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Drawing in the Galleries: Contemporary Art in Kresge Reception

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Friday, Apr 11, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Apr 13, 2025
12 – 4 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

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Families Free Artmaking

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

Drawing in the gallery

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

Drop-in Workshop: Tic Tac Toe Boards

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Friday, May 16, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, May 17, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, May 18, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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

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Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

An early version of Tic-Tac-Toe was played in the Roman Empire around the first century BCE. Use a variety of art materials to design a unique game board and enjoy countless hours of fun playing with friends and family.

Examples of tic tac toe boards made in the Detroit Institute of Arts' Artmaking Studio

An early version of Tic-Tac-Toe was played in the Roman Empire around the first century BCE. Use a variety of art materials to design a unique game board and enjoy countless hours of fun playing with friends and family.

2025 Michigan Student Film Festival

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Saturday, Apr 26, 2025
10 a.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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Detroit Film Theatre

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Adults Free Films

The Michigan Student Film Festival presents the best K-12 student films on the big screen. This juried festival has been the signature event of Digital Arts, Film & Television for 57 years and includes narrative films, animation, and documentaries. For families with children ages 10 and up. Free with museum admission.

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

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The Michigan Student Film Festival presents the best K-12 student films on the big screen. This juried festival has been the signature event of Digital Arts, Film & Television for 57 years and includes narrative films, animation, and documentaries. For families with children ages 10 and up. Free with museum admission.

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

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Italian Film Festival USA

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Sunday, Apr 6, 2025
5 p.m.

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Wednesday, Apr 9, 2025
7 p.m.

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Sunday, Apr 27, 2025
5 p.m.

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Free with registration

*Registration is available on italianfilmfests.org

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Detroit Film Theatre

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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The Italian Film Festival USA returns to the DFT with a selection of contemporary Italian films. Discover new filmmakers, and the variety of films they produce for Italian audiences. Films are in Italian with English subtitles. Screenings are free, visit italianfilmfests.org in March for a complete schedule.

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The Italian Film Festival USA returns to the DFT with a selection of contemporary Italian films. Discover new filmmakers, and the variety of films they produce for Italian audiences. Films are in Italian with English subtitles. Screenings are free, visit italianfilmfests.org in March for a complete schedule.

Drop-in Workshop: Quilt Design

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Friday, May 23, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, May 24, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, May 25, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Quilting has a rich and diverse history worldwide, with roots tracing back to ancient Egypt. Explore various quilt patterns and create your own unique design using fabric and glue on a board.

Examples of quilt designs created in the Detroit Institute of Art's Artmaking Studio

Quilting has a rich and diverse history worldwide, with roots tracing back to ancient Egypt. Explore various quilt patterns and create your own unique design using fabric and glue on a board.

Drop-in Workshop: Pop Art Pins

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Friday, May 30, 2025
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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Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Visit the Art Making Studio and create a 1.5" pin-back button. Draw your own design or select an image from a magazine to craft your very own wearable piece of art.

Pop art pins

Visit the Art Making Studio and create a 1.5" pin-back button. Draw your own design or select an image from a magazine to craft your very own wearable piece of art.

Drop-in Workshop: Crayon Rubbings

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Friday, Apr 25, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Apr 26, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Apr 27, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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

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Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free

Use wax crayons and found objects to create colorful, one-of-a-kind prints on paper. Explore different textures and techniques as you experiment with various materials to make unique designs that reflect your creativity.

Four crayon rubbing examples made in the DIA art-making Studio

Use wax crayons and found objects to create colorful, one-of-a-kind prints on paper. Explore different textures and techniques as you experiment with various materials to make unique designs that reflect your creativity.

Drop-in Workshop: Wrist & Ankle Rattles

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Friday, Apr 18, 2025
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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Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free

Use leather, beads, wire, and metallic markers to design and create a whimsical musical instrument. Experiment with different textures, colors, and materials as you assemble your one-of-a-kind piece.

Examples of wrist and ankle rattles made in the DIA's Art-Making studio

Use leather, beads, wire, and metallic markers to design and create a whimsical musical instrument. Experiment with different textures, colors, and materials as you assemble your one-of-a-kind piece.

Guest Artist Workshop: Polymer Clay Essentials with Trice Clark

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Saturday, Apr 19, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Apr 20, 2025
12 – 4 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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Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free

Unlock your creativity in this polymer clay workshop! Learn techniques to mix colors, shape beads, and create unique designs. Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your skills, you'll leave with handmade jewelry, keychains, or accessories.

Trice Clark, Detroit’s Handy Woman, is a mom and maker with a passion for art. From selling school jewelry to showcasing her work at Eastern Market and Michigan Fashion Week, she’s known for using limited resources to create innovative pieces. With skills in woodworking, welding, and more, Clark has spent the last decade teaching DIY workshops and empowering others to craft while saving money.

 

This program is made possible in part by the PNC Foundation

 

Polymer Clay Essentials with Trice Clark

Unlock your creativity in this polymer clay workshop! Learn techniques to mix colors, shape beads, and create unique designs. Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your skills, you'll leave with handmade jewelry, keychains, or accessories.

Trice Clark, Detroit’s Handy Woman, is a mom and maker with a passion for art. From selling school jewelry to showcasing her work at Eastern Market and Michigan Fashion Week, she’s known for using limited resources to create innovative pieces. With skills in woodworking, welding, and more, Clark has spent the last decade teaching DIY workshops and empowering others to craft while saving money.

 

This program is made possible in part by the PNC Foundation

 

Drop-in Workshop: Shrinky Dink Key Chains & Charms

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Friday, May 9, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, May 10, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, May 11, 2025
12 – 4 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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Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free

Watch your colorful design shrink to nearly half its original size in a toaster oven, then use it to create your very own keychain or pendant.

Examples of shrinky dinks made in the DIA's artmaking studio

Watch your colorful design shrink to nearly half its original size in a toaster oven, then use it to create your very own keychain or pendant.

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