Art Works
Downtown Mural Initiative
Launched in 2023, our Downtown Mural Initiative has already made a splash, raising over $51,000! This incredible support has allowed us to bring three stunning murals to life, with a fourth masterpiece on the horizon, ready to captivate our community. We encourage you to join us in this artistic endeavor—whether through your generous donations, volunteering your time, or simply soaking in the beauty of our revitalized downtown. Together, we can create a colorful legacy that celebrates the heart and soul of South Milwaukee.
The Woodstock Hippie Bus
The Woodstock Hippie Bus at 907 Milwaukee Avenue
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. His portfolio includes THE Giannis mural in Downtown MKE, Bruce Lee in South Milwaukee, along with 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!
@sketchy_tony Art Works 2023 muralist
Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors at 1001 Milwaukee Avenue
A sprawling Audrey II from the Little Shop of Horrors is breaking through the wall at 1001 Milwaukee Avenue. Artist Gregory Frederic is the creater of this wildly popular mural at Parkway Floral. Gregory is an award winning artist, guest speaker, live painter and muralist hired by many organizations, including The Green Bay Packers. Inspiration for his colorful acrylic pieces comes from emotion felt through music, human form, injustices and people he meets. After painting murals in his birth country of Haiti, he relocated to Wisconsin where he raises his family and continues adding to his list of satisfied collectors. His unique masterpieces can be seen at The Appleton Public Library, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Austin Straubel Airport and at many fine art galleries. His unique artwork stays immortal in the memory of each viewer as he inspires change and respect for one another.
The Bruce Lee Mural
The West wall of the Sorce Martial Arts building, 926 Milwaukee Avenue, is host to our new mural!
Sorce Building | 926 Milwaukee Avenue
Antonio “Tone” Gomeź 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!
@sketchy_tony Art Works 2023 muralist
From prepping the wall to painting with the community at our mural painting party and finishing the mural in less than one month, Tone Goméz, and assistant Nico Balboa, were an amazing team to watch create a beautiful piece of art across from our office.
Annual Fundraiser
This project would be nothing without our generous donors, and every year they show their support at our annual fundraiser. To date we have raised over $29,000 for our community mural project!
Mural Painting Party
Every year the community gathers to celebrate, show support, and even help paint our new murals!
Donate to Art Works Mural Initiative
Continued contributions to this program will positively benefit Milwaukee Avenue revitalization efforts and continue boosting energy within our downtown business district.
Join the movement by making a tax deductible donation that would go directly towards creating a mural.
Support the businesses that are volunteering to organize this project:
Special thank you to our 2024 donors:
Hire Muralist | $5000+
The Bucyrus Club & Skyline Deli
Turn Heads | $2500+
Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home
Sorce Martial Arts
Rally Services
Hire Muralist | $1000+
Elkins Ventures
DBHW | Paint the Town Host
A Green Dog Grooming
Moran’s Pub
Minue Productions | In-Kind Event Production
Parkway Floral | In-Kind Event Flowers
Purchase Paints | $500+
South Milwaukee Sausage & Meats
Patty Robinson
Leah Minue
Provide Tools | $250+
BWO Insurance
Jim Shelenske | MJ Media | In-Kind Printing Services
David Kieck
South Milwaukee Industrial Museum
Show Support | $100+
Lawrence Koszewski