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Drawing in the Galleries: Medieval & Renaissance

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Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Friday, Aug 29, 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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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Free Artmaking

Take a closer look at the collection and create your own pencil drawing to take home. No experience necessary and all supplies are provided.

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

Patrons drawing in the Medieval & Renaissance galleries

Take a closer look at the collection and create your own pencil drawing to take home. No experience necessary and 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: Dutch

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Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Friday, Aug 22, 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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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 necessary; all supplies are provided.

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

A visitor in all black sits on an easel bench drawing in the Dutch galleries

Create a pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. 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.

Drop-In Workshop: Pop Art Pins

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Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Thursday, Aug 14, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Friday, Aug 15, 2025
11 a.m. – 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 pin-back button. Draw your own design or find an image from a magazine to create your very own wearable piece of art.

Pins

Visit the Art Making studio and create a pin-back button. Draw your own design or find an image from a magazine to create your very own wearable piece of art.

Drop-In Workshop: Rod Puppets

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Wednesday, Aug 6, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Thursday, Aug 7, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Friday, Aug 8, 2025
11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Aug 9, 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

Create a simple puppet on a stick with moving parts using a variety of art-making materials.

Examples of rod puppets made in the DIA's Artmaking Studio

Create a simple puppet on a stick with moving parts using a variety of art-making materials.

Drop-In Workshop: Drawing with Scissors

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Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Friday, Aug 1, 2025
11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Aug 2, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Aug 3, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Explore the art of collage and create your own unique artwork using just paper, scissors, and glue—drawing inspiration from the vibrant cut-outs of Henri Matisse.

Examples of "drawings" made with scissors in the DIA's Art-Making Studio

Explore the art of collage and create your own unique artwork using just paper, scissors, and glue—drawing inspiration from the vibrant cut-outs of Henri Matisse.

Drop-In Workshop: Crayon Rubbings

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Wednesday, Jul 23, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Thursday, Jul 24, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Friday, Jul 25, 2025
11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Jul 26, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Jul 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 Artmaking

Use wax crayons and found objects to create unique, one-of-a-kind prints on paper. Experiment with textures and shapes to bring your designs to life!

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

Use wax crayons and found objects to create unique, one-of-a-kind prints on paper. Experiment with textures and shapes to bring your designs to life!

Drop-In Workshop: Impressionist Landscapes

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Wednesday, Jul 9, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Thursday, Jul 10, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Friday, Jul 11, 2025
11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Jul 12, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Jul 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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Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Inspired by landscape paintings in the DIA collection and your own favorite places, create a vibrant and unique landscape drawing using materials like paint sticks, colored pencils, and oil pastels. Let your creativity bring your personal memories to life on paper!

Examples of landscape paintings made in the DIA's Artmaking Studio

Inspired by landscape paintings in the DIA collection and your own favorite places, create a vibrant and unique landscape drawing using materials like paint sticks, colored pencils, and oil pastels. Let your creativity bring your personal memories to life on paper!

Drop-In Workshop: Mosaics

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Friday, Jun 27, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Jun 29, 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

A mosaic is a picture or decoration made from small pieces of stone, glass, or other materials. Create your own simple mosaic using painted cardboard and paper, then explore the museum to spot other examples of this timeless art form!

A mosaic made in the DIA's artmaking studio

A mosaic is a picture or decoration made from small pieces of stone, glass, or other materials. Create your own simple mosaic using painted cardboard and paper, then explore the museum to spot other examples of this timeless art form!

Drop-In Workshop: Open Studio

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Wednesday, Jul 2, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Thursday, Jul 3, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Saturday, Jul 5, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Jul 6, 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

Create something uniquely personal using a variety of fun and interesting materials in this open-ended Drop-In Workshop. Let your creativity flow and make a one-of-a-kind piece!

The Detroit Institute of Arts' Artmaking Studio full of guests making art during a drop-in workshop

Create something uniquely personal using a variety of fun and interesting materials in this open-ended Drop-In Workshop. Let your creativity flow and make a one-of-a-kind piece!

Drawing in the Galleries: Arts of Africa

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Friday, Jun 27, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Jun 29, 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:

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.

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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.

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