Public art plays an important role in the identity and experience of communities. It can inspire, provoke, beautify, and challenge the way we engage with public spaces.
The Kaipātiki Public Arts Trust (KPAT) is a charitable trust established in 2013 with the assistance of the Kaipātiki Local Board to develop public art projects in the Kaipātiki area.
Our objective is to incorporate substantial works of art in the natural and built environment.
We believe that public art enhances urban design, humanises development and provides significant benefits to residents, businesses and the wider community
Public Art in Glenfield
In 2022, Kaipātiki Public Arts Trust delivered an artwork at Oruamo Domain on Glenfield Road.
‘Soft Focus … Summer’s Day’ by David McCracken is a 3.5 metre torus that has been likened to a wrinkly tyre rolling down the hill. It’s shiny surface provides humorous reflections and children are enjoying climbing onto it.
Click here for more details about the Oruamo Domain project.
Art Speaker Series
KPAT hosts an annual event to showcase an art speaker and report to the community on its activities.
Our guest speakers have been inspiring and shared their stories with us.
To register on our invitation list for these events, please email info@kpat.org.nz
Click here for more on our Art Speaker Series.
Art Underfoot
We will be holding a pavement art event, Art Underfoot, on Sunday, November 3rd, from 10 am to noon.
This will be at Highbury Community House, 110 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead.
In case of wet weather, the rain date will be Sunday, November 10th.
Please check the Highbury House Facebook page for updates.
We’re delighted that this event will feature a work by the talented Jeff Thomson.
Chalk will be available and we invite you and your families to come along and join in.
Donations Welcome
KPAT is grateful for the support it gets from project sponsors.
If you would like to donate to KPAT’s ongoing work, our bank account is: 02 0112 0121368 083
Note: KPAT is a registered charity. If you would like a tax receipt, please a) ensure your name is clear in the payment reference and b) email info@kpat.org.nz to request a receipt.
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