Manny Otto is the developer of Mythos for Creatives™, a program focused on waking creatives up to their vital roles as prime functionaries of an emerging global mythos—i.e. the overarching worldview, or “story” a culture accepts about itself and its place in the universe. more...


Words of Support

“I have known Manny Otto for a long time ... long enough to know the depth of his soul, the sincerity of his search and the excellence of his work.”
—MARIANNE WILLIAMSON
Teacher and author (more...)
“Now, more than ever, our planet needs creative people to return the spirit of sacred service to the arts. Manny Otto has carefully and consciously laid out a context and methodology that will connect artists with their creative genius and reconnect humanity to its collective Soul.”
—GAY HENDRICKS
Filmmaker, author, and co-founder of the Spiritual Cinema Circle (more...)
“Manny Otto makes the connection between the mythic and the creative in a way that will propel you on your artistic journey.”
—GERALD McDERMOTT
Caldecott Medalist (more...)
“As a magnifying-lens focuses the sun's light, Mythos for Creatives focuses the artist's vision — and output — in concert with the needs of our current planetary mythos. Manny Otto is an awakened Guide on this sunlit path.”
—MICHAEL FITZPATRICK
Concert-cellist (more...)
“Mythos for Creatives™ is a practical methodology for tapping into one’s creativity with enlightened Self-expression at its core.”
—AVERY CLAYTON
Artist and CEO/President Emeritus (b.1947 - d.2009) of the Mayme A. Clayton Library & Museum (more...)
“I've had the good fortune to track over the years what finally has found perfection as Mythos for Creatives. Manny Otto combines a serious vision with a great sense of humour — the perfect conditions for a deep experience of the mythos in the creative process.”
—MARTIN WEYERS
Artist (more...)

The formula for impacting the world is simple:

Activate the creative culture and
they'll take care of the rest...

Mythos for Creatives™ facilitates connection with the information, experience, and techniques necessary for creative people to step fully into purpose as a primary healing force on this planet. more...

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Book Coming

A 2011 release of Manny Otto's first book titled Awakening The Artist is scheduled through Michael Wiese Books, an industry leading film arts publisher with a line of over 140 books on all aspects of filmmaking... more...

 

Listen to New Audio

Early in January 2010, Manny gave a 30-minute presentation titled "Awakening The Artist" that is an introduction to a more in-depth exploration of principles and practices outlined in this site and the upcoming book of the same title. more...

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NOTE: The first few minutes of slides have been removed to comply with copyrights related to the web. The audio lines up with Slide 2 at 4:30.

 

New Blog

Manny has launched a new blog on this site oriented specifically to sharing resources, updates, and announcements related to the support and growth of a community of creative people who resonate with the message and mission of this site. more...

 

 

"There is an almost sensual longing for communion with others who have a larger vision. The immense fulfillment of the friendships between those engaged in furthering the evolution of consciousness has a quality almost impossible to describe."
—Pierre Teilhard de Chardin