opportunities

for artists to learn, create & share

In Progress has a 29 year history of connecting artists & community. Programming adapts on a continual basis as we must work to match resources to vision. We expend great effort to listen to our communities and adapt and create programming to meet their needs.

ACCESS

In Progress has been partnering with artists and communities since its inception to breakdown barriers that many encounter when working to create digital stories. From equipment, to space, to learning opportunities In Progress fights to continue paving the way for artists that under any other circumstance might not be able to create, lead or even compete with others. We have never asked any individual to pay a fee to participate. Instead In Progress staff and board work together to write grants, raise funds and provide services to larger businesses that bring in much of the income that supports ongoing access for developing artists. To find out more about this work, or to ask specific questions, please send an email to info@in-progress.org.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

In Progress recognizes the need for newly developing arts and community groups to find welcoming space that they can meet and grow their own initiatives. Over the past several years we have had hundreds of community members utilize space to meet, visit, create and more. If you are interested in utilizing space in one of our studios to meet with others, but do not need specific training in digital arts and storytelling you can apply to become a community member. READ MORE.

menTORSHIP

The Collective is a mentorship program that is dedicated to increasing the professional expertise and viability of emerging artists from under-represented communities. The program includes professional skill training, mentorship, access to professional tools, studio use, portfolio development,  and networking opportunities.    It is a mentorship program for artists of all ages that are committed to learning what it takes to be a creative digital producer in the areas of film, photography, and music.   READ MORE.

ENGAGEMENT

In Progress maintains powerful partnerships with communities across the state. Programs vary from operating an arts studio in northwestern Minnesota, to providing free family portraits, to digital arts program development, school residencies and so much more. READ MORE.

Professional Development

In Progress offers an array of learning and professional development opportunities for artists of all makes and manner. No matter what your interest - you will find great learning opportunities that will help you grow professionally as an artist. READ MORE.