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

“Visual Textures in Art”
October 8, 2024 - February 20, 2025

Installation shot of three artworks by Ebony G. Patterson, each "Untitled (Marvini Study) from the Disciplez Series", 2010, Mixed media textiles, 18 in. diameter, © Ebony G. Patterson - on view in the exhibition “Visual Textures in Art” 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.

“Whatever Gets You Through the Night”
March 4, 2024 - February 21, 2025

Installation shot of the exhibition “Whatever Gets You Through the Night” at the Ruth Mott Foundation.

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

“Abstract by Design: Selections from the MWC”
December 12, 2024 - April 3, 2025

Installation shot of the exhibition "Abstract by Design: Selections from the MWC" on view at the Flint Institute of Music.

Genesee County Health Department -
Burton Health Center
G-3373 Saginaw St., Burton, MI 48529

For hours: (810) 237-4538

“Add Water and Mix: Paintings from the MWC"
November 14, 2024 - March 13, 2025

Installation shot of two artworks by Richard Yarde, each "Self-Portrait", 1989, Watercolor on paper, framed 26 in. x 33 in. © Richard Yarde - on view in the exhibition “Add Water and Mix: Paintings from the MWC” at the Genesee County Health Department - Burton Health Center.

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

For hours: (810) 234-8168

“Sam & Sam: Works on Paper by Sam Gilliam and Sam Middleton”
October 23, 2024 - February 24, 2025

Installation shot of the exhibition "Sam & Sam: Works on Paper by Sam Gilliam and Sam Middleton" on view at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church.

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

For hours: (810) 744-4484

“The Camera's Eye: Photographs from the MWC”
December 17, 2024 - April 8, 2025

Installation shot of the exhibition "The Camera's Eye: Photographs 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

“Spiritual Themes in Art from the MWC”
November 06, 2024 - March 06, 2025

Installation shot of artwork by Richard Mayhew, "Spiritual Space Series", 1993, Graphite and ink on paper, 9 in. x 11 1/2 in., © Richard Mayhew - on view in the exhibition "Spiritual Themes in Art from the MWC" at Vernon Chapel AME.

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.

Genesee County Health Department -
Burton Health Center
G-3373 Saginaw St., Burton, MI 48529

For hours: (810) 237-4538

El Anatsui, "Still More Come Back"
2005, Metal and bottle caps assemblage, 90 in. x 120 in. © El Anatsui

Located in the lobby.

Installation shot of "Still More Come Back" - on view in the lobby at the Genesee County Health Department - Burton Health Center.

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