Detroit Cultural Center Association

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Detroit Cultural Center Association (DCCA) stewards the district master plan and connects 11 institutions through shared services, visitor resources, and inclusive, accessible programming—strengthening Detroit’s Cultural Center as a cohesive destination.

Detroit’s Cultural Center is more than a collection of museums and institutions—it is an education district, where stude...
08/18/2026

Detroit’s Cultural Center is more than a collection of museums and institutions—it is an education district, where students, teachers and families can experience art, history, science, literature, design and higher education within just a few blocks.

Today, leaders from the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Detroit Historical Society launched Yes to Our Story, a campaign focused on creating long-term support for these two important Cultural Center institutions while also benefiting public historical museums throughout Wayne and Oakland counties.

As Detroit Historical Society President & CEO Elana Rugh shared:

“Every child in Wayne and Oakland County deserves to know where they came from. Every family deserves access to the places that preserve their history.”

The proposed millage would expand educational access through free museum admission for Wayne and Oakland County residents, transportation for school field trips, curriculum resources and teacher training—while directing a portion of funding to smaller historical museums across both counties.

These museums are not only places that preserve our history. They are classrooms, community resources and important parts of Southeast Michigan’s educational infrastructure.

Wayne and Oakland County voters will consider the proposal on November 3.

Learn more about Yes to Our Story at yestoourstory.com.

Collaboration at its best.This morning, representatives from across Detroit’s Cultural Center came together at WJR for a...
08/11/2026

Collaboration at its best.

This morning, representatives from across Detroit’s Cultural Center came together at WJR for a series of conversations with School Talks with Dr. Robert Livernois —all in support of Educators Night 2026.

What made the morning especially meaningful was seeing people from different institutions, disciplines, and levels of leadership in the same room—learning from one another, sharing what makes their organizations unique, and finding new ways to promote and support each other.

That spirit of collaboration is at the heart of Educators Night.

As Wayne State University College of Education Dean Denise Taliaferro Baszile emphasized during the conversation, Detroit’s Cultural Center is not simply a place where students come on field trips. It is an educational ecosystem that surrounds teachers and students with art, history, culture, science, literacy, higher education, and community knowledge.

And when these institutions work together, that ecosystem becomes even stronger.

A special thank you to Dr. Robert Livernois and WJR’s School Talks for creating the space for these conversations and for supporting Educators Night. We’re also grateful to all of the Cultural Center representatives who shared their expertise, ideas, and enthusiasm this morning.

Hear the full conversations on WJR on September 13 at 3pm.

SAVE THE DATE:
EDUCATORS NIGHT 2026
Tuesday, September 15 | 4–7 PM
Detroit’s Cultural Center

Educators Night brings teachers together with museums, libraries, universities, science and cultural institutions, and educational organizations to discover resources, professional learning opportunities, field trips, classroom programs, and new connections they can draw upon throughout the school year.

One evening. One district. An extraordinary network of resources for educators and students.

Congratulations to Wayne State University on the appointment of Dr. Christina Bloebaum as Provost and Senior Vice Presid...
08/05/2026

Congratulations to Wayne State University on the appointment of Dr. Christina Bloebaum as Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Dr. Bloebaum brings with her a distinguished record of leadership at Kent State University, Iowa State University, the National Science Foundation, and the University at Buffalo, along with more than $15 million in external funding secured and over 100 scholarly publications.

The Detroit Cultural Center is proud to have Wayne State as a cornerstone of the district. Here's to the next chapter.

Arts and culture took center stage at Clark Park!DCCA was proud to co-produce Occupy the Summer: Arts and Culture Night ...
08/02/2026

Arts and culture took center stage at Clark Park!

DCCA was proud to co-produce Occupy the Summer: Arts and Culture Night on July 31 as part of Mayor Mary Sheffield’s Summer Fridays initiative.

More than 35 arts, cultural and educational organizations came together to offer performances, demonstrations, creative activities and hands-on learning experiences for Detroit residents of all ages.

The evening showed what is possible when Detroit’s cultural community works collaboratively to bring high-quality, accessible programming directly into neighborhoods. This work advances DCCA’s goal of connecting Detroit’s cultural institutions and organizations with residents throughout the city and creating more opportunities for people to experience our region’s rich arts, cultural and educational resources.

We appreciate Mayor Mary Sheffield and the City of Detroit Government for creating a platform that highlights the important role arts, culture and education can play in engaging young people, strengthening neighborhoods and bringing communities together.

Thank you to every participating organization, artist, educator and community partner who helped make the evening possible. We are grateful for the time, creativity and care you invested in creating such a memorable experience for the community.

