The Detroit Institute of the Arts new update for the month includes summer programes and special exhibits!!

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. Letter from the Director Belonging by Design July 1, 2026 As humans, we seek to connect with others on so many different levels. We want to be part of a community where we feel seen, heard, and accepted, and where we do the same for others in an environment of safety, respect, and authenticity. Keep reading → Make the most of your summer at the DIA With these new posts on our blog     Top 5 Things to do with Kids at the DIA → 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.  American History Through 10 Works of Art → Vincent Smith, The Fire Next Time, 1968. Detroit Institute of Arts, Museum Purchase, W. Hawkins Ferry Fund, 2005.3 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.  Inside|Out Returns to Metro Detroit This Summer → 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.    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.    Programs to keep you cool Artmaking all week long and Concert of Colors returns     Concert of Colors 2026 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.  See the full lineup → 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.  Plan your visit → Plus more artmaking all month long, like: D R O P - I N Junk Journals July 8-12   D R O P - I N Egg Shakers and Rattles July 15–18   D R O P - I N Celebration Masks July 22–24   D R A W I N G British & Decorative Arts July 7 & 10   D R A W I N G Asian Art July 14 & 17   D R A W I N G Islamic World July 21 & 24   D R A W I N G Rivera Court July 28 & 31       What's on View Other programs and exhibitions happening this June   Exhibitions and Galleries     Folk Art Ongoing   A new gallery in the DIA’s American Wing highlights the unique beauty and complex stories of American folk art.     Guests of Honor: Frederic Church's Cotopaxi On 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.     Reimagine African American Art Ongoing   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.     Guests of Honor: Armor as Fashion On 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.      Dancing Puppets On view for a limited time   Skilled puppet makers and performers entertained audiences with their creations, which often depicted celebrities of the 1920s and 1930s including performer Josephine Baker.      Highlights from the Modern Collection Closing soon! On view through August 2   Discover around 65 standout works from the DIA’s renowned modern art collection while some galleries undergo transformative improvements.   Guests of Honor: Art of Faith from the Jewish Museum, New York On 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.  All experiences are included with museum admission which is free for residents of Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties   Plan your Visit 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 QUICK LINKS Membership | Donate | Parking | Accessibility 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#

The Art Deco Society of New York: reserve you seat to tour the Frank Lloyd Wright House October 16-18, 2026

 

Destination Deco: Steel City Deco MORE THAN HALF FILLED! RESERVE YOUR PLACE TODAY Friday, October 16 - Sunday, October 18, 2026 Fewer than half of the spots remain for our three-day immersive weekend exploration of Pittsburgh and Fallingwater. Pittsburgh is a hidden Art Deco gem with a wonderful concentration of Art Deco buildings, and Fallingwater is a magical experience in autumn that you won't want to miss. This is a weekend that will be unlike any other: A special tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater in full autumn splendor A private, curated visit to see The Chariot of Aurora up close, the monumental Dupas and Dunand panel that once graced the Grand Salon of SS Normandie Special access inside the Art Deco skyscrapers of the Golden Triangle, one of the most concentrated bursts of Deco anywhere in America A rare, invitation-only visit to an Art Moderne home built to resemble the bridge of an ocean liner Plus special dining experiences and more exciting surprises All of it led by expert guides, with private access and small-group service you won't get any other way. Early bird pricing for ADSNY members ends July 12. After that, the full rate applies. Join us and lock in your spot before both the discount and the seats run out! RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW Follow us on Instagram @artdecosocietyny or Facebook @ArtDecoSocietyOfNewYork   Questions? Email us at Info@ArtDeco.org and we’ll be happy to help!

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Hi All our Fine Art Magazine Blog reader Happy 4th of July from al or us to all of you. !!!!

Happy July 4^th, the 250th of the Declaration of Independence!!!

The Preamble of Our Constitution States:“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America”

So I continue to take pictures of the waters around where I live. IN this way I hope have people see the need to secure their domestic welfare within the environment in common defense of human health as a trust to preserve tranquility, and  the general welfare.    

