Get Behind the Arts 2019 in Kenosha and Racine, Wisconsin: Immerse Yourself in the Arts

Get Behind the Arts 2019 in Kenosha and Racine, Wisconsin: Immerse Yourself in the Arts

Get Behind the Arts Weekend in Kenosha and Racine, Wisconsin invites the public to unique behind the scenes art experiences, one-on-one opportunities to meet artists, art demos and more. A number of the studios are not always open to the public. Other locations host a number of artists displaying their art as well as demonstrating their technique. The weekend furnishes adventures that touch the creative spirit, inspire with the senses and welcomes families to meet and learn from local artists.

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Get Behind The Arts Weekend Celebrating Local Art in Kenosha and Racine, Wisconsin

**Disclosure: Thank you to Visit Kenosha for accommodating my stay in order to bring a detailed review of Get Behind the Arts to my readers. Views are 100% my own.

Kenosha and Racine, Wisconsin are nestled along the mesmerizing shores of Lake Michigan both having vibrant local art communities. Local artists breathe quite a bit of spirit into the community and serve as a vital part of the fabric making the area unique. Together, Kenosha and Racine invite the public each year to meet their artists, learn about their methods and even peek into their studios during the Get Behind the Arts weekend. We spent last weekend immersed in Get Behind the Arts and left with new appreciation of the creative forces in Kenosha and Racine. The weekend was full of creativity, ingenuity and inspiration!

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Get Behind The Arts 2018 in Kenosha and Racine, Wisconsin April 27-29

Up close art experience at the 2017 Get Behind The Arts Event photo by Barb Thompson Photography

Get Behind The Arts is an INCREDIBLE weekend adventure in nearby Kenosha and Racine, Wisconsin welcoming the community into local art studios, galleries and museums. The self-guided tour gives visitors an unparalleled view of the creative and innovative processes of local artists in their own work spaces. Over the course of the weekend, over 100 creatives at 27 locations will introduce the community to their art and ignite the creative spirit in all of us. The weekend is a fabulous time to appreciate the talent of local artists and their contributions to our community, appreciate their artistry and foster our own artistic passion. Can you tell I am excited about the event?

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9th Annual International PEEPS Art Exhibition at the Racine Art Museum

Festive PEEPS Art from the Racine Art Museum contest. Image courtesy of Real Racine.

PEEPS® Art Exhibition coming to Racine Art Museum! Every year, the Racine Art Museum engages the community in a festive PEEPS® Art Exhibition encouraging the creations of artwork using the favorite Easter treat. The event is in it's ninth year and has become a family tradition for many. With Spring Break around the corner, keep this whimsical event in mind for an excursion!

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Celebrate Local at Mocha Lisa Coffee Shop in Racine, Wisconsin

During our visit to Racine, Wisconsin a couple of weeks ago, we had to make a stop at a coffee shop. In winter, coffee concoctions are necessary -- right? From the minute we pulled up, we knew that Mocha Lisa would be a fun little place and it certainly did not disappoint. I mean, look at the adorable license plate sign?

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Inspiration at the Racine Art Museum

Racine Art Museum located footsteps away from Lake Michigan in Racine, Wisconsin holds a truly impressive amount of art. We capitalized on a recent gray day to explore the museum. Since this was our second visit, we were quite surprised by how many different pieces from the museum's collections were on display. The museum was entirely transformed and ready to inspire us! We were fortunate to visit during the holiday season, so did enjoy the treat of viewing the tree!

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42nd Antique and Classic Boat Society's Annual Meeting and Boat Show in Racine, Wisconsin September 8-9

The Antique and Classic Boat Society Annual Meeting and Boat Show will be at Reefpoint Marina in Racine, Wisconsin September 8-9. During the show, members will bring more than 120 wooden and fiberglass boats for display. The boats are stunning restored vessels from the 1920's-1960's.

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Enjoying Lake Michigan in Racine, Wisconsin

We usually spend at least one summer day in Racine, Wisconsin. We love, love, love North Beach because the view of Lake Michigan is spectacular and the beach is usually quieter than others that we have visited. The day was so calm, we ended up spending several hours just sitting and reading on the beach.

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Open House Racine County May 6, 2017

Earthcare Suri Alpacas image courtesy of  Real Racine

Open House Racine County in Wisconsin provides explorers with a unique opportunity to explore 60 local treasures and iconic structures some of which are not often available to the public. The event features a build your own itinerary using the website to compile a list of sites that pique your interest. Interesting Racine County places will include historic sites, creative spaces, insightful museums and more.

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8th Annual International PEEPS Art Exhibition at the Racine Art Museum

Festive PEEPS Art from the Racine Art Museum contest. Image courtesy of Real Racine.

