed for people to come together and share arts project ideas with the goal of strengthening Lake of the Woods communities through art.  Presenter Mark Turner will explore the value of coordinating arts events and activities with other regional partners and share concrete examples of collaborative efforts and cutting edge arts collaborative practices.

Participants will

  • Learn the benefits of resource optimization
  • Discover local collaborative partnerships
  • Discuss how different organizations can help cross promote a range of events
  • Plan creative community efforts and events with wide arts appeal

What: Community Collaboration Workshop
Date: June 27, 2012
Time: 6-8 p.m.*
Location: The Depot in Baudette

*This workshop will be proceeded by a grant writing workshop/ drop in session with a Region 2 Arts Council staff member reviewing FY13 arts grants.

What: Grant writing workshop
Time: 4p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location:  the Depot in Baudette

Call Region 2 Arts Council at 218 751-5447 / 800 275-4557 or email staff@r2arts.org to register.  Registration Deadline: June 20, 2012.

Doing Business Online: a FREE Workshop for Artists

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Announcements, Professional Development Workshops, Region 2 Counties

Doing Business Online is a FREE professional development workshop for Region 2 artists taking place in Bemidji on June 11, 2012.

Are you an artist?  Are you interested in using the Internet to expand your arts business? University of Minnesota Extension’s Ryan Pesch is returning to Bemidji to present Doing Business Online, a FREE professional development workshop for artists.

Monday June, 11, 2012
5:30-8:30 Math Computer Lab
Bemidji High School, Bemidji

Come explore the tools available to best connect with current and future customers.  Learn about selling your work online. Discuss major concerns related to online transactions like security, shipping, and costs.  Explore the use of Paypal and online banking platforms.

All artists served by the Region 2 Arts Council are invited to attend Doing Business Online.  Make an investment in the future of your arts business!  Call 751-5447 / 800 275-5447 or email staff@r2arts.org to register.  Registration Deadline Monday June 4, 2012.

Thursday February 16: Marketing your Website for Artists (there’s still space!)

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Announcements, Professional Development Workshops, Region 2 Counties

Whether you have a website or you’re planning your future site, there’s something for every artist in Marketing your Website.

Thursday February 16, from 5:30-8:30 in the Bemidji High School Computer Lab, our presenter, UMN-Extension educator Adeel Ahmed, will discuss strategies artists can use to get their website “on the digital map,” bringing traffic more efficiently and more effectively to their site.

There’s still time for you to sign up for this FREE workshop!  Please call Region 2 Arts Council today at 218 751-5447 or email us at staff@r2arts.org and let us know you are coming.

Here’s what the instructor says about Marketing your Website:
“Customers get to websites in different ways such as through search, advertisements, business cards and brochures, and links from other websites…The class will focus on how to get listed higher in Google search which includes getting your link on other websites, using social media, business aggregation sites, email lists,  location based services, and review based services.”

Remember: the workshop is FREE and open to all artists we serve through the Region 2 Arts Council. We hope to hear from you!

E-Commerce for Artists Workshop Series Coming to Bemidji in January

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Announcements, Professional Development Workshops, Region 2 Counties

Artists and Arts Organizations! Sign up now for e-Commerce for Artists: a FREE Professional Development Workshop Series for artists and arts organizations served by Region 2 Arts Council.

E-Commerce for Artists consists of 3 workshops:

Websites DIY      5:30-8:30 pm Thursday, January 26
Participants leave the 3-hour, hands-on workshop having developed a basic website through Google Sites. (Location: Bemidji High School Computer Lab)

Social Media Marketing         5:30-8:30 pm Thursday, February 2
Participants explore basic fundamentals of social networking sites and discuss the potential benefits of engaging in social media marketing (BHS Computer Lab).

Marketing your Website       5:30-8:30 pm Thursday, February 16 Participants learn new ways to improve traffic to their websites (BHS Computer Lab).

e-Commerce for Artists is a University of Minnesota-Extension workshop series facilitated by seasoned presenters Adeel Ahmed and Ryan Pesch .

R2AC recommends participants sign up for all three workshops.  Please RSVP by calling or emailing Region 2 Arts Council, 218-751-5447/ 1-800-275-5447/ staff@r2arts.org. Registration deadline is January 23, 2012. All workshops are free and open to artists and arts organizations served by Region 2 Arts Council.

To see an updated list of workshops sponsored by Region 2 Arts Council, click here!