Drawing in the Galleries
- Wed, Feb 20 , 2019
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Detroit Institute of Arts - Asian Galleries
Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection.
Events
In the Museum
The 2019 Academy Award® Nominated Short Films - animated and live action
- Fri, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 28, 2019 (dates and times below)
- Detroit Film Theatre
As in previous years, the 2019 Oscar® Shorts program will present all five nominees in both the short animation and live-action short film categories in one spectacular presentation.
Drawing in the Galleries
- Thu, Feb 21 , 2019
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Detroit Institute of Arts - Modern & Contemporary
Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection.
Thursdays at the Museum: Art-Making with Mosaics
- Thu, Feb 21 , 2019
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Detroit Institute of Arts - Art-Making Studio
Make a simple mosaic using a variety of art-making materials.
Drawing in the Galleries
- Fri, Feb 22 , 2019
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Detroit Institute of Arts - Arts of Africa (1st Floor)
Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection.
Detroit City Chess Club Open Play
- Fridays at 4 p.m. , 2019
- Detroit Institute of Arts - Prentis Court
Join the Detroit City Chess Club in their regular Friday meet-ups in Prentis Court.
The "Big Picture" Guided Tour (6 p.m. on Fridays)
- 6 p.m. Fridays , 2019
- Detroit Institute of Arts - Great Hall
Every Friday at 6 p.m. take a free guided tour of the Detroit Institute of Arts' collection.
Drop-In Workshop: Cell Phone Sleeping Bags
- 6:00 - 9:00 PM Fri, Feb 22 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM Sat, Feb 23 & Sun, Feb 24, 2019
- Detroit Institute of Arts - Art Making Studio
Decorate a “Cell Phone Sleeping Bag” to prepare for the National Day of Unplugging.
Friday Night Live! The Music of J Dilla
- 7:00 & 8:30 PM Fri, Feb 22, 2019
- Detroit Institute of Arts - Rivera Court
The music of legendary hip-hop artist J Dilla has been arranged by composer/ conductor Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, performed by musicians from Rebirth.
Free Family Fun! Gallery Games
- 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Saturdays and Sundays , 2019
- Detroit Institute of Arts
Look for the Gallery Games cart in Prentis Court by Artie the Donkey for free family fun with take-away games to play in the museum.