15/08/2025
£85,000 Street Art Initiative For Mid And East Antrim
An investment of £85,000 has been announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to support a new street art initiative across Ballymena, Carrickfergus, and Larne.
The project, led by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council (MEABC), aims to enhance the visual appeal of town centres and engage communities through creative expression.
The project will deliver more than 40 new public artworks across the borough, including new artwork at Larne underpass, the Carrickfergus Castle subway, and further murals in Ballymena town centre. The initiative builds on the success of previous street art programmes delivered by the council and the Department for Communities.
Minister Lyons said he was pleased to support the "exciting initiative," which he said aligns with his department's vision of building "inclusive, vibrant places where people want to live, work and visit."
He added that "public art is a powerful tool for regeneration and this project will leave a lasting legacy across Mid and East Antrim."
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, said the renewed investment is a "celebration of our people and places." He added that the artworks will "reflect the unique stories and spirit of our communities" and that the council is proud to support projects that "foster creativity and connection."
The project, led by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council (MEABC), aims to enhance the visual appeal of town centres and engage communities through creative expression.
The project will deliver more than 40 new public artworks across the borough, including new artwork at Larne underpass, the Carrickfergus Castle subway, and further murals in Ballymena town centre. The initiative builds on the success of previous street art programmes delivered by the council and the Department for Communities.
Minister Lyons said he was pleased to support the "exciting initiative," which he said aligns with his department's vision of building "inclusive, vibrant places where people want to live, work and visit."
He added that "public art is a powerful tool for regeneration and this project will leave a lasting legacy across Mid and East Antrim."
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, said the renewed investment is a "celebration of our people and places." He added that the artworks will "reflect the unique stories and spirit of our communities" and that the council is proud to support projects that "foster creativity and connection."
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