Detroit Institute of Arts is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Detroit.

1. Detroit Institute of Arts

9.4
5200 Woodward Ave (btwn E Kirby & Farnsworth), Detroit, MI
Art Museum · Wayne State · 163 tips and reviews

Greg B.Greg Briggs: A fantastic art gallery. It displays art and provides signage in a way that helps you savor art even if you aren't educated in art appreciation or history.

Ian C.Ian Coates: Loved the Roman Era art, as well as the Greek pottery.

Larisa G.Larisa Grollemond: Lovely museum to explore. Make sure to see the Rivera murals and the medieval galleries!

The Heidelberg Project is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Detroit.

2. The Heidelberg Project

8.5
3600 Heidelberg St. (S. of Mack btwn Ellery & Mt Elliott), Detroit, MI
Art Gallery · 46 tips and reviews

DETROIT:2012 !.DETROIT:2012 !: An outdoor art environment visited by thousands each year-- a true microcosm of the beauty and trials of Detroit

Lauren S.Lauren Simmons: The most amazing public art I've ever seen.

GM Renaissance CenterGM Renaissance Center: Stop by another Detroit landmark, the GM Renaissance Center, after you enjoy the art of the Heidelberg Project: http://www.gmrencen.com/Home.axis

Guardian Building is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Detroit.

3. Guardian Building

8.7
500 Griswold St (at Congress St), Detroit, MI
Historic and Protected Site · Downtown Detroit · 29 tips and reviews

Charlie W.Charlie Wollborg: The lobby of this architectural gem is a must see: art deco geometric designs in dayglow colored Pewabic tiles. Pop in for a photo op. Read more.

Janelle R.Janelle Rogers: Check out the art deco interior that is beyond amazing.

Matthew E.Matthew Earley: Grab a cup of coffee from Stella cafe or Rowland cafe and check out the Michigan mural at the south end of the retail promenade.

Red Bull House Of Art is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Detroit.

4. Red Bull House Of Art

8.6
1551 Winder St, Detroit, MI
Art Gallery · Eastern Market · 21 tips and reviews

CoreyCorey: Red Bull is only supplying the materials...so anyone who makes the generalization that "corporate sponsored art" isn't art is a highly misinformed and ignorant individual

jennjenn: Go to a real gallery. Try the Pepsi sponsored street art exhibit in Midtown, or the Fanta Explosion of Color (TM) in the Sugar Hill Arts District!!!

Kate M.Kate Myers: ❤️🎨❤️ beautiful art.

Pewabic Pottery is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Detroit.

5. Pewabic Pottery

9.2
10125 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI
Art Gallery · Lower East Detroit · 10 tips and reviews

StephanieStephanie: Historic Detroit gifts. Original. Beautiful. Functional. Enduring. Take the tour--see the kilns and the artists at work.

CheapismCheapism: xplore & learn about American ceramic/pottery art, in a historic landmark building. Read more: http://www.cheapism.com/p/cheap-detroit-activities.mhtml#ixzz2kRSV6zA7

GM Renaissance CenterGM Renaissance Center: Stop by another Detroit landmark after you have picked up some original art or created your own tiles, the GM Renaissance Center: http://www.gmrencen.com/Home.axis

Fisher Building is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Detroit.

6. Fisher Building

9.2
3011 W Grand Blvd (at 2nd Ave.), Detroit, MI
Structure · New Center · 20 tips and reviews

LAMPS PLUSLAMPS PLUS: Original Art Deco splendor shines in Detroit’s Fisher Building. 40+ select marbles in the lobby alone. At night the golden roof of this National Landmark glows in spectacular colored light. 

Sue N.Sue Nye: Stop in at the Art Gallery. Great stuff. Wait til it goes on sale for good buys.

James W.James Witman: An Art Deco masterpiece designed by 'Detroit's Architect,' Albert Kahn. The Fisher Building is home to the Fisher Theatre, another great venue for seeing a Broadway show.

The Belt is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Detroit.

7. The Belt

8.8
1234 Library St, Detroit, MI
Art Gallery · Downtown Detroit · 5 tips and reviews

Samir N.Samir Nazir: the art is best enjoyed when it is less crowded during the day

Christine C.Christine Chao: Super hip place, full of cool murals.

