Art Infusion

Art Infusion celebrates art in Wisconsin's Great Outside with guest artists creating two new murals in 2025, a sidewalk chalk art competition, art exhibits, workshops, guided tours, live performances, shopping, dining, and more. Come downtown, see the beautiful artwork, and chat with artists. Chalk artists of all skill levels, including adults and kids ages 10 and up, are invited to join the chalk drawing competition.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Click here to sign up for a volunteer spot.

CHALK ART COMPETITION

2025 Theme: Let Words Take Flight
Cash prizes! $15 per person to compete. Click here to download event details including artist categories, judging criteria, and additional rules.

ONLINE REGISTRATION HERE >>>>

Pre-register online or at the Janesville CVB office (20 S Main St, Ste 11), 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday through September 5. Registration will be available at the office, Saturday, September 6 from 9 AM to 4 PM and Sunday, September 7, 9 AM to 12 Noon. Art will be judged on Sunday, September 7 at 2 PM, and drawing award announcements will be made at 3:30 PM at Firehouse Park. In case of inclement weather, the award announcements will be moved to the Janesville CVB office at Olde Towne Mall (20 S Main St Ste 11).

Pre-registered artists must check in at the office on the day of the event to get their chalk and number.

FEATURED MURAL ARTISTS

Chris Silva, South Bend, IN
Wall mural: Midwest Indoor Storage at 314 W Milwaukee St (north wall)
Chris Silva's creative pursuits are firmly rooted in Chicago's urban culture. Chris was an innovative figure in Chicago's early graffiti and skateboarding scenes and from that foundation proceeded to play a significant role in the development of what is now commonly referred to as 'street art' He splits his time between working on large scale commissions, producing gallery- oriented work, and leading community-based public art projects. Chris first visited Janesville for Art Infusion 2022 to create the Rock River Guardian, with the help of his friend, Erik, overlooking the shared patio of Genisa Wine Bar and Jack & Jenny's along the Rock River. Chris will be cohesively adding to a wall that currently features Window Seat by Matthew Mederer from Art Infusion 2024 and Phoebe's Dream by Valerie Saxer from Art Infusion 2023.
Website: chrissilva.com
Instagram: @solidgoldsilva

Raymond Mawst, Sun Prairie, WI
Wall mural: Hedberg Public Library at 316 S Main St (covered parking area)
Raymond Mawst began his career as a package designer in New York City before returning to Wisconsin to start his own lettering and design company. In 2017, he discovered a passion for sign painting, which led him to explore large-scale mural work. By 2019, he founded OhYa Studio in Madison, where he has created more than 50 murals in the area. As of 2025, he works independently as Raymond Murals & Signs, bringing his bold style to walls across the region.
Website: raymondmurals.com
Instagram: @raymawst