Smart advice on writing an artists statement
on July 8, 2019
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Introduce yourself and your work; great advice on artist statements from artist and curator Judy Sledge.
Why artist Judy Bowman believes in Mint
on July 1, 2019
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Artist Judy Bowman believes in Mint – and supports Mint and other emerging artists. Hear her advice and watch the new Mint video of her career.
Great questions for creative verbal self-defense
on June 17, 2019
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Pointed questions may chase away verbal bullies, says coach Laura Khalil.
The importance of drawing and multiple works at once: Shirley Woodson’s advice
on June 10, 2019
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Artist Shirley Woodson shares her career and lessons, and the importance of drawing to artists.
Make the most of your job interview: Interview tips for emerging creatives
on April 23, 2019
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If you’re searching for a creative summer job, with Mint Artists or elsewhere, get ready for job interviews. These may be nerve wracking or thought provoking, frustrating or fruitful. And they are generally one key to landing a job. … Read More
Quotable: Saatchi’s Chelsea Jones
on April 3, 2017
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Saatchi Art curator Chelsea Jones in a post answering five questions from emerging artists. Among the artists who practiced this very well: Frida Kahlo, a Mexican artist whose self portraits reveal a lot of her feelings and experiences.
Quotable: artist Linda Buck
on April 3, 2017
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“What are you going to say about your work? Know what you’re about before you step in the booth.” – artist Linda Buck, a Mint Artists co-founder, at a Mint workshop. Linda creates hand colored clay tiles with architectural details. … Read More
Quotable: entrepreneur Pamela Hilliard Owens
on March 14, 2017
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“It does help if you have a Plan B… but work hard on Plan A.” – Pamela Hilliard Owens, a Detroit entrepreneur who owns three creative businesses, at a Mint workshop on goal setting.
What a street performer may teach artists about asking
on March 8, 2017
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http:// Musician Amanda Palmer learned to connect with patrons as a street performer, busking as the 8 foot tall bride. She believes that all musicians, writers, creatives need to learn to ask – for financial support, for gigs, for contracts. … Read More
Quotable: Victoria Roby, on success
on February 7, 2017
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Your level of success is not going to exceed your level of personal development. Victoria Roby, owner of The Natural Market in Detroit, at a New Economy Initiative start up storytelling night.