Detroit Institute of Arts Teaching and Learning

01/14/2026

Teachers, please join us for the Black History Month Educator Workshop, jointly hosted with The Wright! Participants will see the new installation of African American art at the DIA, explore The Wright's "I, Charles" exhibition, and learn about what both institutions offer teachers and students! Read more and register below:

The Detroit Institute of the Arts is located in Detroit’s cultural corridor. Our address is 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202.

01/06/2026

Teachers, please join us for an Early Educator Workshop at the Detroit Institute of Arts! During the workshop, participants will be engaged in play and problem-solving, learn about Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), a technique for using art to develop critical thinking, communication skills, and visual literacy in young learners, and participate in a journal making exercise replicable in the classroom! Read more and register at the link:

The Detroit Institute of the Arts is located in Detroit’s cultural corridor. Our address is 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202.

12/29/2025

Teachers, join us for this collaborative STEAM educator workshop with the Henry Ford on 1/27! Explore both world-class institutions and learn about what's on offer for teachers and students. Lunch will be provided! Read more and register at the link:

The Detroit Institute of the Arts is located in Detroit’s cultural corridor. Our address is 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202.

10/29/2025

New learning resources are available at dia.org/learning! Check out the Story Quest to help students explore the special exhibition "Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation," as well as FIVE new engagements supporting the installation "Reimagine African American Art."

The Detroit Institute of the Arts is located in Detroit’s cultural corridor. Our address is 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202.

10/09/2025

A few spots opened for the DIA + JusticexDesign Power in Art program starting this Saturday! The program consists of two educator workshops and an exclusive student experience. Participants will receive 8 free SCECHs and lunch on us! Read more and register at the link:

09/18/2025

Teachers, join us for this short, evening workshop to learn about the DIA's armor collection, special items on loan, and how our collection inspired the work of the Detroit artist Israel Aten! Read more and register at the link. Two free SCECHs pending.

The Detroit Institute of the Arts is located in Detroit’s cultural corridor. Our address is 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202.

09/15/2025

Bring your students for a special presentation of the 1922 version of Nosferatu in the DFT! Detroit Bureau of Sound will perform a live score. To book, scan the QR code or visit the link and select "Nosferatu" from the exhibition drop-down menu. https://dia.org/learning/field-trips/schedule-teacher-led

08/13/2025

Join the DIA and JusticexDesign for a workshop series exploring art, power, and social justice. Discover new ways to engage students in critical conversations and reframe historical narratives. Read more and register at the link below.

07/21/2025

Teachers, join us for Educators Night on September 23rd! It's a free evening designed to connect teachers, school administrators, and educators from across Southeast Michigan with the rich educational and cultural resources of the Detroit Cultural Center and its nonprofit partners. Read more and register at the link:

Connect. Explore. Inspire—Discover Field Trips, Programs & Classroom Resources in Detroit’s Cultural Center.