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Detroit, MI 48202
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2024 European Paintings Council Annual Meeting

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Saturday, Jun 15, 2024
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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General admission Free

*For EPC members only

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Join the European Paintings Council (EPC) for a complimentary brunch, a review of 2023–24, a look at next year’s engaging  programs, and a special enrichment portion by Dr. Yuriko Jackall, Head of European Art and Elizabeth and Alan Shelden Curator of European Paintings, where she will discuss 18th-century French artist Jean-Honoré Fragonard, and his most famous painting The Swing, within the DIA’s own collection.

 DIA Exterior with Fountain

Join the European Paintings Council (EPC) for a complimentary brunch, a review of 2023–24, a look at next year’s engaging  programs, and a special enrichment portion by Dr. Yuriko Jackall, Head of European Art and Elizabeth and Alan Shelden Curator of European Paintings, where she will discuss 18th-century French artist Jean-Honoré Fragonard, and his most famous painting The Swing, within the DIA’s own collection.

Drawing in the Galleries: American

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Friday, Jun 14, 2024
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 and up (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).

An adult and a young child sit together on separate easel stools

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 and up (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).

Drawing in the Galleries: African American

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Friday, Jun 7, 2024
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 and up (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).

Drawing in the African American art galleries

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 and up (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).

Member Double-Discount Days: May 10–19

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May 10 - 19, 2024

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For members 20% off in DIA Shop

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

DIA Members get double their usual 10% discount on Museum Shop purchases and be tempted by a first look at exciting new gift selections for the Spring season.

Various vendors will host trunk shows during the Double-Discount Days.

  • On Friday, May 10, look for Annie's Girls Dolls and Karst Paper Goods from 5–8 p.m.
  • On Saturday, May 11, look for Donald Calloway salvaged wood products, and sample Meurisse Chocolates.

 

A DIA museum shop employee shows a guest some necklaces.

DIA Members get double their usual 10% discount on Museum Shop purchases and be tempted by a first look at exciting new gift selections for the Spring season.

Various vendors will host trunk shows during the Double-Discount Days.

  • On Friday, May 10, look for Annie's Girls Dolls and Karst Paper Goods from 5–8 p.m.
  • On Saturday, May 11, look for Donald Calloway salvaged wood products, and sample Meurisse Chocolates.

 

Drawing in the Galleries: Arts of Africa

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Friday, May 31, 2024
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

Location:

In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 and up (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).

Dad and daughter drawing

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 and up (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).

Drawing in the Galleries: Native American

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Friday, May 24, 2024
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

Location:

In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 and up (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).

Young girl and father looking at Native American art

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 and up (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).

Drawing in the Galleries: African American Galleries

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Friday, May 10, 2024
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

Location:

In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 and up (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).

Patrons drawing in the galleries in the African American galleries at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 and up (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).

Drawing in the Galleries: Japanese & Korean Art and Indian & Southeast Asian Art

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Friday, May 3, 2024
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

Location:

In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 and up (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).

Drawing in the Japanese & Korean Art and Indian & Southeast Asian Art galleries

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 and up (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).

Melodies at the Museum: The Rollie Tussing Trio

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Thursday, Mar 28, 2024
1 p.m.

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*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Join our monthly music series for seniors this March, where we're offering an afternoon of live music at no cost. No tickets needed for individual attendees. Bring your friends! Groups of 25 or more can qualify for free transportation and light refreshments.

This month, we're excited to present the Rollie Tussing Trio from Ann Arbor. With Rollie Tussing's award-winning guitar, Serge Van der Voo on bass, and Ross Huff on the horns, they'll bring you a delightful mix of country blues, early twentieth-century tunes, and original compositions. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy some music and tap along.

For more details or group bookings visit the Senior page.

 

Join our monthly music series for seniors this March, where we're offering an afternoon of live music at no cost. No tickets needed for individual attendees. Bring your friends! Groups of 25 or more can qualify for free transportation and light refreshments.

This month, we're excited to present the Rollie Tussing Trio from Ann Arbor. With Rollie Tussing's award-winning guitar, Serge Van der Voo on bass, and Ross Huff on the horns, they'll bring you a delightful mix of country blues, early twentieth-century tunes, and original compositions. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy some music and tap along.

For more details or group bookings visit the Senior page.

 

Museum Shop Book Reading & Signing - Julie Dawson

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Saturday, Apr 6, 2024
2 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.

Location:

In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

The museum shop will be hosting author Julie Dawson for a children's book reading and signing of Dawson's book The Sillybillies. Dawson will read to visiting families during a story time session. 

image via Seen

Julie Dawson

The museum shop will be hosting author Julie Dawson for a children's book reading and signing of Dawson's book The Sillybillies. Dawson will read to visiting families during a story time session. 

image via Seen

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