For 130 years the Detroit Institute of Arts has been one of Detroit's main cultural influences. Here's a list of a few of the many events coming to the museum over the next few months:
1. Dance! American Art 1830-1960 now on display until June 12, 2016
Check out this exhibit that celebrates and commemorates dance in American starting back from 1830 all the way to 1960 with over 90 pieces of art. Scattered throughout the exhibit are two-minute videos that discuss dancers of today and encourage museum-goers to #jointhedance.
Andy Warhol's "Silver Clouds" is the last piece of art in the exhibit. Warhol's "Silver Clouds" is a room with silver balloons that is placed at the exit to encourage people to dance. If you come on Friday's admission into this exhibit is free. To see a list of all the events for Dance! click here.
2. Detroit Film Theatre
Catch a film festival (like the DAFT - Digital Arts, Film and Television Michigan Student Film Festival I was able to see this weekend) a documentary, or a new film at the beautiful Detroit Film Theatre that is inside the museum itself. For fellow movie lovers, Cinetopia, the International Film Festival is being held in Detroit and the Detroit Film Theatre is one of the several locations where you can catch some of the movies being played during the festival from June 3-12.
3. Rivera Court
My favorite part of the DIA is the Rivera Court. "The Detroit Industry Murals" by Diego Rivera line the walls of the Rivera Court and showcase industry from the Ford Motor Company. Whether you want to snap a quick picture, or sit down and gaze at the monstrous space for a break, the Rivera Court is a beautiful place.
4. The art
The DIA is constantly running into new items to add to its vast collection of art work. You might have a favorite piece to look at (mine is "Flowers in a Glass Vase" by Rachel Ruysch which is on the third floor if you want to check it out) or you are just wanting to browse the three floors of the museum, there's always something new to check out.
5. Friday Night Live!
On April 29, May 6 and June 24th head out to the DIA for Friday Night Live! which includes free admission into the museum, live music, art workshops and much more. Click here for more information.
6. If you are a Wayne, Oakland, or Macomb county resident, admission is FREE
If you live in the general area, admission is free. If you are from out of town and have a student ID you will get a discounted price!
I listed only six cool reasons why you should go to the DIA, but come take a look and add some to the list.
