FIA Honors MLK

Name: FIA Honors MLK
Start: 2026-01-16T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-19T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Flint Institute of Arts

Schedule

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Flint Institute of Arts | Flint, MI

You're invited to stop in for a weekend of creativity and community as the FIA honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This celebration complements the Saturday programming at Gloria Coles Flint Public Library, extending the spirit of Dr. King’s message across the community. Through a variety of programming and activities, visitors can reflect, create, and connect through art that inspires action and hope.
FOMA Film: "Selma" - Tickets at flintarts.org
JAN 16 @ 7:30p | JAN 17 & 18 @ 2:00p
This powerful film chronicles Dr. King’s leadership during the historic 1965 voting rights marches from Selma to Montgomery.
FREE PROGRAMMING:
Curator-Led Tours
JAN 17 1p–4p
Discover deeper insights into the African American and African Diaspora Gallery during guided tours led by museum curators.
Tour Schedule:
1–1:20p
1:30–1:50p
2–2:20p
2:30–2:50p
3–3:20p
3:30–3:50p
Open Studio
JAN 17 1p–4p
Create together in a family-friendly artmaking space inspired by Dr. King’s ideals of peace, justice, and service.
Glassblowing Demos
JAN 17 11a–4p | JAN 18 1p–4p
Watch Hot Shop faculty bring art to life through glass, exploring themes of unity and creativity.
Gallery Scavenger Hunt
JAN 17–19 ALL DAY
Explore the museum with an interactive activity highlighting artworks that celebrate equity, community, and imagination.
African American Artist Guide
JAN 17–19 ALL DAY
Take a self-guided journey through the museum’s collections featuring works by African American artists.
*The FIA will offer FREE admission for everyone Saturday 1.17 - Monday 1.19.