Participating Organizations and Community Partners:

A Host of People, All For You Detroit, Black Bottom Archives, Catch & Play Songs, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, City of Detroit Office of Arts, Culture, & Entrepreneurship, College for Creative Studies, The Color Bloc, Cranbrook Institute of Science, Detroit Black Film Festival, Detroit Creativity Project, Detroit Cultural Center Association, Detroit Film Club, Detroit Historical Society, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Public Library, Detroit Public Theatre, Detroit Repertory Theatre, Edwards Etiquette, F.I.V.E. LLC with Ras Mikey C, Future Makers International, Habari Gani Creative Arts Program, Hellenic Museum of Michigan, Heritage Works, Michigan Science Center, Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit, Motor City Comedy Festival, Motown Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit - MOCAD, Pensole Lewis College, Pewabic Pottery, Que Blackout Youth Theater, The Scarab Club, University of Michigan Detroit Center, W.I.S.E. Partnership, Y Arts Detroit and Young People Travel Global Edge.

Swipe through for highlights from an incredible evening at Clark Park. Photography by Davon Travier.


Join Detroit's arts and culture community in Clark Park this Friday, July 31, 5PM - 8PM for Occupy the Summer: Arts & Cu...
07/27/2026

Join Detroit's arts and culture community in Clark Park this Friday, July 31, 5PM - 8PM for Occupy the Summer: Arts & Culture Night.

Nearly 40 arts, culture, science, and history organizations are bringing hands-on activities and live performances directly to the neighborhood. Plus food trucks, a headliner performance by Sheefy McFly, giveaways, bouncy castles, and more - all free and open to the public.

Presented by the City of Detroit in partnership with the Detroit Cultural Center Association and All for You Detroit.

Our friends at the Detroit Chinatown Vision Committee are hosting the annual Detroit Chinatown Block Party today!Head j...
07/25/2026

Our friends at the Detroit Chinatown Vision Committee are hosting the annual Detroit Chinatown Block Party today!

Head just outside Detroit’s Cultural Center to the historic Chinatown site at 3420 Cass Avenue for an afternoon of Chinese street food, cultural performances, live music, and more.

Come celebrate Detroit’s Chinatown community, history, and culture!

3420 Cass Ave., Detroit
Today, Saturday, July 25
12:00-8:00pm

Learn more: https://detroitchinatownvisioncommittee.org/block-party

Join the Michigan Science Center for After Dark: Summer Games - where science, sports, and friendly competition collide....
07/24/2026

Join the Michigan Science Center for After Dark: Summer Games - where science, sports, and friendly competition collide.

Hear from Pistons legend Durand "Speedy" Walker, take on adult-sized games and challenges, and celebrate Detroit sports with Detroit City FC. Plus explore the original Olympians in the night sky during a one-night-only Planetarium show created in collaboration with the Hellenic Museum of Michigan - and stop by to check out their new exhibit on Homer's Odyssey.

Tickets: mi-sci.org/after-dark-summer-games

Celebrate 75 years of the Detroit Historical Museum—today!Join the Detroit Historical Society for the Detroit Historica...
07/24/2026

Celebrate 75 years of the Detroit Historical Museum—today!

Join the Detroit Historical Society for the Detroit Historical Museum’s 75th Anniversary Block Party on Friday, July 24, from 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Admission is FREE!

Enjoy a full day of history, community, and family fun, including:

+ Classic cars through the decades
+ Live DJs, music, and karaoke
+ Birthday cake and an anniversary Faygo toast
+ A complimentary ice cream social, while supplies last
+ Family activities, face painting, caricatures, and sidewalk chalk
+ Food trucks
+ A community time capsule
+ Museum exhibitions, special programs, and more

The celebration also recognizes an extraordinary year of milestones: Detroit’s 325th anniversary, America’s 250th anniversary, the Detroit Historical Museum’s 75th anniversary, and the Dossin Great Lakes Museum’s 65th anniversary.

Detroit Historical Museum
5401 Woodward Avenue, Detroit
Friday, July 24 | 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
FREE admission

Register here:
https://1066.blackbaudhosting.com/1066/Detroit-Historical-Museum-75th-Anniversary-Block-Party

Please note: The museum parking lot will be closed during the event. Street parking and nearby parking facilities are available.

Get ready to move in the Sculpture Garden at the College for Creative Studies.Concert of Colors presents FEM FIVE - back...
07/18/2026

Get ready to move in the Sculpture Garden at the College for Creative Studies.

Concert of Colors presents FEM FIVE - back-to-back performances from five local women DJs turning the CCS campus into a nonstop dance stage.

July 19 - free and open to the public as part of Concert of Colors.

Check Concert of Colors for updates regarding outdoor programming.

Head to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History forConcert of Colors. Two headliner performances featur...
07/17/2026

Head to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History forConcert of Colors. Two headliner performances featuring R&B, soul, and reggae take the stage for a night of music in the Cultural Center.

July 17 - free and open to the public as part of Concert of Colors.

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15 E. Kirby Street, Suite C
Detroit, MI
48202

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