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Visiting Committee for European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Exploring European works of art from the Middle Ages through the mid-19th Century

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The Visiting Committee for European Sculpture and Decorative Arts explores European works of art from the Middle Ages through the mid 20th century in all their variety: the picture frame as well as the picture, the sculpture and the table it sits on, the carpet on the floor and the parquet underneath. Our diverse membership includes active collectors, scholars, and enthusiasts committed to increasing their knowledge of the decorative arts and sculpture through varied programs and travel opportunities. With our funds, the Visiting Committee supports programs and acquisitions for the Detroit Institute of Arts' world-renowned collections. 

For more information, contact Colleen Azimi, Administrative Assistant, European Art Department at cazimi@dia.org or (313) 833-1720.

Connoisseurship Seminars
Study sessions conducted by scholars, dealers, curators, and collectors, offer opportunities to explore such issues as design process, manufacture, conservation, and the market for sculpture and the decorative arts.

Lectures
Public lectures by prominent scholars, dealers, and collectors that compliment connoisseurship seminars.

Trips and Tours
Exclusive tours of public and rarely seen private collections, whether locally, in other American cities, or abroad.

Members-Only Museum Previews and Tours
Private previews of special exhibitions, escorted by exhibition organizers and curators, and "behind-the-scenes" tours.

Join/Renew Membership

In order to be eligible for membership in VCESDA, you must be a member of The Detroit Institute of Arts.

Officers

  • Charles Dunlap, Chair
  • Mary Massaron, Secretary
  • Elizabeth A. DuMouchelle, Assistant Secretary
  • Linda S. Popoff, Membership Chair
  • Judy Anderson, Assistant Membership Chair
  • George Nyman, Treasurer
  • Diana S. Golden, Education Chair
  • Joanne Brodie, Assistant Education Chair
  • Maureen D'Avanzo, Assistant Education Chair
  • Christine Provost, Assistant Education Chair

Board Members

  • Mark Haimann
  • Jo-Elyn Nyman
  • Fair Radom

Professional Staff

  • Alan Darr, Senior Curator of the European Art Department & Walter B. Ford II Family Curator of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
  • Chassica Kirchhoff, Assistant Curator of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
  • Colleen Azimi, Administrative Assistant, European Art Department
  • Laura Orme, Director, Membership, Annual Giving & Events

Click here to view the current programming calendar. 

Last updated August 2024.