Detroit City Wire

The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is set to host the 88th Annual Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) Student Art Exhibition. The event will be displayed on the museum's first floor in the Wayne and Joan Webber Education Wing and available online from April 18 through May 25, 2025. A media event is scheduled for Thursday, April 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This exhibition represents the longest-standing continuous collaboration between the DIA and an educational organization. It will feature a variety of artworks including paintings, prints, drawings, photography, ceramics, video, jewelry, and more. All pieces are created by DPSCD students ranging from kindergarten to grade 12.

"We are honored to continue our longstanding partnership with DPSCD through this annual exhibition," said Salvador Salort-Pons, Director of the Detroit Institute of Arts. "This exhibition not only highlights the incredible creativity of Detroit's young artists but also reinforces our commitment to fostering arts education within the community."

Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Superintendent of DPSCD added: "Being able to showcase the talents of our student artists at a world-class museum such as the DIA is an incredible opportunity for them and it demonstrates the District’s ongoing commitment to restore, protect, and enhance arts education. We know how much this means to our students, staff, and students’ families. We deeply appreciate DIA’s long term commitment of 88 years through this program!”

A total of 232 artworks were selected for display by a jury comprised of DPSCD art educators representing 38 schools within the district.

For further details about the exhibition visit: https://dia.org/events/exhibitions/88th-annual-detroit-public-schools-community-district-student-art-exhibition

Residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties can enjoy free general admission to the museum.