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Guest Artist Demonstration: Weaving with Michael L. Daitch, Coat of Many Colors Handweavers

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Sunday, Jun 15, 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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Rivera Court

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Join local artist Michael L. Daitch for a live weaving demonstration in Rivera Court. Daitch will showcase examples of his work and set up two workshop looms, giving visitors an up-close look at the weaving process. Select participants will even have the chance to sit with him and try their hand at weaving!

Michael Daitch teaching weaving in Rivera Court on a loom

Join local artist Michael L. Daitch for a live weaving demonstration in Rivera Court. Daitch will showcase examples of his work and set up two workshop looms, giving visitors an up-close look at the weaving process. Select participants will even have the chance to sit with him and try their hand at weaving!

The Rainbow Beard Show – Dress Up!

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Saturday, Jun 14, 2025
2 p.m.

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Free with general admission

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

Location:

Rivera Court

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Adults Free Performances
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Featuring puppets, games, special guests, stories, drawings, music, and dance parties, The Rainbow Beard Show celebrates curiosity, play, and shared human experiences. Join host Ricky Rainbow Beard and their friends as they explore the fun of dressing up! What does it mean to dress up? When do you do it? Why?

This participatory live theater performance is inspired by classic children’s programming like Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and Sesame Street, and is designed for kids ages 4–8 (and their grownups).

For families of all ages.

Pride Themed docent-led guided gallery tours will be offered one hour prior to event start time, meeting at the DIA Woodward lobby entrance. The tours will be approximately 45-minutes in length.

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

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The Rainbow Beard Show

Featuring puppets, games, special guests, stories, drawings, music, and dance parties, The Rainbow Beard Show celebrates curiosity, play, and shared human experiences. Join host Ricky Rainbow Beard and their friends as they explore the fun of dressing up! What does it mean to dress up? When do you do it? Why?

This participatory live theater performance is inspired by classic children’s programming like Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and Sesame Street, and is designed for kids ages 4–8 (and their grownups).

For families of all ages.

Pride Themed docent-led guided gallery tours will be offered one hour prior to event start time, meeting at the DIA Woodward lobby entrance. The tours will be approximately 45-minutes in length.

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

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Drawing in the Galleries: American

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Friday, Jun 13, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Jun 15, 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 your own pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

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

Create your own pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

Drop in Workshop: Pamphlet Stitch Books

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Friday, Jun 13, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Jun 14, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Jun 15, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Use an assortment of decorative papers to create a handmade book, bound with a traditional stitching technique.

Examples of pamphlet books made in the DIA's Artmaking Studio

Use an assortment of decorative papers to create a handmade book, bound with a traditional stitching technique.

Creative Threads: Embroidery & Needle Crafts with Stitch Club Detroit

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Saturday, Jun 7, 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.

Location:

Rivera Court

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Adults Free Community Events

Explore the exhibition Painted with Silk: The Art of Early American Embroidery, then head to Rivera Court to join Stitch Club Detroit for an afternoon of hands-on embroidery and needle crafts! Club members will showcase some of their favorite pieces and teach you the basics of embroidery and cross-stitch. 

Plus, take home a custom cross-stitch pattern—complete with detailed instructions—to create your own ornament.

For families of all ages.

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

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A group of seven people stand in front of the entrance to the exhibition "Painted with Silk"

Explore the exhibition Painted with Silk: The Art of Early American Embroidery, then head to Rivera Court to join Stitch Club Detroit for an afternoon of hands-on embroidery and needle crafts! Club members will showcase some of their favorite pieces and teach you the basics of embroidery and cross-stitch. 

Plus, take home a custom cross-stitch pattern—complete with detailed instructions—to create your own ornament.

For families of all ages.

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

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Drawing in the Galleries: Ancient Cultures of the Americas

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Friday, Jun 6, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Jun 8, 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 your own pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

Young girl and father looking at Native American art

Create your own pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

Drop-In Workshop: Mixed Media Pet Portraits

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Friday, Jun 6, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Jun 7, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Jun 8, 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 Artmaking

Use a variety of drawing and collage materials to create a portrait of your favorite pet or animal!

Examples of pet portraits made in the DIA's artmaking studio

Use a variety of drawing and collage materials to create a portrait of your favorite pet or animal!

Arabiqa with Karim Nagi

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Sunday, Apr 13, 2025
3 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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Lecture Hall

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Performances Heritage Month

Karim Nagi has performed Arabiqa in over 500 schools, libraries, and museums across the U.S. Through a joyfully interactive performance, he shares traditional instruments, dances, geography, and vocabulary from around the Arab world. A native of Egypt now living in Chicago, Nagi has recorded 17 albums, performed on six continents, produced a play, published a book, and given a TEDx Talk. His goal is to showcase the creativity of the Arab world and dispel negative stereotypes. (60 mins.)

This program is free with museum admission. Capacity is limited—seating begins 30 minutes before the performance. In the DIA’s Lecture Hall.

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

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Karim Nagi has performed Arabiqa in over 500 schools, libraries, and museums across the U.S. Through a joyfully interactive performance, he shares traditional instruments, dances, geography, and vocabulary from around the Arab world. A native of Egypt now living in Chicago, Nagi has recorded 17 albums, performed on six continents, produced a play, published a book, and given a TEDx Talk. His goal is to showcase the creativity of the Arab world and dispel negative stereotypes. (60 mins.)

This program is free with museum admission. Capacity is limited—seating begins 30 minutes before the performance. In the DIA’s Lecture Hall.

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

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Sensory Friendly Saturdays

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Saturday, May 3, 2025
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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Free with registration

*Registration is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties or to those with a DIA Educator Pass.

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Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Adults Free

The DIA’s Sensory-Friendly Saturdays offer a welcoming, inclusive art-making experience for neurodivergent children, teens, adults, and their families and friends. Each session features a thoughtfully designed project in a comfortable, supportive environment.

Join us from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the DIA Artmaking Studio. Registration is required and all materials are provided. Open to all ages; children under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian.

This session’s project: Uchiwa – Paper Fan

Discover the history and tradition behind Japan’s uchiwa fans as you create one of your own. No experience necessary!

Examples of uchiwa made in the DIA's Artmaking studio

The DIA’s Sensory-Friendly Saturdays offer a welcoming, inclusive art-making experience for neurodivergent children, teens, adults, and their families and friends. Each session features a thoughtfully designed project in a comfortable, supportive environment.

Join us from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the DIA Artmaking Studio. Registration is required and all materials are provided. Open to all ages; children under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian.

This session’s project: Uchiwa – Paper Fan

Discover the history and tradition behind Japan’s uchiwa fans as you create one of your own. No experience necessary!

Drawing in the Galleries: American Landscape Paintings

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Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Friday, Aug 15, 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.

Location:

In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Adults Free Artmaking

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary. All supplies are provided.

For ages 6 through adult. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Capacity is limited.

Drawing in the galleries, American

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary. All supplies are provided.

For ages 6 through adult. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Capacity is limited.

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