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Noel Night 2024

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Dec 7, 2024

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Free with general admission

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

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5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
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Families Free

Noel Night is a festive open house in Midtown Detroit and the Cultural Center districts, showcasing a variety of holiday traditions at Michigan's premier arts institutions, historic churches, galleries, and small businesses. It offers an evening filled with performances and holiday experiences for all ages—completely free.

The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) will participate in the festivities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with engaging activities for visitors:

DIA Indoor Events:

  • Pop-Up Portrait Studio with Inside Southwest Detroit and Documenting DETROIT (Great Hall, 2.– 4 p.m., free)
  • Santa Photos (Great Hall, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., free)
  • Drop-In Workshop: Luminaries (12 – 4 p.m., free)
  • Violin Divas Performance (Lecture Hall, 4 – 4:45 p.m., free)
  • Sean Blackman Trio (Lecture Hall, 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. free)
  • Detroit Film Theatre Screening of Flow (3 p.m. & 7 p.m., ticketed)

Outdoor Events (Woodward Plaza & Lawn):

These activities will continue after the DIA closes at 5:00 p.m.

  • Ice Sculpting (3 p.m.–9 p.m.)
  • Salvation Army Sing-Along (8 p.m.–9 p.m.)

For more details, visit Noel Night's official website.

50th Annual Noel Night

Noel Night is a festive open house in Midtown Detroit and the Cultural Center districts, showcasing a variety of holiday traditions at Michigan's premier arts institutions, historic churches, galleries, and small businesses. It offers an evening filled with performances and holiday experiences for all ages—completely free.

The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) will participate in the festivities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with engaging activities for visitors:

DIA Indoor Events:

  • Pop-Up Portrait Studio with Inside Southwest Detroit and Documenting DETROIT (Great Hall, 2.– 4 p.m., free)
  • Santa Photos (Great Hall, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., free)
  • Drop-In Workshop: Luminaries (12 – 4 p.m., free)
  • Violin Divas Performance (Lecture Hall, 4 – 4:45 p.m., free)
  • Sean Blackman Trio (Lecture Hall, 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. free)
  • Detroit Film Theatre Screening of Flow (3 p.m. & 7 p.m., ticketed)

Outdoor Events (Woodward Plaza & Lawn):

These activities will continue after the DIA closes at 5:00 p.m.

  • Ice Sculpting (3 p.m.–9 p.m.)
  • Salvation Army Sing-Along (8 p.m.–9 p.m.)

For more details, visit Noel Night's official website.

AAW Lecture and Panel Discussion: Painted with Silk

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Sunday, Dec 15, 2024
1 – 4:30 p.m.

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Free with general admission

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

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
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Adults Free Lectures Talks & Tours

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Melancia Bowker. Sampler, 1817. Silk, chenille, paint, paper and ink on linen. Collection of Sharon and Jeffery Lipton. Photo courtesy of Stephen & Carol Huber.

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Drawing in the Galleries: 7 Mile + Livernois

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Thursday, Feb 20, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Free with general admission

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

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
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Families Adults Free Activities Artmaking

Special drawing sessions for Mid Winter Break -

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.

Tiff Sculpture

Special drawing sessions for Mid Winter Break -

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.

Drawing in the Galleries: African American

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Wednesday, Feb 19, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General 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

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Families Adults Free Activities Artmaking

Special drawing sessions for Mid Winter Break -

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.

Drawing

Special drawing sessions for Mid Winter Break -

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.

Drawing in the Galleries: Contemporary Works

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Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
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Families Adults Free Activities Artmaking

Special drawing sessions for Mid Winter Break in Kresge Reception.

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.

Drawing in the gallery

Special drawing sessions for Mid Winter Break in Kresge Reception.

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.

Drawing in the Galleries: American

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Friday, Feb 28, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Mar 2, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General 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

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Families Adults Free Activities Artmaking

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.

Masked

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.

Drawing in the Galleries: Contemporary Art

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Friday, Feb 21, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Feb 23, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Free with general admission

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

Location:

In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Adults Free Activities Artmaking

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection in Kresge Reception. 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.

Drawing in the gallery

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection in Kresge Reception. 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.

Drawing in the Galleries: Arts of Africa

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Friday, Feb 14, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Feb 16, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General 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

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Families Adults Free Activities Artmaking Heritage Month

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.

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

Drawing in the Galleries: Great Hall

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Friday, Feb 7, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Feb 9, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Free with general admission

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

Location:

In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Adults Free Activities Artmaking

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.

Great Hall

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.

Drawing in the Galleries: African American

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Friday, Jan 31, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Feb 2, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Free with general admission

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

Location:

In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Adults Free Activities Artmaking

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.

Drawing in the African American 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 16 and younger should be accompanied by an adult). Capacity is limited.

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