Events

Free 
Two patrons drawing in front of an abstract piece
In the Museum  Free  Art-Making  Family

Drawing in the Galleries

  • Sat, May 11 , 2019
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Detroit Institute of Arts - Modern & Contemporary

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection.

A woman drawing in the American galleries
In the Museum  Free  Art-Making  Family

Drawing in the Galleries

  • Sun, May 12 , 2019
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Detroit Institute of Arts - American

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. 

Judith with the Head of Holofernes, ca. 1570, oil on canvas; Titian, Italian, ca.1488-1576. Gift of Edsel B. Ford. 35.10
In the Museum  Free  Lecture

European Paintings Council: Titian Lecture

  • Wed, May 15 , 2019
  • 6:00 PM
  • Detroit Institute of Arts - Lecture Hall

Paintings by the Italian Renaissance painter Titian in the Detroit Institute of Arts have undergone significant treatment and research.

Sandpaper Monoprints
In the Museum  Free  Thursdays at the Museum

Thursdays at the Museum: Printmaking - Sandpaper Monoprint

  • Thu, May 16 , 2019
  • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Detroit Institute of Arts

Every Thursday at 1 p.m. the Detroit Institute of Arts offers programs for adults 55+.

Paper Dolls, Drop-In Workshop
In the Museum  Free  Art-Making  Family

Drop-In Workshop: Paper Dolls

  • Fri, May 17 , 2019
  • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Detroit Institute of Arts - Art Making Studio

Use one of our patterns or make your own, then design one-of-a-kind clothing for a paper doll.

Drawing in the Galleries
In the Museum  Free  Art-Making  Family

Drawing in the Galleries

  • Fri, May 17 , 2019
  • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Detroit Institute of Arts - Asian Wing

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection.

Holes in Hearts
In the Museum  Free  Music

Friday Night Live! Matthew Daher: Holes in Hearts | Handles for Holding

  • 7 & 8:30 p.m. | Fri, May 17 , 2019
  • Detroit Institute of Arts - Rivera Court

An evening of performances by local and national musicians who integrate creative practices with healing practices in their own personal journeys

Paper Dolls, Drop-In Workshop
In the Museum  Free  Art-Making  Family

Drop-In Workshop: Paper Dolls

  • 12:00 - 4:00 P.M. | Sat, May 18 & Sun, May 19, 2019
  • Detroit Institute of Arts - Art Making Studio

Use one of our patterns or make your own, then design one-of-a-kind clothing for a paper doll.

Kids drawing in the modern and contemporary galleries
In the Museum  Free  Art-Making  Family

Drawing in the Galleries

  • Sat, May 18 , 2019
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Detroit Institute of Arts - Modern & Contemporary

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection.

Representatives of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
In the Museum  Free  Family  Arts of Asia

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration

  • 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Sat, May 18 & Sun, May 19, 2019
  • Detroit Institute of Arts - Rivera Court

Join us for an afternoon celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month through a blend of traditional and contemporary performances.

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