Out of an abundance of caution, the FIA Staff and Community Gala Committee have decided to postpone the Community Gala event originally scheduled for January 22nd to Saturday, April 2, 2022. We believe taking these proactive measures will help ensure a safe and healthy environment for our community. To maintain the safest event possible, guests will be required to show proof of the COVID-19 vaccine or a negative COVID-19 test within the last 48hrs to enter the Gala. Questions or concerns please contact the Events Department at events@flintarts.org or 810.234.1695.
You are invited to view the spectacular exhibition Sons: Seeing the Modern African American Male exhibition by Jerry Taliaferro between Saturday, January 22 through Saturday, April 16, 2022. It features 49 men from the Flint community portrayed in stunning black-and-white and color photographs. The exhibition marks both the return of Taliaferro to Flint and the fifth anniversary of Women of a New Tribe, a popular exhibition that featured 49 women from the Flint community.
The FIA and Communities First, Inc. look forward to presenting a wonderful and safe celebration in April with Jerry Taliaferro present to honor our local men. The evening will include a discussion with the artist followed by a strolling buffet, live entertainment and a cash bar. All galleries will be open for your enjoyment. Theater seating is first come, first served; doors close at 6:00p. Overflow seating will be available in Isabel Hall to view a live stream of the lecture. Reservations may be purchased online, by calling the FIA at 810.234.1695 or visiting us in person. (Tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.)
Proceeds directly support exhibitions and expand the African American art collection at the FIA.
Q&A with Jerry Taliaferro
Presentation @ 6:00p
FIA Theater
Jerry Taliaferro was born in the small southern town of Brownsville, Tennessee. After graduating high school in May 1972, he joined the Army. His real interest began in 1981 when he was posted to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, for Special Forces training. While serving in Germany, his fascination with photography continued to grow and, in 1985, he was published for the first time when a Munich magazine purchased the rights to one of his images.
Saturday, April 2, 2022 • 6p–9p
Artist Q&A: 6:00p | Reception: 7:00p–9:00p
| Reservations | In Advance | At the Door |
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| FIA Members | $40 | $60 |
| Non-members | $55 | $75 |
Proceeds from the Gala support exhibitions and help to expand the African American art collection at the FIA.
Theater seating is first-come, first-served. Overflow seating will be available in Isabel Hall to view a live stream of the lecture.
2022 Sponsors
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| Mrs. Eleanor E. Brownell | Edward Jones - Eric Gasper/Tyler Boyd |  |
 |  Joseph M. Hamo |  |
| Prasad & Jayashree Kommareddi |  | |
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| Bronze Sponsors | ||
| Henry & Mary Allen | Alpha Phi Alpha - Epsilon Upsilon Chapter | James & Kathryn Boles |
| Consumers Energy | Flint Public Library | Gospel Temple Missionary Baptist Church |
| Louis Hawkins | Kingdom of Heaven Ministries | Dr. Ramotsumi & Velynda Makhene |
| Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church | Drs. Bobby & Nita Mukkamala | Plante Moran |
| Dr. & Mrs. Kienan F. Murphy | Eric Peterson | Mr. Milton & Dr. Brenda Rogers-Grays |
| Ann & Khalil Saab | Shea Automotive Group | Dr. Sharon A. Simeon & Mr. Marshall H. Sanders, Jr. |
| Woodrow & Reta Stanley | Woodrow Stanley Youth Foundation | Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Zeta Beta Zeta Chapter |
| Friends Sponsors | ||
| Mr. Glen Adams & Ms. Maria Gonzalez | Mrs. Janice B. Adams | Leon & Patricia Adams |
| Celestia R. Bell | Matthew & Rachel Bouvier | Chia Morgan Professional Services |
| The Cho$en Few Arts Council | Honorables Floyd & Brenda Clack | Andrew & Wendy Cox |
| Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. | Genesee Health Plan | David and Linda Gibson |
| Gary & Carol Hurand | Lynne Hurand | Dr. Gary K. Johnson |
| Mrs. Nina M. Lewis | Tom & Kay Lillie | The Links, Inc. - Flint Area (MI) Chapter |
| Lavern Lock & Annette Frazier | Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church | Honorable Tabitha M. Marsh & Mr. Jermarx Marsh |
| Sean & Eureka McCormick | Kathryn Moeller | Olmsted Associates, Inc. |
| Jim & Jane Richardson | Mr. Alvin & Mrs. Renee Sanders | Chuck & Kathryn Sharbaugh |
| Omar and Donyale Sims | Singh & Arora Oncology/Hematology P.C. | Sovita Credit Union |
| Mr. & Mrs. LaPrice J. Stills | Ernelle Taylor | Unique Impressions Salon - Gloria A. Tyus |
| Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Walterhouse | Dr. Jay & Mrs. Janis Werschky | Todd & Lisa Wiseley |
