DIA Masterpieces Coming to Shelby Township

Reproductions of some of the greatest works from the Detroit Institute of Arts will be coming to Shelby Township this summer.

Shelby Township one of 12 communities chosen to have the artwork displayed outdoors as part of the Inside/Out program.

Crews from the museum will be begin installation of the reproductions of the six masterpieces in July.

“We are excited to be included in this cultural program that will allow area residents to get a glimpse of some classic works of art in an outdoor setting, bringing a piece of the DIA right here to Shelby Township," said Joe Youngblood, Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance director, in a release.

Among the works that will be displayed in Shelby Township include:

• “View of Le Crotoy from Upstream” by Georges Pierre Seurat,
• “The Wreck” by Eugene Louis Issabey,
•  “Annunciatory Angel” by Fra Angelico, 
• “Violinist and Young Woman” by Edgar Degas, 
• “Seascape: Sunset” by Martin Johnson Heade,
• “Neptune, God of the Waters” by Anonymous  

The exact locations of the reproductions will be featured on an interactive map at www.dia.org and www.shelbytwp.org Maps will also be available at the Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department. 

Additionally, the exhibition will coincide with the Shelby Township Art Fair Aug. 10-11 where DIA staff will participate in a free make-and-take art project at the Kid’s Corner. 

"It’s one of the many reasons to come out and enjoy the Fair," Youngblood added in a release. "We’re planning a number of new and returning attractions, so we urge people not to miss a great opportunity to spend a summer day at this great summer event.”

To get a sneak-peek of what the works look like, head over to Utica which has five works from the DIA on display.