Art Infusion

Art Infusion celebrates art in Wisconsin's Great Outside with guest artists, 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.

2026 Theme: America 250: Janesville's Rich Tapestry
Celebrate America's 250th anniversary by bringing Janesville's history to life through art that honors the people, places, landscapes, and wildlife that have shaped our community. Artists will draw inspiration from Janesville's Indigenous heritage, the Rock River, the city's agricultural and manufacturing legacy, and the history makers who built Janesville into the community it is today. Designs may also feature native Wisconsin wildlife such as sandhill cranes, bald eagles, white-tailed deer, alongside iconic historic landmarks including the Lincoln-Tallman House, downtown architecture, Monterey Rock, bridges, parks, and other significant sites. Artwork should tell a story of resilience, innovation and community pride - connecting Janesville's past with its future while celebrating the people, natural beauty, and defining moments that continue to shape our shared American story.

NEW THIS YEAR: TATTOO COMPETITION WEEK
Art Infusion celebrates creativity in all its forms - and this year, the art extends to a tattoo competition, August 31 - September 6. Click here for more details.

CHALK ART COMPETITION
Preregister online >>>
Cash prizes! $20 per person to compete, which includes a box of 48 soft pastels, blending tool and gloves. Click here to download event details including artist categories, judging criteria, and additional rules. 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 4. Registration will be available at the office, Saturday, September 5 from 9 AM to 4 PM and Sunday, September 6, 9 AM to 12 Noon. Art will be judged on Sunday, September 6 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.

Want to help? We're looking for volunteers! Sign up here.

FEATURED CHALK ARTISTS
Craig & Jamie Rogers, Richland Center, WI
Sidewalk chalk: Firehouse Park, 113 N Main St
This Richland Center Wisconsin art teacher duo, Craig & Jamie Rogers, have been collaborating since they met in high school. Both graduated from UW Oshkosh for art education. Their collaborative efforts started focusing on street painting when they decided to celebrate their wedding by joining their first chalk festival in 2010. Since then they have been featured artists at several events and festivals, taught chalk art workshops, presented a lecture on ephemeral art in nature to UW Oshkosh’s Artscore, and taught thousands of students in the public school system. Their current source of inspiration is music, human interaction with nature, and their two children. www.rogerscreate.com

Sharon Gaver, Janesville, WI
Sidewalk chalk: BMO Bank Sidewalk, 100 N Main St
Sharon loves art! With her rich background in art education and her continued passion for public art, Sharon has been an inspiring part of Janesville's creative community. Sharon was an art teacher for the School District of Janesville for more than 30 years and has also taught art via private lessons. She continues to make the world a beautiful place with her art. She was a featured artist for Art Infusion in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and we can’t wait to see what she brings to the sidewalks of downtown this year.

FEATURED MURAL ARTISTS
Katie Lukes, Chicago, IL
Mural wall: Woodman's Center/Uptown Janesville mall, 2510 Milton Ave (interior connecting corridor)
Katie Lukes is a Chicago-based Illustrator and Muralist. Her style and voice as an artist is all about spreading joy, connecting people, and uplifting the unseen. She makes it her mission to celebrate everyday moments in life that are often overshadowed by busy schedules and distractions—like a colorful nudge to appreciate the little things.

Amy Zaremba, Madison, WI
Mural wall: Great Harvest Bakery Café, 205 N Main St (back wall along river)
Muralist and painter based in Madison, with over ten years of experience. Murals have been her primary professional focus since 2016 when she started my own mural business. Her practice is rooted in storytelling, bold color, and collaboration, at the heart of her work is a belief that public art can strengthen connection, hold complexity, and give voice to shared experiences. She draws inspiration from her northern Wisconsin childhood, shaped by forests, lakes, and wildlife, as well as from a lifelong love of stories - told and experienced.