Brewers unveil City Connect-inspired mural in West Allis: "The Launch"

Milwaukee Brewers City Connect-inspired mural unveiled in West Allis

The Milwaukee Brewers, along with West Allis mayor, and local artist Michael Cerda, revealed the first City Connect-inspired community mural, "The Launch," on Friday, May 22. 

A news release says the mural is part of the Wisco Pop-Up Series, a statewide initiative extending the City Connect story in communities around the state.

Milwaukee Brewers City Connect-inspired mural unveiled in West Allis

Cerda’s mural is featured on the side of Slingshot Bar, located at 6325 W. National Avenue in West Allis. It features the word "Wisco," a slingshot and a new Brewers fishing bobber being flung by the slingshot. 

About the artist

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The release says Cerda, a Milwaukee native, is the owner of Cerda Design Co., where he specializes in sign painting and design for local businesses as well as large organizations. 

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Cerda has painted two murals for the Milwaukee Brewers, including the Brewers "El Paletero" mural on the side of Heavy Hitters and the Barrelman and Milwaukee script mural across the street from the ballpark.

South side Milwaukee Brewers-backed mural celebrates community, sunset

A Milwaukee Brewers community mural, "South Side en la Hora Mágica," was completed Wednesday near 18th and Lincoln, highlighting south side landmarks, sunset colors and nostalgia.

The Source: Information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Brewers and City of West Allis.


 

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