Special Program // Heritage Month
Arab American Heritage Month
April 1 – April 30, 2026
This April, the Detroit Institute of Arts celebrates Arab American Heritage Month with special programming that showcases the richness and diversity of Arab American culture. Through art and community-focused events, we honor the voices and traditions that shape our region.
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From the Events
Week of March 30 – April 5
Performances
Dancing Stories From Home
Saturday, April 4
2 PM
Week of April 6 – 12
Workshops/Demos
Islamic World Galleries
Friday, April 10
6 – 8:30 PM
Additional Dates
Music
Amir Elsaffar New Quartet
Friday, April 10
7 PM
Art Making
Illuminated Manuscripts
Friday, April 10
6 – 8:30 PM
Additional Dates
Guest Demo
Sacred Lines, Luminous Pages: Exploring Arabic Calligraphy and Illumination
Saturday, April 11
1 – 3 PM
Artist Talks
Emblem of a Civilization: Prologue to the Art of Arabic/Islamic Calligraphy
Saturday, April 11
2 PM
Week of April 13 – 19
Lectures
"Links in the Chain...:" Charles Lang Freer and Arts of the Middle East
Sunday, April 19
2 – 3 PM
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