Twenty arts industry speakers will present nine workshops at the first-ever Minnesota Artists Summit on Saturday, February 21 at the Marriott in Roseville. Speakers and workshops include:
Grant Writing Panel
McKnight Foundation, Jerome Foundation, and Metro Regional Arts Council
Gallerist Panel
Rogue Buddha, Studio Pintura, Rum River, and Calendula Galleries
Celebrity Artists Panel
RJ Kern, Mary Solberg, Amy Rice, and Shawn McNulty
Springboard For the Arts Overview
Andy Sturdevant, Arts Resources Manager
Fine Art in Interior Design Panel
ArtGirls, Heather Peterson Design, Amy P Haglin Interior Design, and Jennie Korsbon and Co.
Writing Artists Statements and Proposals
Amy Schliesman of Lake Region Arts Council
The Jazz Approach to Creativity
Jeff Perry of Sonic Dream
Art Festival Tips and Tricks
Leanne Hanson, winner of 2025 SoMi Best in Show and Excelsior Art On the Lake Debbie Hart Artist Award
Marketing Your Art
Josie Lewis, Art Revenue Coach
This event is hosted by the Minnesota Artists Guild, an all-in-one resource for artists throughout the state. We facilitate goal and career development by aiding in the formation of peer and mentor connections, promoting collaborations, uncovering opportunities, and inspiring creativity. We emphasize the importance of in-person relationships among mentors and peers through local monthly programming and offer resources to promote artists’ growth. Tickets are available at www.mnartistsguild.com/artists-summit.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3430755-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3430755-2
