Arts and Culture

In The News Comma Bookstore and Social Hub owner Egypt Otis.

“I want this to be a landmark”


Feature Story University of Michigan-Flint professor Thomas Henthorn discusses the history of Civic Park during a tour in August.
Feature Story Shiann Howard creates a poem for a young Art Walk attendee.

Using poetry to enhance Flint's magic


In The News Attendees are encouraged to buy new comics and donate kid-friendly comics as a way to get more Flint children excited about reading and exploring comics. The comics donated at the event will go to the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village.
In The News A record-breaking 1,297 children and caregivers visited Flints Children’s Museum during one of their free access days on Presidents Day, December 24.
Feature Story Through bringing art therapy to Flint schools, their programs help track how they’re doing with school competence and positive behavioral changes and in order to develop comprehensive feedback establishing relationships with students is imperative.

Shop Floor Theatre Company lets Flint kids create their stories


Feature Story Diener was formally introduced to Flint’s downtown scene as a teen when he and his brother played a gig at the Flint Local 432. In later years, as Diener toured the world playing in various bands, Flint still captured his imagination.
Feature Story The #waterislife mural on the side of Gavin Brown’s Enterprise in New York.

The sisterhood behind Flint’s bottled fence


Feature Story Vantrell Erving poses with models for his SIAK clothing brand. SIAK The Brand has been featured in fashion shows and collaborations since 2018.