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DIA Inside Out

The DIA’s Inside Out program brings high-quality reproductions from the DIA’s collection to outdoor venues throughout metro Detroit.

Communities can apply to be a designated site and West Bloomfield was selected for the summer of 2022! 

Reproductions will begin to be installed in mid-May at the following locations:
  • Recreation Activities Center
  • Marshbank Park
  • Arrowhead Trail Head
  • Drake Sports Park (Now Open!)
  • West Bloomfield Township Public Library (both branches)
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Read More about DIA INSIDE OUt!
download a map of DIA installations here
Park map of Bloomer Park in West Bloomfield

Free DIA Events Hosted by the West Bloomfield Public Library

The West Bloomfield Township Public Library has organized a number of virtual and in-person indoor and outdoor events to coincide with
​ Inside | Out. 
Tiny Art Kits & Exhibition
After viewing the DIA Inside|Out paintings around the community, unleash your inner artist and put brush to canvas with a Tiny Art Painting Kit. Each kit contains a small canvas, brushes, and acrylic paints. For all ages with a valid West Bloomfield Library card. Registration required. To register for a kit when they become available, talk with library staff or visit wblib.org. Limit of 5 projects per card while supplies last.
Kits Available: July 18 – August 17 or while supplies last
Art Submission Deadline: August 18
Exhibition: August 22 – September 16

Location: Main Library
Register Here
​Saturday Crafternoons
Join us on Saturday afternoons for some crafting fun with an art instructor. For all ages with a valid West Bloomfield Library card. Registration required. Registration opens a month before the program.
Saturdays, June 25, July 23, & August 20 at 2:30 pm
Location: Trailhead Tents at the Recreation Activities Center
Register Here
Young Adult Thursday Crafts
Join us on Thursdays for some crafting fun with young adult librarian Steve. For young adults entering grades 6-12 with a valid West Bloomfield Library card. Registration required. Registration opens a month before the program.
​One Thursday Monthly
Location: Trailhead Tents at the Recreation Activities Center
Register here
​Creativebug Craft Kits
Adults can learn to make a new craft every couple weeks by registering for a Creativebug Craft Kit while supplies last. Each kit comes with supplies to make a craft corresponding with an instructional video from the Creativebug database. West Bloomfield residents have access to over a thousand craft tutorials through Creativebug. For adults with a valid West Bloomfield Library card. Registration required. Registration opens at the start of each two-week pickup period. Funded by the Friends of the Library.
Location: Pickup from Main Library or West Acres Branch
Register here
​​Inside|Out People & Place
Each work displayed for DIA Inside|Out depicts a diverse and reflective range of people and place. Adults can join Karen Imarisio to explore each work and artist on display in closer detail, as well as how each artwork belongs to a particular artistic genre. Registration required.
Thursdays, June 2 & August 4 at 10 am
Location: Zoom
Register Here
​​Inside|Out Photography
Adults can learn more about photography and its importance in the art world from a DIA teaching volunteer. In addition to many other works, the discussion will include details about Night Shift, Pontiac Assembly by Russ Marshall, a photograph installed at the Library’s West Acres Branch.
Thursday, July 7 at 7 pm
Location: Main Library Meeting Room
No Registration Required.
Art Book Discussion
Read Irving Stone’s Lust for Life, a biographical novel about artist Vincent Van Gogh, whose work is featured at Marshbank Park. Then, attend this book discussion facilitated by Diane Henderson. Order the book from the library or borrow a digital copy. For adults. 
Tuesday, August 9 at 7 pm
Location: Main Library Meeting Room
​No Registration Required.
view other participating communities here!

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  • Home
  • About
    • 2022 Millages
    • Commission
    • Contact
    • Community Links
    • Diversity Task Force
    • Employment
    • Forms
    • Green Initiatives
    • News
    • Parks Rules and Maps
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Staff
    • Volunteer
  • Parks + Facilities
    • Bloomer Park
    • Bloomfield Knolls Park
    • Connect
    • Dog Park
    • Drake Sports Park
    • Karner Farm
    • Keith Sports Park
    • Lily Pad Springs
    • Marshbank Park
    • Recreation Activities Center >
      • Nature Room and Outdoor Natural Play Area
    • Schulak Farm
    • Sylvan Manor Park
    • West Bloomfield Trail
    • West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve
    • Rentals
    • DIA Inside Out
    • Parks + Recreation Month
  • Recreation
    • Youth >
      • Camps
    • Adult >
      • Softball
      • Wheels to the Road Bike Club
    • Adult 50+ >
      • Pickleball
      • Senior Newsletter
      • Senior Services Advisory Team
    • Nature >
      • Nature Appointments
      • Nature Birthday Parties
      • Scout Projects
    • Transportation
    • Instructors
    • Provide Feedback
    • Discount Admission Tickets
  • Events
    • Winter/Spring >
      • Black History Month
      • Mom2Mom Sale
      • Spring Fling
      • House Hoppin' Bunny Visits
      • Earth Day Celebration
      • Garage Sale
    • Summer >
      • Native Plant Sale
      • Food Truck Tuesdays
      • Kids Komotion
      • Summer-on-the-Bank
      • Walk West Bloomfield
      • National Trails Day
      • Go Fish
      • Marshbank Music
      • Pet Adoption
      • Family Block Party
      • Pollinator Festival
      • Tastes & Tunes
    • Fall >
      • Camp Out
      • Senior Health Expo
      • Group Hayrides
      • Trick or Treat Trail
      • Heroes Appreciation Breakfast
      • Letters to Santa
      • Winter Solstice
  • Registration
    • Registration Information
    • Register Online
    • Activity Guide