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Three new ideas for creative projects in challenging times.

Why we are doubling up on creative youth this year

Mint’s spring fundraiser will support our Lucky 13 aspiring artists and so much more goodness.

More creative ideas: Dance, sidewalk messages and art made from nature

Go outside and make with leaves or leave a cheerful message in sidewalk chalk. Get started on our weekly creative ideas for challenging times.

Start boosting your productivity with advice from mega-artist Hubert Massey

Smart advice on productivity and creativity from Mint cofounder / artist Hubert Massey.

Paint a poem and more mixed up ways to get creative

Combine poetry with painting, try improv and more creative fun during these challenging times.

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.

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 …

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!