Springfield Township Library and Springfield Township Parks and Recreation are excited to announce that they have been selected to participate in the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Inside|Out program, which brings 10 art installations to Springfield Township! The art pieces have been installed and will remain in the community through the Fall. 

Now in its 16th year, the DIA Inside|Out program brings reproductions from the DIA’s world-class collection to outdoor spaces across Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties. This unique 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. Art lovers can now enhance their Inside|Out experience online with new interactive webpages at dia.org, featuring detailed maps for every participating community. “Seeing art in the community is just one way we hope people will connect with our collection,” said Julie McFarland, Executive Director of Public Affairs and Engagement at the DIA. “Now, with a simple scan of a QR code next to any Inside|Out installation, you can find the next closest artwork or start planning your visit to the DIA.” 

A “Behind the Seen” presentation by a DIA docent, sharing the hidden meanings behind images of flowers, plants and gardens in some of their most favorite works, is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 6:30 PM at the Springfield Township Library. Enroll for this and other fun summer programs at Springfield Township Library’s website: www.springfield.michlibrary.org. You can view and enroll in Springfield Township Parks & Recreation events at www.springfield-twp.us/departments/parks_and_recreation/index.php