The Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit is a community based non-profit organization. CAID fosters and promotes the essential link between contemporary arts and contemporary society through its exhibitions, performances, critical and public discourse and the funding of contemporary arts and art related activities.

In November 2004, after twenty-five years of nomadic existence, the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit took up residence at 5141 Rosa Parks Boulevard, in the space formerly occupied by the Detroit Contemporary. The building now serves as an exhibition and performance space, and a headquarters for the organization. In 2006, the organization’s board of directors had the foresight to acquire the building and adjacent sculpture garden, ensuring the longevity and continued growth of the CAID.