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If you've been a fan of My Modern Met and want to go from a casual reader to an actual contributor, guess what, you're in luck. We're now hiring! It's an exciting time for us here as we continue to expand our business.

We're looking for applicants who are web-savvy, love all things creative, and want to share their passion with the world. You'll not only get to polish your writing skills, you'll have the opportunity to help build a dynamic digital media company that makes it a priority to stay on the pulse of what's new and exciting. Most of all, we're looking for passionate, motivated people who want to be a part of something bigger.

Necessary Qualifications:
Excellent writing skills
Understanding of social media: Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, etc.
Previous blogging/writing experience
Passion for art, design, photography
Quick learner

Daily and Weekly Tasks:
Assist editors in writing articles
Contact artists, designers, and photographers for interviews
Help manage social media accounts and other tasks

Perks:
You'll have a very flexible schedule – you can work from anywhere
You'll build a vast portfolio of published articles covering a range of topics and learn about lots of interesting things

Our writers start working 2-3 hours per day for five days a week (hours increase from there) and will gain first-hand knowledge about working with a top art and culture website. Writers will be paid hourly (with room for growth).

Here's How You Can Apply:
Email your resume to eugene@mymodernmet.com.
In the email, please give us a brief background about yourself and answer these two questions:
1. Why do you want to be a writer at My Modern Met?
2. What other blogs/websites do you visit on a daily or weekly basis?

If possible, please send us links to your blog/website.

Please Note:
We are accepting international applicants.
We are not accepting applicants who already possess a full time job.

Applications will be received until Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 11:59p.m. PT.

Thanks and good luck!

Eugene Kim
Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief

READ: My Modern Met Is Searching for Contributing Writers

This post is sponsored by Yardzen. Our partners are handpicked by My Modern Met’s team because they represent the best in design and innovation.

Your yard is its own canvas for landscape design. It’s an exciting prospect; you can create a space that is wholly you and where you’ll undoubtedly make countless memories. Figuring out its design is something you could do yourself, but it's often better to leave it to the experts to plan and execute your vision. That’s where Yardzen comes in. The company is yard design that meets technology with a mission to help you live better outdoors.

Yardzen will create your dream yard online. Utilizing digital tools as well as photos and videos from you, the designers, horticulturists, and hardscapers will create a concept for your space with digital renderings and plans that can be completed by a vetted local contractor. The on-site contractor will review your plans and revise them based on your project budget.

My Modern Met worked with Yardzen to design and construct the front and backyard landscaping of a newly built home. Read on to learn more about how Yardzen works and our experience with the service.

What is Yardzen?

Yardzen is an online landscape company that is at the intersection of technology and yard design. Using photographs and videos of your property as well as plant science, data science, and its style quiz, the designers and horticulturists create a custom concept for you—no matter where you are in the world.

Once your design is complete, Yardzen will match you with a vetted local contractor to work on-site and bring your project to life.

How does Yardzen work?

It takes between six and seven weeks to complete the Yardzen design process, at which point you will connect with a local contractor to execute the plan.

First, you’ll share your vision with your designer and start with Yardzen’s Yard Builder tool. It will have you share everything that the company needs to know about your project, from style preferences to site conditions to how you want to use your outdoor space.

Once the Yardzen team has all they need from you, the experts create a model of your property and make an initial design. You’ll review and share your feedback and receive an updated design and drafting plan. At that point, you will be matched with a local professional.

Yardzen has seven different price packages depending on your needs. The packages range from Botanical, which is custom planting for your entire property, to Yardzen Premium, which includes custom planting as well as hardscaping and exterior design. The premium package also boasts a more hands-on process with extra revisions and is reviewed by the company’s most senior designers.

Even if you're interested in designing just the front or the back of your yard, or you're looking for some extra curb appeal, Yardzen has something for you.

Our Experience With Yardzen

Starting the process with Yardzen is a breeze. They ask a lot of questions about your preferences and what you’re looking for in your landscaping project. There are two parts of Yardzen's process — the design and the build.

Designing the Project

A pro tip would be to review their past designs and see which elements resonate with you. Select a few key items that you like and provide visual examples to help set the tone and provide very specific feedback for their designers.

What was really amazing is that we never spoke with a designer on the phone throughout this entire process. Everything was done through their questionnaire forms and emails. However, if you feel like a phone call is necessary, they provide phone calls at an extra charge.

