Friends of Asian Arts and Cultures - Detroit Institute of Arts

10/09/2026

We were honored to welcome the Consul General of Iraq, Mr. Muhamad Hassan Saeed Muhamad, and members of his staff, to the Detroit Institute of Arts on Wednesday for Dr. Michael Danti's lecture, "Shared Heritage, Shared Future: Local Leadership in Safeguarding Iraq and Syria's Cultural Heritage." Thanks to the Southeast Michigan World Affairs Council for partnering with the Friends of Asian Arts and Cultures on this event!

10/02/2026

FAAC Supporting Lecture | Shared Heritage, Shared Future

Please join us for a meaningful lecture and reception with Dr. Michael Danti:

Shared Heritage, Shared Future: Local Leadership in Safeguarding Iraq and Syria’s Cultural Legacy
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Detroit Institute of Arts
6:00 PM Lecture | Danto Lecture Hall
7:00 PM Member Reception | Kresge Court

This lecture highlights the work of the University of Pennsylvania’s Iraq and Syria Heritage Stabilization Program and the leadership of Iraqi and Syrian archaeologists, conservators, and community members working to protect, stabilize, and restore cultural heritage sites.

Dr. Michael Danti is an internationally recognized archaeologist specializing in the preservation of cultural heritage in conflict zones. His work focuses on protecting and restoring endangered heritage sites across the Middle East.

The DIA’s Gallery of Arts of the Ancient Middle East will be open before and after the lecture, starting at 5:30 PM.

This lecture is co-sponsored by the DIA Friends of Asian Arts & Cultures and the Southeast Michigan World Affairs Council.

For more information, please contact Tarya Stanford at [email protected].
https://dia.org/events/shared-heritage-shared-future-local-leadership-safeguarding-iraq-and-syrias-cultural-legacy?event_date=2026-10-07

09/23/2026

09/14/2026

Many people know the DIA, but not everyone knows about FAAC.

Friends of Asian Arts and Cultures is a DIA auxiliary community that brings people together through Asian, Islamic, and Ancient Middle Eastern arts and cultures.

Today, our FAAC Membership and Marketing Committee gathered at Jumana’s home to share ideas for growing our community and welcoming more friends into FAAC.

https://dia.org/support/auxiliary-groups/friends-asian-arts-and-cultures

Come join us to learn, connect, and grow with us through the DIA.
Jumana Jabaji Cooper Ojas Sharma Akolkar Bora Yun Car-design Betty Deng

09/14/2026

Lots to do .. at the DIA .. join us and become a member of FAAC Auxiliary
https://dia.org/support/auxiliary-groups/friends-asian-arts-and-cultures

08/04/2026

Belated post to share the DIA's stunning work by Shirin Neshat, from the "Women of Allah" series! You can see this in the gallery for arts of the Islamic world at the Detroit Institute of Arts through October 26.

06/15/2026

A special thank-you to everyone who joined and supported FAAC’s AAPI Heritage Month Celebration at the Detroit Institute of Arts this May.

We are honored that a Special Tribute from the State of Michigan was presented to the Detroit Institute of Arts and Friends of Asian Arts and Cultures in recognition of the 9th annual AAPI Heritage Month celebration and the continuing work to share Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage, arts, and cultures with our broader Michigan community.

We are grateful to the DIA, FAAC members, performers, artists, volunteers, community partners, our long-valued member Sharon Dow for organizing this event, and Senator Stephanie Chang for helping make this meaningful recognition possible.

Thank you for being part of FAAC’s mission to celebrate and share the artistic cultures of Asia, the Islamic World, and the Ancient Middle East at the DIA.A special thank-you to everyone who joined and supported FAAC’s AAPI Heritage Month Celebration at the Detroit Institute of Arts this May.

We are honored that a Special Tribute from the State of Michigan was presented to the Detroit Institute of Arts and Friends of Asian Arts and Cultures in recognition of the 9th annual AAPI Heritage Month celebration and the continuing work to share Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage, arts, and cultures with our broader Michigan community.

We are grateful to the DIA, FAAC members, performers, artists, volunteers, community partners, and Senator Stephanie Chang for helping make this meaningful recognition possible.

Thank you for being part of FAAC’s mission to celebrate and share the artistic cultures of Asia, the Islamic World, and the Ancient Middle East at the DIA.