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.
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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.
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 …
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.
Meet some of our artists behind the Mint art greeting cards. They are creative types with varied career paths.
Mint’s wish list this year is heavy on arts and crafts materials.
Mint Artists Guild is blooming with growth, and has broken records this year. Read more in our yearend By the numbers report.
Want to land a wonderful, creative job or freelance gig this year? Check out these sites that focus on creative work.
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