Celebrating Black History Month with the DIA, Detroit Institute of Arts
In honor of Black History Month, the Detroit Institute of Arts is offering free online events to the public including music, films, art talks and art-making, events for foodies, seniors, and fun stuff for kids of all ages.
Generously supported by Arn & Nancy Tellem and TD bank, the following opportunities are both educational and enjoyable. Please see the list of online events below.
Celebrating Black History Month with the DIA
Wednesday, Feb 3
- 6:30 p.m. – Wind Down Wednesdays
Thursday, Feb 4
- 1 p.m. – TATM presents Artist Demonstration for seniors.
Friday, Feb 5
- DFT streaming. Unapologetic
Saturday, Feb 6
- 11 a.m. I ❤ My Blackness & Yours: Celebrating Black Photographers
- DFT streaming. Unapologetic
Sunday, Feb 7
- 2 p.m. The Black Body’s Connection to its Environments
- DFT streaming. Unapologetic
Wednesday, Feb 10
- 6:30 p.m. Wind Down Wednesdays.
Thursday, Feb 11
- 1 p.m. TATM presents African Art for seniors.
Friday, Feb 12
- DFT streaming. Hale County This Morning, This Evening
Saturday, Feb 13
- 11 a.m. I ❤ My Blackness & Yours: Celebrating Black Photographers
- DFT streaming. Hale County This Morning, This Evening
Sunday, Feb 14
- 11 a.m. The Art of Business Virtual Panel
- DFT streaming – Hale County This Morning, This Evening
Tuesday, Feb 16
- 6:30 p.m. Hughie Lee-Smith: A Detroit Story
Wednesday, Feb 17
- 6:30 p.m. Wind Down Wednesdays
Thursday, Feb 18
- 1 p.m. TATM presents African American Art for seniors.
Friday, Feb 19 – Sunday, Feb 21
- DFT Streaming – Nationtime
Wednesday, Feb 24
- 6:30 p.m. Wind Down Wednesdays
Thursday, Feb 25
- 1 p.m. TATM presents Mandabi, a film for seniors.
Streaming Opportunities
- Films of Reverend Solomon Sir Jones, a successful Baptist minister and early documentary filmmaker in Oklahoma during the 1920s. Starting Feb 8.
- Music of Florence Price – starting Feb 15.
- Friday Night Live! Chantae Cann, a singer, and songwriter who specializes in rhythm & blues traditions, infused with joy and positivity. During the month of February.
- Short Films of Kristain Hill, a Detroit Native known for his producing & many short films including The Detroit Sound Project. Starting Feb 15.
- The Old Westside – starting Feb 22.
Photo – Detroit Institute of Arts
