Mermaids, business pitches and more creative firsts for Mint

Mint keeps growing and jumping into new activities. Here’s six more launched this summer.

A summer full of firsts for Mint

Learn about the half dozen or more firsts for Mint Artists Guild this summer and fall.

Mint’s creative and colorful wish list

Mint’s wish list this year is heavy on arts and crafts materials.

Sell more art with these seven smart strategies

The global art market is growing robustly, with a record $65.1 billion in 2021 art sales by dealers and auctions. Women artists in particular are experiencing strong sales, according to a Bank of America report on the art market. And with the gift giving season upon us, artists are looking for ways to connect with buyers – some of whom …

Free art, coloring, community and more at our Paint Detroit with Generosity exhibit

Join us for a wide variety of activities and generosity during our Paint Detroit with Generosity exhibit at the MSU – Detroit Center.

Career advice from creative Detroiters, part 1

photo of graffiti art

Three Detroit creatives offer quotes that may help your career progress.

Six smart, strong tips for completing your internship with professionalism.

With your internship about to end, you must work harder than ever – and build your portfolio and connections.

Why and where children need to get creative this summer

Summer brings long lazy days without school and with fewer responsibilities. And that opens up more time for children and families to explore their creativity.  We want to share why that is important and where families with children may find creative activities in metro Detroit. First the why it matters.   Creating art in school may increase learning, and improve …

Model, photographer and business woman, meet Mint’s new intern Tyesha McLean

Mint intern Tyesha McLean is on a journey of self love and growth.

7 tips for job interview success

Mint Artists Guild interviews dozens of youth every year for internships and summer jobs. We almost always can tell which candidates have prepared for the job interview – and who has not. Job interviews can be stressful, especially for a job you really want. So it pays to prepare. With summer jobs open and graduation coming, it’s time to dig …