Join us for an exclusive Member SneakPeek of Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation. 

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar in Rivera Court and the Josephine F. and Walter B. Ford II Great Hall as you preview this exciting exhibition before it opens to the public.

This lecture, presented by Rebecca Shaykin, Curator at the Jewish Museum in New York City, will explore the remarkable career of Edith Halpert (1900–1970), founder of the legendary Downtown Gallery and one of her generation’s greatest champions of American Modernism and folk art. For over 40 years, Halpert promoted a diverse roster of artists — including Stuart Davis, Jacob Lawrence, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Charles Sheeler, among others.

Schedule

• 5:30 p.m. Reception
• 6:30 p.m. Annual Meeting and Free Public Lecture
• 7:30 p.m. Seated Dinner $$

Sponsored by the Ida and Conrad Smith Foundation

Caption: Edith Halpert at the Downtown Gallery, surrounded by some of her artists, in a photograph for Life magazine in 1952. Photograph (c) Estate of Louis Faurer

1993 / USA – directed by David Mickey Evans

DIA Member Exclusive! Join us for a fun summer evening at the museum with a screening of the classic film The Sandlot. Before the movie begins, enjoy dinner with your family and take part in activities for all ages. Capture the moment with family photo ops, enjoy balloon animals, play bean bag toss, and more!

In the summer of 1962, a new kid in town is welcomed by a ragtag team of baseball-obsessed kids, spending their days at the diamond and hitting home runs over the mean neighbor’s fence. This beloved sports comedy offers a nostalgic look at childhood adventures and the bonds of friendship.

Dinner service begins at 5:45 p.m. Please check back soon for menu options.

Screening begins at 7 p.m.

Tickets must be purchased online in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. For DIA members only.

This Father’s Day, turn the Detroit Institute of Arts into your personal playground! Grab your team of up to 4 adults and embark on an exciting scavenger hunt throughout the museum. Race through galleries, solve clever clues, and explore art like never before. It’s an unforgettable adventure designed just for Dad—perfect for families looking to spend quality time together in a fun, fast-paced environment!

FAQs:

• Can I bring guests?
  Each team must be led by a DIA member. If you need to enter additional teams, consider gifting a DIA membership!
• What should we expect?
  A thrilling, art-filled scavenger hunt with clever clues and riddles. It’s a race to solve them all!
• What if I don’t have a full team?
  No problem! Teams of 1-3 adults are welcome to join the fun.
• How many kids can be on each team?
  You can bring up to 4 adults and unlimited children 15 and under. (Kids 16+ count as adults.)
• Will there be snacks?
  Yes, we’ll have snacks available to keep you fueled for the hunt!

Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind Father’s Day experience. Bring your family, have fun, and make this Father’s Day unforgettable!

DIA Members: Double Discount Days — May 9–18

DIA Members are invited to enjoy 20% off all purchases at the Museum Shop and online from May 9–18.

Double Discount Kickoff Weekend | May 9–11

Celebrate the start of Member Double Discount Days with a weekend of special shopping and local pop-up vendors from 12–4 p.m.:

• May 9 (Fri) — Coriander Farms | Fresh flower bouquets
• May 10 (Sat) — Coriander Farms | Fresh flower bouquets
• May 11 (Sun) — Pingree | Bags and wallets made in Detroit

Pop-Up Vendors the Following Weekend:

• May 16 (Fri) — Salika’s Jewels | Handcrafted jewelry
• May 17 (Sat) — Astouri Detroit | Bags and apparel
• May 18 (Sun) — Thumbprint Artifacts | African diffusers and candles

Take advantage of this opportunity to shop, meet local makers, and enjoy exclusive member perks.

Shop in person or online at diashop.org.

Join us for a complimentary DIA tour and reception during our Friday Night programming!

Schedule:

• 6:15 p.m. – Check-in at the Main Entrance
• 6:30 p.m. – Presentation in the Danto Lecture Hall
• 7:15 p.m. – Reception in CaféDIA and more!

What's on:

• Take a docent-guided tour of the DIA’s collection 
• Enjoy Friday Night programming, including FNL! and art-making in the studio
• Use your Double Discount in the Museum Shop
• Learn about Curatorial Auxiliary groups that support different areas of the collection
• And more!

DIA Members: Exclusive 20% Savings!
November 8-17

DIA Members are invited to enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on all purchases from November 8-17. Plus, take advantage of free holiday gift bagging for all gift purchases!

Double Discount Kick Off Event: Friday, November 8, 3-6 PM
Kick off your holiday shopping with an exclusive evening event just for members! Stop by the Museum Shop from 3-6 PM on November 8 to:

• Browse new arrivals and unique finds
• Meet local vendors Onzie Norman and Bevel Designs
• Enjoy a pop-up experience with Halie & Co., offering permanent jewelry bracelets

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

Shop now at the DIA Shop! https://diashop.org/ 

Members See It First!

The Art of Dining: Food Culture in the Islamic World brings together 230 works from the Middle East, Egypt, Central and South Asia, and beyond to explore connections between art and cuisine from ancient times to the present day. Paintings of elaborate feasts, sumptuous vessels for food and drink, and historical cookbooks show how culinary cultures have thrived in the Islamic world for centuries. Highlighting the relationship of these works to preparing, serving, and enjoying food, the exhibition engages multiple senses and invites us to appreciate the pleasures of sharing a meal.

Members at the Contributor level and above can RSVP to this SneakPeek by emailing specialinvitesrsvp@dia.org.

Presenting The Art of Dining in Detroit

Join us for an exclusive member lecture with Katherine Kasdorf, Associate Curator of Arts of Asia and the Islamic World at the DIA, for a behind-the-scenes look into The Art of Dining: Food Culture in the Islamic World. Dr. Kasdorf will provide an overview of the exhibition, discuss highlights from the planning process, and take a deeper dive into works of art featured in the exhibition.

Image: India. Saltcellar inscribed with Poem about Salt, between 1664 and 1665. Copper and tin. Detroit Institute of Arts, City of Detroit Purchase, 30.432.

Dates, Saffron, and Broth: Eating for Health in Medieval Islam

Cities such as Damascus, Cairo, and Baghdad were important centers for the practice of medicine and gastronomy between the tenth and the fourteenth centuries. Michelle Al-Ferzly, a research associate at the Metropolitan Museum of Art who holds a PhD from the University of Michigan, examines the objects and manuscripts that were integral to the practice of eating for health in the medieval Islamic world, from collections of recipes and diet books to pharmacy jars.

The Art of Dining: Food Culture in the Islamic World brings together 230 works from the Middle East, Egypt, Central and South Asia, and beyond to explore connections between art and cuisine from ancient times to the present day.

Image: Spain (Manises). Pharmacy Jar, 1440–80. Tin-glazed earthenware with cobalt and luster. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of K. T. Keller, 63.358.