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FLINT INSTITUTE OF ARTS TO OPEN “SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO” EXHIBITION ON JANUARY 19, 2008

(Flint, MI) The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) announces the exhibition Something To Look Forward To, featuring abstract art by 22 distinguished Americans of African decent to open Saturday, January 19, along with a diversity/outreach initiative focusing on Black History Month. The initiative includes special museum hours on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with free admission courtesy of Target, and a Gala designed to expand FIA membership to the African American community. FIA film and video programming continues in January and February and includes 5 FIA Theater films highlighting themes related to Black History Month.

The exhibition "Something To Look Forward To" pays homage to the exceptional talent, unique vision, and courageous persistence of particular mature artists who have created dynamic abstract images and objects during extended and successful careers including Yvonne Pickering Carter, Sam Gilliam, Lawrence Compton Kolawole and Alvin Loving.

Schedule of Events
Friday, January 18, 2008 **Members Preview**
6:00 pm FIA Members exhibition preview and lecture

Saturday, January 19, 2008 **Opening Day of Exhibition **
10:00 am-5:00 pm, Target Free Saturday
Saturday, January 19, 2008 **Evening Gala**
6:00 pm-9:00 pm, $50/ea includes admission, lecture, hors d’oeuvres, and 6-month family membership.
Call (810) 234-1695 for advanced ticket purchase.

Sunday, January 20, 2008 **regular museum hours**
1:00 pm –5:00 pm (special exhibition admission, $5-$7)
Monday, January 21, 2008 **Special Museum Hours**
Special museum hours on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
10:00 am-5:00 pm with free admission courtesy of Target.
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Art School Activity*
* Martin Luther King Day Family FIA Art School Activity: Community Quilt & Identity Stamp Project. Express your identity when you learn to make a family identity stamp. Inspired by the African American quilting tradition and the Gee's Bend quilters, participants will make two paper quilt squares embellished with family identity stamps and more! The maker will keep one quilt square; the other will be added to the FIA community quilt. This colorful quilt will be displayed in the FIA Art School for viewing. All ages are welcome; registration is not required.

Fleckenstein Video Gallery
January 2-27, "Jembe"
January 29-February 27, "Cultural Diminish"
FIA Theater film programming
January 25 – February 24
Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30pm; Sundays, 2:00 pm
January 25, 26, 27 – "Bamako" (Mali, 2006)
February 1, 2, 3 – "Welcome to Nollywood" (USA, 2007)
February 8, 9, 10 – "Mr. Untouchable" (USA, 2007)
February 15, 16, 17 - "Lost Boys of Sudan" (USA, 2003)
February 22, 23, 24 – "War/Dance" (USA, 2007)

Flint Institute of Arts1120 E. Kearsley StreetFlint MI 48503810.234.1695
24-hour FIA information line: 810.234.1695