Free Family Programs
Family Programs
Download our brochure and discover some of the free family programs the FIA has to offer throughout the school year.
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Featured Program
Art for Scouts
Customized programs that fit needs of your troop
Our museum educators will work with troop leaders to design customized programs that fit the interests and needs of your troop combining gallery exploration with an art making activity.
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Family Programs
Baby Tours
See how your child responds to art and find out how to help develop visual literacy skills. Parents and caregivers with infants up to 18 months of age are welcome to join these free 30-minute Baby Tours.
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Upcoming Events for Children & Families
Arranging Leaves
Friday, October 18
11:00am
Location: Art Galleries & Studio
We will read Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert, look for images of nature in the galleries, and make leaf collages in the studio.
Introduce your little one to the world of art! Playdates at the FIA include looking at artwork in the galleries, listening to a storybook, and exploring a range...
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Halloween Ghosts and Goblins
Saturday, October 26
11:00am
Location: Studio 1
Family Activity
Ghosts and goblins get ready for some spooky mischief at the FIA! Come in costume, help us haunt the museum, and celebrate the holiday with fun for the whole family! Go on a spooky scavenger hunt, trick-or-treat in the galleries, and join our teaching artists in making a...
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Exploring Nature
Friday, November 1
11:00am
Location: Art Galleries & Studio
This month visit stations in the studio featuring different art materials to prompt discoveries about nature and glue. Then look at nature in artworks in the galleries and listen to the story Because of an Acorn by Lola M. Schaefer.
Bring your toddler to explore the FIA! Visit the galleries...
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First Frost Arts & Fine Crafts Fair
Saturday, November 2
10:00am
Location: Isabel Hall
The Flint Institute of Arts and its Founders Society announce the 14th Annual FIRST FROST Arts & Fine Crafts Fair. In response to requests by the artists and the public, this year’s fair will again be held inside the FIA museum, and will be limited to about 24 artist’s booths in Isabel Hall. We will continue...
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First Frost Arts & Fine Crafts Fair
Sunday, November 3
11:00am
Location: Isabel Hall
The Flint Institute of Arts and its Founders Society announce the 14th Annual FIRST FROST Arts & Fine Crafts Fair. In response to requests by the artists and the public, this year’s fair will again be held inside the FIA museum, and will be limited to about 24 artist’s booths in Isabel Hall...
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Baby Tours
Sunday, November 10
2:00pm
Location: Art Galleries
June 20 • 2:00p | July 18 • 2:00p | August 15 • 2:00p
Art Galleries
See how your child responds to art and find out how to help develop their visual literacy skills. Parents and caregivers with infants up to 18 months of age are welcome to join these FREE 30-minute...
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Transparent Colors
Friday, November 15
11:00am
Location: Art Galleries & Studio
We will read Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni, look at stained glass in the galleries and make our own transparent sun catcher in the studio.
Introduce your little one to the world of art! Playdates at the FIA include looking at artwork in the galleries, listening to...
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Engaging Children and Families
Homeschool Programs
Ages 6-18
Give your child the best in art education with our classes designed especially for homeschoolers. Choose from monthly and three-part programs for ages 6-18. Weekly programs are offered for ages 3-5.
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Art Explorers
Recommended for children ages 18-36 months with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome.
Bring your toddler to explore the FIA! Explore the galleries to find the artwork of the day. Explore the words and illustrations of a story and explore a variety of materials in the art studio.
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Storytime with Art
Ages 3-5
Explore literature and art through gallery visits and art making experiences.
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Scout Programs
Ages 6-18
Our museum educators will work with troop leaders to design customized programs that fit the interests and needs of your troop and fulfill badge requirements.
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Preschool Playdates
Recommended for children ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome.
Family programs enable adults and children to explore the visual arts at the FIA. They are designed for children and accompanying caregivers, and are offered free of charge. Groups of six or more, please contact the Education Department to make a reservation.
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Baby Tours
Up to 18 months
See the museum galleries through the eyes of your baby! Discover their visual preferences and learn skills to develop their visual and language centers of the brain.
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Spring Break Special
Ages 3 and up
Spice up your “stay”cation with some quality family time at the FIA during Spring Break! Explore a different art medium each day of the week and create your own masterpieces to take home.
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