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The Minnesota Indigenous Business Alliance (MIBA) proudly offers an extensive archive of resources designed to empower Native businesses and entrepreneurs. This invaluable collection features a wide range of tools, guides, and best practices tailored specifically for Indigenous enterprises, helping them navigate the unique challenges of the business landscape.

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Springboard for the Arts

An economic & community development organization for artists & by artists.

First Peoples Fund

Honoring and supporting Native Artists and Culture Bearers for over 25 years.

Buy Native Directory

MNIBA wants to begin the conversation of “Buying Native First” in framing the long-term impact and contribution Native trade and commerce has on Tribal economic multipliers.

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Programs and grants for artists of all types to grow your career as an artist.

McKnight Artist Fellowships

McKnight Artist Fellowships increase the exploratory opportunity, economic stability, and productive capacity of artists by providing $25,000 in unrestricted support for midcareer artists and discipline-specific artistic and professional development opportunities.

ATALM

The Native Craft Artist Resource Library is intended to be a valuable tool for Native American artists who are interested in developing their careers.

IACA know the Law Brochure

The Indian Arts and Crafts Act is a truth-in-marketing
law that prohibits misrepresentation in the
marketing of Indian art and craftwork within the
United States.

Native American Artist-in-Residence Program

The Native American Artist-in-Residence (NAAIR) Program, led by the Native American Initiatives Department, was established in 2013 to support the continuation and recovery of traditional Native American arts by utilizing the Minnesota Historical Society’s collections.

Business of Art

A comprehensive archive pertaining to the practical side of artmaking “The Business of Art” created by NYFA staff.

A Community-Engaged Art Workbook

This workbook provides hands-on tools, advice, frameworks and techniques to help artists, community members
and organizers plan, begin, complete and evaluate a community-engaged art
project.

Work of Art:
Business Skills for Artists

Springboard’s Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists is a professional development curriculum designed to teach business skills to artists in all disciplines.

Makers United:
Native + Indigenous Artisans

Makers United works with Native and Indigenous makers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs across the US to overcome the barriers they face to accessing the resources needed to expand their craft businesses.

Two-Spirit Artist Entrepreneur Business Grants and Resources

Learn about a range of business funding and resources available for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, highlighting their importance in creating a more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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