Thank you for partnering with us!
Each year, the Detroit Institute of Arts partners with many tri-county organizations to share meaningful arts and cultural experiences with residents. In 2016 alone, the DIA worked with more than 80 partners in Wayne County. Highlights include a partnership with the Piquette Square for Veterans housing facility in Detroit, part of the DIA's Community Group Program, which resulted in the creation of the Masco Veterans Park mural; a collaboration with the Arab American National Museum to exhibit a designer tea set from the DIA's collection in celebration of the "Bitter|Sweet" exhibition; and Healing Arts, a partnership between the DIA and Children's Hospital of Michigan, that provides engaging art workshops for young patients and their families during a hospital stay.
 
We thank the arts organizations, museums, senior groups, schools, libraries, community centers, fairs, festivals, hospitals, parks, neighborhood alliances, businesses and others that collaborate with us! 
Check out these upcoming county events:

DIA summer internship for a Wayne County college student  
This summer, the DIA is pleased to offer a paid internship to a Wayne County college student, supported by the tri-county millage investment in the DIA. The summer intern will work under the guidance and supervision of a DIA professional on a specific project with established learning outcomes. Applicants must be a currently enrolled college student and a resident of Wayne County. Preference will be given to students enrolled in an Wayne County school. Applications are due Friday, March 31.  Click here to learn more and apply.

Director's Cut talk, Northwest Activities Center, Wednesday, March 29, 7 p.m.   
Salvador Salort-Pons will discuss the highlights of his first year as director of the DIA, explore what's ahead in the upcoming year and answer questions from attendees. The event, which is presented by the National Conference of Artists-Michigan Chapter, is free and open to the public. The Northwest Activities Center is located at 18100 Meyers Rd, Detroit. 
 
Senior Thursdays, every Thursday at 1 p.m. 
This DIA program offers tri-county seniors the opportunity to visit the museum and enjoy programs planned exclusively for them, at no cost, every Thursday. The first Thursday of each month features a guided gallery tour; the second a lecture; the third an art-making class; and the fourth a film. During months with five Thursdays, the fifth Thursday will feature a guided gallery tour. All programs will begin at 1 p.m. The March schedule is:
  • March 16: Art-making: Bookmarks 
  • March 23: Film: "Seasons"
  • March 30: Tour: Highlights of the permanent collection 

Advance registration for individuals is preferred, but not required. Call 313-833-4005 to register. Free transportation is available for groups of 25 or more. To book a group, call 313-833-1292. 

Wayne County Day, April 22
The DIA is providing free bus transportation to and from the museum on Saturday, April 22 for Wayne County residents. The DIA provides this service twice a year for tri-county residents. Round-trip transportation and admission is free, but reservations are required. To reserve a spot and find times and locations, call 313-833-4005 or visit tickets.dia.org.
Last month, the DIA announced the communities participating in the 2017 edition of Inside|Out, which brings high-quality reproductions of masterpieces from the DIA's collection to outdoor venues throughout metro Detroit. The program is in its eighth year and installation will begin on April 10. Visit dia.org/insideout to view the list of this year's participating communities.