What started out as furnishing their home quickly turned into a passion for the fine arts. Now, David and Linda Whitaker have over 300 pieces of art in their home and their collection will soon be honored by the Detroit Institute of Arts .
It’s a breath-taking experience. Walking inside of David and Linda Whitaker’s eastside home.
Every wall, corner and door is adorned with art.
Portraits, sculptures and antique furniture — everywhere for your eyes to see.
The Whitaker’s have been art collectors and supporters of the arts for decades in the City of Detroit through hosting fundraisers for non-profits supporting young artist and art programs in the city. And, frequently opening up their home to tours.
“There are days when people come up to us and say, you know my husband is David Whitaker… We’ve been to your house and it motivated us to go home and now we are going to collect this and were going to do that,” Linda said.
David, a Detroit city official and Linda, a former educator and principal for Detroit Public Schools are also founding members of the Detroit Fine Arts Breakfast Club , a weekly safe space for artists and art collectors to connect.