Partners in Public Art Murals
The Detroit Institute of Arts’ Partners in Public Art mural program is a collaboration with cities, townships and villages throughout the tri-county area to create community-driven, highly visible murals.
Since 2018, this program has brought residents together to explore their sense of community through a collaborative design and creation process, resulting in murals that reflect their unique stories and interests.
Applications for Community Partners (Macomb, Oakland, Wayne) & Artist Interest Forms are now open for 2027 & beyond.
Oak Park
2026
Waterford Township
2026
Wolverine Lake
2026
Allen Park
2026
Livonia
2026
Grosse Ile
2026
Armada Township
2026
Shelby Township
2026
Partners in Public Art Murals
Kevin Burdick
Unravel Your Imagination
Unravel Your Imagination
Quinn Faylor
A Good Day
A Good Day
Chelsea Hensbergen
Unity Garden
Unity Garden
Andrea Slomczenski
It Takes a Village
It Takes a Village
Bakpak Durden
Goldfinch
Goldfinch
Zach Curtis
Interwoven Blooms
Interwoven Blooms
Ivan Montoya
Nest
Nest
Treetown Murals
Welcome to Goudy
Welcome to Goudy
Pat Perry
Recital XIX
Recital XIXMeet the artists
'Goldfinch' by Muralist Bakpak Durden | 2025 PIPA Project in Southfield
Check out ‘Goldfinch’ a new mural by Bakpak Durden at the Southfield Arts and Activities Building.
This project is part of the DIA’s Partners in Public Art program, bringing community-driven, highly visible public murals within cities across Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.
Unity Garden by Muralist Chelsea Hensbergen | 2025 PIPA Project in Fraser, Michigan
A new mural in Fraser! Unity Garden by artist Chelsea Hensbergen brings color and connection to the Fraser Senior Activity Center, celebrating the heart of community through art.
Learn more about the Partners in Public Art program at dia.org/pipa
Works That Inspired PIPA Artists
Apply to be a Community Partner
By applying, your community joins a growing network bringing vibrant murals to shared spaces.
Select your county to see if your community is eligible and learn more. Murals are focused on public spaces such as libraries, recreation centers, and city offices. For-profit organizations are not eligible at this time.
Artist Interest Form
If you are an artist who is interested in collaborating on future PIPA projects, please submit your name for consideration.
