Events

In this two-hour session led by a DIA Artmaking Studio Instructor, you’ll learn the basics of relief printmaking and create a portfolio of up to 10 prints to take home. Explore handling basic printmaking tools and experiment with a variety of subtractive and additive techniques using materials such as foam, rubber, cardboard, and more. Advance

Create a pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided. For ages 6 and up (children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited. Learn More Here 

Join the DIA and the Friends of Asian Arts and Cultures (FAAC) in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! In conjunction with the AAPI Celebration in the DIA’s Auditorium on the same day, you’re invited to meet locally based Asian American visual artists in the Great Hall, view their work, and gain insights into their

Experience a dynamic blend of Indian cultural traditions through music, dance, storytelling, and interactive art. Great Hall will come alive from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. with colorful Rangoli displays, intricate henna artistry, artist showcases, and more—offering immersive opportunities to engage with India’s creative heritage. The highlight of the day is a captivating narrative journey across India’s

Rooted in the original works of acclaimed composer Jeff Haas, this eclectic quintet explores the intersection of jazz, funk, R&B, and world music soundscapes. The result is a rich, genre crossing musical voice that is soulful, inventive, and deeply human. Featuring an exceptional lineup of Michigan artists, the group crafts performances that invite connection, reflection,

nathan trice / RITUALS: dance, theater, & music kicks off the Detroit Multicultural Dance Festival at the DIA with live preview performances showcasing some of the various dance styles being taught in the festival's classes. Get in the mood to move your body, learn about the histories and traditions behind the dance styles, and experience the vibrant cultural

nathan trice / RITUALS: dance, theater & music celebrate a week’s worth of movement and joy with passionate performances to close out the Detroit Multicultural Dance Festival. Come check out the festival dancers as they illustrate their unique, styles, skills and creativity. This exciting culminating event gathers diverse dance traditions in a final showcase that expresses

Join DanceAbility, a welcoming and vibrant space for disabled Detroiters, caregivers, allies, and anyone exploring their relationship to disability. Together, we'll move, groove, and connect in a way that celebrates our bodies and builds community – no dance experience needed! Jive and hustle in the beautiful Great Hall as we embrace museums in a new

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