During the summer the Detroit Institute of Arts offers a diverse and colorful programing for all ages. If you visiting passing through, or live in the area see what appeals yo you below and vovot!!!!
Welcome back to your DIA monthly digest. |
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| Belonging by Design July 1, 2026 |
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Make the most of your summer at the DIAWith these new posts on our blog |
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Looking for a fun, creative outing with the kids? Make the DIA your next family adventure with hands-on artmaking, interactive experiences, and kid-friendly programs included with museum admission.
Our calendar of family programs makes the museum a fun destination for all ages. |
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Vincent Smith, The Fire Next Time, 1968. Detroit Institute of Arts, Museum Purchase, W. Hawkins Ferry Fund, 2005.3 |
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Mark America’s 250th anniversary with a fresh look at history through art. Discover DIA works that invite reflection on the landscapes, communities, conflicts, and symbols that have shaped the American experience, from Thomas Cole’s American Lake Scene to Nam June Paik’s Video Flag x. |
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Inside|Out is once again bringing the DIA beyond the museum walls and into neighborhoods across Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties.
Explore outdoor installations, join local community activities, and use the updated interactive maps to find art near you. |
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Mark your Calendars! Georgia O'Keeffe
Georgia O’Keeffe: Architecture opens September 11. Tickets for this groundbreaking exhibition go on sale starting August 11.
Don’t miss your chance to see works from one of the pioneers of modern art, on view through January 3, 2027. |
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Programs to keep you coolArtmaking all week long and Concert of Colors returns |
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| Celebrate summer in Detroit as Concert of Colors returns from July 15–19 for its 35th annual celebration, bringing people together through global music, culture, and community across Midtown.
As a longtime partner and host venue, the Detroit Institute of Arts is proud to help welcome audiences for a free, multi-day festival filled with powerful performances, cultural exchange, and unforgettable moments.
This year’s lineup includes Martha Redbone & Storme Webber, Sheila E., Don Was All-Star Revue, and Dengue Fever—just a few of the world-class artists helping make one of Detroit’s most vibrant summer traditions a can’t-miss experience. |
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Guest Demonstration: Phillip Simpson |
Stop by the DIA Artmaking Studio July 25 and 26 for a special guest artist experience with Detroit-based artist and muralist Phillip Simpson, known for his bright, bold smile motif and uplifting artwork rooted in positivity.
Visitors can create art inspired by Simpson’s joyful style, meet the artist, and shop exclusive apparel and merchandise featuring his designs at a special Museum Shop pop-up. |
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Plus more artmaking all month long, like: |
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What's on View Other programs and exhibitions happening this June |
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Exhibitions and Galleries |
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| A new gallery in the DIA’s American Wing highlights the unique beauty and complex stories of American folk art. |
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| Guests of Honor: Frederic Church's CotopaxiOn view through Oct. 25, 2026 |
An exhibition highlighting the artist’s dramatic 1862 painting of an erupting South American volcano to mark the 200th anniversary of Church’s birth. |
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| Reimagine African American ArtOngoing |
This transformative reinstallation traces the development of African American art from the 1800s, when a few African Americans overcame tremendous challenges to become professional artists, to the 1980s. |
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| Guests of Honor: Armor as FashionOn view through Apr. 25, 2027 |
Reuniting the spectacular Portrait of Jean de Croÿ, 2nd Count of Solre, by Juan van der Hamen y Léon (1596–1631) with three pieces of the gilded armor worn by Croÿ in the painting. |
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| Skilled puppet makers and performers entertained audiences with their creations, which often depicted celebrities of the 1920s and 1930s including performer Josephine Baker. |
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| Guests of Honor: Art of Faith from the Jewish Museum, New YorkOn view through Jan. 3, 2027 |
A selection of Jewish ceremonial objects, dating from the 1400s to the early 1900s, installed throughout the Detroit Institute of Arts’ encyclopedic collection. |
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All experiences are included with museum admission which is free for residents of Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties |
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MUSEUM HOURS Tuesday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday: Closed
ADMISSION Adults: $20 Seniors or College Students: $10 Ages 6-17: $8 (Free for 5 and under)
The DIA is always free for all residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties as well as DIA members.
CONTACT Box Office 313.833.4005 Museum Shop 313.833.7944 General 313.833.7900
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Robert S. Duncanson, Ellen’s Isle, Loch Katrine, 1871. Gift of the Estate of Ralzemond D. Parker Cressandra Thibodeaux (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa), Fever Visions I, 2023. Courtesy of the artist #detroitinstitutearts,#fineartmagazineblog.blogspot.com#sunstormfineartmagazine.com#artfunsummer#artfunall#artfuncelebration,artfunartist# |
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THe Robert Fontaine Gallery below informail in addition to offering collectables in multiple categories and price rangers is accepting new works t be sold. Read through the material below and see if your pieces as collectable fit the profile. 