Building the Project

Working with the build team was great as well. It was really important to find a contractor that we could trust because we wanted our design to be built well and also be fully complete. By picking the best contractor, we felt like we had the best chance of succeeding.

Initially, the build team made a few suggestions that we didn’t feel was the right fit. This led us to do more research on our own. But then, the build team suggested who they believed was the best of the bunch — MG Construction Group — “a family owned and operated Backyard Beautification company, led by Michael and Melissa Gabso.”

Once we met with Michael, he elevated the initial Yardzen design to an even higher level. Not only did we get to work with an excellent contractor, but also an additional designer. During Michael’s visit, we asked if he had any suggestions that could improve our initial Yardzen design. Among other things, MG Construction specializes in making fireplaces and built-in barbecues. So instead of the round fire pit that we initially wanted, we opted to go with a tall, rectangular fireplace. He also suggested placing large pavers in the backyard instead of tile and we were very happy with the result.

Final Results

With any large project like this, you should expect that there are going to be some challenges. However, working with Yardzen and MG Construction, we were able to work through our challenges and were satisfied with the final outcome. Our recommendation is to be involved as much as necessary and make sure all details are accounted for. Try to catch issues as soon as possible, before it's too late to make changes. And be sure to closely review the terms of the contract before you sign. Have a thorough understanding of the exact deliverables, along with any penalties for breaking the terms of the contract.

Yardzen Design

We liked how the built-in barbecue and vent hood were covered, with easy access to the kitchen.

Initially, we wanted to redesign the driveway and widen the front door steps.

We also originally wanted a round fire pit on top of gravel.

Yardzen Build

After consulting with MG Construction, we decided to save on the budget by sticking with the original concrete driveway and adding tile to the existing steps.

The planters with fruitless olive trees that Yardzen suggested are a key focal point in the backyard.

The fireplace is centered from the couch in the living room. We are big fans of symmetry and the large concrete pavers.

The built-in barbecue is really useful and turned out great.

The right side of the backyard continues with large concrete pavers. Silver Sheen shrubs surround the backyard.

The left side of the backyard is concrete, making it easier to accommodate trash and recycle bins.

The plants in the front yard create a flowing effect as they move with the wind.

Olive trees frame the garage.

Low voltage LED lights make the landscaping glow beautifully at night.

With the project complete, we can confidently say that we highly recommend working with Yardzen on landscaping design.

Take the time to pick a contractor who you believe will do a good job, and make sure to be involved as much as needed.

Be decisive and make correct decisions to avoid costly mistakes or delays. Every detail matters!

Yardzen: Website | Instagram | Facebook

My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Yardzen.

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If you've been a fan of My Modern Met and want to go from a casual reader to an actual contributor, guess what, you're in luck. We're now hiring a video editor to help expand our online course offerings on My Modern Met Academy! It's an exciting time for us here as we continue to optimize our business.

We're looking for applicants who are web-savvy, love all things creative, and want to share their passion with the world. You'll not only get to polish your video editing skills, but you'll also have the opportunity to help build a dynamic digital media company that makes it a priority to stay on the pulse of what's new and exciting. Most of all, we're looking for passionate, motivated people who want to be part of something bigger.

Necessary Qualifications

• Video editing experience
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effect, Final Cut Pro X, etc.
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management
• Passion for art & culture
• Creative input
• Quick learner

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating online courses
• Understanding of social media (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
• Knowledge of graphic design tools, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, etc.
• Experience working with audio
• Experience working with and creating visual graphics
• Experience using Slack, Dropbox, Vimeo, Google Drive, and Asana to collaborate

Tasks

• Edit videos for My Modern Met Academy
• Assemble raw footage (5 to 25 hours) and audio to create engaging online art courses (1 to 4 hours in length)
• When necessary, create stimulating graphics, title cards, and visual effects to enhance footage
• Color correct, adjust light settings, etc. to enhance footage
• Create SRT files for English closed captioning
• Work closely with other team members

Perks

• You'll have a very flexible schedule – you can work from anywhere
• You'll build a vast portfolio of published videos for a growing creative community
• You'll gain first-hand knowledge about working with a top art & culture website

Video Editor will be paid per course: Around 50 editing hours per course. Courses are paid per minute of edited footage.

