Black History Month 2021

Black and white photograph of Black men, in 1970s clothing, walking down a row of signs featuring the names of U.S. states.

The Detroit Institute of Arts invites you to celebrate Black History Month at home with free online programs including music, films, art talks and art-making, events for foodies, seniors, and kids of all ages.

Black History Month at the DIA is generously supported by Arn & Nancy Tellem and additional support is provided by TD Bank.

Wednesday, Feb 3

6:30 p.m. // Wind Down Wednesdays | More >

Thursday, Feb 4

1 p.m. // TATM presents: Artist Demonstration (for seniors) | More >

Friday, Feb 5

DFT streaming // Unapologetic | More >

Saturday, Feb 6

11 a.m. // I ❤ My Blackness & Yours: Celebrating Black Photographers | More >
DFT streaming // Unapologetic | More >

Sunday, Feb 7

2 p.m. // The Black Body's Connection to its Environments | More >
DFT streaming // Unapologetic | More >

Wednesday, Feb 10

6:30 p.m. // Wind Down Wednesdays | More >

Thursday, Feb 11

1 p.m. // TATM presents African Art (for seniors) | More >

Friday, Feb 12

DFT streaming // Hale County This Morning, This Evening | More >

Saturday, Feb 13

11 a.m. // I ❤ My Blackness & Yours: Celebrating Black Photographers | More >
DFT streaming // Hale County This Morning, This Evening | More >

Sunday, Feb 14

11 a.m. // The Art of Business (Virtual) Panel | More >
DFT streaming // Hale County This Morning, This Evening | More >

Tuesday, Feb 16

6:30 // Hughie Lee-Smith: A Detroit Story | More >

Wednesday, Feb 17

6:30 p.m. // Wind Down Wednesdays | More >

Thursday, Feb 18

1 p.m. // TATM presents African American Art (for seniors) | More >

Friday, Feb 19 - Sunday, Feb 21

DFT Streaming // Nationtime | More >

Wednesday, Feb 24

6:30 p.m. // Wind Down Wednesdays | More >

Thursday, Feb 25

1 p.m. // TATM presents Mandabi (film, for seniors) | More >

Streaming

Music of Florence Price // starting Feb 15 | More >
Films of Reverend Solomon Sir Jones // starting Feb 8 | More >
Friday Night Live! Chantae Cann | More >
Short Films of Kristian R. Hill // starting Feb 15 | More >
The Old Westside // starting Feb 22 | More >
Friday Night Live! Charity | More >

Other resources

Black History Month editions of the DIA Collection Crossword | More >
#InTheFrameDIA Art-Making | More >
Mixed Media Animals Art-Making | More >
Learning resource: Scavenger Hunt of DIA African American Artworks | More >

Check us out on Facebook and YouTube all month long for even more #BlackHistoryDIA content.

Download the printable schedule >