"The civil rights movement must now begin to organize for the guaranteed annual income." —MLK Today marks 60 years since the #MarchOnWashington and Dr. King's I Have a Dream speech. Did you know that Dr. King also dreamed of eliminating poverty through a #GuaranteedIncome?

Introducing Springboard’s Opportunities Board! 🎉 The Opportunities Board lists open calls for artwork, RFP/RFQs, board vacancies, open studio spaces, training and workshops, and volunteer opportunities in the Upper Midwest. Find and post opportunities: springboardforthearts.org/opportunities/

Meet the Creative Change Coalition! springboardforthearts.org/creative-chang…

Next week! 🌟 Join the Creative Change Coalition for our first Community of Practice event to learn more about the coalition and hear from our special guests, Nat'l Endow f/t Arts leaders Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD and Ben Stone! springboardforthearts.org/ccc-events/

An honor to be highlighted by McKnight Foundation Arts & Cultural Field Day 2023 hosted Springboard for the Arts on the importance of Arts funding & bridging sectors of empowering leadership. I’m humbled and hold grace in the words shared by many of my mentors on behalf of my work. ❤️ .

Want a free Springboard beanie? Today, on #GiveToTheMaxDay, we’re giving out 10 beanies to a random drawing of donors! Your gift supports artist career development resources, free workshops, artist fellowships, a community ice rink, and more! givemn.org/organization/S…

I oppose any definition of the role of government that specifically excludes doing everything we can to help our residents & businesses succeed. We don’t do things the way they’ve always been done because we want better results than we’ve always gotten.

Saint Paul is proof #guaranteedincome works. It works to increase employment, improve access to better housing, and boost quality of life. New data from our People's Prosperity Pilot study confirms it works to help people take charge of their future. stpaul.gov/departments/fi… (1/2)

"We have the power to change this, and we should." 💛 #Creativeworkiswork laura zabel The Minnesota Star Tribune startribune.com/minneapolis-pa…

"Those in our pilot program actually gained employment after receiving monthly payments." -Saint Paul Mayor & @MayorsForAGI co-chair, @MelvinCarter3 Read the latest data on Saint Paul's guaranteed income pilot, the second mayor-led pilot in the US: guaranteedincomeworks.org/data-from-sain…

Thank you Chair Mohamud Noor and Athena Hollins 🔥 for championing the Minnesota basic income bill this week! Basic income provides individuals with freedom and flexibility to make economic choices — let’s go statewide! On to the next committee! #mnleg tinyurl.com/hf2666

Minnesota could be one of the first states in the nation to pilot a basic income program, with lawmakers considering a $100 million proposal that would provide up to 10,000 people hundreds of dollars every month. startribune.com/could-minnesot…

"It was just a breath of fresh air. Like, OK, I can buy my kid a birthday gift, or I'll be OK getting tires. It doesn't matter your situation, you'll still be able to have those funds and help with whatever is needed." #GuaranteedIncome cc Melvin Carter startribune.com/could-minnesot…

🌱 This #EarthDay, we’re so pleased to share a new impact report illustrating how artists are essential to environmental stewardship! The report illuminates how artists help us connect to the land, repair cycles of harm, and reimagine vibrant futures: springboardforthearts.org/reports/

New workshop for organizations! 🌟 Hear from @usdot, National League of Cities, @neaarts, the Environmental Protection Network, Institute for Sustainable Communities, and Art-Train how to access federal funding, navigate the grant system, and engage creative people in your community: springboardforthearts.org/events/creativ…

Rural and urban communities need each other. “Artists Respond: Rural-Urban Solidarity” invites artists across MN to develop projects that help build understanding and solidarity between rural and urban communities. 🤝 Apply by May 20: springboardforthearts.org/rural-urban-so…

📆 Join the Creative Change Coalition on June 5 to learn how artists are powerful allies in advocating for change! Featuring Sikowis Nobiss (@PlainsAction), Sage Crump (National Performance Network), and Nicole Kang (Asian American Advocacy Fund). Register: springboardforthearts.org/events/creativ…

Artists can be powerful allies in advocating for change. 🌟 Join the Creative Change Coalition for this free session to hear from leading organizations working with artists to build narratives, communicate policy impacts, and mobilize community members: springboardforthearts.org/events/creativ…

We know #guaranteedincome works because we’ve seen it transform lives in Saint Paul and in cities around the country. It’s about bridging the wealth divide and creating better outcomes for our families and children. It’s time to expand guaranteed income statewide.

Join Springboard for the Arts for a Family Day! Enjoy a variety of artist-led activities that are fun for the whole family, including a goat petting zoo inspired by the pilot participant and goat herder Kandace Creel Falcón, Ph.D. striking billboard project on MN County Highway 210. #basicincomeweek2024