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Silence: Spoken word artist Ife Martin’s winning poem
We asked young poets to share their words, their passion and their perspective around the prompt of Detroit’s motto: “We hope for better things. It shall rise from the ashes.” Ife Martin wrote passionately about Detroit and she performed her piece on Livernois during the debut of the Mint Showcase. She is one of our 2020 Metro Detroit Youth Arts …
Three beautiful questions creatives may ask and answer now
[space_20] The world is filled with uncertainty and questions. Lots of questions and more questions. Many of them are irrelevant or lead to nothing but fear and dead ends. Some, though, may help you see the path ahead, your future career or your most valuable contribution. Questions power the growth of Google and the brilliance of Albert Einstein and the …
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 we are orchestrating a virtual art fair
How change brings opportunity to learn and pivot to the Mint Virtual Art Fair.
Power and beauty and impact of a summer job
Picture a summer job and you may imagine something quaint and outdoorsy: a life guard, camp counselor, caddy or park attendant. Or perhaps you recall your first summer job scooping Italian ice, mowing lawns or fixing fast food. Yet for many teens, paid work is more likely to be imaginary than real, despite many benefits these jobs bring. Only about …
Create hundreds of pieces and share your humanity, 1xRun cofounder advises emerging artists
Jesse Cory of 1xRun advises aspiring artists to know your why and share your story.
Start boosting your productivity with advice from mega-artist Hubert Massey
Smart advice on productivity and creativity from Mint cofounder / artist Hubert Massey.
Start being smarter and more frugal today with our tips
Whether you’r future looks bright or uncertain, it’s a perfect time to cultivate a frugal mindset.
Knit, sew, sing: Creativity in Complicated Times, pt 3
Focus on learning something new – like knitting. Or create a first resume. Our new ideas for Creativity in Complicated Times are here.