Free Grant Writing Workshop for Artists with Springboard for the Arts!
Date & Time: January 24, 2026 from 1:30pm-4:00pm
Location: Threads Dance Project
Learn the essentials of grant writing along with resources for searching and structuring your grants! Funding is available to individual artists through foundations, state agencies and national organizations, in the form of open-ended fellowships, project grants and financial awards. This workshop will guide you in identifying opportunities that match your artistic goals, and in developing strong applications that clearly communicate a purpose, budget, outcomes, and evaluation plan.
This workshop is a part of the 12-part Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series, a professional development curriculum designed to teach business skills to artists in all disciplines. The curriculum is always available for free download, or you can buy a copy of the book to support your practice. View Travel & Parking Info, Accessibility Details, and FAQ here.
Presented in partnership with Springboard for the Arts, Threads Dance Project, and Red Eye Theater!
Workshop instructor Mikha Dominguez
Instructor: Mikha Dominguez (they/them)
Instructor Bio: Mikha Dominguez (aka Mikhamik) is a Queer non-binary Latinx Venezuelan artist based in Minneapolis since 2014. With a background in set design, Mikha’s work explores identity, migration, and resilience. They have worked at the Walker Art Center, exhibited at MCAD, University of Minnesota, St. Catherine University, and the University of Omaha, and participated in the Art Shanty Projects. Mikha leads Mikhamik House of Arts and teaches at Springboard for the Arts while studying at MCAD. Visit their website at mikhamik.com.
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