Support the creative youth and creative future of Detroit
Spring and summer are wonderful times to create more art, and connect with artists and gallery directors. They also are great times to connect with artists and learn from them. We want to share some free and almost free ways to make more art and build new connections in Detroit. Plein air painting groups. Several groups meet in parks and …
Our success by the numbers 2024 includes Small Joys paintings at ArtPrize, children’s crafts and big gains in hiring youth.
Mint’s new Justice & Joy exhibit is open now through Jan. 6 in Chelsea at Gallery 100. And the Chelsea District Library recommends children’s books that connect to the art show.
Some 30 young artists created 50 Small Joys paintings over three years. They contain universal sources of happiness. Now they’re headed to Grand Rapids for ArtPrize.
Develop your storytelling skills and create a sense of urgency to buy. Those techniques will build artists’ success at art fairs.
Our wish list this year includes more arts and arts and craft supplies.
Every summer, we teach productivity tools and techniques to young artists – and sometimes they teach those skills as well. We ask them their best productivity hacks in 2023 and heard some excellent ideas. Read these short productivity tips from our artists and summer workers – and please, add your own in a comment. “Start at an early time. Early …
Learning to brag about yourself takes time and practice but may help you land a new job or a raise. Start by creating a ‘brag book’ where you record your accomplishments.
Mint celebrates female friendships and creates them. Now we’re celebrating Galentine’s Day too.
Our success is measured in youth growth and coloring pages as well as creative work for Detroit emerging artists. Read on.