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Exhibitions

Collecting Stories

Saturday, September 22

10:00am

Location: Hodge & Henry Galleries

Did you know that FIA owns two paintings from one of the most important art exhibitions in the history of American art (Leon Kroll’s Terminal Yards)? Or that the very first work of art to enter the collection was purchased by the general public through a donation box (Tunis Ponsen’s The Old...

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Art School Activity

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, September 22

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Exhibitions

Collecting Stories

Sunday, September 23

1:00pm

Location: Hodge & Henry Galleries

Did you know that FIA owns two paintings from one of the most important art exhibitions in the history of American art (Leon Kroll’s Terminal Yards)? Or that the very first work of art to enter the collection was purchased by the general public through a donation box (Tunis Ponsen’s The Old...

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Collecting Stories

Monday, September 24

12:00pm

Location: Henry & Hodge Galleries

Did you know that FIA owns two paintings from one of the most important art exhibitions in the history of American art (Leon Kroll’s Terminal Yards)? Or that the very first work of art to enter the collection was purchased by the general public through a donation box (Tunis Ponsen’s The Old...

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Collecting Stories

Tuesday, September 25

12:00pm

Location: Henry & Hodge Galleries

Did you know that FIA owns two paintings from one of the most important art exhibitions in the history of American art (Leon Kroll’s Terminal Yards)? Or that the very first work of art to enter the collection was purchased by the general public through a donation box (Tunis Ponsen’s The Old...

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Collecting Stories

Wednesday, September 26

12:00pm

Location: Henry & Hodge Galleries

Did you know that FIA owns two paintings from one of the most important art exhibitions in the history of American art (Leon Kroll’s Terminal Yards)? Or that the very first work of art to enter the collection was purchased by the general public through a donation box (Tunis Ponsen’s The Old...

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Collecting Stories

Thursday, September 27

12:00pm

Location: Henry & Hodge Galleries

Did you know that FIA owns two paintings from one of the most important art exhibitions in the history of American art (Leon Kroll’s Terminal Yards)? Or that the very first work of art to enter the collection was purchased by the general public through a donation box (Tunis Ponsen’s The Old...

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Collecting Stories

Friday, September 28

12:00pm

Location: Henry & Hodge Galleries

Did you know that FIA owns two paintings from one of the most important art exhibitions in the history of American art (Leon Kroll’s Terminal Yards)? Or that the very first work of art to enter the collection was purchased by the general public through a donation box (Tunis Ponsen’s The Old...

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Collecting Stories

Saturday, September 29

10:00am

Location: Hodge & Henry Galleries

Did you know that FIA owns two paintings from one of the most important art exhibitions in the history of American art (Leon Kroll’s Terminal Yards)? Or that the very first work of art to enter the collection was purchased by the general public through a donation box (Tunis Ponsen’s The Old...

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Art School Activity

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, September 29

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

Event Details
Exhibitions

Collecting Stories

Sunday, September 30

1:00pm

Location: Hodge & Henry Galleries

Did you know that FIA owns two paintings from one of the most important art exhibitions in the history of American art (Leon Kroll’s Terminal Yards)? Or that the very first work of art to enter the collection was purchased by the general public through a donation box (Tunis Ponsen’s The Old...

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Collecting Stories

Monday, October 1

12:00pm

Location: Henry & Hodge Galleries

Did you know that FIA owns two paintings from one of the most important art exhibitions in the history of American art (Leon Kroll’s Terminal Yards)? Or that the very first work of art to enter the collection was purchased by the general public through a donation box (Tunis Ponsen’s The Old...

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Collecting Stories

Tuesday, October 2

12:00pm

Location: Henry & Hodge Galleries

Did you know that FIA owns two paintings from one of the most important art exhibitions in the history of American art (Leon Kroll’s Terminal Yards)? Or that the very first work of art to enter the collection was purchased by the general public through a donation box (Tunis Ponsen’s The Old...

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Collecting Stories

Wednesday, October 3

12:00pm

Location: Henry & Hodge Galleries

Did you know that FIA owns two paintings from one of the most important art exhibitions in the history of American art (Leon Kroll’s Terminal Yards)? Or that the very first work of art to enter the collection was purchased by the general public through a donation box (Tunis Ponsen’s The Old...

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Collecting Stories

Thursday, October 4

12:00pm

Location: Henry & Hodge Galleries

Did you know that FIA owns two paintings from one of the most important art exhibitions in the history of American art (Leon Kroll’s Terminal Yards)? Or that the very first work of art to enter the collection was purchased by the general public through a donation box (Tunis Ponsen’s The Old...

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Collecting Stories

Friday, October 5

12:00pm

Location: Henry & Hodge Galleries

Did you know that FIA owns two paintings from one of the most important art exhibitions in the history of American art (Leon Kroll’s Terminal Yards)? Or that the very first work of art to enter the collection was purchased by the general public through a donation box (Tunis Ponsen’s The Old...

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Collecting Stories

Saturday, October 6

10:00am

Location: Hodge & Henry Galleries

Did you know that FIA owns two paintings from one of the most important art exhibitions in the history of American art (Leon Kroll’s Terminal Yards)? Or that the very first work of art to enter the collection was purchased by the general public through a donation box (Tunis Ponsen’s The Old...

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Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, October 6

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Special Events

Food Truck Rally

Saturday, October 6

11:00am

Location: FIA Grounds

Join the Founders Society for its inaugural Fall Food Truck Rally at the Flint Institute of Arts!

Continue the fall food fun from Friday’s Art on Tap, Saturday, October 6, starting at 11:00a at the Food Truck Rally. Local and regional food trucks will surround the FIA until 6:00p, allowing...

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Exhibitions

Collecting Stories

Sunday, October 7

1:00pm

Location: Hodge & Henry Galleries

Did you know that FIA owns two paintings from one of the most important art exhibitions in the history of American art (Leon Kroll’s Terminal Yards)? Or that the very first work of art to enter the collection was purchased by the general public through a donation box (Tunis Ponsen’s The Old...

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Collecting Stories

Monday, October 8

12:00pm

Location: Henry & Hodge Galleries

Did you know that FIA owns two paintings from one of the most important art exhibitions in the history of American art (Leon Kroll’s Terminal Yards)? Or that the very first work of art to enter the collection was purchased by the general public through a donation box (Tunis Ponsen’s The Old...

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Collecting Stories

Tuesday, October 9

12:00pm

Location: Henry & Hodge Galleries

Did you know that FIA owns two paintings from one of the most important art exhibitions in the history of American art (Leon Kroll’s Terminal Yards)? Or that the very first work of art to enter the collection was purchased by the general public through a donation box (Tunis Ponsen’s The Old...

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Collecting Stories

Wednesday, October 10

12:00pm

Location: Henry & Hodge Galleries

Did you know that FIA owns two paintings from one of the most important art exhibitions in the history of American art (Leon Kroll’s Terminal Yards)? Or that the very first work of art to enter the collection was purchased by the general public through a donation box (Tunis Ponsen’s The Old...

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Collecting Stories

Thursday, October 11

12:00pm

Location: Henry & Hodge Galleries

Did you know that FIA owns two paintings from one of the most important art exhibitions in the history of American art (Leon Kroll’s Terminal Yards)? Or that the very first work of art to enter the collection was purchased by the general public through a donation box (Tunis Ponsen’s The Old...

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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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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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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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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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