DIA's first major Anishinaabe art exhibit in 30 years ends this weekend
From the story: The Detroit Institute of Arts' first major exhibit of Native American art in 30 years has exceeded expectations, attracting more than double the anticipated number of visitors, and the museum now seeks to acquire many of the artworks to tour the exhibit.
The exhibition "Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation" features 90 works from over 60 artists who are descendants of the indigenous people of the Great Lakes region. The Anishinaabe (pronounced uh-NISH-ih-NAH-bay) includes the Odawa (Ottawa), Ojibwe (Chippewa) and Potawatomi, and others.
"The reception has been amazing," DIA Director Salvador Salort-Pons said.
The show ends Saturday. Originally, museum officials anticipated around 30,000 visitors during the show's nearly seven-month run.. Instead, up to 70,000 visitors will have attended. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/arts/2026/04/03/first-major-native-american-art-exhianishinaabe-exhibit-was-a-hit-detroit-museum-seeks