As a benefit, all members of the Flint Institute of Arts are invited to members-only previews of temporary exhibitions. These private events begin with a lecture by either the featured artist or a scholar knowledgeable about the artist and his or her work. The lecture is then followed by a reception with refreshments and the opportunity for members to preview the special exhibition prior to its opening to the public the next day.

At the highest levels of membership ($1,000 and above), the Rubens Society members are invited to three special and exclusive events each year. These include: dinner in the fall with the speaker following the Thompson Lecture, the Holiday Dinner, which is an elegant black tie event held in December, and a tour of a private or public art collection in the spring. Members have the opportunity to explore the visual arts in depth in an interesting and informative way, enjoy stimulating discussions, and meet with those who share their abiding interest in the FIA and its place in this community.