Carmarthenshire County Council has launched a new Mural Fund to help bring bold and inspiring public art to town centres that enhances the visual landscape and celebrates local heritage.

Open to owners and leaseholders of commercial properties across Carmarthenshire’s town centres, the fund supports the design and installation of murals up to £2,000 with an intervention rate of 80% per property.

Carmarthenshire businesses are also encouraged to take advantage of the Refreshing Town Centre Grant alongside the Mural Grant, which focuses on external improvements to the facades of buildings and remains open until September 30.

Both funding schemes are supported by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund and form part of Carmarthenshire’s wider programme of investment and regeneration programme aimed at revitalising Carmarthenshire’s high streets, supporting businesses, celebrating local identity and boosting the vibrancy, appearance and footfall of town centres.

Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Leisure, Culture and Tourism, Cllr Hazel Evans said:“This fund is an exciting opportunity to brighten our town centres and tell stories through public art.”

“Murals can create a sense of place, spark conversation and attract footfall. We are proud to support projects that not only look great but also help to build stronger, more connected communities.”

One of the towns to recently benefit from such a mural is Whitland. Adding to the town’s unique identity, the new mural was commissioned at the Whitland Cricket Club, created by local artist JenksArt.

The eye-catching piece celebrates local culture and contributes to the town’s creative atmosphere.

A spokesperson for Carmarthenshire Council said: “As part of the Ten Towns programme, rural market towns across the county have received support to develop exciting new projects to add vibrancy and economic benefit to their town.”

You can visit the Council’s website for more information on the scheme.