courtesy of the Detroit Institute of Arts
The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is once again bringing art beyond its historic walls and into the heart of Metro Detroit neighborhoods. The museum has just announced the 2025 Wayne County locations for Inside|Out, its celebrated public art initiative that places high-quality reproductions of masterpieces in everyday outdoor spaces.
Now in its 16th year, Inside|Out continues its mission of making world-class art accessible to all, transforming parks, campuses, and community centers into open-air galleries. This year, eight Wayne County communities will welcome new and returning favorites from the DIA’s collection, offering residents an unexpected artistic encounter during a walk, commute, or coffee break.
Julie McFarland, Executive Director of Public Affairs and Engagement at the DIA, highlighted being honored to bring Inside|Out to communities in southeastern Michigan and connect people with the museum’s collection in new and exciting ways.
“This year, with reproductions placed across Wayne County, we hope this small representation of the collection not only brings art to people’s everyday lives but also inspires a visit to the museum,” McFarland said.
The 2025 Wayne County Inside|Out locations include:
Schoolcraft College
Grosse Pointe Region
City of River Rouge
Grosse Ile
University of Detroit Mercy
Charter Township of Van Buren
Wayne Community College (all campuses)
Each site will feature a curated selection of 12 artworks, blending new highlights with classic favorites. Visitors can expect to encounter captivating reproductions of works by Van Gogh, Monet, and Degas, alongside modern standouts such as The Council by Mario Moore, Saxophonist by Maria Blanchard, and Marsden Hartley’s Boat Abstraction
To make the experience even more immersive, the DIA is introducing a revamped digital companion at dia.org/insideout.
The new interactive webpages, launching this spring, include detailed maps, artist insights, and planning tools. Each installation will feature a QR code, allowing passersby to explore nearby artworks or chart a course to see the original piece in the museum itself.
Made possible by Tri-County millage support and Ford Philanthropy, Inside|Out is more than a seasonal program, it’s a statement about access, creativity, and community. And for residents of Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland counties, the experience doesn’t have to end outdoors: free general admission to the DIA means everyone can enjoy and deepen their connection with the full collection year-round.
“Seeing art in the community is just one way we hope people will connect with our collection,” McFarland said.
“With a simple scan, you’re instantly drawn into the larger story of the work, and the DIA.”
To learn more about this year’s participating communities, featured artworks, and digital tools, visit dia.org/insideout.
Admission to the DIA is always free for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
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