200+ Reasons to Look Around
Yep, more than 200 sculptures and murals are installed across the Champaign-Urbana area's parks, downtown districts, campus, and public spaces!
Just a few highlights
Wandell Sculpture Garden
Meadowbrook Park, Urbana
Over two dozen awe-inspiring sculptures woven into 130 acres of native prairie. Perfect for a morning or evening stroll.
Downtown Champaign
Various Locations
A simple walk downtown turns into a public art tour, with nearly 20 sculptures and murals among the shops, restaurants, bars, and West Side Park.
Champaign County African American Heritage Trail
Various Locations
Murals by nationally renowned artists, from tributes to Black educational excellence to symbols of neighborhood pride. Free, self-guided, and not to be missed.
Urbana Utility Boxes
Various Locations
Turning the ordinary into the extraordinary, Urbana's Arts & Culture Program selected local artists to paint utility boxes throughout the city. See how many you can find!
The Walldog Murals
Downtown Arcola
Fifteen historic murals created by the Walldogs, a global group of sign painters and graphic artists. Covers Arcola’s story from the Broom Corn Festival to the origins of Raggedy Ann & Andy (yep, created here!) to the town’s Hispanic heritage, and more.
Allerton Park & Retreat Center
Monticello
A breathtaking country estate and home of the locally iconic Sun Singer statue. Fourteen formal gardens hold sculptures, including 22 blue porcelain Fu Dogs.
Art in CU Passport
Want a fun way to explore our public art? Download the Art in CU Trail experience pass!
Check in at 50 different pieces of public art and earn your choice of any t-shirt, sweatshirt, hat, or tote from the Chambana Proud store.
