
Detroit Institute of Arts presents:
โheART of Our Cityโ
Annual black-tie gala to celebrate museumโs role in community, raise funds for educational programs
This is the DIAโs largest annual fundraiser, which brings DIA supporters together for a gala event that kicks off the holiday seasonโs spirit of giving.
Aaron Vince
Communications Specialist at Detroit Institute of Arts:
“The meaning behind โheART of Our Cityโ is explained that every vibrant city has art at its core. The Detroit Institute of Artsย not only offers a world-class collection, but also presents it in a way that makes it easy for visitors to personally connect with it.
The annual gala has a history of attracting both long-time supporters and first-time donors. The late-night party offers a less expensive option to enjoy the elegance and fun of the gala, while supporting the museum.”
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The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), one of the premier art museums in the United States, is home to more thanย 60,000 works that comprise a multicultural survey of human creativity from ancient times through the 21stย century. From the first Van Gogh painting to enter a U.S. museum (Self-Portrait, 1887), to Diego Rivera’s world-renowned Detroit Industry murals (1932โ33), the DIAโs collection is known for its quality, range and depth. Theย DIAโs mission is to create opportunities for all visitors to find personal meaning in art.