Ready Go - Springboard For The Arts

Ready Go Hiring local artists is a direct way to support vibrant and just economies. Ready Go makes it easy to bring engaging, artist-led activities to your community. Artist-Led Workshops Ready Go Workshops is a growing roster of artists bringing innovative and engaging activities to communities to inspire connection, creativity, and joy. From writing snail mail to starting your own podcast, this set of artist-led workshops are imagining new ways to bring people together all throughout the year! You’re welcome to hire an artist for an individual workshop or an ongoing series. Explore the roster to get started and submit a booking request. Fire Building with Ben Weaver Learn about relationship building through fire. In this workshop led by Ben Weaver, participants will learn how to prepare, start and keep a fire, while also participating in building relationships with their community. Book a workshop Mail a Snail with Z Akhmetova Mercutio the Snail (with assistance from Twin Cities artist Z Akhmetova) will guide you to slow down and create a postcard to mail to a friend, loved one, local government representative, or anyone you think should receive some good old fashioned snail mail. Book a workshop Before You Hit Record with Katey DeCelle Create your own podcast with just your laptop! In this workshop led by seasoned podcast producer Katey DeCelle, you will gain the skills needed to launch your own podcast, such as structuring your first episode, mastering interview techniques, and editing audio effectively. Book a workshop Ready Go Ready Go is a platform of artist-led activities that can be customized and brought to community events, creating unique, engaging arts experiences that bring people together. Located at www.readygoart.com, these artist-created mobile tools are purpose-built to pique curiosity, prompt interaction, and facilitate engagement through making and participation. Hire an artist to bring their mobile tool to your next community event that needs a creative spark. Visit the Ready Go website to connect with artists and learn more. Ready Go Website Ready Go Program Funders Minnesota State Arts Board This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural fund. Related Stories Ready Go: New Artist-Led Workshops in Minnesota! By Springboard for the Arts Press Release: New Artist-Led Mobile Activities for Hire in West Central Minnesota! By Springboard for the Arts Line dancing, art-making, and creative community at Fall Fest 2025 By Springboard for the Arts More Info Hire Ready Go Artists Book a Ready Go Workshop Contacts Peter Haakon Thompson Site Manager (Saint Paul) [email protected] Ricardo Beaird Community Development Director [email protected] Help Artists Thrive Donate