The foundation was laid by William Valentiner, a scholar and art historian from Berlin, who was director from to His extensive contacts in Europe, along with support from generous patrons, enabled him to acquire many important works that established the framework of today's collections.
Among the notable acquisitions during his tenure are Mexican artist Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry fresco cycle, which Rivera considered his most successful work, and Vincent van Gogh's Self Portrait, the first Van Gogh painting to enter a U. A hallmark of the DIA is the diversity of the collection. In this collection. Modern art 88 items. Paper 56 items. General admission excludes ticketed exhibitions is free for Wayne, Oakland and Macomb county residents and DIA members.
For membership information, call The Detroit Institute of Arts DIA , one of the premier art museums in the United States, is home to more than 60, works that comprise a multicultural survey of human creativity from ancient times through the 21st century.
From the first Van Gogh painting to enter a U. Oakland County Moms does not endorse these events. Oakland County Moms is not responsible for changes to event descriptions, event times or details being altered without notice or cancellations. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. News Ticker. Print Telegram. The DIA contracted with NSF International to develop a set of processes and protocols for ensuring the health and safety of our visitors and staff.
At this time, there will be no onsite programs or activities available. Virtual films, family activities, and other online programs continue to be offered each Monday through DIA at Home. Click here to subscribe. No tours will be offered at this time. Please report to a security officer who will assist you. We have been notified of a confirmed positive case of COVID from someone who worked in the museum. The team member was last in the building on Sunday, May Contact tracing was completed and there were no close contacts with staff or visitors.
Through our enhanced protocols, all areas have been cleaned and sanitized. We were notified today of a confirmed positive case of COVID for a team member who last worked in the museum on April 8. They have not had any symptoms. After contact tracing, close contacts were notified. There was no close contact with visitors.
Because of our regular cleaning procedures, all spaces have been sanitized. The team member was last in the museum yesterday, April 7 and tested positive today.
Based on contact tracing, there were no close contacts. Through our regular cleaning protocols, all areas impacted have been properly sanitized. We have received a report of a positive COVID case involving an employee who was working in the building. The employee was last in the building on Monday, March 22, and developed symptoms the following day. Contact tracing determined that there were no close contacts with staff or visitors.
Based on our regular cleaning protocols all areas were properly sanitized. The person was last in the building on March 23 and was not experiencing symptoms while in the building.
After contact tracing interviews, it was determined that there were no close contacts with staff or visitors. Based on our regular cleaning protocols, all spaces have been properly sanitized. The person was last in the building on March 25 and developed symptoms after leaving work. Upon interviewing the individual, there was no contact with visitors and any close contacts on staff have been notified and instructed to quarantine.
A confirmed positive case of COVID involving someone who was working in the museum has been reported. The team member had no close contact with others. Based on our current cleaning procedures, all appropriate sanitization protocols were adhered to. The team member was working in a limited area and those colleagues who may have had close contact with them have been notified and instructed to isolate. There was no contact with museum visitors.
The areas impacted have been closed and sanitization protocols are underway per established guidelines. Through our normal cleaning protocols, any space that the individual occupied was sanitized. The person was not exhibiting symptoms while in the museum or prior. No other museum areas were impacted. Tickets General admission is always free for residents of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. Important Information About Your Visit.
Advance timed tickets are required. If you are showing signs of illness at any time, please visit at a later date. Social distancing is required; parties may remain together; children must stay with adults at all times.
Use of some elevators will be limited; visitors who are able are encouraged to use stairs. Credit or debit cards only; no cash permitted for any on-site purchases. There will be a single designated visitor entrance, at Farnsworth between Woodward and John R.
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