Learn at the DIA

The Thinker Auguste Rodin
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The Thinker (22.143) — Auguste Rodin, 1904

Enjoyable and enriching experiences

The Detroit Institute of Arts is committed to providing the highest quality art education programs available. From artists' talks and lectures, to hands-on creative workshops, we offer a wide range of programs that provide enjoyable and enriching experiences for visitors with all levels of familiarity with art. Our educational programs, materials and services reflect an audience-centered approach to viewing art and a learner-centered approach to the learning experience. Our educational strategies are derived from four overarching principles:

  • Art is for everyone;
  • Learning is a lifelong process;
  • Knowledge is based on experience as well as formal study;
  • Best practice is based on understanding our visitors and employing effective teaching strategies.
Visit the DIA Art Studio's blog to learn about upcoming programs, see photos of student work, and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the Studio.
 
A new training class for teaching volunteers is forming soon. Contact Sue Troia at stroia@dia.org for more information or to receive an application.

 
The Detroit Institute of Arts and the Arab American National Museum Premiere a New Collaborative Program for Students in Grades 5-12

The Detroit Institute of Arts and the Arab American National Museum (AANM) are offering a unique joint tour experience from September 2011 through March 2012 designed for students in grades 5-12

This specialized tour (for groups of up to sixty students) includes a guided visit to the AANM and a craft activity, followed by a DIA tour focusing on the newly renovated Islamic Art galleries and other relevant works from the DIA collection.

Click HERE for more information about the DIA/AANM joint tour.

To book this tour, please email studenttours@dia.org.