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Images Left to right:©allrightes reserved, Jamie Forbes/sunstormfineartpub.co.inc. left to right: July 4, 2024 “Galactic Dust Sun Set Series #1 July 4  2024, Egret at the Pier, July 4, 2016, Galactic Dust SunSet series. #2 June 30, 2026, 

OX Jamie, Holly, Red, and Little Man ❤️

For a fun July 4th experience in the Hamptons: Leila Heller Gallery at the Southampton Arts Center Sculpture Garden. July- October 14, 2026

Southampton Arts Center Sculpture Exhibition July 3, 2026 - October 14, 2026 Leila Heller Gallery is delighted to be curating Contained Movement, an exhibition of contemporary outdoor sculpture in the newly renovated Paulson Family Gardens of the Southampton Arts Center, opening today, July 3rd, 2026. CONTAINED MOVEMENT Curated by Leila Heller Gallery, Simone Levinson, Christine Mack, and Christina Strassfield   Contained Movement brings together works by Kiki Smith, Richard Hudson, John Clement, Mia Fonssagrives Solow, Rachel Lee Hovnanian, Katya Emelyanova, Anton Bakker, Arthur Carter, and Helena Chastel, each exploring this theme. From mirrored steel and painted aluminum to bronze, ceramic, and fiberglass, the exhibition examines how material can evoke tension, transformation, and quiet energy, inviting viewers to experience sculpture as a moment suspended between stillness and motion.   SOUTHAMPTON ARTS CENTER Southampton Arts Center is the local hub for all things art in the Village of Southampton. Located at 25 Jobs Lane, just steps from historic Main Street, SAC is committed to building an inclusive, multimedia arts and culture center — presenting 4+ exhibitions and 150 programs annually with and for its community.   25 Jobs Lane, Southampton NY, 11968   Gallery Hours:  July 1st - September 1st (on season) Thursday - Monday | 12 PM - 5 PM   SAC Grounds: Open to the public   Tickets: Free admission     PLAN YOUR VISIT     Kiki Smith Big Girl, 2008 Bronze 82 x 64 x 66 in. | 208.3 x 162.6 x 167.6 cm Richard Hudson  Envelope, 2015 White Marble 31.5  x 17.75 x 19.75 in. | 80 x 45 x 50 cm, 750kg John Clement Butterfly, 2023 Aluminum Pipe, Aluminum Plate, Auto Paint 45 x 66 x 30 in. | 114.3 x 167.6 x 76.2 cm John Clement Man in the Moon, 2024 Steel pipe, steel plate 144 x 120 x 36 in. | 365.8 x 304.8 x 91.4 cm John Clement Love Exists, 2019 Steel pipe, steel plate, paint 112 x 108 x 64 in. | 284.5 x 274.3 x 162.6 cm Mia Fonssagrives Solow Muon, 2020 White Enamel on Fiberglass 46 x 34 x 64 in. | 116.8 x 86.4 x 162.6 cm Mia Fonssagrives Solow Egg, 2026 Fiberglass 96 x 30 x 48 in. | 243.8 x 76.2 x 121.9 cm Rachel Lee Hovnanian Body Armor II (Soldier), 2023 Brushed  aluminum, black painted bronze base with detachable steel disc 80.5 x 26.5 in. | 204.4 x 67.3 cm (Edition of 7 + 3 AP) Rachel Lee Hovnanian Body Armor II (The General), 2023 Polished aluminum, black painted patina bronze base with detachable steel disc 90.5 x 26.5 in. | 229.8 x 67.3 cm (Edition of 7 + 3 AP) Katya Emelyanova Avangarde Women, 2025 Ceramic glazed 86.6 x 10.6 x 10.6 in. | 220 x 27 x 27 cm Katya Emelyanova Mr. Mojo, 2025 Ceramic glazed, metal stage 82.7 x 14.6 x 14.6 in. | 210 x 37 x 37 cm Katya Emelyanova Trickster, 2025 Ceramic glazed 86.6 x 9.8 x 9.8 in. | 220 x 25 x 25 cm Anton Bakker  Opus 191008 Curved Clover Leaf Knot, 2021 Stainless Steel, Mirror Polish 60 x 37 x 37 in. | 152.4 x 94 x 94 cm Arthur Carter Inversion, 2001 Bronze 96 x 36 x 36 in. | 243.8 x 91.4 x 91.4 cm Helena Chastel  Orion, 2025 Aluminum, industrial paint 76 x 36 x 32 in. | 193 x 91.4 x 81.3 cm Helena Chastel  Estella, 2025 Aluminum, industrial paint 84 x 32 x 32 in. | 213.4 x 81.3 x 81.3 cm Helena Chastel Vilma, 2025 Aluminum, industrial paint 81 x 34 x 30 in. | 205.7 x 86.4 x 76.2 cm INQUIRE   #leilahellergallery#southamptonartscenter#fineartmagazineblog.blogspot.com#sunstormfineartmagazine.com #fouthartfun#artfuncelebrate#artfunall#happyfourthjuly