“Whatever it is you want, you can get it in Flint,” says activist and artist Mama-Sol.
There is a wild, vibrant heart in Flint & Genesee. The area is home to music, art, films, and fashion. Through art, music, and passion, the area has informed and influenced the world and continues to do so. If you want to discover a new music artist, explore the depths of emotion, find your style, or see the stories of the world on the screen, you can do it all in Flint & Genesee.
“I think Flint has some of the most creative people,” says Mama-Sol about the area’s talent. “There’s nothing that the world offers artistically that you can’t get done here.”
Born and raised in Flint, Mama-Sol has been involved in the area’s arts and music scene for decades, bringing people together through the rhythm of her words. She is a poet, spoken-word artist, hip-hop performer, and inspirational speaker who regularly shares her story and that of the people of the city. Having served as the voice of the Detroit Pistons for its “We Hustle Different” campaign and as an inspirational speaker, she has become a voice for the passion of Flint.
Flint is Fashion
Flint is home to fashion events such as the 810 Fashion Shows, the Fashion Against Bullying Fashion Show, Vehicle City Fashion Week, and more. You can also find local clothing brands GoodBoy Clothing, Bedrock Apparel, Unleashed Apparel, and Faded Fabrics. You can even get your own gear printed at Flint City T-Shirts in the heart of the city.
Flint is Art
Art is everywhere in Flint. From the walls of the city, where murals have taken up residence thanks to the Flint Public Art Project, to the monthly Flint ArtWalk, where the Greater Flint Arts Council, the Buckham Gallery, the MW Gallery, and more welcome guests take in rotating shows. You can also take in one of the state's largest art museums, the Flint Institute of Arts + Art School. In the summer, the Flint Art Fair holds its annual event. And throughout the year, there are pop-up art showings, events, and craft shows from Flint Handmade.
Flint is Music
Flint is home to music of all kinds, from hip-hop performers like Jeff Skigh, Louie Ray, RMC Mike, and Babyfxce E. Rock is also well represented with bands and performers like The Outfit, the Bleau Otis Band, Fernando Silverio Solis, and others. If you’re a musician in Flint, you can get your fliers made, book a show, book space to record your album, and have a Flint filmmaker shoot your music video. It’s all right here.
Flint is Film
Film fans have many options they can enjoy in Flint. They can take in the Flint Youth Film Festival, the Karen Schneider Jewish Film Festival, and even the Flint Short Film Freakout horror film festival. The Flint Institute of Arts + Museum also offers the FOMA Film Series, which screens new and classic art films in its theater. Flint is also home to many production companies and filmmakers, working to make the city a blue-collar film hub.
Flint Is More
With an award-winning farmers’ market, acres of parks, a fresh food hub, incredible theaters, entertainment venues, sports complexes, annual festivals, and more, Flint and Genesee is perfect for exploration.
Flint is the beating heart of Genesee County, with the surrounding villages, towns, and cities being the body, and together this region is a hotbed of excitement and activity where its limits are only your imagination. To learn more about arts and culture, unique places you can eat, and other great experiences in Flint & Genesee, head to Explore Flint & Genesee’s website.
