Colourful artwork has wrapped around an empty construction site opposite Toitoi, Hawke's Bay Arts and Events Centre.
The new mural depicting community kaupapa and facility logos has been finished just in time for the Toitoi Municipal Building reopening this weekend.
Local artist Brandon Blair from Crimson Flower Ltd transformed the corner of Hastings St and Eastbourne St East with a bold, bright mural incorporating the logos of both Toitoi and Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga - Hastings City Art Gallery.
HDC Kaiwhakahaere, Ngā Toi me te Ahurea – manager, arts & culture Megan Peacock-Coyle said the design elements speak to the kaupapa of Hastings District Council, particularly its arts facilities, as well as the history of the area.
Peacock-Coyle said arts facilities provide community wellbeing, cultural connection, and a sense of identity for Hastings and our community. The design elements within this mural illustrate this vision.