“Sherman Park Rising,” is at 4715 W. Center St. (All photos by Lydia Slattery)
Tia Richardson, lead artist, says residents and community members made this mural possible.
The Z in the butterfly commemorates Greg “Ziggy” Zyszkiewicz, slain DNS employee.
Mayor Tom Barrett, who contributed to the mural, speaks at the dedication.
The unveiling of the mural on Friday, Sept. 22, featured a ceremonial ribbon cutting.
The contractor, community member and policewoman represent many people lifting up the community.
Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn praises the mural for its symbols of hope and rejuvenation for Sherman Park.
These vines represent the social support systems among community members.
Jennifer Potts, executive director of Business Improvement District 39, praises the “Sherman Park Rising” mural.

Hundreds of people gathered at 4715 W. Center St., on Sept. 22 to celebrate the neighborhood’s newest mural, “Sherman Park Rising.” Artist Tia Richardson created the mural with the help of more than 250 people.

Mayor Tom Barrett praised the mural for bringing community members together, while calling for better police and community relations. Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn told the gathering that the mural represents hope.

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“We all came together to make this vision happen,” Richardson said.

The mural’s images tell the stories of Sherman Park, Richardson explained. The vines connecting people represent the social support systems of the community. The babies represent the youth who are critical to the neighborhood.

The event featured a ribbon cutting that included Richardson, Barrett and Flynn, as well as refreshments from Jay’s Uptown Cafe.

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