Events

Join Judy Bowman to help create a collaborative collage in celebration of Black History Month. Judy Bowman is a mixed-media collage artist born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Her art practice centers on exalting America’s Black culture. Through vibrant hues, textured paper, and acrylic paint, Bowman illuminates narratives that move beyond institutional racism and the

Proportioned Orchestra began as an ensemble in June 2016. Initially, the group was comprised of drums, vocals, and double bass. Dr. Professor Leonard King — drummer, vocalist, arranger, and founder of the ensemble — gradually expanded the lineup to include four double bassists, guitar, drums, and vocals. This distinctive instrumentation allows the group to perform

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 and up (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult). Capacity is limited. Learn more

Celebrate the final week of Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation with a Hip-Hop showcase featuring projections of animated works by Konstance Patton Ke-nee-go-keshek and Jonathan Thunder, along with performances by rappers KHALFANI and Thomas X. Highlighting shared experiences of Native and Black Americans, each featured artist presents Hip-Hop as a powerful, culturally enriching, and uplifting creative force

Detroit Poet Laureate Jessica Care Moore and award-winning illustrator Dare Coulter bring their poetic visual masterpiece to life in an interactive crown-making workshop, poetry reading, book signing, and writing workshop for children ages 12 and under. Be ready to have fun, create art, use your imagination, and dream big! (90 minutes) The DIA Pop-Up Shop