Here's How You Can Apply:
Email your resume to academy@mymodernmet.com.
In the email, please give us a brief background about yourself and answer these three questions:
1. Why do you want to be a Video Editor at My Modern Met Academy?
2. What other websites/channels do you visit on a daily or weekly basis?
3. What is your experience in editing educational videos or e-learning courses?

If possible, please send us links to your portfolio/blog/website

Please Note:
We are accepting international applicants
We are not accepting applicants who already possess a full-time job

Applications will be received until Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 11:59pm PST

Thanks and good luck!

Eugene Kim
Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief

READ: My Modern Met Academy Is Searching for a Video Editor

Photo: Kirsty Mitchell (top)

My Modern Met was founded in 2008 with the idea of being one big city that celebrates creativity. During that time, we’ve proudly championed artists, photographers, designers, and makers—from emerging creatives to those well established in their careers.

Our platform is a place for creatives' work to shine and where people across the globe can appreciate their voices and visions. In addition to artists, we have expanded our content over the years by sharing inspiring stories of humanity and the incredible things found on Earth. By doing this, we’ve seen that imaginative thinking and human ingenuity are helping change the world for the better. There’s a lot to be thankful for and we are committed to sharing it.

Here’s where you come in. You can help play a pivotal role in ensuring that My Modern Met can continue our mission of spreading creativity and positivity online. Become a member of My Modern Met and support independent publishing as well as our commitment to bringing you fresh art and culture content every day.

We have a small team with limited resources, and our membership program will go a long way in helping to fund the site and mitigate rising costs—all while allowing us to pursue new projects that we’re really excited about. We’re ambitious and always looking to the future, so we have a lot of new endeavors in mind. We've recently launched one; you might've heard a few episodes of our Top Artist podcast, where we chat with the best creatives to find out what makes them tick.

Projects like the podcast are just the beginning. We’re planning to create even more rich content that is accessible for all—think free creative resources and online classes that will help you learn new skills.

Memberships start as low as $10/month with student and educator discounts available. So, will you join us today?

My Modern Met Membership comes with its perks. Here’s what you’ll get when you join:

• An ad-free reading experience
• Exclusive members-only monthly newsletter
• 15% discount towards My Modern Met Store purchases
• 15% discount towards My Modern Met Academy courses
• Exclusive e-book: Guide to Over 100 Art, Design, and Photography Resources
• My Modern Met Foundation will donate at least 1% of Membership fees to the artist community

Over the years, we've had the pleasure of working with talented artists and photographers. Here's what they have to say about My Modern Met.

Zaria Forman

“My Modern Met featured my work before I had as much recognition as I do now. I remember it well, because I was traveling in the Maldives at the time, working on a new series of drawings to represent the lowest lying island nation in the world.

“I noticed I was receiving an unusual amount of friend requests on Facebook, and messages poured into my inbox from around the world!

“When I traced it back to My Modern Met, I reached out to thank them. They have been very kind and helpful ever since, always happy and eager to share new work and promote my exhibits, and I remain extremely grateful for them!”

Kirsty Mitchell

“My Modern Met was one of the first people to notice my work when I began my series Wonderland back in 2009. Over the years as the project progressed, they continued to publish articles about the photographs as they became more and more popular.

“Finally in 2015, once the series was complete and the first edition of the book had sold out, MMM shared the film we had made about its creation.

“Nothing could have prepared me for the reaction it incurred. I was suddenly overwhelmed with thousands of requests for the book from all over the world as their post went viral and was viewed over 5 million times.

“As a result, we were given the confidence to publish a second edition of the book to satisfy the enormous waiting list we had accumulated, the response was truly staggering. I remain eternally grateful to My Modern Met for their support and belief in what I do, they have without a doubt helped my career and also become valued friends.”

Omar Z. Robles

“I am extremely grateful to Modern Met for the support they have shown towards my work.

“I am always moved by how they help tell our stories, expanding it to a broader audience. Instead of simply reposting a write up on my blog, they find a way to make it personal and relevant to their own readership. Almost every time I am surprised by the little gems they find, which in turn helps me rediscover my own artwork.

“As an artist, it is invaluable to have support from a platform that understands and curates content as skillfully and respectfully as My Modern Met does.”

