Partners in Public Art

The PIPA program was created in 2018 to collaborate with communities to co-create community-informed, highly visible public works of art. The goal is to help people explore, express, and build a stronger sense of community through a communal art experience.

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The Detroit Institute of Arts’ Partners in Public Art (PIPA) program is a collaboration with municipalities and organizations throughout southeast Michigan to co-create community-driven, highly visible public works of art.

This program helps people explore their sense of community through a collaborative design and creation process, producing works of public art that express the unique stories and interests of each community.

Applications for PIPA murals in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb are open for 2025 and future years.

Recent Community Installations

If you are an artist who is interested in collaborating on future PIPA projects, submit your name for consideration using the button below.

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