The Milwaukee Brewers have announced a collaboration with Visit Fitchburg and Madison-based artist Emily Balsley to install a new community mural, 7th Inning Stretch, located at McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Rd.
Now expanding into its third consecutive year, the Brewers mural initiative has seen great success supporting community partners and collaborating with local artists. The Brewers’ newest mural in Fitchburg celebrates Brewers fandom found across the state through art and community. The installation of 7th Inning Stretch follows South Side en La Hora Mágica, a community mural installed on the South Side of Milwaukee earlier this May, as well as two City-Connect inspired murals in West Allis and Eau Claire.
“We have seen the value of public art in Fitchburg and are thrilled to be part of the Brewers mural initiative,” said Angela Kinderman, president and CEO of Visit Fitchburg, in a statement. “We welcome fans, art lovers and park enthusiasts to enjoy McKee Farms Park when they come to visit The 7th Inning Stretch. We think this initiative is a great way to connect communities in Wisconsin through their love of art, baseball and, of course, the Brew Crew.”
Balsley is a versatile artist based in Madison whose work focuses on illustration and murals. Her Brewers mural extends 50 feet long, capturing the energy and camaraderie of a Brewers game.
Balsley began work with an estimated timeline of two weeks for completion.
