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 Birkenhead
The latest sculpture we have brought to Kaipatiki, is called Journey Home, by artist Matthew Williams. This project was a collaboration with NZ Sugar Company.
Journey Home was unveiled on Tuesday 2nd September 2025, at the Chelsea Sugar Factory on Colonial Road. It is publicly visible and accessible for the hundreds of thousands of people who visit Chelsea each year.
Art Speaker Series
KPAT hosts this 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
In November 2024, we held a pavement art event at Highbury Community House, Birkenhead, for the community to engage in chalk art drawings. This event, Art Underfoot, also showcased a chalk drawing by renowned artist Jeff Thomson.
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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