An outdoor art gallery named Chelsea Art Alley has opened in Chelsea, Michigan, showcasing 24 pieces by Southeast Michigan artists on weatherproof aluminum panels. Located between 105 and 107 S. Main St., the gallery was inaugurated during the first Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights event. Brenda Fineman, a local painter and founder of Geek Brush Studio, spearheaded the project after being inspired by an art alley in Munising. The gallery allows visitors to engage with the artwork freely, with QR codes providing information about each piece and artist. A voting competition runs until July 23, where visitors can select their favorite artworks, with winners announced on July 25 during the Chelsea Sounds & Sights Festival. The initiative aims to foster community spirit and support local artists, with the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce and local businesses contributing to its success. Mayor Kate Henson emphasized the importance of community collaboration in bringing the project to fruition.