Incubator Directory

Springboard’s Incubator is a fiscal sponsorship program that provides sponsorship for arts groups and individual artist projects that do not want (or are not ready) to become tax-exempt nonprofit organizations. In other words, we make it possible for groups to receive tax-deductible grants and donations as they grow. In addition, Incubator artists receive support for their fundraising and marketing efforts, legal referrals, and networking support.

Incubator is designed for arts groups and individual artist projects that have a nonprofit purpose and/or are looking at becoming their own tax exempt nonprofit organization. Sponsored projects must be artist-led, fit with the mission of Springboard for the Arts, and be based in or producing work in Minnesota. Learn more about the Incubator program here.

Check out our current Incubator projects below, or use the filters to your left to find more projects!

Maine Prairie Studio

Arts Education, Kimball, MN

Maine Prairie Studio aims to nurture creativity and elevate the ceramic arts through community education for rural Minnesotans. Additionally, they support local, regional and national artists through assistantships, retreats and residencies.

CultureWIN

Arts Education, Saint Paul, MN

CultureWIN aims to strengthen youth’s creative potential in the arts to foster positive attitutdes and build healthier communities.

Drawing Connections

Arts Education, Richfield, MN

Drawing Connections, Inc. aims to develop strategies for individuals and groups to connect and engage each other through visual art educational activities.

Creative Leadership Studio

Arts Education, Minneapolis, MN

Creative Leadership Studio aims to generate writing about new directions in leadership development (art-based pedagogy) and mindfulness to help people develop the capacities they need to create the change they seek in the world.