Flint Area

Flint Area Art Loans

The Mott-Warsh Collection's mission is to present contemporary fine art to public audiences in non-traditional venues as well as educational and cultural institutions. As part of this mission, MWC loans artworks to community partners for public display and enjoyment.

For more information on a location, click on the venue title.

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Rotating Exhibitions

University of Michigan - Flint
This exhibit is spread across three locations on the University of Michigan - Flint campus.

For hours: click here

Harding Mott University Center (UCEN)
400 Mill St., Flint, MI 48503

Frances Willson Thompson Library, 3rd floor
303 E Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48502

William S. White Building, 4th floor
509 Harrison St., Flint, MI 48503

"The Legend of John Brown, Part 1"
January 14 - May 06, 2025

Installation shot of the exhibition "The Legend of John Brown, Part 1" at the Frances Willson Thompson Library (3rd floor) on the University of Michigan-Flint campus.

Gloria Coles Flint Public Library
1020 E Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503

Hours of operation:
Tuesday-Thursday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

“Abstracted Realities”
March 6 - July 3, 2025

Installation shot of the exhibition “Abstracted Realities” on view on the 2nd fl. of the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library.

Ruth Mott Foundation
111 E Court St. # 3C, Flint, MI 48502

Works from the Mott-Warsh Collection are on view in the offices of the Ruth Mott Foundation. These offices are accessible by appointment only.

“Global Connections: Art as Cultural Exchange”
April 3, 2025 - October 6, 2025

Installation shot of the exhibition “Global Connections: Art as Cultural Exchange” at the Ruth Mott Foundation.

Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church
424 Kennelworth Ave., Flint, MI 48503

For hours: (810) 234-8168

“Spiritual Themes in Art”
March 26 - July 16, 2025

William Majors, "'Ecclesiastes' (IV.9)", 1965, Intaglio print on paper, 7 in. x 9 3/4 in., © Courtesy Susan Stedman, William Majors Estate - on view now in the exhibition "Spiritual Themes in Art" at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church.

Triumph Church - Ebenezer Ministries Campus
2130 Center Rd., Burton, MI 48519

For hours: (810) 744-4484

“In the Abstract: Selections from the MWC”
April 16 - August 12, 2025

Installation shot of the exhibition "In the Abstract: Selections from the MWC" on view at Triumph Church - Ebenezer Ministries Campus.

Vernon Chapel AME Church
5802 Dupont St., Flint, MI 48505

For hours: (810) 785-5721

“Women's Voices in Art: Selections from the MWC”
March 19 - July 9, 2025

Installation shot of artwork by Mildred Thompson, "Atmosphere Expression", 2003, Pastel on paper, 25 1/4 in. x 19 5/8 in., © Mildred Thompson - on view in the exhibition "Women's Voices in Art: Selections from the MWC" at Vernon Chapel AME.

Flint Institute of Music
1025 E Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503

Hours of operation:
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

“Under the Influence: Artist Inspired by Artists”
April 30, 2025 - August 21, 2025

Installation shot of artwork by Ron Adams, "Profile In Blue", 1989, Ink on paper, 52 1/2 in. x 39 1/2 in., © Ron Adams - on view in the exhibition "Under the Influence: Artist Inspired by Artists" at The Flint Institute of Music.

Extended Loans

Gloria Coles Flint Public Library
1020 E Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503

Hours of operation:
Tuesday-Thursday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

El Anatsui, "Sacred Moon"
2007, Metal assemblage, 103 in. x 141 in. © El Anatsui

Located in the Great Room.

Installation shot of "Sacred Moon" - on view in the Great Room at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library.

Applewood Estate
1400 E Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503

Artworks on loan to Applewood can be viewed on the grounds of the estate during open business hours.

Hours of operation:
Thursday - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
May through October

For more information about Applewood Estate, visit:
www.ruthmottfoundation.org/applewood/

Chakaia Booker, "Risky Intentions"
2007, Rubber on Steel, 82 in. x 20 1/2 in. x 32 in. © Chakaia Booker