Art Aficionado Itinerary

Home to famous portrait artist Benjamin McCready, Whitewater enjoys a truly vibrant arts community. Visit his website for information on current or upcoming showings.

Take a stroll downtown to view The Prairie Tillers Mural. The colorful design was created in 1980 by Caryl Yasko as a tribute to the Kettle Moraine. View the informational stone to learn its history.

Take in a show at Young Auditorium that serves as the premier performing arts center in our beautiful region of Wisconsin. Dinner and cocktails are available prior to many shows so why not make it an extra special evening with an extraordinary meal?

Those short on time can still take advantage of the open, self guided tours of distinctive works of art housed at Crossman Gallery. Spend as little or as much time as you want enjoying the variety of art expression displayed in their ever changing show schedule. Admission is free.

Spend an evening at scenic Cravath Lakefront enjoying one of the many Concerts In The Park. Pack a snack and grab a blanket or folding chair before heading down to enjoy one of the many performances that take place throughout the summer and into fall.

An active and vibrant Arts Alliance means that there is always something going on in Whitewater. Be sure to check their website for upcoming events or projects such as the annual community outdoor arts project that runs from May to September. A different theme yearly, items are decorated and hung from lampposts on Main St. Past years have seen birdhouses, chairs and fish!

Take in a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Student performance at UWW. Music, theatre and dance schedules offer something for all tastes as well as the opportunity to view some exceptional new talents.

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