Member Preview Grand Opening of the New African American Art Galleries
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Be among the first to experience Reimagine African American Art during this exclusive Member Preview.
Explore works from the DIA's renowned African American art collection in a reimagined presentation at the heart of the museum, right next to Rivera Court. This fresh take on the collection celebrates the creativity, impact, and resilience of Black artists.
Also, members are invited to join a lecture with DIA Department Head and Curator of African American Art Valerie Mercer at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17.
Member Preview Grand Opening of the New African American Art Galleries
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Reimagine African American Art
Opens October 18, 2025
The Detroit Institute of Arts began collecting African American art in 1943. In 2000, the DIA established the Center for African American Art and in 2001 appointed the first curator dedicated to African American art in an encyclopedic American museum, signaling the museum’s ongoing support and celebration of African American art and history.
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