Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to announce the completion of three new street art installations across Ballymena town centre – designed to celebrate local heritage, enhance public spaces and attract visitors.
The art has been funded by the Department for Communities and Council as part of a wider street art initiative, which also included a programme of artwork culminating in an art festival in Larne last summer.
The initiative complements ongoing efforts to support town centres through projects such as shopfront improvement grants, pop up shops and town centre animation activities.
The latest additions to Ballymena’s streetscape form part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to town centre revitalisation, bringing vibrant, eye-catching artwork to the area. Each piece has been carefully designed to reflect the town’s unique character and history, making Ballymena a more welcoming and engaging place for businesses, residents, and visitors alike.
Among the new artworks is a striking pink flamingo mural at Greenvale Street by London-based artist, Woskerski.
This piece is a tribute to the iconic Flamingo Ballroom – a legendary local venue that once hosted music greats such as The Rolling Stones and Roy Orbison.
The mural is a nod to Ballymena’s vibrant cultural history, evoking fond memories for past generations while adding a piece of fresh and dynamic artwork for today’s visitors.
Church Street also received an uplift with a new mural entitled “Onwards and Upwards” by Peaball.
This piece symbolises determination and drive to surpass personal limits while celebrating adventure and exploration.
Shane O’Driscoll has painted an abstract mural along 53 Ballymoney Street that celebrates the River Braid, local agriculture and the market town in a nod to Ballymena’s heritage.
