FJC members gain privileged access to one of the nation’s major fine arts museums. Enjoy exciting events that provide diverse social and educational opportunities, including opportunities to meet other young professionals and preview special exhibits with exclusive tours by DIA curators. Funds raised support the museum’s endowment, and operations, including K–12 educational programming and public programming.
Members enjoy advanced purchase tickets to Cirque and Fash Bash®.
ArtSeen
Bi-annual evening soirées allowing for private viewings of special exhibitions, as well as the opportunity to socialize and network.
Behind the Scenes
This member-only perk allows after-hours viewing of a special exhibition or loan with a DIA curator.
Cirque
This annual masked fundraiser featuring live entertainment is one of the best evenings in metro Detroit.
Fash Bash®
This annual fundraiser is the “must attend” sell-out event of the summer, with an outstanding celebration of art and fashion.
In order to be eligible for membership in the Founders Junior Council, you must be a member of The Detroit Institute of Arts.
For more information please call the membership office at 313-833-7971 or email FJC@dia.org.
Executive Officers
- Dexter Mason, President
- Lindsey Shaw, Vice President
- Amina Daniels and Justin Remingtion, Membership Chairs
- Madelyn Wisne, Programming
- Matt Wollack, Treasurer
- Annie G. Thomas, Secretary
Directors
- Candice Bowman
- Nicole Colapietro
- Alexandra Decker
- Gabe Edelson
- Whitney Griffin
- Clarinda Harrison
- Jamilah Jackson
- Keri James
- Danny Kaufman
- Morgan Kaufman
- Adam Kessler
- Laurén Kirchner
- Sam Lemberg
- Jason Puscas
- Kumar Raj
- Joshua Reiter
- Justin Remington
- George Roberts
- Matthew X. Roling
- Leslie Rosenberg
- Veronika Scott
- Lindsey Shaw Eddleston
- Ashley Slatkin
- Nicole Tamer George
- Dan Taylor
- Lindsay Walters
- Jenise Williams
- Madelyn Wisne
Looking to the Future, Giving Today.
One of the major functions of the Founders Junior Council is to raise funds for the DIA, and in this capacity the FJC has a substantial impact on the future of the museum. Funds raised by the group are distributed through grants to departments for specific purposes. Following is a list of our recent major grants to the museum.
2016
Endowment Campaign: $1,000,000 gift to the museum’s unrestricted operating endowment that will help secure the DIA’s long-term legacy for generations to come. The DIA recognized this historic gift by renaming its Egyptian Gallery the Founders Junior Council Gallery.
2015
Digital X-ray Processor: $15,000 gift (made in conjunction with gifts from the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation) in support of the DIA Conservation Department’s efforts to preserve the treasures of the DIA art collection. $50K gift to the Art Carts.
2013
Endowment Campaign: $500,000 gift to the unrestricted operating endowment, helping to secure the DIA’s long-term legacy for generations to come.
2011
125th Anniversary Campaign Gift: Funding of the left case of the Paul McPharlin Puppet Collection $200,000 Puppet & Family Sundays Program: Program Support for one year $50,000
2009
Curatorial Department: Funding of 2009-10 Arts and Minds Brochure- $7,310
Education Department: Drop-in workshops- $30,000
Manoogian Challenge: $20,000
2001
European Paintings Department: Acquisition of antique period frame for Poussin's Selene and Endymion — $35,000
2000
Native American Art Department: Acquisition of Great Lakes Native American Spoon — $25,000
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts Department: Reinstallation and reinterpretation of the 16th- and 17th-Century French Collection — $48,000
1999
Department of American Art: Restoration of the pre-Civil War Gallery — $32,000
Graphic Arts Department: Installation of Robert Frank photographs
1998
Twentieth Century Art Department and Education Department: Reinstallation of the 20th Century galleries — $55,000
Department of American Art: Restoration of two 19th Century American Landscape galleries — $40,000
1997
Graphic Arts Department: Acquisition of 14 photographs by Robert Frank — $20,000
Education Department: Establishment of a permanent collections video library — $24,800
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts and Conservation Departments: Conservation of the tapestry Saint Paul Before Porcius Sestus — $25,000
African, Twentieth Century and Graphic Arts Departments: Acquisition of a work by Jacob Lawrence — $5,000
2022 Fash Bash Co-Chairs
- Dr. Charles Boyd and daughters Christian, Alexis, Cameryn, Maya and Gabrielle Boyd
- Alexandra Decker
- Annie, Arianna and Bruce Margulis
- Lifetime Honorary Chair Brenda Rosenberg
- Nicole Tamer George and Christopher John Thomas
Diamond Sponsor
- Annie and Bruce Margulis
Gold Sponsors
- Carhartt
- Aaron and Carolynn Frankel
- Brenda and Howard Rosenberg
Silver Sponsors
- BOYD
- The Cresswell Family Foundation
- Feldman Automotive Group
- Richard Sonenklar and Gregory Haynes
- Hush
- Metropolis
- MGM Grand
- Burton A. and Sandra D. Zipser Foundation
- Toni A. Wisne Foundation
Bronze Sponsors
- AaDya Security
- Buddy's Pizza
- Clarity Counseling & Wellness, LLC
- Eugenie
- Jim and Patty George
- Peter Ghafari
- Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C.
- James Group
- Danny and Morgan Kaufman
- Kercheval Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
- Our Next Energy
- Theresa & Anthony Selvaggio
- Varnum LLP
- Questionable Teez
Salon Partner
- Figo Salon
Donation
- Park Rite
What is Fash Bash?
Fash Bash is an annual fundraiser presented by DIA auxiliary Founders Junior Council, and high fashion retailer Neiman Marcus. Each year, the two team up to create Metro Detroit's most popular social event featuring the upcoming season's hottest couture fashions in the Neiman Marcus Art of Fashion Runway Show and a spectacular After-Party that follows. All proceeds benefit the DIA, helping over 700,000 annual visitors, young and old, find personal meaning in art.
What is the attire?
Fashionably chic attire
What if the ticket I want to purchase is sold out?
We occasionally have tickets become available shortly before the event. If you'd like to place your name on a waitlist, you may do so by calling the Fash Bash hotline at 313.833.5646. A DIA representative will inform you if your desired ticket becomes available and offer the opportunity to purchase it. The DIA may also inform the public of additional tickets via social media days before the event.
I need to call my friends and see if they want to come. Can you hold tickets for me until I call back?
Sorry, we cannot hold tickets without payment. Additionally, we are unable to refund payments if guests are unable to attend.
I am a celebrity and would like to attend the event free of charge. How do I get on the list?
Fash Bash is one of the largest fundraisers for the museum and is a vital component to helping us realize our financial goals. For this reason, we do not offer free or discounted admission to anyone for this event.
I need to change the name of my guests. How can I do that?
Please email fashbashtickets@dia.org or call 313.833.5646 to change the names of your guests.
My plans have changed and now I am unable to attend. May I have a refund?
Sorry, no refunds are given for this event.
Is there a number I can call if I have questions?
Yes, the Fash Bash hotline is 313.833.5646. Calls are answered Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Messages will be returned in the order received. Questions may also be directed to fashbashtickets@dia.org