Voice and Visibility: 25 Years of the Mott-Warsh Collection
February 13 - August 22, 2026
MW Gallery proudly presents Voice and Visibility: 25 Years of the Mott-Warsh Collection, an art exhibition honoring two significant milestones: the 25th anniversary of the Mott-Warsh Collection and the 10th anniversary of MW Gallery. The exhibit opens Friday, February 13 in downtown Flint and celebrates a visionary commitment to amplifying artists’ voices and expanding public access to powerful art.
Drawn from a collection of more than 1,100 works, the exhibit highlights the depth, influence, and critical acclaim of artists who have shaped American art. The Mott-Warsh Collection is widely recognized as one of the largest privately owned collections of art by artists of the African diaspora in the United States.
Voice and Visibility features distinguished artists spanning generations. Visitors will experience works by iconic figures such as Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Betye Saar, Charles White, Alma Thomas, and Hale Woodruff, alongside leading contemporary voices including Kehinde Wiley, Titus Kaphar, Ebony G. Patterson, and Wangechi Mutu, among others. Together, these artists present compelling narratives that explore identity, history, culture, and representation.
Rooted in the belief that art should be accessible to all, MW Gallery offers free admission and community-centered programming as part of its continued mission to connect people, ideas, and culture through transformative artistic experiences.
Voice and Visibility: 25 Years of the Mott-Warsh Collection opens Friday, February 13, 2026, and will be on view through August 22, 2026. MW Gallery is located at 815 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48502. The gallery entrance is on E. Court St. Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays, 11:00am – 6:00pm; Saturdays, 11:00am – 5:00pm; and the second Friday of each month, 11:00am – 9:00pm, for Flint ARTWALK. MW Gallery is open to the general public and admission is always free. Please call 810-835-4900 or contact us for more information.
Drawn from a collection of more than 1,100 works, the exhibit highlights the depth, influence, and critical acclaim of artists who have shaped American art. The Mott-Warsh Collection is widely recognized as one of the largest privately owned collections of art by artists of the African diaspora in the United States.
Voice and Visibility features distinguished artists spanning generations. Visitors will experience works by iconic figures such as Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Betye Saar, Charles White, Alma Thomas, and Hale Woodruff, alongside leading contemporary voices including Kehinde Wiley, Titus Kaphar, Ebony G. Patterson, and Wangechi Mutu, among others. Together, these artists present compelling narratives that explore identity, history, culture, and representation.
Rooted in the belief that art should be accessible to all, MW Gallery offers free admission and community-centered programming as part of its continued mission to connect people, ideas, and culture through transformative artistic experiences.
Voice and Visibility: 25 Years of the Mott-Warsh Collection opens Friday, February 13, 2026, and will be on view through August 22, 2026. MW Gallery is located at 815 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48502. The gallery entrance is on E. Court St. Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays, 11:00am – 6:00pm; Saturdays, 11:00am – 5:00pm; and the second Friday of each month, 11:00am – 9:00pm, for Flint ARTWALK. MW Gallery is open to the general public and admission is always free. Please call 810-835-4900 or contact us for more information.
Installation Photos of Exhibit
Photography by Tim Thayer.
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Photography by Tim Thayer.
Visit MW Gallery in Downtown Flint!
MW Gallery is the permanent home of the Mott-Warsh Collection (MWC). MW Gallery is always free and open to the general public.
Our Mission:
We provide a welcoming environment for engagement with fine art created by artists of the African diaspora and those who reflect on it.
Our Vision:
Art can be a catalyst for cultural awareness, creative thinking, and self-empowerment.
MW Gallery opened in 2016 and features expansive exhibitions drawn from the Mott-Warsh Collection. The gallery serves as a place for community engagement with art through its programs. Exhibits at MW Gallery change twice a year.
Our Mission:
We provide a welcoming environment for engagement with fine art created by artists of the African diaspora and those who reflect on it.
Our Vision:
Art can be a catalyst for cultural awareness, creative thinking, and self-empowerment.
MW Gallery opened in 2016 and features expansive exhibitions drawn from the Mott-Warsh Collection. The gallery serves as a place for community engagement with art through its programs. Exhibits at MW Gallery change twice a year.
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MW GALLERY LOCATION
815 S. Saginaw Street | Flint, Mi 48502 Corner of S. Saginaw St. and E. Court St. Gallery entrance on E. Court St. 810-835-4900 MW GALLERY HOURS 11:00AM – 6:00PM Thursday and Friday 11:00AM – 5:00PM Saturday 11:00AM – 9:00PM 2nd Friday of Each Month CLOSED Saturday 7/04/2026 - 4th of July |