Greater Flint Arts Council

Love it on the art walk but it’s always too crowded and loud and usually don’t plan for how many people show up so by the time I get there they’re out of everything except the art itself

Where art and fun meet. I’m a regular here for their Second Friday Art Walk that takes place every month, spreading throughout downtown Flint and spilling over to Buckham Gallery and the local cafes, churches and even the sidewalks along S. Saginaw Street (and once upon a time, the now-​defunct Left Bank Gallery).
The gallery features a nice array of artwork and sculptures, most of which is reasonably priced. The artist receptions feature all sorts of artistic mediums that run the gamut from sculptures, jewelry, glassware and pottery to quilts, mosaics, photography and paintings. Heck, you can even find carved walking sticks and funky wine bottle art here! I’ve purchased a few pieces from GFAC before (pottery and prints) and I feel strongly that GFAC’s art exhibitions are executed quite well. Greg Fiedler, who runs GFAC, is a great guy and does a lot for the Flint community through promoting the art scene around the city, not just at GFAC. The art is definitely a little less edgy than that of what’s featured at nearby Buckham Gallery, which features more «installation”-style or «interpretative» art projects than GFAC, whose focus is on more mainstream artistic mediums.
Every monthly Art Walk at GFAC has a reception open to the public, complete with music (usually good, often jazz or classical), drinks (beer and wine) and lots of food. Get there early, though, because lately the food and the really good beer have disappeared pretty quickly!
Lately, the gallery has also played host to Jazz Walk events as well, expanding its brand around the downtown scene. Art Walk opening night receptions are usually wall to wall with people, so hobnobbing with the downtown regulars is a must. Plus, it’s a lot of fun to run into friends you’ve haven’t seen in awhile and get caught up! Pretty much anybody who is anybody around town rarely misses either Art Walk or Jazz Walk events here. My hubby even volunteered during the GFAC’s annual Cool Cities Auction, which shouldn’t be missed and raises money for a good cause.