Saline Main Street is driven by volunteers and one staff member dedicated to energizing downtown Saline. Through the Four Points of the Main Street program, we support small businesses, foster community connections, and bring vibrancy to our city’s heart.

From September 4–17, I watched my idea come to life. Over 40 volunteers stood with me, brushes in hand, as we transformed the alley in downtown Saline into something vibrant and alive. After months of planning and a public request for proposals, City Council awarded me the commission in August—and together, we turned that vision into reality.

Embracing Our Differences Michigan is a nonprofit organization that uses the power of art and education to open hearts and celebrate the diversity of the human family.

The Hovering Hexagon installations were created to showcase painted artwork from over 140 students across nine schools in the Ypsilanti district. Through a series of one-hour workshops titled Who Do You Be?, students were encouraged to express their unique thoughts and ideas through paint, with guidance and support. These installations now bring their vibrant, imaginative voices to life, celebrating creativity across each school.

Series 1: Kendrick Lamar– Kendrick Lamar—Compton’s lyrical prophet, Pulitzer Prize-winner, and hip-hop game changer. Known for poetic storytelling, deep introspection, and razor-sharp social commentary. Albums like good kid, m.A.A.d city, To Pimp a Butterfly, and DAMN. reshaped rap. King Kunta ain’t just rappin’—he preachin’.. Watch him being painted here.

Series 1: Ben Wallace– the undrafted beast with the legendary ‘fro—king of defense, snatcher of rebounds, and soul of the ’04 Pistons championship squad. Four-time Defensive Player of the Year, zero chill. Hall of Fame swag certified since 2021. Can’t teach that hustle, baby !Watch him being painted here.

Kindred Conversations

w/ Hilary Nichols

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