Picasso and Matisse: The DIA’s Prints and Drawings Through January 6, 2013.
This exhibition features almost all of the works by Picasso and Matisse in the museum’s prints and drawings collections, showcasing their revolutionary achievements that defined much of 20th-century art. Schwartz Gallery of Prints and Drawings, 1st level.read more
Vermeer: Must-see Masterpiece
Last day Sunday, September 2, 2012
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience one of Johannes Vermeer’s thirty-five known works, on view for five weeks only at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Dutch Golden Age Galleries, 3rd level. read more
Patti Smith: Camera Solo
Last day Sunday, September 2, 2012
This is the first American museum exhibition to focus on the photography of artist, poet, and performer Patti Smith. Smith’s photographs are infused with personal meaning and highlight the rich relationships between art, architecture, poetry, and the everyday. Albert and Peggy de Salle Gallery of Photography, 1st level.read more
Ella Fitzgerald Tribute featuring Naima Shambourger
Friday at 7 & 8:30 p.m.
This tribute to the First Lady of Song is led by Detroit’s own veteran jazz vocal- ist Naima Shambourger. This tribute will cover all aspects of Ella’s career from her early days in Harlem to her trademark scat singing in the 1970s and 80s. For this per- formance Naima will be joined by the Cliff Monear Trio. Rivera Court, 2nd level. read more
Detroit Institute of Arts is excited to announce that we are now offering 50% off general admission or 20% off discount for a first time yearly membership to IKEA Canton Family Members. This discount will be provided by showing their IKEA Family card at the DIA membership desk. This offer is valid until January 15, 2013.
The Museum Shop is now on Pinterest. If you are not into Pinterest, you should be. It is a fun way to express your sense of humor, make a visual shopping list, plan an event, or style a room makeover. Pinning can be practical or purely frivolous. For example, on our Pinterest page, in addition to gift guides and other shopping-related pins, you will find pin boards titled “Mighty Midtown” and “Life Imitates Art.” If you are already on Pinterest, follow us – we would love to know what you are pinning about, too! For a peek at our page or to follow us click here.
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Get the most out of your DIA summer visit by making the “Fitting Room” your first stop. That’s where staff will size up your interests and build a visit that’s tailor made for you and your group. Prentis Court, 1st level.
Glove Finger Puppets Wednesday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Take a single finger from a glove, decorate it with a variety of art-making materials, and bring it to life. And don’t forget to check out our puppet gallery. Student Lunchroom, 1st level. read more
Musical Instruments: Rattles Thursday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Small containers and boxes morph into fantastic percussion instruments when dried beans, rice, feathers and fun papers are added. Student Lunchroom, 1st level. read more
Kites Friday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Create a simple kite using paper, ribbon, string, and markers. Then learn some basic kite-flying safety tips. Student Lunchroom, 1st level. read more
Bookarts: Travel Journals Friday from 6-9 p.m.
Record your summer adventures and travels in this easy to make book using paper, heavy card stock, and a rubber band. Webber Education Wing, 1st level. read more
Drawing in the Galleries
Artist/instructors help participants create drawings to take home. read more
Youth and Adults
Friday, 6-9 p.m., Modern & Contemporary, 2nd level
Adults
Friday, 6-9 p.m., Era of Revolution & British, 3rd level
Youth and Adults
Sunday, Noon-4 p.m., African, 1st level
Folk Art Toys: Spinners Saturday from Noon-4 p.m.
Create this simple toy from back in the day using cardboard, a glass bead, markers, and a toothpick. Webber Education Wing, 1st level. read more
Book Arts: Japanese Stab Binding
Sunday from Noon-4 p.m.
Use waxed linen thread, tapestry needles, and a variety of colorful papers to make a simple book using a traditional form of book binding. Webber Education Wing, 1st level. read more
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Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48202
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313.833.7900
Admission
Museum admission is free for all residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
$8 adults, $6 seniors, $4 children
Museum admission is free to members.
Contact the Membership Helpline at 313.833.7971 or membership@dia.org
Ford Free Sundays
General museum admission is FREE to all visitors on Ford Free Sundays – the second Sunday of each month – on behalf of a sponsorship by Ford Motor Company Fund. Exhibitions and programs that have a ticket price are not included.
