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News Releases
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Detroit Institute of Arts’ popular Inside|Out Program returns to Mackinac Island - Reproductions of masterpieces from the museum’s collection on view throughout the summer
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Detroit Institute of Arts to debut a more sociable Kresge Court June 14 - Museum’s signature space becomes the place to go for food, drinks and casual social gatherings
Monday, May 13, 2013
June Activities at Detroit Institute of Arts - Cinetopia Film Festival, revitalized Kresge Court, live music and more
Friday, May 10, 2013
Detroit All-City Chess Team Players, Coaches to be honored at Detroit Institute of Arts - Detroit City Chess Club hosting event to recognize students for excellence in chess and classroom
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Detroit Institute of Arts Sculpture The Lost Pleiad being cleaned in gallery for Visitors to observe - Conservator available for public to ask questions about delicate cleaning process
Monday, April 22, 2013
Detroit Institute of Arts presents Ellsworth Kelly: Prints, May 24–September 8 - Kelly’s prints of geometric shapes, flowers and plants featured
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Detroit Institute of Arts presents 76th annual "Detroit Public Schools Student Exhibition" - Paintings, drawings, pottery, jewelry, photography and more by students in grades K–12
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Detroit Institute of Arts to debut “Cultural Living Room” June 14 - Museum’s signature Kresge Court, front lawn to be transformed into community spaces
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
June Activities at Detroit Institute of Arts - Upgraded Kresge Court debuts June 14, first stage of museum’s new Cultural Living Room
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Authors Rayya Elias and Elizabeth Gilbert at Detroit Institute of Arts - Former Michigander Elias to read from her new memoir HARLEY LOCO, followed by a discussion with Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
The Royal Collection on Show: Henry VIII to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II topic of talk by director of the Royal Collection, London - Jonathan Marsden this year’s speaker for Dr. Coleman Mopper Memorial Lecture
Thursday, March 14, 2013
April at Detroit Institute of Arts features Authors Elizabeth Gilbert and Rayya Elias, Iranian films, Global Imaginaries lecture series and more - Special exhibition Shirin Neshat opens April 7
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Preview Celebration of Shirin Neshat Exhibition at Detroit Institute of Arts - Artist Shirin Neshat at VIP reception; singer Sussan Deyhim to perform
Monday, February 25, 2013
Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre presents Iranian Cinema - Award-winning movies present look at Iranian culture, politics
Friday, February 22, 2013
May brings Flowers, Puppets, and More to Detroit Institute of Arts - Four exhibitions free with museum admission on view in May; Ellsworth Kelly Prints opens May 24
Thursday, February 21, 2013
DIA launches Mobile Website - Museum information now readily available for smartphone users
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Leigh and Leslie Keno bring their Expertise to Detroit Institute of Arts - Hidden Treasures: Searching for Masterpieces of American Furniture topic of Keno brothers’ talk
Friday, February 15, 2013
Michelangelo and the Medici subject of talk by Edward Goldberg at Detroit Institute of Arts - Renowned art historian to discuss stormy relationship between famous artist and his patrons
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Detroit Institute of Arts presents extraordinary work of Iranian American Artist Shirin Neshat - Exhibition includes video installations, photographs dealing with gender, politics and identity
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Talk by Artist Shirin Neshat highlights March Programs at Detroit Institute of Arts - Japanese Girl’s Day live music, movies and artist demonstrations also on tap
Friday, February 08, 2013
Detroit Institute of Arts launches fourth Year of popular Inside|Out Program with continued Support from John S. and James L. Knight Foundation - Twenty-one communities, six new reproductions added
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Detroit Institute of Arts acquires Murano Glass Chandelier Sculpture by Fred Wilson - Wilson to receive museum’s Alain Locke Award on February 10
Monday, January 28, 2013
Detroit Institute of Arts brings famed Van Gogh Painting from Musée d’Orsay - Rarely loaned Van Gogh’s Bedroom in Arles on view February 19–May 28, 2013
Friday, January 25, 2013
April at Detroit Institute of Arts features Authors Elizabeth Gilbert and Rayya Elias, Iranian films, Global Imaginaries lecture series and more - Special exhibition Shirin Neshat opens April 7
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Craftsmen of Fabergé-style Jewelry demonstrate process at Detroit Institute of Arts - Russian master jewelers and owners of The Artel Collection at museum this Thursday–Monday
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Only Days left to see Fabergé: The Rise and Fall at Detroit Institute of Arts - Exhibition ends Monday, January 21; check museum website for ticket availability
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
There’s Nothing Sweeter than a Valentine’s Day Gift from the Detroit Institute of Arts
Thursday, January 10, 2013
February at Detroit Institute of Arts features varied Menu of Black History Month Activities - Highlights include filmmaker Julie Dash, Academy Award nominated short films
Monday, January 07, 2013
Detroit Institute of Arts names new Curator of Asian Art: Birgitta Augustin to head department of Arts of Asia and the Islamic World
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