“You can write poetry, short stories, draw, paint, be a layout designer...it doesn’t matter. This magazine is here to give these people a shot at publication and to show the reader the current direction of the local arts community.”
Program lobbies to make streets and neighborhoods safe and accessible throughout the community to create an environment that promotes active living.
Fostering Creativity program at Ennis Center for Children has served 100 Flint kids—and now is being expanded to other locations.
It's a place that is as much about community as it is about the books of every genre, real vinyl records, unique art and collectables inside.
Paints, Chalices & Hues started simply because owner Tamika Hicks didn't want to travel to have fun—and now she's looking to hire more artists.
At Flint City T-shirts, you'll find unique screen printing, hometown love, and a few unicorns.
The Bike Lady, as she's known, operates bicycle clubs for kids. They learn riding safety, go on rides every club meeting, and every participant gets a free bike of their very own.
“The idea here is to have items that you can’t find anywhere else, but also it's a place to have fun and get ready for the party,” says Mya Adkisson, owner of The Beauty Box.
The number of AmeriCorps workers in Flint jumped from 25 two years ago to about 200 this summer. Check out all the work they are doing.
Michelle Cardillo is a free spirit who loves Flint—with a special affinity for its architecture, history, entrepreneurs, inventors, and (especially) its underdogs.
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