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Big Fish & Begonia

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Saturday, Dec 10, 2022
2 p.m.

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

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5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
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2018/China—directed by Xuan Liang & Chun Zhang | 105 min. 

From ancient Chinese legends comes an exciting tale of myth and magic. Under the ocean is a mystical race of beings that control the tide and the changing of the seasons. One of these beings, a restless girl named Chun, wants to experience the human world, not simply observe it. When she turns 16, she is allowed to transform into a dolphin to explore the human world.

Recommended for ages 9 and up. In Mandarin with English subtitles. 
 

An abstract painting depicting a girl leaning towards a large horned animal while a phoenix flies nearby.

2018/China—directed by Xuan Liang & Chun Zhang | 105 min. 

From ancient Chinese legends comes an exciting tale of myth and magic. Under the ocean is a mystical race of beings that control the tide and the changing of the seasons. One of these beings, a restless girl named Chun, wants to experience the human world, not simply observe it. When she turns 16, she is allowed to transform into a dolphin to explore the human world.

Recommended for ages 9 and up. In Mandarin with English subtitles. 
 

Ballet Folklorico de Detroit

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Saturday, Oct 15, 2022
2 p.m.

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

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Detroit Film Theatre

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Performances

Travel across varied regions of Mexico with Ballet Folklorico de Detroit, a community-based and multi-generational dance company dedicated to preserving rich Mexican culture with dance and music.  

After the performance, be sure to see the 10th installment of Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos, running through November 6, 2022. Free with museum admission. 

Members of Ballet Folklorico de Detroit posing together in front of the DIA's Detroit Industry Murals

Travel across varied regions of Mexico with Ballet Folklorico de Detroit, a community-based and multi-generational dance company dedicated to preserving rich Mexican culture with dance and music.  

After the performance, be sure to see the 10th installment of Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos, running through November 6, 2022. Free with museum admission. 

Guest Artist Workshop: Exploring Ink with Habacuc S. Bessiake

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Friday, Oct 14, 2022
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Oct 15, 2022
12 – 4 p.m.

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

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Workshops

Join Artist Habacuc S. Bessiake as he shares his work and explores one of his favorite mediums, Ink! Learn new techniques and leave with an ink piece of your own.

Habacuc S. Bessiake (b.1999)  is a mixed media Artist, Muralist, and Illustrator whose work surrounds real and surreal narratives drawing inspiration from his West African heritage. Habacuc graduated class of 2021 earning a BFA from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan where he continues to work. 
 

This program is made possible by the PNC Foundation.

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Habacuc S. Bessiake making art in a room surrounded by his works

Join Artist Habacuc S. Bessiake as he shares his work and explores one of his favorite mediums, Ink! Learn new techniques and leave with an ink piece of your own.

Habacuc S. Bessiake (b.1999)  is a mixed media Artist, Muralist, and Illustrator whose work surrounds real and surreal narratives drawing inspiration from his West African heritage. Habacuc graduated class of 2021 earning a BFA from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan where he continues to work. 
 

This program is made possible by the PNC Foundation.

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Drop-In Workshop: Papel Picado

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Saturday, Oct 22, 2022
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Oct 23, 2022
12 – 4 p.m.

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

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5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
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Make your own Papel Picado, which literally means “punched” or “perforated” paper. This form of traditional folk art is popular throughout Mexico where brightly colored strings of papel picado are strung across streets, public spaces and in homes during secular as well as religious celebrations and festive occasions.  

Examples of papel picado made in the DIA art-making Studio

Make your own Papel Picado, which literally means “punched” or “perforated” paper. This form of traditional folk art is popular throughout Mexico where brightly colored strings of papel picado are strung across streets, public spaces and in homes during secular as well as religious celebrations and festive occasions.  

Drawing in the Galleries: American, Arts & Crafts, & Art Nouveau

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Friday, Oct 28, 2022
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
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Families

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

An older man in a sweater and collared shirt holds up his drawn recreation of a sculpture

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

Drawing in the Galleries: European, Medieval & Renaissance

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Friday, Oct 21, 2022
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
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Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience is necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 - Adult (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult). Capacity is limited.

A visitor sitting on a stool in the European Galleries while drawing on their lap

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

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

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Sunday, Oct 16, 2022
12 – 4 p.m.

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

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
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Families

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

Two children sitting in the DIA's Asian galleries and drawing on large clipboards.

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

Drop-In Workshop: Paper Flowers

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Saturday, Oct 8, 2022
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Oct 9, 2022
12 – 4 p.m.

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Free with general admission

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

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Workshops

Come to the studio to make your own paper versions of the flowers you find in our collection that inspire you.

Paper flowers

Come to the studio to make your own paper versions of the flowers you find in our collection that inspire you.

Drawing in the Galleries: European, Medieval & Renaissance

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Friday, Oct 7, 2022
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Free with general admission

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

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families

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

A patron sits on a stool, working on a large drawing pad on their lap

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

Drop-In Workshop: Collage Portraits

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Saturday, Oct 1, 2022
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Oct 2, 2022
12 – 4 p.m.

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Free with general admission

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

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Workshops

The term collage, derived from the French coller, to glue, describes artwork made from a mix of different materials. Using this distinctive process, use a mix of paper and cloth to create a portrait of someone important to you.

Three collage portrait examples made in the DIA Art-Making Studio

The term collage, derived from the French coller, to glue, describes artwork made from a mix of different materials. Using this distinctive process, use a mix of paper and cloth to create a portrait of someone important to you.

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