Artisan Corner Artists Shine in National News Spotlight
- Work Skills
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Brighton, Michigan - What began as a quick visit from a local reporter turned into something much bigger for the artists of Work Skills Corporation’s Artisan Corner program.
When journalist, Jeff Lindblom, from WXYZ-TV stopped by the Brighton studio to capture a short community feature, the visit was expected to last about twenty minutes. Instead, the reporter spent more than two hours with the artists—taking the time to learn about their work, their creative process, and the stories behind their art.
That extra time made all the difference.
Artists Liz, Emily, and Maranda shared their artwork and their journeys through the Artisan Corner program, demonstrating how creativity can open doors to confidence, connection, and opportunity.
For many individuals on the autism spectrum, building trust with new people can take time. By patiently spending the afternoon with the artists, the Jeff was able to experience the studio the same way staff and visitors do: through conversation, curiosity, and creativity.
The resulting feature aired on local Metro Detroit television and quickly gained attention beyond the region. Due to the positive response, the story was selected for nationwide broadcast distribution, airing multiple times over a two-week period and scheduled to continue running throughout 2026 and 2027.
For the artists and staff at Artisan Corner, the moment represented something much larger than a television appearance.
It was a celebration of the incredible talent and individuality of the artists who work there every day.
Artisan Corner provides a welcoming creative environment where artists with disabilities can explore painting, ceramics, jewelry, fiber art, and mixed media. Through mentorship, encouragement, and community support, participants build confidence while developing their artistic voices.
Moments like this national feature help shine a light on those voices.
As Creative Arts Program Director Michelle Acevedo shared after the broadcast:
“Our little corner of the art world is gaining attention—and the artists are thriving in it.”
For Liz, Emily, Maranda, and many others in the studio, the recognition is just the beginning.
Their creativity continues to inspire visitors, collectors, and now viewers across the country.