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Our team at My Modern Met works hard on a daily basis to provide fresh art & culture content that is both fun and inspiring every day. We have also created a platform for artists to sell their products and bolster their careers. Over the years, we've featured countless creative products that have gone viral around the web—items like Shovava's beautifully patterned bird scarves and Clemens Habicht's striking 1000 Colours Jigsaw Puzzle. You can now receive an exclusive 15% discount towards creative products such as these, when you become a member!

We are often asked by our readers where they can buy the things they see on My Modern Met. It was with this in mind, as well as a desire to support creatives around the world, that we established My Modern Met Store at the end of 2017. Our carefully curated shop is where you can find a selection of fun, creative, and clever gifts for yourself and your favorite art-loving people.

We’re constantly adding to our selection of creative products and you can play a part in ensuring that My Modern Met can continue to spread creativity, inspiration, and positivity online. Become a member of My Modern Met and support independent publishing as well as the commitment to bringing you daily inspiration.

Receive your exclusive 15% discount towards all My Modern Met Store purchases when you become a member. Memberships start as low as $10/month with student and educator discounts available. Join today! Your inner creative will thank you for it.

Become a My Modern Met member to not only spread creativity, inspiration, and positivity online, but also to get exclusive extras!

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My Modern Met Membership comes with its perks. Here’s what you’ll get when you join:

• • An ad-free reading experience
  • Exclusive members-only monthly newsletter
  • 15% discount towards My Modern Met Store purchases
  • 15% discount towards My Modern Met Academy courses
  • 20% discount towards My Modern Met virtual workshops
  • Exclusive e-book: Guide to Over 100 Art, Design, and Photography Resources
  • My Modern Met Foundation will donate at least 1% of Membership fees to the artist community

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Get the Ultimate Ebook for Creatives With 100+ Incredible Resources

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Learning to embroider is at the top of many people’s craft lists. It comes as no surprise; the time-honored art is simple in concept. But, it can be intimidating to try. What supplies do you need? How do you create a stitch? You're in luck; both of these burning questions are covered in our very first live virtual workshop event Stitching Spring hosted by My Modern Met on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 11 a.m. PDT (2 p.m. EDT).

My Modern Met Staff Editor Sara Barnes, who is also an embroidery artist, will show you how to stitch a spring-inspired pattern. Sign up for the workshop now for just $10, which includes the pattern. And if you can’t make the live event—that’s okay. So long as you have your virtual ticket, you’ll be able to watch a recording when the workshop is over.

The great thing about embroidery is that there is a low barrier to entry—there aren’t a lot of supplies you’ll need for it. To participate in the workshop, you’ll want to have an embroidery hoop (a four-inch hoop is recommended, as that is what Sara will be stitching on), an embroidery needle (size 5 is a standard size), and woven fabric. Natural fibers are best—think cotton, linen, or a cotton linen blend. You can also stitch on felt.

Once you sign up for the event, you’ll receive the pattern for the workshop. It’s best if you place the pattern onto the fabric beforehand, as you’ll be able to start stitching right away. There are a couple of easy ways to transfer the pattern onto the fabric.

You can use a pen and draw directly onto the fabric, whether that’s with a light box or a sunny window. Alternatively, you can print the design and stick it onto the fabric using a wash-away stabilizer. This requires a printer, but you won’t have to trace anything. Wash-away stabilizer sheets (Sulky brand is recommended) are inserted into your printer like a conventional sheet of paper. Print the design onto the sheet, cut it out, peel it from the backing, and stick it onto your fabric. You’re then ready to start stitching.

Thread colors are the last of the supplies needed to participate. The French thread brand DMC is suggested, and you can likely find its colors in your favorite craft store. You can use any hues palette you like for this workshop, although Sara will be using the following DMC colors: 3607, 554, 3731, 307, 814, 402, 3825, 906, 937, 700, and 704.

Not signed up yet? Get your ticket for only $10 and grab your supplies. We’ll see you on Saturday, May 6!

Learn how to embroider spring flowers when you enroll in My Modern Met's live virtual workshop on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 11 a.m. PDT (2 p.m. EDT).

My Modern Met Staff Editor Sara Barnes, who is also an embroidery artist, will show you to stitch a spring-inspired pattern. Sign up for the workshop for just $10, which includes the pattern.

To participate in the workshop, you’ll want to have an embroidery hoop, an embroidery needle, and woven fabric or felt.

You can use a pen and draw directly onto the fabric. Alternatively, you can print the design and stick it onto the fabric using a wash-away stabilizer.

