Our programs address three areas of need: • Youth development • Entrepreneurship and artist training & resources • Community service & collaboration
We incorporate ideas from more established youth organizations, as well as design our own to meet the specific needs of Detroit youth and emerging artists. We address poverty and inequality and open doors of opportunity to all youth. And we serve younger children through our youth-led arts and crafts and coloring pages.
Though we are a 501c3 nonprofit, we are agile, creative, entrepreneurial and generous This means our programs shift and grow regularly. Currently, they consist of Learn & Earn, summer jobs, Paint Detroit with Generosity, Art in Windows and our newest: Mint creative services.
Learn more about our programs.
Learn & Earn Program
High school age artists learn how to price, promote, and sell their art. Learn more.
Summer Creative Jobs
Artists and other creative youth put their creative and entrepreneurial skills into action through paid work opportunities. Learn more.
Paint Detroit with Generosity
Artists learn about  local nonprofits, then paint an original piece to reflect their mission and enhance community spaces. Learn more.
Artist resources
Mint provides valuable resources to our youth, our alumni and many other Detroit area artists through workshops, talks, blog posts and our artists resources page here.
Mint Art in Windows
Mint Artists Guild is proud to showcase youth art in the windows of Black- and women-owned businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck and other nearby places. This initiative started in 2020 during the pandemic, and encourages people to explore neighborhoods, support local businesses and see art in new places. Â Learn More