In Progress supports new and emerging digital artists to develop original work, build artistic voice, and sustain creative practice. Through photography, video, and music, the organization creates access to tools, mentorship, and platforms that center artists as cultural contributors and leaders. 

Founded in 1996, In Progress was established to pave the way for new voices in digital media and has spent nearly three decades expanding access to tools, mentorship, and platforms for artists across Minnesota. In 2026, In Progress will celebrate its 30th anniversary, marking a sustained commitment to supporting emerging artists, honoring diverse cultural narratives, and strengthening communities through digital storytelling. Led by Executive Director Kristine Sorensen and guided by a board of artists and community leaders, In Progress supports a broad, interconnected network of filmmakers and media artists rooted in equity, collaboration, and long-term artistic growth. In Progress offers free, artist-centered programming—including workshops, mentorships, and public events—designed to support creative development from early exploration through professional practice. The organization places particular emphasis on long-term mentorship models and on serving artists who are low-income, primarily self-taught, and from historically underrepresented communities. In Progress operates two dedicated studio spaces in Saint Paul and Crookston, Minnesota, providing artists with direct access to equipment, production space, and opportunities to create and connect.

Jerome Foundation supports In Progress’ Convergence Program. Convergence is a professional development initiative for early-career, Minnesota-based filmmakers. Convergence supports three filmmakers per cohort through a two-year program that includes artist stipends, mentorship with experienced mid-career artists, and free access to professional cinema cameras, lighting and sound equipment, production spaces, meeting rooms, and post-production facilities. Artists receive individualized guidance in goal-setting, participate in peer-to-peer learning, and engage in skill-building workshops shaped by their own needs. The program culminates in a public sharing that invites audiences into dialogue about process, practice, and sustaining a career in filmmaking.