The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is proud to announce the communities in Oakland County participating in Inside|Out 2026. Now in its 17th year, the program brings reproductions from the DIA’s collection to outdoor spaces in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties.
From May through October, Meadow Brook Hall will host five specially selected paintings across the estate. The paintings include “Reading the Story of Oenone” by Francis Davis Millet, “Irises and Calla Lilies” by Maria Oakey Dewing, “Woman Supreme” by Wadsworth Jarrell, “Saxophonist” by Maria Blanchard and “Rounded Flower Bed” by Claude Monet.
Once installed, members of the public will be able to view the artwork as part of a guided or self guided tour or by purchasing a grounds pass. For more information about visiting Meadow Brook, visit meadowbrookhall.org/tours.
Through this program, the DIA invites residents to discover art in new ways, fostering a deeper connection between the museum and its community in the Tri-County area.
“We’re looking forward to once again bringing Inside|Out to Oakland County and seeing residents experience the collection in their own backyards,” said Julie McFarland, Executive Director of Public Affairs and Engagement at the DIA. “We hope that seeing art in this way inspires people to visit the museum to experience the original works—and the full breadth of the collection—in person.”
This year, the Inside|Out program will bring artwork reproductions to the following communities in Oakland County:
- Auburn Hills
- Farmington
- Groveland Township
- Lathrup Village
- Lawrence Technological University
- Lyon Township
- Meadow Brook Hall (Oakland University)
- Oakland Community College (all campuses)
- Oakland County Parks
- Oakland Senior Centers
- Oakland Township
- Oxford
- Walled Lake
Community members can expect to see 120 reproductions throughout Oakland County alongside fan favorites by Vincent Van Gogh, Frederic Edwin Church, Maria Blanchard, and more. Other selections this year – including the likes of Robert S. Duncanson’s Ellen’s Isle, Loch Katrine, Odilon Redon’s Evocation of Butterflies, Claude Monet’s Rounded Flower Bed (Corbeille de fleurs), and others – reflect the beauty of the natural world, mirroring the surroundings of the reproductions and encouraging viewers to experience nature in their own communities.
Art lovers can further explore Inside|Out with updated interactive webpages at dia.org.
Featuring detailed maps for every participating community, this digital tool makes it easier than ever to trace artworks back to the DIA, find other Inside|Out locations in their area, and more.
The Detroit Institute of Arts’ Inside|Out program is supported by Tri-County millage support and Ford Philanthropy.
General admission to the museum is always free for residents of Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties.
Plan Your Visit to Meadow Brook
Meadow Brook tours take visitors on a journey through time to learn about the historic mansion and the people who lived and worked there in the 20th century. Available tours include guided and self-guided house tours and guided behind-the-scenes tours. Meadow Brook is located on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan.
Visit meadowbrookhall.org/tours for more details and to book tickets!
book tour ticketsMeadow Brook Hall is fully self-supporting, relying on touring and special events for the preservation and interpretation of this National Historic Landmark. For more information, call (248) 364-6200 or visit meadowbrookhall.org.
About the Detroit Institute of Arts
The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), considered one of the premier art museums in the United States, houses more than 65,000 works of art that offer a multicultural survey of human creativity from ancient times to the 21st century. With a collection that features everything from the first Van Gogh painting to ever enter a U.S. museum (Self-Portrait, 1887) to Diego Rivera’s famous Detroit Industry murals (1932–33), the DIA is renowned for its quality, range, and depth.
The DIA has a clear mission: to provide every visitor with an opportunity to find personal meaning in art, individually and with each other. Whether you’re an art expert or simply someone who appreciates beauty, the DIA wants you to connect with their collection in a meaningful way. You can learn more about this exceptional museum and its amazing collection by visiting their website at www.DIA.org. And if you want to keep up with their latest news and events, follow them on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram.
About Meadow Brook Hall
Meadow Brook Hall is the historic home built by one of the automotive aristocracy’s most remarkable women, Matilda Dodge Wilson, widow of auto pioneer John Dodge, and her second husband, Alfred Wilson. Constructed between 1926 and 1929, Meadow Brook Hall represents one of the finest examples of Tudor-revival style architecture in America, and is especially renowned for its superb craftsmanship, architectural detailing and grand scale of 88,000 square-feet. It was the center of a country estate that included 1,500 acres, numerous farm buildings, recreational facilities, several residences and formal gardens. Named a National Historic Landmark in 2012, Meadow Brook Hall strives to preserve and interpret its architecture, landscape, and fine and decorative art so that visitors may be entertained, educated and inspired by history. Meadow Brook Hall is located in Rochester, Mich. on the campus of Oakland University.
