Hot Mess Art Studio

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How Incarcerated Youth Are Making Their Voices Heard Through Art

At Artistic Noise, young people in the justice system explore their creative potential and inherent power.

Learn how the Bauhaus Movement influenced design history. Art Gallery

Learn how the Bauhaus Movement influenced design history with its emphasis on theory and practice as taught by the masters. The timeless principles of Bauhaus design still hold up and to this day the iconic Bauhaus style inspires graphic designers all over the world.

Stanley Tucci and Ving Rhames

Stanley and Ving roomed together while they attended college at SUNY Purchase. Stanley was actually the one who gave Ving — whose full name is Irving Rameses — his iconic nickname. 

How to Raise an Emotionally Resilient Child

Emotional resilience is the ability to bounce back from stressful or difficult moments. Learn how you can help your child develop this important skill by setting aside ten minutes each day.

To Revamp A Mental Health Hospital, Steal Ideas From The Art Galleries

Hospital Rooms is a London-based project that connects artists with mental health facilities in need of a redesign.

5 Things to do Before Opening a Martial Art Studio

Opening a martial arts studio can be a rewarding venture. But, it cannot be entered into without some forethought and planning. Read below to see five steps that you need to take before you open your own martial arts dojo. 1. Create a business plan Any good business requires a business plan and owning a martial … Continue reading 5 Things to do Before Opening a Martial Art Studio

3 Local Glass Art Studios to Know

These studios are elevating glass art in the Twin Cities—and around the world.

Here’s Everything You’ll Need to Set Up Your Own Home Art Studio

Want to create your own home office or art studio space?

Pinterest-inspired kids' art studio ideas

Art supplies are of little use if we have to round them up when our kids want to create something. Keep those arts and crafts supplies within reach with these ideas from Pinterest.

Sheds Used as a Workshop, Home Office & Art Studio

Feeling cramped in your home? Learn how sheds can be useful for more than just storage. Learn how to use a shed as a workshop or art studio.

Boobo Stewart Shows Off His Art Studio and Set Up

Is this drawing appropriate for a school art show? parent asks

Student artist says feminism and freedom of expression are worth defending.

Step inside Greendale's new creative art studio and tinker lab

"We just provide the materials and the space, and we just let them go for it."

Ease the Guilt of Throwing Away Your Kids' School Art With These Ideas

Ease the guilt of throwing away your kids' school artwork with these clever and fun ideas from HGTV.com.

How to draw & paint faster: 15 tips for high school Art students

Are you struggling to get your Art projects done on time? This article lists fifteen ways that you can work faster, without compromising the quality of your artwork.

Homeless Leather Maker Works in Free Studio, Finds Art Supplies on the Streets

“Besides the fact that I don't live in a house I'm pretty normal,” said Ean Greer.

How to Make Room For an At-Home Art Studio

In this odd, socially distanced era, having a creative space at home is really important. Research shows that engaging in creative activities lowers cortisol levels, which helps reduce stress, while also triggering the reward center of your... Continue reading

Process Over Product: Building Creative Thinkers with Art

With the smell of coffee brewing and waffles toasting, I peer into my girls' art studio and see two preschoolers happily invested in the processes of drawing flowers and painting landscapes. My two-year old dips her brush delicately into a bowl of water and then fills her brush with paint. The brush dances across the page and I hear her chatting about rainbows and a blue-green sky. My four-year-old fills her page with intricate illustrations of imaginative flowers and spirals.

How a Chinatown Studio Is Making the Art of Screen Printing Even More Egalitarian