Established in 1974, the organization has become one of the largest in the United States dedicated to contemporary art and contemporary culture. In fulfilling this commitment, Dia sustains diverse programming in contemporary art, poetry, arts education, and critical discourse and debate via lectures and symposia. In addition, it maintains on a long-term basis works of art not easily accommodated by conventional museums. Dia serves as a conduit for realizing these projects, as intimated by the Greek word from which it takes its name. Dia Center for the Arts is a tax-exempt charitable organization.
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