Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation celebrates the enduring cultures and creative achievements of more than 60 Anishinaabe artists from across the Great Lakes region. 

These artists represent a continuation of Anishinaabe creativity that has been ongoing for centuries. 

One of the largest presentations of contemporary Native American art in the Midwest and the first major Native American exhibition at the Detroit Institute of Arts in 30 years, this exhibition challenges perceptions of what Native American art can be, how it should be seen, and how it can be interpreted.

Event Schedule

• 6:30 p.m., Arrival
• 7 p.m., Remarks, Curator-led tour of exhibition

Bring the whole family to the DIA for a delicious dinner before enjoying a special screening of Ratatouille. Make it an evening of great food, fun, and film, and create lasting memories with your loved ones at the museum.

DIA Members: Enjoy Exclusive 20% Savings!

November 14–23

DIA Members are invited to take advantage of a special 20% discount on all purchases from November 14 through 23.

Kick off your holiday shopping with an exclusive evening event just for members!

Starting November 14, visit the Museum Shop to:

• Browse new arrivals and unique finds
• Meet local vendors and enjoy a variety of pop-up experiences

Don’t miss this chance to shop, connect with artisans, and enjoy member-only perks!

Shop now at the DIA Shop: diashop.org (opens in a new tab)

Please join FAAC as we recap the programs and events of 2024–2025 and look ahead to what’s coming in 2025–2026. Also, Katherine Kasdorf, Curator of Arts of Asia and the Islamic World, will lead a tour featuring recent acquisitions in the Asian and Islamic Galleries.

Support the FAAC Annual Meeting by making a $25 donation per person to the FAAC General Fund (opens in a new tab). Please contact Tarya Stanford at 313-833-1721 or Tstanford@dia.org.

Image: Hussein Madi (Labanese, 1938-2024) The Arabic Alphabet, 1973, aquatint. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Dr. Sami Khalifé, 2023.88

Join us for an engaging Member Lecture with Valerie Mercer.

Explore works from the DIA's renowned African American art collection in a reimagined presentation at the heart of the museum, right next to Rivera Court. This fresh take on the collection celebrates the creativity, impact, and resilience of Black artists.

Be among the first to experience the DIA's newest exhibition, Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation, during this exclusive Member Preview. 

Other exclusive member events this weekend:

• Lecture with exhibition curator Denene De Quintal, 6 p.m. Friday
• Lecture with exhibition artist Jonathan Thunder, 1 p.m. Saturday

Be among the first to experience Reimagine African American Art during this exclusive Member Preview. 

Explore works from the DIA's renowned African American art collection in a reimagined presentation at the heart of the museum, right next to Rivera Court. This fresh take on the collection celebrates the creativity, impact, and resilience of Black artists.

Also, members are invited to join a lecture with DIA Department Head and Curator of African American Art Valerie Mercer at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17.

Be among the first to experience Reimagine African American Art at this exclusive Member SneakPeek Preview. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar in Rivera Court and the Josephine F. and Walter B. Ford II Great Hall as you explore the galleries before they open to the public.

Explore works from the DIA's renowned African American art collection in a reimagined presentation at the heart of the museum, right next to Rivera Court. This fresh take on the collection celebrates the creativity, impact, and resilience of Black artists.

Join us for a special Member Lecture with curator Denene De Quintal.

Join us for a special Member Lecture for Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation with artist and speaker Jonathon Thunder.