Murals, Quiche and Chocolate Pack Quite the Winter Treat in Madison, Wisconsin

Mural Spotting in Madison, Wisconsin

Winter or rainy day wandering for us often includes picking up a hot cocoa or mocha latte and heading on a mural adventure. Recently, we spent a morning mural peeping in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Creativity Blossoms During Janesville's Art Infusion

Take a Little Adventure Through Art Infusion with Me and Learn How to Enjoy Janesville's Public Art All Year Long

**Disclosure: Thank you to Janesville  Area Convention &Visitors Bureau for hosting and accommodating my visit so I can bring this series to my audience. Opinions are 100% my own.

Art Infusion in Janesville, Wisconsin encourages creative exploration of the arts through an array of experiences including the live painting of large-scale murals, a chalk drawing contest, live music performances, meet-the-artist events, self-guided art tours, guided walking tours of public art and more. We absolutely love this annual event because unique local art is crafted right in front of your eyes. Such an incredible experience!

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11 Spots for Mural Hunting In and Near the Chicago Suburbs

 

Public Art Adventures Featuring Murals In And Around Chicago Suburbs

Mural hunting inspires awe, delight and your own creative processes. Plus, celebrating the arts can be done in any time of year and in any weather. In fact, it can be quite interesting to marvel at local art creatures in the sun, with snow, on a cloudy and more to see how the elements affect the piece. Enjoy wandering through my own gallery of 11 nearby areas I love to revel in murals:

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Capturing Childhood Whimsy at Chicago's Oz Park

 

Skipping Along With Familiar Oz Friends at Chicago's Oz Park

Childhood magic bubbles throughout the whimsical Oz Park tucked in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Not too far from notable Chicago family favorites the Lincoln Park Zoo and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, amblers visit with the fanciful and charming characters of Wizard of Oz adding to family adventures to the area.

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Outdoor Art Gallery in Evanston: Admiring the Garage Door Murals of Artist Teresa Parod

Outdoor Art Gallery in Evanston: Admiring the Garage Door Murals of Artist Teresa Parod

Art truly sprouts everywhere and our recent adventure to Evanston whimsically displayed this in the form of a strikingly beautiful garage door art gallery! Local artist Teresa Parod has been infusing vibrant and playful murals onto garage doors in two Evanston alleys. Murals featuring flowers, animals and landscapes create a bright spot that anyone can enjoy.

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Celebrating Local Art and Local Business during Wheaton's "Love Where You Live" Window Art Event

 

Wheaton's "Love Where You Live" Window Art Event Celebrates Local During the Month of October

"Love Where You Live" creations add inspiring and whimsical window art in store fronts dotting downtown Wheaton. Each piece crafted by local artists encourages visitors to wander Wheaton discovering cheerful window art while exploring local businesses forming the fabric of the community.

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Creativity Flourishes at Janesville's Art Infusion

Creativity Flourishes at Janesville's Art Infusion

** Disclosure: Thank you to the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for hosting us and accommodating our visit. All opinions are 100% my own.

Creativity swirled around us as we explored Janesville during the annual art celebration Art Infusion! With five new murals added to Janesville's downtown landscape right before our eyes, art certainly was infused into the city. In addition to the murals, amazing chalk artists competed in a chalk drawing competition. Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra added musical charm to the event one afternoon. The weekend truly proved to be an art explosion!

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A Weekend Full of Art, History, Nature and Foodie Discoveries in Janesville, WI: A Complete Getaway for Couples

 

A Weekend Full of Art, History, Nature and Foodie Discoveries in Janesville, WI: A Complete Getaway for Couples 

** Disclosure: Thank you to the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for hosting us and accommodating our visit. All opinions are 100% my own.

On a recent weekend, my husband and I completely recharged during a getaway to Janesville, Wisconsin reveling in art, nature, history and foodie experiences. At just under two hours from our home with so many perfect adventures to be had, Janesville welcomed us to the perfect getaway option. From the moment we arrived until the moment left, we made new discoveries while enjoying our time together. Visiting during a special weekend, our adventure included marveling at the creations of Janesville's annual Art Infusion event. Truly, Janesville invites explorations of art, the outdoors, the past and interesting fare all year round that can be enjoyed while safely maintaining social distancing. 

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Chapungu Sculpture Park Guides Through Life with Zimbabwean Sculpture in Loveland, Colorado

 

Chapungu Sculpture Park Leads Through Life Guided by Zimbabwean Sculpture in Loveland, Colorado

Chapungu Sculpture Park in Loveland, Colorado gifted us an intriguing art experience wandering through gorgeous Zimbabwean stone sculpture pieces reflecting the cycle of life. Founded in 1970, the park presents a spectacular range of hand-carved monumental sculptures crafted by the Shona people of Zimbabwe. 

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