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Drop-In Workshop: Wearable Wire Sculpture

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Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Thursday, Jul 17, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Friday, Jul 18, 2025
11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Jul 19, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Saturday, Jul 19, 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

Find inspiration in the galleries, then create your own sculpture using colorful wire. Make a portrait, an animal, or a unique creation of your own to hang on the wall or display in a window. You can even create something to wear!

Examples of wearable wire sculptures made in the DIA's Artmaking studio

Find inspiration in the galleries, then create your own sculpture using colorful wire. Make a portrait, an animal, or a unique creation of your own to hang on the wall or display in a window. You can even create something to wear!

Guest Artist Workshop: Library For Now with Ellen Rutt

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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

Made from a repurposed painting rack, Library For Now is a mobile art and climate exploration station in Detroit—a space to learn, share, sit, draw, talk about your favorite animal, grieve, rest, hope, and envision a regenerative future together. With books, art supplies, and activity prompts, participants are invited to engage in a medium of their choosing, whether for a moment or an entire afternoon. Library For Now will be stationed outside the DIA on the North lawn.

Ellen Rutt is a painter, quilter, and interdisciplinary artist living and working in Detroit. Through her work as an artist and facilitator, she creates objects and experiences that highlight abundant local knowledge and resources.

Work by Ellen Rutt

Made from a repurposed painting rack, Library For Now is a mobile art and climate exploration station in Detroit—a space to learn, share, sit, draw, talk about your favorite animal, grieve, rest, hope, and envision a regenerative future together. With books, art supplies, and activity prompts, participants are invited to engage in a medium of their choosing, whether for a moment or an entire afternoon. Library For Now will be stationed outside the DIA on the North lawn.

Ellen Rutt is a painter, quilter, and interdisciplinary artist living and working in Detroit. Through her work as an artist and facilitator, she creates objects and experiences that highlight abundant local knowledge and resources.

Sensory Friendly Saturdays

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Saturday, Aug 2, 2025
11 a.m.

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Free with registration

*Registration 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

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 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 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: Drawing with Scissors

Using just paper and a pair of scissors, create your own experimental collage focused on layering shapes and combining vivid colors, inspired by Henri Matisse’s Jazz series. Adaptable scissors and pre-cut shapes will be available for those who may need them.

Examples of "drawings" made with scissors in the DIA's Art-Making 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 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 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: Drawing with Scissors

Using just paper and a pair of scissors, create your own experimental collage focused on layering shapes and combining vivid colors, inspired by Henri Matisse’s Jazz series. Adaptable scissors and pre-cut shapes will be available for those who may need them.

Guest Artist Workshop: Shingo Brown

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Saturday, May 31, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Jun 1, 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 Adults Free Artmaking

Create your own custom tote with Detroit artist Shingo Brown!

Learn how Shingo brings a project to life, then design a one-of-a-kind tote using a variety of materials and techniques. Limited totes will be available, or feel free to bring your own tote, hat, or garment to customize.

About the Artist:

Shingo Brown is a Detroit-based graphic artist and founder of HARD GALLERY, a community-focused space for AAPI, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA artists. His work can be seen in murals, local business designs, and Detroit’s favorite events. At the core of his work is creative, community-driven collaboration.

 

This event is made possible in part by the PNC Foundation

Shingo Brown

Create your own custom tote with Detroit artist Shingo Brown!

Learn how Shingo brings a project to life, then design a one-of-a-kind tote using a variety of materials and techniques. Limited totes will be available, or feel free to bring your own tote, hat, or garment to customize.

About the Artist:

Shingo Brown is a Detroit-based graphic artist and founder of HARD GALLERY, a community-focused space for AAPI, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA artists. His work can be seen in murals, local business designs, and Detroit’s favorite events. At the core of his work is creative, community-driven collaboration.

 

This event is made possible in part by the PNC Foundation

Drop-In Workshop: Rod Puppets

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Friday, Apr 11, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Apr 12, 2025
12 – 4 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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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: Shrinky Dink Key Chains & Charms

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Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Thursday, Aug 28, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Friday, Aug 29, 2025
11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Aug 30, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Aug 31, 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:

Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Watch your colorful design shrink to nearly half its original size in a toaster oven, then turn it into your 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 turn it into your own keychain or pendant!

Drop-In Workshop: Doodle Art

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Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Thursday, Aug 21, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Friday, Aug 22, 2025
11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Aug 23, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Aug 24, 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

Many people doodle as a fun, spontaneous way to express ideas. Grab some drawing materials and see where your creativity takes you!

Examples of doodle art made in the artmaking studio

Many people doodle as a fun, spontaneous way to express ideas. Grab some drawing materials and see where your creativity takes you!

Guest Artist Workshop: Dominick Lemonious

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Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Aug 17, 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

Learn how Detroit artist Dominick Lemonious integrates American Sign Language into his prints and paintings, and create your own work of art using a variety of colorful mark-making and collage materials.

Dominick Lemonious, a Detroit-based multidisciplinary artist, combines American Sign Language with figurative art to tell powerful stories. After earning a Business Marketing degree in 2017, he pursued his passion for art, studying under master artist Hubert Massey. He also curates Push Gallery at the Liquor Basket Gratiot, highlighting Detroit’s vibrant artist community and honoring the historic Black Bottom neighborhood.

This event is made possible in part by the PNC Foundation.

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Dominick Lemonious

Learn how Detroit artist Dominick Lemonious integrates American Sign Language into his prints and paintings, and create your own work of art using a variety of colorful mark-making and collage materials.

Dominick Lemonious, a Detroit-based multidisciplinary artist, combines American Sign Language with figurative art to tell powerful stories. After earning a Business Marketing degree in 2017, he pursued his passion for art, studying under master artist Hubert Massey. He also curates Push Gallery at the Liquor Basket Gratiot, highlighting Detroit’s vibrant artist community and honoring the historic Black Bottom neighborhood.

This event is made possible in part by the PNC Foundation.

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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.

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