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Detroit Institute of Arts one of several venues for international “Make Music Day” June 21 Enjoy a variety of music on the museum’s lawn

June 13, 2016 (Detroit)—Detroit is joining more th...

Free admission on last Friday of “Dance! American Art 1830–1960” at Detroit Institute of Arts Big final weekend includes Prince tribute, <i>La Chispa </i> flamenco performance

June 8, 2016 (Detroit)—This Friday, June 10, is th...

Detroit Institute of Arts Founders Junior Council announces $1 million gift to museum’s operating endowment DIA to name Egyptian gallery “Founders Junior Council Gallery” in honor of the donation

June 1, 2016 (Detroit)—Founders Junior Council (F...

Last Chance to Dance! at Detroit Institute of Arts “Dance! American Art 1830–1960” enters final weeks – ends June 12

May 31, 2016 (Detroit)—There fewer than two weeks...

Get to know Detroit Institute of Arts Director Salvador Salort-Pons at upcoming Director’s Cut talk Thursday, June 9 at Italian American Cultural Center

WHAT:                 As part of his continuing ...

Friday Night Live performances, Sunday Music Bar, films and more this August at the Detroit Institute of Arts

May 23, 2016 (Detroit)—This August the Detroit Ins...

Detroit Institute of Arts acquires two works by contemporary African American artists Photograph by Hank Willis Thomas and painting by Stefanie Jackson now on view

May 19, 2016 (Detroit)—The Detroit Institute of A...

“Weekend of Dance” at Detroit Institute of Arts celebrates final days of “Dance! American Art 1830–1960”

May 18, 2016 (Detroit)—Enjoy a weekend of dance J...

Detroit Institute of Arts turns into the Detroit Institute of Awesome! especially for kids on Saturdays and Sundays this summer Kids and their adults can enjoy activities geared for ages 3–10 beginning June 4

May 17, 2016 (Detroit)—This summer, Saturdays and ...