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Art is for Everyone: DIA and the County Art Authority

"Real cities have Real Art museums"  this sentiment and statement of fact is an important one for the citizens of S.E. Michigan to get right. Next Tuesday a millage will appear on the ballot to secure the future of the Detroit Institute of Arts' financial future.
Sheri speaks her mind in support of the DIA and the Art Authority
News story on FOX in Detroit

StringGirl and Amber stop to show their support for the DIA
StringGirl can't vote, but if you can and live in Oakland, Wayne, or Macomb County you should vote yes on August 7th to ensure that the DIA remains the great cultural institution that it is.

Young Artist from MOSAIC Youth Theatre shows his support of the DIA
Media personality Spike from the 95.5 radio program Mojo in the Morning came out to share his support and ask others to do the same. The Art Authority is to raise money to ensure that all the great programs of the DIA can continue and that new programs can be launched. Among new programs proposed, buses for seniors and school tours (so schools can have field trips without incurring additional expense).
Spike of MOJO in the Morning Photo-bobombed by StringGirl
The DIA Inside | Out program is a favorite of ours as we have been able to enjoy the Art Reproductions in the most unlikely of scenes. Outside in parks, cities, and wilds of Detroit and the surrounding communities.
One of the DIA Inside | Out replicas that tours the S.E Michigan Area adding art to the out of doors
  Internationally known masterworks live at the DIA. And many come to visit during the special events. Why put that at risk. Get your $15 dollars / $150,000 of house value to actually fund a millage worth supporting. And that allows you to use the result. Unlike any of the sports stadiums and casinos that we have funded in the past.


Another of the DIA replicas of it's fine art


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