Spanish and Art Students from Ferndale Middle School Visit DIA
Students appreciated the impressionist paintings by the 19th century Dutch painter, as well as the other masterpieces on display at the DIA.
Oct 2-Jan 22 – Van Gogh in America Exhibition at DIA
Van Gogh in America will be the largest Van Gogh exhibition in America in a generation, featuring paintings, drawings, and prints by Van Gogh from museums and private collections worldwide.
Dancers in the Green Room, Flowers in a Glass Vase Among Art Featured at Oakland County Parks this Summer
Visitors to four Oakland County Parks can view artwork along the trails thanks to the popular Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) Inside|Out art installation program.
DIA’s Inside Out Art Installations Come to Several Communities, Including Holly, Southfield, Madison Heights, Royal Oak and More
The Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out pieces are being installed in the 26 cities chosen for the 2022 program in cities throughout the Metro Detroit area.
Detroit Institute of Arts Selling Art-Themed Face Masks
Designs range from the abstract to the painterly and come in a variety of color palettes to compliment your wardrobe.
Primary Election Results
Election Results:
The Arts Millage Passed in all three counties. In Oakland County it passed by 63.68%.
The SMART Bus millage got renewed with 79.24% voting in its favor.
Hazel Parks Schools voters passed two millages, each with about 57% of the vote.
And Helaine Zack has won the Democratic primary for County Commission. She will face Republican Steve Zimberg on November 6. …
Art is for Everyone Picks Ferndale for HQ
23233 Woodward has a new, but temporary, tenant. The building is the Oakland County Headquarters for the Art is for Everyone Campaign, whose goal is to encourage support of the Aug. 7th ballot proposal to provide taxpayer support for the Detroit Institute of Arts. The millage will cost the owner of a $150,000 home about $15 a year, and the money will be used to operate the museum and its programming.
DIA Millage Facts – Vote is Aug 7
The millage vote takes place on August 7, 2012.
The millage would provide $23 million per year: $10 million in Oakland, $8 million in Wayne and $5 million in Macomb.
In 2009 the DIA reduced its workforce by nearly 20% (more than 60 full and part time positions), and reduced its total operating budget by $9 million
Re-Creation Unveiled at Affirmations (video)
I am an ally for humanity. I use my art as a vehicle to engage people in the art making process, inspire creativity and bring awareness to their cause. In addition to the Affirmations Spring Bash, I was involved with
New Public Art Celebrated at ARTWN – The Event (video)
“ARTWN is meant to really highlight and showcase the creative culture of downtown Ferndale,” said DDA Director Cristina Sheppard-Decius. “What we’re doing is installing more public art for everyone to enjoy as well as then bringing attention to our businesses and what they are doing
Attempt to Make DIA Funding Contingent on Other Counties Fails
Oakland County Republican Angela River tried to stop the potential new tax that could come if Oakland County voters decide to support a 10 year 0.2 mil property tax to help fund the struggling Detroit Institute of Arts, by proposing an amendment
Oakland County Voters to Decide on DIA Support
The millage is similar to one approved by voters in 2008, giving the three Counties authority and support to the Detroit Zoo. Other regional arts and education attractions have folded in recent years without stable public support, including the Detroit Science Center and the Bell Isle Aquarium.