Detroit Institute of Arts issues call for Chefs, Mixologists and Artists to Participate in Black History Month Programs in 2021 | The museum’s programs for Black History Month will be held virtually for the first time
Updated Oct 30, 2020
October 30, 2020 (Detroit) – The Detroit Institute of Arts is celebrating Black History Month virtually for the first time in 2021, continuing its annual tradition of presenting music, storytelling, artists and conversations but in digital formats. New this year is a celebration of local Black talent in the areas of food, drink and visual arts through online demonstrations.
The museum is extending an open call for proposals for metro Detroit-based Black chefs, mixologists and artists to demonstrate their talents and creative process with museum visitors during virtual Black History Month events.
Selected chefs and mixologists will be featured in virtual “Wind Down Wednesdays” showcases and are asked to submit videos of food and cocktail recipes in specific categories. Selected artists will be featured in virtual artist demonstrations.
Proposals are due Sunday, November 8, 2020. More information about proposal requirements and submissions is available on the DIA’s website at https://www.dia.org/events/black-history-month-2021-virtual-programs-call-participation.
“Now more than ever it is crucial to celebrate the importance of Black history and culture,” said Salvador Salort-Pons, DIA Director. “By shifting to a virtual experience we will be able to connect these community-based programs with an even wider audience in 2021.”
As part of the 2021 Black History Month program planning, the museum is working with three community consultants. Drake Phifer from Urban Organic, Errin Whitaker, an artist and member of the Detroit Fine Arts Breakfast Club and Rochelle Riley, Director of Arts and Culture for the city of Detroit, have provided insight and input to provide meaningful and engaging programming.
DIA Center for African American Art
The Center is the first permanent collection of galleries at an encyclopedic art museum in the U.S. devoted to African American art. See works from great American artists such as Benny Andrews, Elizabeth Catlett, Robert S. Duncanson, Sam Gilliam, David Hammons, Charles McGee, Betye Saar, Henry O. Tanner, Mickalene Thomas and Kehinde Wiley. During the reinstallation of the DIA’s contemporary galleries, some artworks may be temporarily off-view or relocated to the special exhibition space on the 2nd floor, south wing.
October 30, 2020 (Detroit) – The Detroit Institute of Arts is celebrating Black History Month virtually for the first time in 2021, continuing its annual tradition of presenting music, storytelling, artists and conversations but in digital formats. New this year is a celebration of local Black talent in the areas of food, drink and visual arts through online demonstrations.
The museum is extending an open call for proposals for metro Detroit-based Black chefs, mixologists and artists to demonstrate their talents and creative process with museum visitors during virtual Black History Month events.
Selected chefs and mixologists will be featured in virtual “Wind Down Wednesdays” showcases and are asked to submit videos of food and cocktail recipes in specific categories. Selected artists will be featured in virtual artist demonstrations.
Proposals are due Sunday, November 8, 2020. More information about proposal requirements and submissions is available on the DIA’s website at https://www.dia.org/events/black-history-month-2021-virtual-programs-call-participation.
“Now more than ever it is crucial to celebrate the importance of Black history and culture,” said Salvador Salort-Pons, DIA Director. “By shifting to a virtual experience we will be able to connect these community-based programs with an even wider audience in 2021.”
As part of the 2021 Black History Month program planning, the museum is working with three community consultants. Drake Phifer from Urban Organic, Errin Whitaker, an artist and member of the Detroit Fine Arts Breakfast Club and Rochelle Riley, Director of Arts and Culture for the city of Detroit, have provided insight and input to provide meaningful and engaging programming.
DIA Center for African American Art
The Center is the first permanent collection of galleries at an encyclopedic art museum in the U.S. devoted to African American art. See works from great American artists such as Benny Andrews, Elizabeth Catlett, Robert S. Duncanson, Sam Gilliam, David Hammons, Charles McGee, Betye Saar, Henry O. Tanner, Mickalene Thomas and Kehinde Wiley. During the reinstallation of the DIA’s contemporary galleries, some artworks may be temporarily off-view or relocated to the special exhibition space on the 2nd floor, south wing.