What happens when young artists step inside one of the world’s greatest art museums and then create original theatre inspired by what they discover?

This summer, Playlabs campers will explore the galleries of the Detroit Institute of Arts as part of their creative journey.

Students will engage with artwork from across cultures and centuries, then transform their observations, questions, and imaginations into original stories and performances.

Through improvisation, collaborative playwriting, role-playing, and theatre-making, campers won’t just study art—they’ll use it as inspiration to create something entirely their own.