Mike i.Mike iRepairMotown: Such a fun spot to walk down. Check out the murals and the Skip! Mike from iRepairMotown

Eastern Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Detroit.

8. Eastern Market

9.4
2934 Russell St (btwn I-75 & Mack), Detroit, MI
Farmers Market · 119 tips and reviews

Barb O.Barb Oliver: Check out the art

Lis R.Lis R: Come on a Sunday and explore the murals

Jeremiah C.Jeremiah Cosner: Get lost in the streets and alleys to check out some cool art and graffiti.

Eastern Market Shed 5 is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Detroit.

9. Eastern Market Shed 5

9.2
Eastern Market, Detroit, MI
Farmers Market · Eastern Market · 11 tips and reviews

IrmaZandl Z.IrmaZandl ZandlSlant: LOVE this place! Great pies, spices, meats. And just love the murals on the sheds all around the market. Would love a detailed map of the vendors.

Kevin O.Kevin Outland: Fresh food. Great atmosphere. Street artist. This place has it all!

Nicole R.Nicole Rovig: Very cool experience! Shop around before buying, as many vendors have the same products at different prices. The murals are beautiful to see. The Detroit Vs. Everyone store is worth seeing.

The Fillmore Detroit is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Detroit.

10. The Fillmore Detroit

9.2
2115 Woodward Ave (at W Elizabeth St.), Detroit, MI
Concert Hall · Downtown Detroit · 57 tips and reviews

Art of DyingArt of Dying: Art of Dying 16 minutes agoCheck out Art of Dying, Sinedown and Adelitas Way Saturday April 12th. Tickets here: Read more.

Katlin S.Katlin Strzelecki: Got to meet an amazing artist and had a great time.

Bryn T.Bryn T: Beautiful, intimate venue. Hidden treasure--see artists up close and personal that you'd be a mile away from at a festival.

Detroit Film Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Detroit.

11. Detroit Film Theatre

9.0
5200 Woodward Ave (btwn Kirby & Farnsworth), Detroit, MI
Indie Movie Theater · Wayne State · 16 tips and reviews

Jeremy L.Jeremy Lindemann: Catch an incredible foreign, documentary, cult, or art film here!

Scott B.Scott Benson: Great place to see art films.

KathleenKathleen: Gorgeous theatre. Check out the Pewabic pottery on the stairs!

Dequindre Cut is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Detroit.

12. Dequindre Cut

8.9
Dequindre (btwn Atwater & Gratiot), Detroit, MI
Hiking Trail · Eastern Market · 14 tips and reviews

Artis P.Artis Pettaway: Really cool artistic landscape

sarcasmsarcasm: checking out the graffiti, street art, and legal murals.

MJ.MJ.: A beautiful path for walking, running and biking!

Tangent Gallery / Hastings Street Ballroom is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Detroit.

13. Tangent Gallery / Hastings Street Ballroom

8.7
715 E Milwaukee St (at Hastings St.), Detroit, MI
Art Gallery · Central · 11 tips and reviews

Anthony S.Anthony Soave: Not a lot of art, but good music and a heavy pouring bar.

Isadora D.Isadora Duncan: once a place for artists and musicians to meet and share their works with people who are enthusiastic about alternative art now is a tekno dive with music played not worth the space on the hard drive

Urban OrganicUrban Organic: The coolest underground gallery in the city

Detroit Artists Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Detroit.

14. Detroit Artists Market

8.1
4719 Woodward Ave (at Forest), Detroit, MI
Art Gallery · Midtown · 7 tips and reviews

DETROIT:2012 !.DETROIT:2012 !: Best place for out of the ordinary gifts and to see local artists shine

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: This nonprofit gallery for contemporary art showcases the work of emerging and established Detroit and Michigan artists.

Nancy S.Nancy Sizer: The current Scholarship show feature work by Wayne State student finalists, plus faculty and alumni. Come see this energetic show - great prices to start collecting, too!

Detroit Opera House is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Detroit.

15. Detroit Opera House

9.0
1526 Broadway St (at Witherell St), Detroit, MI
Opera House · Downtown Detroit · 40 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The old Grand Circus Theater was transformed into this opera house, which opened on January 22, 1922. Featured artists have included jazz legends Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington.

Sara Z.Sara Zayat: Love the Shun Yun performing arts

Deena G.Deena Gardner: A true treasure...love their dance series