In honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, the DIA will present a performance by Detroit pianist rocket(!!!)man, a record producer in the bloodline of the Ancient Storyteller, also known as a Groove Monitor. 

He uses The Groove as an ancient ancestral technology to help people better remember who they are, where they come from, and what they are truly capable of through exercises in healing and empowerment. 

Presented in Kresge Court, free with museum admission. (60 min.)

Join in a celebration of Taiwanese-American culture at this exciting event that blends tradition with fun! Experience a traditional tea-picking dance, learn your Chinese zodiac sign, and receive personalized calligraphy. Be sure not to miss two thrilling lion dance performances, filled with energy and blessings for health, joy, and prosperity.

Event Schedule:

• 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.: Lion Dance Performance (10 min)
• 2:00 p.m.: Dance of the Tea Harvest (10 min)
• 2-Hour Interactive Activities: Chinese Zodiac & Name Booth, Personalized Calligraphy

Presented by the Michigan Lion Dance Team, this event offers a chance to celebrate culture, foster community, and enjoy a memorable experience.

Perfect for families with children of all ages, in the DIA’s Great Hall.

Weekend Family Programs at the DIA are generously presented by the MSUFCU Desk Drawer Foundation.

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 16 and younger should be accompanied by an adult). Capacity is limited.

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 16 and younger should be accompanied by an adult). Capacity is limited.

Create a pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided. For ages 6 and up (children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Capacity is limited.

Signal-Return will host a pop-up in Prentis Court, offering visitors a chance to learn about the letterpress printmaking process and create their own print, designed by the Artists and Printers of Signal-Return.

Signal-Return is a Detroit nonprofit dedicated to preserving and teaching traditional letterpress printing while fostering a community hub for art, craft, design, and collaboration.

This program is made possible by the PNC Foundation

All educators are welcome to join us for the March is Reading Month Educator Workshop! During the workshop, participants will learn about everything the DIA offers teachers and students, learn about using art to enhance literacy skills, experience field trips highlighting narrative structure and writing engagements, and tour the historic main branch of the Detroit Public Library. 

Participants will also learn about relevant resources offered by the Detroit Public Library and take away classroom activities to use with their students.

4.5 State Continuing Education Clock Hours are pending approval.

Join us for the 2025 Women's History Month Educator Workshop!

Shelley Selim, Mort Harris Curator of Automotive, Industrial, and Decorative Design, will share the educational path that led her to the field, discuss career highlights and challenges, and explore how women artists and their work have been represented—or overlooked—throughout history. She’ll also highlight how her department showcases the achievements of women in the DIA’s collection.

The workshop includes guided gallery conversations focusing on works by women and an overview of DIA resources for educators, including field trips, learning materials, and professional development opportunities.

Open to all educators. 3 SCECHs pending.

See "The Rooster's Crow" Automaton Clock come to life in the DIA's European Medieval & Renaissance galleries during its once-monthly day of operation!

Throughout the day, visitors can see this rare 16th-century clock's mechanical rooster flap its wings and open its beak every fifteen minutes, and witness the figures of seven princes parade around an enthroned emperor as the clock strikes each hour.

Winding the clock for one day each month is vital to maintaining its fully functional condition. This important conservation work offers a unique opportunity to see a work of Renaissance art and technology in motion.

Kick off the winter holiday season with a family portrait at the DIA! Photography students from Inside Southwest Detroit and Documenting DETROIT—nonprofits dedicated to empowering communities to authentically and ethically document their own stories—invite you to enjoy a studio portrait session. Discover your perfect pose with dramatic lighting that helps tell your unique story.

Participants will receive a complimentary 5x7 print of their portrait, while supplies last.