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.

Poetry, painting, portfolios: More creative activities

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

Blackout poetry, face painting and more: Still more Creative Ideas in Complicated Times

In uncertain times, we need something creative to lift us up and give us hope. We need poetry and drawing and creative projects because they build us up. The Artists’ Way author Julia Cameron sees courage and conviction in taking up the pen or paint brush. “Faith is almost the bottom line of creativity; it requires a leap of faith any …

How and why we are creating fun, free art kits for Detroit children, with amazing partners

How Mint used serendipity, partnerships and the power of women to develop creative activities kits for Detroit children.

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.

Smart affordable ways to have a well-stocked artist space

Artists, this is the season to make more art.  Using this gift of time to create makes sense, and we are here to share ideas on creative projects – as well as how to stock up on art supplies, creatively and cheaply. Let’s get started. Know what you need. Create a list of all the supplies that you likely need …

More creative ways to learn and grow amid a pandemic

  In times like these, we all need something beautiful, something that blooms – and something that makes us or the world a little bit better. If you are out of school or out of a job because of coronavirus, it’s time to get past the basics of hand washing and social distancing. It’s time to grow.  In times like …

Fly into creative activities during coronavirus shutdowns

Make this time off of school or collage a gift of time. Get started on these creative projects today!

A window into stolen art and artifacts, and art forgeries

Criminals steal art and sell fake art frequently, and crimes may take years to solve.

Meet these female arts for Women’s History Month

Meet three exceptional female artists for Women’s History Month.