Saline Schools Spring Art Show Set For May 8-10

May 7, 2026

Saline Area Schools will host its Spring Art Show May 8-10 in the district’s new STEAM space at Saline High School, 1300 Campus Parkway. The free show is open to the public and will feature artwork from students across the district.

All district art teachers are expected to be present from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 8. The show will also be open from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10. Visitors should enter through the STEAM Center entrance.

Featured image: A Harvest Elementary student points to artwork on display during a previous Saline Area Schools district art show. Photo by Heather Finch

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