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Showing results for 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
Detroit Institute of Arts Founders Junior Council and Neiman Marcus announce “Fash Bash®” 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Expert floral Designer Ron Morgan to speak at Detroit Institute of Arts - Lecture, demonstration, luncheon and book signing part of annual Elizabeth Sites Kuhlman Lecture
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
MEDIA ALERT: Wyandotte to stage April Fool’s Day Shark Sighting in Detroit River - Media invited to cover, but event is meant as a surprise for the public
Monday, March 26, 2012
Detroit Institute of Arts unveils renovated Aviva and Jack A. Robinson Glass Gallery - April 4 opening part of 50th anniversary celebration of studio-glass movement
Friday, March 23, 2012
Summer Fun in June at the Detroit Institute of Arts - Activities include live music, artist demonstration, puppet performance
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Detroit Institute of Arts Founders Junior Council announces $250,000 Gift to Museum’s 125th Anniversary Capital Campaign - Friends and FJC donors to be recognized at March 29 reception
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Detroit Institute of Arts hosts Director of Israel Museum as distinguished Speaker for annual Dr. Coleman Mopper Memorial Lecture - James S. Snyder to discuss museum’s recent expansion and renovation
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Detroit Institute of Arts hosts two contemporary Art events in March - Conversation with glass artist Beth Lipman; tribute to Mike Kelley
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Detroit Institute of Arts presents Patti Smith: Camera Solo - Intimate photographs reveal another side of groundbreaking musician, poet and artist
Monday, March 12, 2012
April Programs at Detroit Institute of Arts bring Something for Everyone - Enjoy special spring break art-making activities, music, puppets and more
Thursday, March 08, 2012
Detroit Institute of Arts receives Loan of Hughie Lee-Smith Painting from Warren’s Fitzgerald Public Schools - Painting hung in a break room in Fitzgerald High School for years
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Student Talent on display in 75th annual Detroit Public Schools Student Exhibition at Detroit Institute of Arts - Paintings, drawings, pottery, photography and more by students in grades K–12
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Detroit Institute of Arts offers Program for People with Early Stage Dementia and Their Caregivers - HealthPlus of Michigan sponsors monthly program that begins March 17
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
New communities chosen for Detroit Institute of Arts’ popular Inside|Out Program - The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation provides funding for next two years
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Detroit Institute of Arts reaches 100,000 Facebook Fans Milestone - Museum rewards fans with free admission in March
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
May Programs at the Detroit Institute of Arts - Activities include live music, storytelling and puppet performances
Monday, February 20, 2012
Detroit Institute of Arts’ Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus Exhibition huge Success - More than 116,000 visitors pack show during 12-week run
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Japanese Girl’s Day a Highlight in March at Detroit Institute of Arts - Movies, live music and storytelling part of March activities
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Detroit Institute of Arts Founders Junior Council offers private Screening of Academy Award® nominated Shorts free to FJC and Friends of Detroit Film Theatre Members
Monday, February 06, 2012
Buddy’s Pizza supports Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre and Interpretive Programs Volunteers - Media invited to interview Buddy’s owner, Robert Jacobs, at event Feb. 9—with free pizza!
Monday, February 06, 2012
April Programs at Detroit Institute of Arts bring Something for Everyone - Movies, music, puppets, great art and more
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Nigerian artist Lemi Ghariokwu Abiodun to speak at Detroit Institute of Arts - Ghariokwu known for iconic album covers of Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti
Friday, January 27, 2012
Detroit Institute of Arts extends Hours for Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus - Tuesdays are added to help accommodate overwhelming demand
Thursday, January 19, 2012
February features Black History Month, extended Hours - Enjoy storytelling, movies, live music and family performances
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Knights in shining Armor come alive this Weekend at Detroit Institute of Arts - Live arms and armor demonstrations in museum’s majestic Great Hall
Friday, January 13, 2012
Detroit Institute of Arts extends Hours for Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus - Extra hours to help accommodate overwhelming demand
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Detroit Film Theatre presents plant (3D), a Video of abandoned Packard Plant - First in “Detroit Revealed on Film” series
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