The Minnesota Artists Guild will be rolled out in three phases, similar to the outline below, but will ultimately be determined by artists’ feedback.

Phases of development

Phase I

Connection salons

Connection Salons are the cornerstone of MAG and what sets it apart from every other collective. These monthly in-person gatherings use a proven formal structure to help artists

•Build relationships with mentors and peers

•Raise profiles and establish reputations

•Improve creative and commercial confidence

•Stay on top of industry trends and opportunities

•Exchange ideas and best practices

Informal connects

Organized gatherings at bars and cafes where artists can rub elbows with mentors, peers, collectors, and aficionados.  No structure, just good old-fashioned community.

mastermind groups

Mastermind Groups are small groups of peers formed specifically to help each other obtain their goals. Groups meet regularly to allow peers to give each other feedback, help brainstorm new ideas and set up accountability structures that keep one another focused on end goals.

Mag website directory profile

Artist profiles with photos, descriptions, and links to websites and social media. 

mag-rag access

The MAG-rag is an art-specific online listing service and calendar.  Members can submit and view

•Calls for artists, musicians, and writers

•Classes, shows, fests, concerts, and readings

•In-Search-Of section for artists, musicians, and writers

•Equipment and supplies for sale or trade

•Goods and Services. Discounted offerings from art-adjacent businesses

Phase II

professional development seminars

Industry professionals help members learn new skills, advance their careers, and stay up to date with industry trends. Sample speakers and topics may include
Hennepin Arts representative, touring national artists, grant writing, submission best practices, gallery owners, festival organizers, presentation skills, booking agents, home recording best practices, sound engineers, stage presence, Loft Literary representative, publishing industry representatives, vetting virtual opportunities.

Field trips

Behind the scenes tours at galleries, studios, museums, music venues, and publishing houses.

venue shares

Communal gigs or shared space at festivals, shows, and farmers markets

venue takeover

Rotating shows in clubs, cafes, salons, restaurants, and other public places curated by and exclusively featuring MAG artists.

Phase III involves obtaining our own space in which to offer;

member gallery exhibitions

Themed gallery shows exclusively for MAG artists

winter muse festival

A pre-holiday art market, literary, and performance event

communal workspace events

Bring your own project and work on your art side by side with other creatives

Live music events

Dedicated evenings for live music performance

Live Literary events

Dedicated evenings of live poetry and story readings

Member usage

Access to space for members to use for pre-approved events

tool and equipment lending library

Access to basic and miscellaneous items like tents, printer, T-squares, soldering irons, microphones, etc.

Phase III