Get your ticket now. We'll see you on May 6!

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Photo: Kirsty Mitchell

My Modern Met believes that art is an integral part of every human being. We believe in making art accessible, whether this involves learning to paint, researching art history, or being introduced to the works of rising artists. Engagement with creativity is something that should be cultivated and protected. Having access to the arts is vital and through the My Modern Met Foundation, we are devoted to helping fund art educators via Donors Choose.

We believe that one of the best way to support worthy causes is to donate to Donors Choose, a donation-based website that “empowers public school teachers from across the country to request much-needed materials for their students.” Their website allows you to search for classrooms that need support in an area near you. My Modern Met has its own Donors Choose Giving Page where we have highlighted classrooms throughout the United States.

We have donated directly to five classrooms, four of which focus on visual arts and one on architecture. Through My Modern Met Membership, we will be using proceeds to help continue to fund Donors Choose. You can play a part in ensuring that My Modern Met can continue to spread creativity, inspiration, and positivity online. Become a member of My Modern Met and support independent publishing as well as the commitment to making art accessible. Memberships start as low as $10/month with student and educator discounts available. Become a member today! Together, let's cultivate creativity.

Read what educators have said in their heartfelt thank you to My Modern Met for our donations:

“Amidst this chaos of a pandemic and violent acts in the world my art students are so grateful to see good in the world. They are excited and will continue to be excited to use the new art materials.
They will explore the world of art further and try to imagine a colorful cheerful world. Art invokes a sense of peace and stillness that sometimes might be too few and far between. As a art educator I try my best to meet my students and push them to understand that art is a tool in creating happiness.
Thank you once again for donating. It was a Christmas surprise that has impacted me as well.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Lopez-Martinez

“I was able to get the supplies thanks to your help. Now, each student will be able to have their own art kit of supplies so that they can use them as either virtual or in-person students. You have no idea how grateful I am – I was having a hard time to giving each student a yellow crayon recently from the supplies that I have. Now, each student will have their own crayons, colored pencils, and all the colors that they need. I hope to encourage each students' love of art to flourish with them.
Thank you so, so much.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Culver

Become a My Modern Met member to not only spread creativity, inspiration, and positivity online, but to also make art accessible!

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My Modern Met Membership comes with its perks. Here’s what you’ll get when you join:

• • An ad-free reading experience
  • Exclusive members-only monthly newsletter
  • 15% discount towards My Modern Met Store purchases
  • 15% discount towards My Modern Met Academy courses
  • 20% discount towards My Modern Met virtual workshops
  • Exclusive e-book: Guide to Over 100 Art, Design, and Photography Resources
  • My Modern Met Foundation will donate at least 1% of Membership fees to the artist community

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Nothing says springtime quite like flowers, so why not stitch up a few of your own in this special virtual workshop hosted by My Modern Met. Our very own embroidery artist Sara Barnes has dreamed up a beautiful flower embroidery pattern and, over the course of our workshop, will take you step by step through the process of creating this seasonal wall hanging.

This live webinar will take place on May 6, 2023 at 11 a.m. PDT (2 p.m. EDT) and costs just $10 to participate. Whether you are an embroidery enthusiast or just picking up a needle for the first time, there's plenty to learn from this seminar. Over the course of an hour to an hour and a half, Sara will share her tips and tricks for how to transfer a pattern and stitch a design. She'll cover all the materials that you need as well as the basic stitches to make your piece come to life. And while we'll primarily be working to make a piece of embroidered wall art, Sara will also share how this design can be used to spruce up your clothing.

All participants in this virtual embroidery class will receive the pattern in advance, as well as a list of materials so that you can stitch along with Sara. There will also be plenty of time to interact, ask questions, and share your own work with others in the workshop, as well as a dedicated question-and-answer session at the end. Everyone will also receive a recording of the live workshop that will be available for two weeks. This means that you can go back to rewatch sections or, if you can't make it to the live event, you can still enjoy the contents of the workshop.

More About the Host

Sara Barnes is not only a Senior Editor for My Modern Met, but she is also an accomplished embroidery artist and author in her own right. She has an MFA in illustration and is the author of Embroidered Life, which chronicles the work of contemporary artist Sarah K. Benning. Her own practice focuses a lot on animals, particularly pet portraits.

