Detroit Institute of Arts Museum

Drawing in the Galleries: African American

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Friday, Sep 27, 2024
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Sep 29, 2024
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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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).

Drawing in the African American art galleries

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).

Drawing in the Galleries: Fashionable Living

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Friday, Sep 20, 2024
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Sep 22, 2024
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 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). Capacity is limited.

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). Capacity is limited.

Drawing in the Galleries: Great Hall

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Friday, Sep 13, 2024
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Sep 15, 2024
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 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). Capacity is limited.

A patron sits drawing on a stool in front of suits of armor, shadowed from the light from the windows above the Detroit Institute of Art's Great Ha..

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). Capacity is limited.

Drawing in the Galleries: American

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Friday, Sep 6, 2024
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Sep 8, 2024
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

View on map

Families Free Artmaking

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). Capacity is limited.

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

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). Capacity is limited.

Drop-in Workshop: Doodle Art

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Friday, Sep 20, 2024
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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Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Many people doodle as a way of spontaneously expressing ideas. Grab some drawing materials and see what you come up with!

Examples of doodle art made in the artmaking studio

Many people doodle as a way of spontaneously expressing ideas. Grab some drawing materials and see what you come up with!

Drop-in Workshop: Bookmarks

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Friday, Sep 13, 2024
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Sep 14, 2024
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Sep 15, 2024
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 markers, ribbons, gel pens and collage papers to make your own unique bookmarks.

An assortment of handmade bookmarks made in the DIA's art-making Studio

Use markers, ribbons, gel pens and collage papers to make your own unique bookmarks.

Guest Artist Workshop: Creative Compositions with Elonte Davis

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Saturday, Aug 17, 2024
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Aug 18, 2024
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 Adults Free Workshops Artmaking

Join Detroit photographer Elonte Davis as he shares techniques and inspirations from his work.

All participants will also create a polaroid portrait mixed media collage using a variety of artmaking materials like decorative papers, magazines, paint markers, and more.

This program is made possible by the PNC Foundation.

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Elonte Davis stands in front of wall that says "love, appreciation & celebration, Elonte Davis"

Join Detroit photographer Elonte Davis as he shares techniques and inspirations from his work.

All participants will also create a polaroid portrait mixed media collage using a variety of artmaking materials like decorative papers, magazines, paint markers, and more.

This program is made possible by the PNC Foundation.

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Art & Wellness: Focus on Living Creatively with MS

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Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024
1 – 3 p.m.

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Free with registration

*Registration is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

Location:

Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Adults Free Community Events Artmaking

In partnership with multiple sclerosis society ambassador, Vickie Whyte, this free class will include a guided tour of the museum plus a make-and-take art project in the DIA Artmaking studio.

No experience is necessary and all supplies will be provided for making a multi-media collage. Capacity limited to 25 people.

Hands work on a paper craft project in the Detroit Institute of Arts' Artmaking Studio

In partnership with multiple sclerosis society ambassador, Vickie Whyte, this free class will include a guided tour of the museum plus a make-and-take art project in the DIA Artmaking studio.

No experience is necessary and all supplies will be provided for making a multi-media collage. Capacity limited to 25 people.

Drop In Workshop: Shrinky Dink Key Chains & Charms

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Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Thursday, Aug 29, 2024
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Friday, Aug 30, 2024
11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Aug 31, 2024
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Sep 1, 2024
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 Workshops Artmaking

Watch your colorful design shrink down to almost half its original size in a toaster oven, and then use it to create your own key chain or pendant.

Examples of shrinky dinks made in the DIA's artmaking studio

Watch your colorful design shrink down to almost half its original size in a toaster oven, and then use it to create your own key chain or pendant.

Drop In Workshop: Great Lakes Wildlife Puppets

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Wednesday, Aug 21, 2024
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Thursday, Aug 22, 2024
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Friday, Aug 23, 2024
11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Aug 24, 2024
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Aug 25, 2024
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 Workshops Artmaking

Learn about the creatures that inhabit our Great Lakes region, from fish to frogs, and make a colorful puppet to take home.

Examples of great lakes creatures made in the DIA's artmaking studio

Learn about the creatures that inhabit our Great Lakes region, from fish to frogs, and make a colorful puppet to take home.

Drawing in the Galleries: African American

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Drawing in the Galleries: Fashionable Living

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Drawing in the Galleries: Great Hall

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Drawing in the Galleries: American

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Drop-in Workshop: Doodle Art

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Drop-in Workshop: Bookmarks

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Guest Artist Workshop: Creative Compositions with Elonte Davis

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Art-Making Studio

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Art & Wellness: Focus on Living Creatively with MS

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Art-Making Studio

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Drop In Workshop: Shrinky Dink Key Chains & Charms

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Art-Making Studio

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Drop In Workshop: Great Lakes Wildlife Puppets

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Art-Making Studio

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