Meet the Mint Artists

Teen artists may apply for Mint's Learn and Earn program twice a year: in September and in mid-January. If they are chosen, the cost of admission is an original donated piece of art that goes into The Mint Collection.

Mint Artists focuses on visual artists ages 14 to 21 from Detroit who are not yet in college full time. They may work in any medium from photography, fiber to jewelry and fine paintings.
Our artists attend many Detroit high schools. A few of the Learn and Earn artists have come from Ann Arbor, Ferndale Hamtramck, Shelby Township and St. Clair Shores.

Young artists are chosen based on their artistic abilities, work ethic, passion to pursue or investigate creative careers, respectful and professional attitudes -and their generosity and community service.

Eleanor Aro, Detroit, Western International, acrylic and water color

Trinity Brown, Southfield, University High School Academy, jewelry made from copper and silver wire

Selene Craddock, Ferndale, CASA and Ferndale High School, felted animals and butterflies

Lia Massey, Detroit, Cass Tech High School, fashion art

Journey Julie Shamily, Detroit, home schooled / online classes, digital art

De'Shaia Ventour, Detroit, Cass Tech, handmade duct tape pieces