Cora Grover

Sun Prairie Creates Visual Art Teaching Artist

Cora Grover grew up in the small town of Waterloo, WI, with a close-knit family. She comes from a long line of artists, stating, “My father is a woodworker and carver/engraver, my grandfather is a painter, musician, and singer, my great-grandfather was a painter, and so on. Being an artist was just in my blood. My parents always joked I started drawing the second my little hands could hold a crayon. Art motivated me to work hard, find strength and interest in pursuing new mediums or things I was scared of trying.”

Cora has an art education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and leads the PMA art program at the McKenzie Family Boys & Girls Club in Sun Prairie. Her artistic style stretches from landscape acrylic and oil paintings to tattoo designs.

Cora’s artistic experiences have helped her find the courage to pursue things she once saw as daunting and inspired her as she pursued her path as an educator. In her words, “Everything I’ve learned from my teachers and professors has only made me more excited to be the next generation of educators. I remember being asked in 5th grade the timeless question of ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ and here I am, pursuing that dream.” 
In addition to her artistic endeavors, Cora shares her journey of losing a brother as a volunteer public speaker for the UW Organ and Tissue Donation program. She is also a self-proclaimed “huge movie nerd” and enjoys traveling on spontaneous adventures to new places.