Events

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience is necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 and up (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).   Learn More: https://dia.org/events/asian-art-galleries-1

The Concert of Colors returns in 2026 for its 35th annual celebration, bringing together global music, culture, and community across Midtown Detroit. As a longtime partner and host venue, the Detroit Institute of Arts continues to play a central role in the festival, presenting performances and programs that connect audiences through the power of music. This

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience is necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 and up (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).   Learn More: https://dia.org/events/islamic-world-galleries-1

A welcoming, inclusive art-making experience for neurodivergent children, teens, adults, and their families and friends. Each session features a thoughtfully designed project in a comfortable, supportive environment. Taking inspiration from photography work in the newly reinstalled African American galleries, participants will use a digital camera that instantly prints your photos, along with magazine scraps, color