Downtown Mural Initiative
Art Works
Community
Paint.
Purpose.
People.
Public art is our catalyst for connection, and it starts right on Milwaukee Avenue. Through our mural initiatives, we are transforming everyday brick facades into vibrant visual landmarks that reflect the unique spirit of our town. Every piece is a collaborative effort, bringing together local artists and neighbors to breathe fresh, creative energy directly onto our main sidewalks.
But the paint is only part of the story. Behind every wall is a purposeful movement driven by grassroots fundraisers and community engagement events. Whether we are gathering for a pop-up or connecting downtown, these events fund our projects and bring people together—turning Milwaukee Avenue into a thriving, welcoming hub for creativity and community pride.
Gregory
Frederic
A sprawling Audrey II from the Little Shop of Horrors is breaking through the wall at 1001 Milwaukee Avenue. Artist Gregory Frederic is the creator of this wildly popular mural at Parkway Floral.
On the side of 901 Milwaukee Avenue you will find an incredible piece painted by Rozalia Hernandez-Singh. This mural honors the Aztecan roots of the property owners and celebrates their 20 years of operating an award winning Mexican restaurant in Downtown South Milwaukee.
Rozalia’s goal is to promote diversity and awareness. Her artwork reflects her experiences as a woman of color, a mother and a community advocate.
Rozalia
Hernandez
-Singh
Iconic
Antonio “Tone” Gomez
Sorce Building | 926 Milwaukee Avenue
Tone is a Milwaukee based muralist. Before Bruce Lee, his portfolio included THE Giannis mural in Downtown MKE, other works in Milwaukee, Chicago, Albuquerque, Portland, and other locations around the country ! Follow Tone on IG @sketchy_tony to see what he gets into!
This striking representation of a woodstock hippie bus with larger than life portraits of both Janis Joplin and Carlos Santana was done by Milwaukee Based Muralis, Antonio “Tone” Gomes and funded 100% by the Bucyrus Foundation Civic Grant.
Hippie
Bus
Made possible by the Bucyrus Foundation
Veteran Mural
An American Eagle bearing an olive branch, the symbol of peace, is flying past the American Legion Post 27 (BelleRose Events) located at 920 Monroe Avenue in Downtown South Milwaukee. Painted by artists John Kowalczyk & Fred Kaems, this piece was a collaboration between our team, the muralists, and a group of local veterans. It features a collage of meaningful floral blooms representing the different organizations affiliated with post 27, six emblems representing all branches of the American military, a single red rose for fallen soldiers, and an image of the Congressional Medal of Honor – symbolizing our hometown hero, Gary Wetzel.
It’s truly a tribute to all of those that have served.
We humbly dedicate this mural to South Milwaukee’s Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Gary Wetzel, and all of the members of Post 27 for their 100+ years of volunteer service to the South Milwaukee community.
To all of our local veterans: Thank you for everything.
John Kowalczyk
& Fred Kaems
WANT TO BRING A WALL TO LIFE?
Whether you are a local artist ready to paint, a volunteer wanting to help at our next community engagement event, or a property owner on Milwaukee Avenue looking to donate a canvas, we want to hear from you. Let’s create something unexpected together.