Detroit Institute of Arts

The Detroit Institute of Arts will expand its Inside-Out program from a regional project to a statewide initiative for Michigan's most underserved populations. The project will use high-quality reproductions of the Institute's artwork to re-imagine Michigan parks and downtowns as outdoor galleries, complete with interpretation and public programming. Six cities designated by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs as underserved in regard to arts access will receive Inside-Out installations. The Institute will work with the cities to select reproductions and develop art programming with community partners that will lead to the building of reproductions in each location. Intended results, to be measured through onsite surveys, include increasing local civic engagement, improving People's sense of wellbeing in community spaces, and establishing a framework for communities to sustain arts and cultural activities.