Resources
Opportunities & Support
Welcome to The Legacy Building’s resource hub—a curated space designed to support and empower creatives, artists, and community organizers like you. Whether you’re looking for grants to fund your next big project, consultations to refine your vision, or wellness tools to keep you grounded, this is where you’ll find the connections and guidance you need to thrive.
We know the creative journey can feel overwhelming at times, but every step you take is building toward something extraordinary. The resources here are just a starting point—a way to help you navigate opportunities, unlock your potential, and turn your ideas into reality.
Our Advice to You:
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Start Small, Dream Big: Focus on one resource at a time. Each opportunity can open doors you may not have imagined.
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Stay Curious: The creative world is always evolving—be open to learning new skills and exploring fresh ideas.
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Take Care of Yourself: Your well-being is as important as your work. Use the wellness tools here to recharge and refocus.
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Ask for Help: Reach out to the organizations and services listed here. They exist to support you, and no question is too small. ou’re not alone in this journey.
Fuel Your Vision with the Right Tools
Explore, apply and Thrive. You got this!
Grants & funding opportunities
Call for entries: MPR Membership State Fair Tote Bag: August-September 2025
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) introduces a unique artist-designed tote bag each year at the State Fair to encourage folks to donate and become MPR members. We are seeking a local artist to create a design for our 2025 tote bag, which will debut in August 2025.
Lake Street Lift: Mural Bonanza!
The Mural Bonanza is designed to gather information from artists interested in participating in mural projects along Lake Street. Artists can express their interest and provide details about their work by clicking learn more below
Arts Experiences
This pilot program supports individuals and organizations in providing meaningful arts experiences for Minnesotans within their communities. Funds may be used for a variety of arts projects such as creating and/or presenting concerts, plays, tours, exhibitions, arts festivals, public art, or other kinds of activities that provide Minnesotans opportunities to engage in arts activities that are instilled into community or public life.
Soul of the Southside Juneteenth festival Now Accepting Applications
Join us for a powerful Juneteenth celebration centered on Black culture, creativity, and community. We’re seeking performers, artists and vendors, for this year’s festival. Apply now to be part of the experience!
Copyright Your Work
Protect your original works legally by registering them with the U.S. Copyright Office.
Why: Copyright registration gives you ownership rights and allows you to take legal action if your work is infringed.
Website: www.copyright.gov
Performing Rights Organizations (PROs)
BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) or ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers):
Collect performance royalties whenever your music is played publicly, such as on radio, TV, live venues, or streaming platforms.
Each PRO offers unique benefits and services, so choose the one that best suits your needs.
Websites:
BMI: www.bmi.com
ASCAP: www.ascap.com
Mechanical Royalties Collection
The MLC (Mechanical Licensing Collective):
Collect mechanical royalties for your songs streamed or downloaded in the U.S. on platforms like Spotify or Apple Music.
Website: www.themlc.com
Publishing Administration
SongTrust:
Helps songwriters collect publishing royalties globally, covering performance, mechanical, and more.
Great for independent artists who don’t have a traditional publishing deal.
Website: www.songtrust.com
Digital Platforms
SoundExchange:
Collects digital performance royalties for non-interactive streams (e.g., Pandora, SiriusXM).
Applies to artists, labels, and rights holders of the master recording.
Website: www.soundexchange.com
Register with Local Organizations
Did you know that Carbon Sound, KRSM 98.9 FM, KFAI, KMOJ, and Power 104 are all local radio stations that support and play local music?
register your works
Wellness Resources for Creatives
Reviving Roots
Reviving Roots Therapy & Wellness is a holistic mental health and wellness center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, dedicated to centering Black wellness. They offer a range of services, including mental health therapy, massage therapy, yoga, mindful fitness classes, culturally curated wellness events, and a co-working space, all available through membership.
Body of Earth Massage and Wellness
Body of the Earth Wellness & Massage is a queer, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-led wellness space located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They offer a variety of treatments, including deep tissue massage, Himalayan salt stone massage, myofascial massage, stretching, and cupping therapy. Their philosophy emphasizes making wellness and self-care accessible to everyone, operating as a collective with a sliding pay scale for services. They also partner with community funds and programs to support this mission.
MNSure
MNsure is Minnesota's health insurance marketplace, offering a platform for residents to shop, compare, and enroll in health insurance plans. It's the only place where Minnesotans can apply for financial assistance to lower the cost of premiums and out-of-pocket expenses. Most enrollees qualify for savings, and with updates to the Affordable Care Act, even more benefits are available.
Open Enrollment runs from November 1 through January 15.
Educational Tools & Workshops
Call for Submissions:
Afro-Centric/Eclectic
This exhibition seeks to merge Afrocentrism—a worldview that recenters people of African descent in historical, cultural, and artistic narratives—with eclecticism, an approach that embraces diverse influences, styles, and mediums. Inspired by Molefi Asante’s philosophy of reclaiming African diasporic identity, this exhibition creates a space for BIPOC artists to explore, celebrate, and challenge perceptions of Blackness across time, space, and artistic expression.
We invite artists working in all mediums to submit works that reflect the depth and multiplicity of Black diasporic identities—seen and unseen, shared and personal, historical and futuristic. This exhibition encourages a dialogue on how Blackness is experienced, imagined, and expressed across different cultural landscapes.
Submission Deadline:
Saturday, May 31st, 2025, at 12:00 PM.
Pitching Your Work
Date: February 15, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm CST
Location: Zoom Meeting
Free to Attend
Learn the basics of what constitutes a “pitch”, or how to tell the story of your work to potential collaborators, funders, and other stakeholders. Clarify the important elements of your pitch; practice your pitch and get feedback in real time from your peers. This workshop is part of a series of Work of Art + workshops presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.
Equipment Library
The Equipment Library is a Springboard for the Arts service that allows artists to borrow cameras, lighting equipment, projectors and other audio-visual equipment.
Equipment can be borrowed for one week (six overnights from Friday to the following Friday) at no charge, for one rental period per month.
CRWN Media
CRWN Media is a Black-owned, full-service creative agency based in South Minneapolis, offering professional video production, photography, audio recording, graphic design, and web design services. The agency brings a unique artistic perspective to every project, empowering clients to tell their stories and reimagine their narratives through creative visuals and audio. Perfect for artists, entrepreneurs, and organizations seeking high-quality, impactful media solutions.
Springboard for the Arts
Springboard for the Arts offers professional development for artists through workshops, individual consultations, and resources to help you succeed.
JXTA Arts
Juxtaposition Arts (JXTA) is a Black-led, youth-focused art and design center located in North Minneapolis. They offer comprehensive programs including Visual Art Literacy Training, paid youth apprenticeships, and pathways to college and careers, all aimed at empowering young artists and fostering community development. JXTA also provides creative services such as graphic design, public art, and environmental design, collaborating with clients to bring innovative projects to life.
Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts (MnLA)
Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts (MnLA), a program of Springboard for the Arts, offers legal assistance to artists and arts organizations. They provide educational resources and connect creatives with attorneys specializing in arts and entertainment law. Services include free 30-minute consultations, mediation, and referrals to pro bono or reduced-fee legal programs. MnLA is the Minnesota chapter of the National Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Network.
Ideal for artists seeking legal guidance to navigate the complexities of the creative industry.