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Cliff Joseph, American, 1922 - 2020. Self Portrait, ca. 1950. Pen and ink wash on paper 10 7/8 x 7 11/16 in. Private collection, Flint, Michigan.

New FIA exhibit explores the work of Cliff Joseph and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement

The new exhibit, 'Cliff Joseph and the Power of Art,' at the Flint Institute of Arts explores the work of Harlem-born artist Cliff Joseph and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement. The exhibit runs from Nov. 23, 2024, through March 16, 2025.

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The new ‘Rebels in Print’ exhibit at the Flint Institute of Arts showcases the influential art forms of lithography and printmaking throughout the decades.
‘Rebels in Print’ exhibit at the FIA shows how pop art still has a place in today’s culture

The new ‘Rebels in Print’ exhibit at the Flint Institute of Arts showcases the influential art forms of lithography and printmaking throughout the decades.

Multitalented entrepreneur Kayla Aguilar is the founder of Lord Laird's which produces fresh-squeezed organic lemonade made with aloe vera and raw honey.
100K Ideas spotlights diverse local entrepreneurs in 12th client storytelling episode

100K Ideas recently released the twelfth episode of its client storytelling series which gives past clients the opportunity to talk about their experiences.

Gerald Heffernon. American, born 1946. Four-eyed Sighthound, 1986. Excelsior, wire, wood, fake fur, pigment, and newspaper 21 × 48 × 20 in. Gift of Claire White 2006.63.
New ‘Pick of the Litter’ exhibit at the FIA showcases our furry friends-turned-family

The latest exhibit at the Flint Institute of Arts showcases how our furry friends have been captured in artwork throughout the ages. ‘Pick of the Litter: Cats & Dogs in Art’ is on display from Sept. 21 through Jan. 25.

The new documentary 'St. John Street: Story of a Neighborhood' will premiere at the Flint Institute of Arts on Thursday, August 22, 2024. The film explores the history of the once-thriving Black neighborhood in Flint.
‘St. John Street: Story of a Neighborhood’ doc to premiere at Flint Institute of Arts this week

The new documentary 'St. John Street: Story of a Neighborhood' will premiere at the Flint Institute of Arts on Thursday, August 22, 2024. The film explores the history of the once-thriving Black neighborhood in Flint.

Students from Flint Cultural Center Academy add hearts to the Rx Kids mural on the Buick Gallery wall during a workshop with Flint Public Art Project.
How public art helps to tell the Rx Kids story in Flint

Patrick Hayes takes a deeper look at how public art has played a significant role in raising awareness of the Rx Kids program in Flint.

Donta Hampton, president of Flint's TrendSettas Corvette Club, discusses the club’s cultural significance, what prospective members can expect from joining, and the future of TrendSettas. 
Discussing car culture and impact with Donta Hampton of Flint’s TrendSettas Corvette Club

Donta Hampton, president of Flint's TrendSettas Corvette Club, spoke about the club’s cultural significance, what prospective members can expect from joining, and the future of TrendSettas. 

Onlookers marvel at the handcrafted jewelry on display in the 'Meditations in Gold: South Asian Jewelry' exhibit on May 16, 2024. 
The culture, history, and symbolism of the FIA exhibit ‘Meditations in Gold: South Asian Jewelry’

New at the Flint Institute of Arts, the 'Meditations in Gold: South Asian Jewelry' exhibit explores the beauty, history, and cultural significance of jewelry in South Asia. The exhibit is on display now through February 2, 2025.

New York Times bestselling author Tracie McMillan examines racial inequities in generational wealth in her latest book, 'The White Bonus: Five Families and the Cash Value of Racism in America.' 
Journalist Tracie McMillan examines systemic white privilege in new book ‘The White Bonus’

Journalist and New York Times bestselling author Tracie McMillan discusses her latest book, 'The White Bonus: Five Families and the Cash Value of Racism in America.' In it, she examines how her family and four others have benefited financially over generations by being white alone.

Colima Mexico. Dog, ca. 200 BCE – 200 CE. Ceramic, 10 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 16 in. Gift of The Ted Weiner Family 2022.134
‘From Earth to Sky: Ancient Art of the Americas’ exhibit debuts at Flint Institute of Arts

The new 'From Earth to Sky: Ancient Art of the Americas' exhibit is on display at the FIA from now until August 25, 2024. The exhibit honors the indigenous peoples and culture in west Mexico 2,000 years ago by memorializing artifacts left behind.

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