Detroit Institute of Arts announces Inside|Out 2025 locations including Shelby Township

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Detroit Institute of Arts has announced its Inside|Out 2025 locations in Macomb County, which will bring reproductions of works from the DIA’s collection to 10 communities including Shelby Township.

This initiative, now in its 16th year, brings reproductions from the DIA’s world-class collection to outdoor spaces across Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. The program aims to make it easier for residents to engage with art in their everyday lives, fostering a deeper connection between the museum and its audiences in southeastern Michigan.

This year, there are 12 new reproductions in the Inside|Out collection throughout Macomb County alongside fan favorites by Van Gogh, Degas, Monet and more. The new additions, which include Mario Moore’s “The Council,” Maria Blanchard’s “Saxophonist,” Robert S. Duncanson’s “Fruit Piece” and many others, help to give residents a chance to see the diversity of the DIA’s full collection, according to a press release from the DIA.

Detailed maps for every participating community will be included online by visiting dia.org/insideout. The Detroit Institute of Art’s Inside|Out program is made possible by the tri-county millage and Ford Philanthropy.

Installation of the works of art will be May 21.

Colleen McNamara, community engagement manager from the DIA, said they have over 100 artworks from the DIA’s collection that they rotate for the Inside|Out program.

“For this year’s installation in Shelby Township, we thoughtfully chose artworks to complement each location — for instance, a painting of people reading was placed near the library, while a Van Gogh painting featuring water was selected for the path surrounding Heritage Lake. We also try to include a diverse selection of artworks in terms of the artist, style, time period, and subject matter to provide a snapshot of the museum’s extensive collection. The Shelby Township installation is unique because of the proximity of all the installations on their municipal campus, making it easy for folks to walk and explore all of the artworks,” she said.

There are still new things to see with Inside|Out.

“Inside|Out has been a popular program since its inception in 2010; however, this year will be our largest installation yet with 250 artworks spread across 27 different communities in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties.

“In addition to bringing beautiful art to public spaces in the community, seeing these works often inspires people to come visit the museum and take advantage of free general admission for tri-county residents,” she said.

Brad Bates, community relations director for Shelby Township, said the art is located throughout the Civic Center campus near 24 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue.

“This location serves as our central hub for community events like the Shelby Township Summer Fest (June 20–21), the Shelby Township Police Open House, and the Halloween Spooktacular. The Inside|Out partnership with the DIA allows us to expose our community to the fine arts while they visit the Civic Center Campus for daily township business or our large municipal events,” he said.

He said Inside|Out has been a great partnership between the township and the DIA.

“Our Civic Center Campus is home to the Shelby Township Library, Heritage Lake and Garden, and many other attractions that bring people into the area every day. The Inside|Out partnership is a fantastic, free opportunity to make those experiences even more enjoyable for our residents and taxpayers. Thanks to the hard work of volunteers from the Shelby Gardeners Club and our Parks, Recreation, and Maintenance staff, our Civic Center Campus and its gardens and landscaping are a living work of art. The addition of the Inside|Out art from the DIA was a natural fit,” he said.

He said they see a lot of photos from events such as weddings, high school proms, and family gatherings on the Civic Center campus, and the DIA art is always a popular place for them to set up for photos.

“It really adds to the overall aesthetic of our parks and campus property at 24 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue,” he said.

You can learn more dia.org.