Work is underway on a mural in Blaenavon and members of the community are invited to get involved.
The mural celebrating the town's floral heritage will be painted on the outside of Botanic Possessions florists, in Broad Street, as part of a new mural trail.
Business owner and local resident Kate Hiscock said: “When we bought the building, I knew I wanted to do something with the outside that would make people stop and look.
“Blaenavon has so much to offer, and I wanted to create something that would draw people into the area while celebrating something beyond our industrial heritage.
"The mural started as an idea, and it’s fantastic to now be able to develop it as a community project."
The mural design has been inspired by the history of Blaenavon Flower Park, which opened in 1921, thanks to public donations.
Kate added: "The story of Blaenavon Flower Park is a story of local people coming together to create something beautiful for their town.
"It feels incredibly fitting that more than 100 years later, we're bringing that same community spirit back to life through this mural. We’re not just celebrating Blaenavon’s history — we’re creating something new with the people who live here.”
The mural, which has been funded by Kate and Torfaen Council, will form part of a new The Light We Carry mural trail in Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent, which will symbolise guidance, warmth, hope and how local heritage is carried forward and shared.
Cllr Joanne Gauden, Executive Member for Economy, Skills and Regeneration, added: "This mural is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the rich heritage that has shaped our community while creating something inspiring for future generations.
"It is about honouring our past, strengthening community pride in the present, and looking ahead with optimism as we create a lasting legacy that everyone can feel part of."
The mural is being painted by artist Danielle Harrington and members of the public are invited to stop by and watch. Workshop sessions will also be held with local groups.
A second community mural is planning for the Castle Hotel in Blaenavon, and there are two new murals in Pontypool Indoor Market, with a third outdoor mural is planned for Clarence Street, led by ArtREGEN Pontypool.
The Light We Carry mural trail is part of a new campaign to improve town centres, alongside Towns Together clean-ups.
The first Towns Together event will take place in Pontypool town centre on Friday September 25 and Saturday September 26.
The next Towns Together clean-up will take place in Blaenavon and residents can vote for the areas they would like to see tackled. Visit Love Blaenavon - Towns Together | Get Involved Torfaen (opens in new tab).
For more information about the Botanic Possessions' mural, contact Kate on kate@botanicpossessions.com or visit botanicpossessions.com