In-Person Family Art-Making Programs Return to the Detroit Institute of Arts
Updated Jan 11, 2022
Programs will return to the museum two weekends a month starting January 14
DETROIT (January 11, 2022) Two popular family art-making programs will return to the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) this month, with Drawing in the Galleries and Drop-In Workshops resuming the weekend of January 14.
The free programs will be offered two weekends a month and all materials are provided. Masks are required for all visitors to the DIA, regardless of vaccination status. To control capacity, admission to the museum must be reserved in advance online at www.dia.org or by calling 313-833-7900. Admission is free for DIA members and residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
“We are looking forward to the return of both of these popular family programs,” said Zachary Frieling, DIA Studio Coordinator. “After almost two years of creating art-making projects for families at home, we are looking forward to welcoming them back in person.”
Drawing in the Galleries returns to Friday nights in various locations throughout the museum. During this program, artists and instructors from the DIA's Studio Department will be on hand to help visitors create unique pencil drawings to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. Capacity is limited.
Drop-in Workshops will be held on Saturdays in the art-making studio. These fun and accessible art-making experiences are for all ages. Art projects rotate throughout the year, focusing on current exhibitions, creative work from different cultures, various techniques, and concepts of identity—all designed to be completed within 15–45 minutes. Capacity is limited and proof of vaccination is required.
The January and February dates are as follows:
Friday, January 14
- Drawing in the Galleries in Rivera Court from 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 15
- Drop-In Workshop, Neighborhood Collage, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, January 21
- Drawing in the Galleries in the Great Hall from 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 22
- Drop-In Workshop, Paper Dolls, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, February11
- Drawing in the Galleries in *Con|temporary, from 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 12
- Drop-In Workshop, Sculpture, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, February 18
- Drawing in the Galleries in the African American Galleries from 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 19
- Drop-In Workshop, Quilt Design, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Attendance Requirements
- Both programs will operate at a reduced capacity at this time.
- Proof of vaccination or negative test required to attend events in the Studio, DFT Auditorium or Lecture Hall.
- Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children under 12 who cannot be vaccinated may attend workshops accompanied by an adult who is either fully vaccinated or has a negative test.
- Everyone must wear a mask.
Programs will return to the museum two weekends a month starting January 14
DETROIT (January 11, 2022) Two popular family art-making programs will return to the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) this month, with Drawing in the Galleries and Drop-In Workshops resuming the weekend of January 14.
The free programs will be offered two weekends a month and all materials are provided. Masks are required for all visitors to the DIA, regardless of vaccination status. To control capacity, admission to the museum must be reserved in advance online at www.dia.org or by calling 313-833-7900. Admission is free for DIA members and residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
“We are looking forward to the return of both of these popular family programs,” said Zachary Frieling, DIA Studio Coordinator. “After almost two years of creating art-making projects for families at home, we are looking forward to welcoming them back in person.”
Drawing in the Galleries returns to Friday nights in various locations throughout the museum. During this program, artists and instructors from the DIA's Studio Department will be on hand to help visitors create unique pencil drawings to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. Capacity is limited.
Drop-in Workshops will be held on Saturdays in the art-making studio. These fun and accessible art-making experiences are for all ages. Art projects rotate throughout the year, focusing on current exhibitions, creative work from different cultures, various techniques, and concepts of identity—all designed to be completed within 15–45 minutes. Capacity is limited and proof of vaccination is required.
The January and February dates are as follows:
Friday, January 14
- Drawing in the Galleries in Rivera Court from 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 15
- Drop-In Workshop, Neighborhood Collage, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, January 21
- Drawing in the Galleries in the Great Hall from 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 22
- Drop-In Workshop, Paper Dolls, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, February11
- Drawing in the Galleries in *Con|temporary, from 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 12
- Drop-In Workshop, Sculpture, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, February 18
- Drawing in the Galleries in the African American Galleries from 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 19
- Drop-In Workshop, Quilt Design, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Attendance Requirements
- Both programs will operate at a reduced capacity at this time.
- Proof of vaccination or negative test required to attend events in the Studio, DFT Auditorium or Lecture Hall.
- Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children under 12 who cannot be vaccinated may attend workshops accompanied by an adult who is either fully vaccinated or has a negative test.
- Everyone must wear a mask.