Nothing says Easter louder than PEEPS! PEEPS are great, sweet Easter treat on their own but they also make for festive and bright accoutrements to desserts and even whimsical pieces of art! In fact, the Racine Museum of Art has a fun yearly PEEPS Art Exhibition that is a delightful family tradition for the Easter season.

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Open House Racine County on May 21 Allows Visitors to Explore Local Treasures Free

Racine Art Museum, 441 Main St., Downtown Racine, open 10AM-5PM, free admission as part of Open House Racine County. Image courtesy of Real Racine.

Various architectural, cultural and civic treasures throughout Racine County will open their doors to visitors for free! May 21 will be the day to peek inside the buildings that make Racine County unique while learning the history of the area. Many of the buildings will be open 9AM-5PM, but some times do vary.

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Spring Break Road Trips from Chicago

View of the Indiana Capitol Building from atop the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument.

Spring Break is around the corner! If you are having a hard time picking a destination that is fun for families but not too far away, here are my picks for Spring Break road trips this year. I did find some special events going on in some of the destinations, so be sure to check those out as well. Easter does fall during this year's Spring Break in our neck of the woods, so be sure to account for that because it may add additional closed days to some attractions.

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The Big Chill Ice and Snow Festival Returns to Racine January 15-17, 2016

2015's Winning Sculpture: "Block Party."

**Update: The date of this event has been changed due to the warm temps this weekend. The new dates are January 15-17, 2016!

Oh, January--you can be quite boring! Fortunately, Racine is hosting The Big Chill Ice and Snow Festival and Wisconsin State and Midwest Regional Snow Sculpting Championships next weekend January 15-17, 2016! The Big Chill is hosted in Monument Square in downtown Racine and provides quite the opportunity to see master snow sculptors in action. Amazing teams of three artists will turn 30,000 lb 6' x 6' x 10' blocks of snow like this:

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On Top of the World at Wind Point Lighthouse in Racine, Wisconsin

**Disclosure: We receive complimentary tickets to Wind Point Lighthouse for the purpose of this review. No compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own.

Over the past year, I have truly fallen in love with Racine's view of Lake Michigan. Entirely spectacular! Once summer weather returned to the region, our family knew that we needed to spend at least one summer day in Racine. We learned about Wind Point Lighthouse on a previous trip and since we had never climbed a lighthouse before, we immediately added the landmark to our "need to visit list." We were thrilled to find a day this summer to visit the treasure last weekend!

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Celebrate Local Artists with a Self Guided Art Studio Tour in Racine and Kenosha April 24-26

There is nothing like a trip to a working art studio to show you the creativity and innovation thriving in our country. I love to support local artisans and they really add a particular uniqueness to a community. Whenever I travel, I bring back something that was created in the place that I visited. That way, I bring a piece of that place home with me!

Our neighbors in Wisconsin, Kenosha and Racine have a neat weekend celebration of their local artists coming up April 24-26. The 2015 get bEHIND the aRTS Studio Tour will give visitors access to over 48 studios featuring 90 artists in 22 locations. This tour sounds like pure heaven for all of us that support local art!

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PEEPS Art at the Racine Art Museum: Whimsy and Creativity with Easter's Favorite Candy

PEEPs Art from 2014 Exhibition.

**Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post. All opinions are 100% my own.

Who can go through the Easter season without popping at least one PEEP? Admit it, you are pretty disappointed when a package of PEEPs does not find its way into your Easter basket!

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The Big Chill Ice and Snow Festival Brings Snow Sculpting and Snowboarding to Racine January 9-11, 2015

Image courtesy of Real Racine.

**Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post. All opinions are 100% my own.

Winters can be quite a bit chilly with little inspiration for outdoor exploration. However, The Big Chill Event in Racine the weekend of January 9-11, 2015 (UPDATE: Dates are January 8-10 in 2016!) provides a great excuse to get outdoors, breathe some fresh air and get some Vitamin D while enjoying a fun event. January can often be a long month here in the Midwest so my family is totally stoked that there is such a lively event around the corner!

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A Weekend Family Getaway in Racine, Wisconsin

**Disclosure: Thank you to Real Racine for hosting our recent visit. No compensation was received for this post. All opinions are 100% my own.

Recently, my family and I escaped the grind to enjoy majestic views of Lake Michigan, a wealth of family fun and the interesting history of Racine, Wisconsin. Racine is only about an hour from our home in the Northwest Suburbs, so it makes the town an easy choice when looking for a quick getaway. Plus, the friendly atmosphere, idyllic views, fascinating architecture, relaxing spots for meals, and engaging yet not overwhelming family activities will really allow you a much needed escape.

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