Name: April ARTWALK at Buckham
Start: 2026-04-10T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-10T21:00:00-04:00
Location: 121 W. Second Street, Flint, MI, United States, Michigan 48502

Buckham Gallery is pleased to announce the fifth exhibition of Season 42 featuring concurrent group show "The Foundation" a Flint X Detroit Artist Exchange and solo exhibition with DeMarcus Smith.
Flint X Detroit Artist Exchange "The Foundation"
An invitational by Pauly M. Everett
“Instead of proposing a solo show in my recognizable color palette, I wanted to fill Buckham Gallery with a bold assembly of some of Greater Flint and Metro Detroit's most talented and diverse artists collaborating together for the first time. Many of these artists are multidisciplinary and highly involved in representing their home city. Collaboration and sharing ideas are vital for the growth of any city. The exhibition is a celebration of primary colors. The title, "The Foundation" alludes to these traditional colors which are the basis for all other hues, fundamental to color theory, human perception and have psychological impact. This meeting of the minds between artists from these neighboring regions sets the tone for future creative exchanges and developing a shared vision.” - Pauly M. Everett

Exhibiting Artists: Ashely Worden (D), Charles Boike (F), Chloé Hajjar (D), Christine $imms (D), Cliff Hughes (F), Daniel F. Kienitz (F), Evan Condron (D), Ian Zapico (D), Jason Reed (D), Jesse Kassel (D), Jonathon Sandberg (D), Judy Bowman (D), Justin Faber (F), Kelly Martin (F), Kensie White (F), Kevin Burdick (F), Kobie Solomon (D), Kristen DeRyck (D), Martina Sanroman (D), Matt “Emskript” Thornton (D), Matthew Osmon (F), Michael Kondel (F), Michelle Tanguay (D), Michelle Thibodeau (D), Mike Ross (D), Nijah (Granny) Ferguson (F), Pauly M. Everett (F), Pinky T (F), Ryan Gregory (F), Seth Stolz (F), Sheefy McFly (D), Zach Curtis (D)

DeMarcus Smith | Roses for the Blues
What began as a cathartic response to grief, depression, and isolation evolved into an artistic celebration of influence, inspiration, and love. DeMarcus was moved to create this work after enduring a trifecta of personal challenges: a painful breakup, the loss of his home of 20 years, and the heartbreak of losing friends and family during the global pandemic. As a nod to Picasso, who once painted almost exclusively in blue while struggling with depression, DeMarcus turned to a monochromatic palette as an emotional outlet—but instead of succumbing to the sorrow, he transformed it into beauty.
April Exhibitions will open April 10 and run through May 2, 2026.
Gallery Hours:
Wednesday & Thursday: 11 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 11 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 12 PM - 5 PM
Join us for Flint’s ARTWALK and reception with the artists on April 10, from 6 to 9 PM. This community favorite event is FREE and open to the public!
Buckham Gallery’s 42nd Season is sponsored in part by the Stella & Frederick Loeb Charitable Trust administered by Huntington Bank.
Buckham Fine Arts Project is supported in part by individual donations and awards from: the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, and the Greater Flint Arts Council Share Art Genesee Grant Program made possible by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage funds. Your tax dollars are at work!