Mondays | 9:45a-11a 

Sep 16-May 11; No class Dec 16 - Jan 6, Apr 13 

$5 per class per person

Foster a love of literature and art in your child at the museum! During Storytime we will look at the Artwork of the Week, listen to a related storybook in the galleries, and create a work of art of our own in the studio. Recommended for children ages 3-5, but all are welcome. Parents who wish to attend and work alongside their child need to register as well.

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Upcoming Family Programs

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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Art School Activity

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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Children & Families

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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Special Events

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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Special Events

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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Children & Families

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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Children & Families

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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More Homeschool Programs

Three-part Workshops

Ages 6-18

Develop art and visual communication skills through in-depth visual arts experiences.

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Monthly Programs

Ages 6-18

Experience a multifaceted art program through in-depth learning experiences.

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More for Children & Families

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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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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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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After-School Programs

Grades K-12

Students enjoy gallery and studio experiences that develop their creative problem solving skills and help them express ideas through visual art. 

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STEM to STEAM

Grades 3-6

Art and science go hand in hand so we are putting the A in STEM to make STEAM to explore how Art is related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math concepts.

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ARTreach

Grades 7-12

New materials and equipment have been invented since the beginning of human history. Discover how these advances influence artists and open up new possibilities for expression.

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ARTexpress

Grades K-2

Our ARTexpress program links the visual arts with the core curriculum to provide a comprehensive learning experience and opportunities to express ideas and thoughts through art.

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START

Ages 3-5

Strengthen your students’ literacy skills with START (Success Through ART), a program combining looking at and talking about art with listening to children's literature and making art. 

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