Bringing Art to the Community

The Detroit Institute of Arts' Inside|Out program brings reproductions of artwork from the museum’s world-class collection to communities in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties every spring and summer since 2010.

 

This initiative is all about connecting people in our community with art in a friendly, accessible way, showing that art is for everyone and everywhere. The program meets the museum's mission to make art a shared experience that brings us all closer.

Applications for Inside|Out are currently closed. The application for 2026 sites will open in June 2025. Applications are closed

From the Museum to Your Neighborhood

Find the artwork in your community, then visit the museum to explore the original art.

From the Museum to Your Neighborhood

Find the artwork in your community, then visit the museum to explore the original art.

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Inside|Out: Enhancing Communities through Public Art

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Inside|Out 2025 trailer

Now in its 16th year, the Inside|Out program brings high-quality reproductions of the DIA’s collection to outdoor venues throughout metro Detroit to increase engagement between the museum and its diverse audience.

Snap, Share & Celebrate Inside|Out in Your Community!

Spot your favorite DIA artwork in your neighborhood? Capture the moment and share it with us! Tag #DIAInsideOut to join the conversation and follow the DIA on social media to see more snaps from the community.

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Partners in Public Art Mural: "Turn Your Page" by Zach Curtis

"Turn Your Page" by @zachcurtisartwork is officially here! This stunning artwork graces the exterior wall of the Hazel Park District Library and was created with inspiration from community feedback.

Swing by the library to check out this vibrant addition to Hazel Park, Michigan!

To learn more about the DIA's Partners in Public Art program, visit dia.org.

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Art Bytes: Muralist Wendy Popko and Small but Strong in Center Line

Artist Wendy Popko’s mural Small, but Strong celebrates the rich history and promising future of the 1.7-square-mile City of Center Line. In collaboration with the Detroit Institute of Art’s Partners in Public Art program, Popko’s brushstrokes transformed an exterior wall of the David W. Hanselman Municipal Complex into a joyful depiction of city pride. In Popko’s work, the bold use of turquoise references The Spirit of Detroit statue — a nod to the city’s slogan as “The heart of Metro Detroit” — and three prominent arches pay homage to the iconic architecture of Saint Clement Catholic Church. Bursts of color transform into pathways, both literal and metaphorical, to showcase both the Iron Belle Trail and the numerous career tracks available to Center Line students.

For more information about the DIA’s Partners in Public Art Mural Program, go to dia.org/PIPA

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