Quote Originally Posted by Rosa View Post
Good afternoon. Long time lurker, first time poster here.

I've been reading a bit about the budget woes and staff cuts the Detroit Institute of Arts has been dealing with lately. There's a question that's really bothering me. I understand the museum is owned by the City of Detroit. I think it's wonderful that the people of Detroit own such a jewel. However, if Detroit files bankruptcy, as it appears it will sooner or later, what will happen to the DIA? I have nightmares of them auctioning off the Rembrandts and Van Goghs to pay Detroit's bills. The DIA is an absolutely irreplaceable resource.

Does anyone know how a Detroit bankruptcy would affect the DIA?
Is the museum owned by Detroit in the sense that they own the building or do they actually own the institution. Even if they own the institution I am sure the museum is funded through private donations and if that is the case I am not sure if Detroit would have the legal right to sell off the museums contents.