Vote YES
for Genesee
County Arts
Voting YES on the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage RENEWAL allows all county students to learn and experience art, history and science you can't find anywhere else.
Vote YES for Genesee County Arts
Tuesday, August 4th
Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage Renewal
Genesee County is fortunate to have a diverse set of cultural institutions, including world-class museums, music programs, performing arts venues, a planetarium and more, all available for public use and that support our local economy.
The Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage Renewal on the Tuesday, August 4th, ballot will help preserve these arts and cultural institutions.
This millage renewal supports free field trips for students and free or discounted admission to the Sloan Museum, Flint Institute of Arts and Longway Planetarium, Flint Institute of Music live performances and programs, McCree Theatre, Whiting Auditorium, Capitol Theatre and Berston Field House for all Genesee County residents.
It also provides annual grants to local arts organizations across Genesee County through the Greater Flint Arts Council.
VOTE YES on the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage Renewal on Tuesday, August 4th, to continue providing access to these world-class cultural institutions for all Genesee County residents.
One-of-a-Kind Educational Opportunities
This millage renewal ensures that all Genesee County students, regardless of their zip code, age or background, can access rich learning and experiences beyond the classroom. Students gain access to hands-on art, history and science you can't get in books, on TV or online.
An Economic Engine for Genesee County
Genesee County's arts and cultural institutions improve Genesee County residents' quality of life, create jobs and pump money into our local economy. The Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage is an economic engine for Genesee County:
An Affordable, Transparent and Accountable Proposal
$7/monthfor the average Genesee County homeowner.
This is a renewal of an existing millage and costs the average Genesee County homeowner about $7 per month to keep the county's world-class cultural institutions available to children, schools, families, seniors and the public.
If passed, each institution would be required to have an annual independent audit to show taxpayers how the money is being spent. Funds generated by the renewal are subject to annual independent audits to promote transparency and fiscal responsibility.
The Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage is a powerful investment in our shared future. It ensures that every child and resident in our county has access to the arts, history and science and educational experiences that strengthen our community. This millage improves our quality of life, creates jobs and pumps money into our local economy, all while helping ensure that everyone who calls Genesee County home can participate in and experience art and culture.Dan KildeeFormer U.S. Representative and President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint
As an art educator, I support the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage because access to art and arts education is essential. Art connects us in meaningful ways, fostering deeper understanding of diversity and culture, encouraging empathy and broadening our perspectives.Jordan BarnettEarly College Art Teacher at Mott Middle College High School
The Share Art Genesee grant, funded by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage, has greatly enhanced our ability to serve our community. Because of this support, we've expanded the variety of classes we offer and extended our open studio hours, making the arts more accessible to everyone. We are truly grateful for how this grant helps us continue our mission to inspire, connect and uplift our community through the arts.Stephany ZolinskiPresident of Clio Center for the Arts
Investing in the arts and culture is good for quality of life — and good for business. The Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment millage helps attract visitors, retain talent, and strengthen the local economy, all of which support a more vibrant business environment.Costa PapistaPresident of the Flint City Bucks and Flint City AFC
Arts and culture are vital to the health of our community because they bring people together across generations, backgrounds and neighborhoods. Berston Field House, along with our other local cultural treasures, provides spaces where children, seniors and families can express themselves through music, dance and the arts — often at little to no cost. Programs like the Sensational Senior Fitness Experience remind us that creativity has no age limit, and I am grateful that the Genesee County Arts and Cultural Enrichment Millage ensures these opportunities remain accessible for all of Genesee County.Linda BooseCommunity Member
The Share Art Genesee grant, funded by the Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage, is essential to the 130-member Fenton Community Orchestra's ability to bring high-quality orchestral music to the Greater Fenton area. This support allows us to retain our talented artistic directors and operations manager, ensuring the excellence of our performances and programs like Simply Strings, which offers novice adult and senior musicians a rare, firsthand experience performing with an orchestra.Eric CrimminsOperations Manager, Fenton Community Orchestra
Genesee County residents deserve meaningful opportunities to engage in the arts, and the Arts Education & Cultural Enrichment Millage makes that possible. Art and music have saved my life, and I've seen firsthand how arts education becomes an outlet for those facing hardship, lead exposure, poverty, and countless other challenges. So often, happiness is hidden in the music, in the paint, in the play, and in the pen. This millage ensures our community can access those life-changing moments.Melinda Sōl MananiCEO of Mama Sōl Corp.
As an early childhood director, I'm always evaluating how we teach our youngest learners — how we shape their environment, the materials we place in their hands, and the educators who guide them. That's why I'm in awe of the work happening at the Sloan Museum of Discovery. Every hands-on learning experience here reflects a deep understanding of how children grow. You can feel the impact the moment you walk through the space. The Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage makes this level of meaningful, immersive learning possible for families across our community.Chelsea HortonDirector of Early Childhood Programming, Bentley Community Schools