Special Fundraising Events

DIWA is a longstanding tradition and the College's premier fundraising event. Millions of dollars have been raised for undergraduate student scholarships and the Community Arts Partnerships (CAP) program, which provides free art classes to Detroit children. The Wine Auction is a fixture in Southeast Michigan's business and social calendar, providing prominent opportunities to see and be seen and the most fabulous wines and spectacular auction lots of any event in the region. Opportunities for involvement in the Wine Auction include sponsorship, auction lot donations and individual ticket purchases.

Each spring the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education is transformed into an amazing art gallery, showcasing student work from all departments. Opening night features a private Collector's Reception and a general admissions party, which allows art and design patrons to have the first chance to view and purchase artwork. Proceeds from art sales go directly to students, while proceeds from tickets sales and sponsorships help fund undergraduate student scholarships and free community art programs for kids.

The Student Exhibition has grown into one of the region's best events - and opportunities - of it's kind, for art lovers and buyers as well as those who appreciate the value of marketing to such valuable audiences.