Purchase Tickets

To participate, purchase your ticket online now. You'll then receive a unique link via email to join the webinar, as well as information to access the materials you'll need during the class.

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Join our Stitching Spring webinar and learn how to embroider this beautiful flower pattern.

The webinar will take place on May 6, 2023 at 11 a.m. PDT (2 p.m. EDT) and is led by My Modern Met's own Sara Barnes.

All participants will receive the pattern in advance, as well as a recording of the event after the live event.

All images by Sara Barnes / My Modern Met.

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Now more than ever, it's important to support the things that we enjoy. If one of them is My Modern Met, please consider supporting our site by joining our Membership program. In doing so, you’ll help our editorial team do what we do best—champion the work of artists, photographers, designers, and makers from around the world. It's no secret that publishing is going through a tough time, and your contributions allow us to continue our mission of spreading this special type of creativity and positivity online.

There are many benefits to becoming a member of My Modern Met. You’ll receive an ad-free reading experience and an exclusive monthly newsletter that gives you a taste of what our staff is reading, watching, and listening to (beyond My Modern Met). In addition, you’ll get a 15% discount on all your purchases at My Modern Met Store and a 15% discount on all My Modern Met Academy classes. And if you’re looking for help with your own art, design, or photography, we’ve got you covered; members receive an e-book chock-full of helpful resources.

The internet looks different than it did just a few years ago. A lot of art and culture-focused websites have disappeared. My Modern Met is proud to still be around, creating original content, and having in-depth interviews with creatives around the world. So, will you join us today? Memberships start as low as $10/month with student and educator discounts available.

Visit our Membership page to learn more.

Please consider joining My Modern Met's Membership program. By becoming a member, you're helping support us to continue to do what we do best—champion the work of artists, photographers, designers, and makers around the world.

Zaria Forman

“My Modern Met featured my work before I had as much recognition as I do now. I remember it well,” Zaria Forman says, “because I was traveling in the Maldives at the time, working on a new series of drawings to represent the lowest lying island nation in the world.

“I noticed I was receiving an unusual amount of friend requests on Facebook, and messages poured into my inbox from around the world!

“When I traced it back to My Modern Met, I reached out to thank them. They have been very kind and helpful ever since, always happy and eager to share new work and promote my exhibits, and I remain extremely grateful for them!”

Here's what you'll get as a member of My Modern Met:

• An ad-free reading experience
• Exclusive members-only monthly newsletter
• 15% discount towards My Modern Met Store purchases
• 15% discount towards My Modern Met Academy classes
• Exclusive e-book: Guide to Over 100 Art, Design, and Photography Resources

Thank you for your support! Your contributions allow us to continue our mission of spreading creativity and positivity online.

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Books are a constant source of comfort, learning, and entertainment. They introduce us to new inspiration and perspectives, which is why My Modern Met is here to help with an exclusive ebook that will nourish the creative soul of any artist, designer, or photographer. The Ultimate Resource Guide For Creatives offers over 100 incredible sources of information as a free ebook for our members.

Creatives are able to dive into a little bit of everything from inspirational photos to books and tutorials, all broken down into photography, design, and art. Our ebook and platform alike, both serve as a place for people across the globe to find inspiration. We’ve seen that imaginative thinking and human ingenuity are helping change the world with a positive impact.

There are so many inspiring stories of humanity along with incredible things found on this Earth and we are committed to sharing it. You can play a part in ensuring that My Modern Met can continue to spread creativity, inspiration, and positivity online. Become a member of My Modern Met and support independent publishing as well as the commitment to bringing you fresh art and culture content daily.

If you are a professional, a student, or someone who simply enjoys culture, ignore the Netflix queue and instead head outdoors with this ebook in hand to binge 100+ free resources. Memberships start as low as $10/month with student and educator discounts available. Become a member today! Your inner creative will thank you for it.

Become a My Modern Met member to not only spread creativity, inspiration, and positivity online, but also to get exclusive extras!

Photo: Kirsty Mitchell

My Modern Met Membership comes with its perks. Here’s what you’ll get when you join:

• • An ad-free reading experience
  • Exclusive members-only monthly newsletter
  • 15% discount towards My Modern Met Store purchases
  • Exclusive e-book: Guide to Over 100 Art, Design, and Photography Resources
  • My Modern Met Foundation will donate at least 1% of Membership fees to the artist community

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