Explore many different design elements by using rubber stamps and fabric markers to give your own personal meaning to a decorated piece of silk fabric. No experience necessary. All supplies provided.

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 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).

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 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).

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 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).

Uchiwa is a particular style of paper fan common in Japan. Learn the history and traditions of making uchiwa as you create a fan of your own. All materials provided. No experience necessary.

Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898 – 1971 explores the rich history of Black participation in American cinema, from its beginnings to just past the civil rights movement and the dawn of the so-called Blaxploitation era.

Join the exhibition’s co-curators Doris Berger and Rhea L. Combs as they discuss behind-the-scenes insights into their five-year journey of archival research and conversations with artists and filmmakers to create this groundbreaking exhibition, which seeks to revive lost or forgotten films, filmmakers, and performers for a contemporary audience.

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 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).

Mike Han is a Detroit-based artist and designer who draws influence from his Korean heritage, graffiti, and modern design.

This workshop will explore the self and the importance and role of the individual in community. Participants will make artwork for themselves, but also work together as a group on one piece.

This program is made possible by the PNC Foundation.

Now in its 15th year, the Inside|Out program brings high-quality reproductions of the DIA’s collection to outdoor venues throughout metro Detroit to increase engagement between the museum and its diverse audience.

From now through October, residents of Macomb, Wayne, and Oakland counties will be able to enjoy a piece of the DIA outside in their own community. Each community will display a number of reproductions outdoors clustered within walking or biking distance. Learn more about the program here!

2024 Communities

Wayne

• City of Wayne
• Dearborn
• Detroit - Grandmont Rosedale
• Northville Township
• Redford Township
• Romulus
• North Rosedale Park (Detroit)
• Wayne County Community College

Macomb County

• Fraser
• Richmond
• St Clair Shores
• Sterling Heights
• Utica
• Macomb Community College
• Freedom Hill
• Henry Ford Hospital

Oakland County

• Highland Township
• Huntington Woods
• Novi
• Pontiac
• Rochester
• Oakland Community College
• Clinton River Trail
• Orion Township Parks
• Oakland County Parks

Follow the DIA on Facebook and Instagram (@DIADetroit) for updates on Inside|Out 2024 and share your photos using the hashtag #DIAInsideOut for a chance to be featured on the DIA's social media accounts!

The Detroit Institute of Arts' Inside|Out program is made possible by Tri-County millage support and Ford Philanthropy.

Join our monthly music series for seniors this April, where we're offering an afternoon of live music at no cost. No tickets needed for individual attendees. Bring your friends! Groups of 25 or more can qualify for free transportation and light refreshments.

This month, we're excited to present The Royal Garden Trio.

For more details or group bookings visit the Senior page.