From justice to automakers to essential workers, Youth Arts Competition winners are diverse and creative

Mint has chosen eleven winners in our first Metro Detroit Youth Arts Competition. They are a diverse group, from kindergarden to college and from black and white photo to beautiful paintings.

Why Will Langford believes in our new Youth Arts Competition

[space_20] When we leap into something new and big, it helps to bring along an optimist and a make-magic-happen person like Will Langford. Known as Will The Poet, he has a history of helping Mint and our young artists. And he also served as the voice of Michigan State University’s “Empower Extraordinary” campaign. He will use his positive energies and …

Five ways to connect with a creative mentor

Follow the advice of CCS’s Gil Ashby if you want to land a creative mentor.

Why we are orchestrating a virtual art fair

How change brings opportunity to learn and pivot to the Mint Virtual Art Fair.

Doodle and watch documentaries

Three new ideas for creative projects in challenging times.

Why we are doubling up on creative youth this year

Mint’s spring fundraiser will support our Lucky 13 aspiring artists and so much more goodness.

More creative ideas: Dance, sidewalk messages and art made from nature

Go outside and make with leaves or leave a cheerful message in sidewalk chalk. Get started on our weekly creative ideas for challenging times.

Start boosting your productivity with advice from mega-artist Hubert Massey

Smart advice on productivity and creativity from Mint cofounder / artist Hubert Massey.

Paint a poem and more mixed up ways to get creative

Combine poetry with painting, try improv and more creative fun during these challenging times.

Poetry, painting, portfolios: More creative activities

Five more ways to stay creative and engaged – from poetry to a popular class on happiness.