Art of Kāpiti

We have a range of public art in Kāpiti, exhibited indoors in public buildings, and installed or created outdoors, often as part of our outdoor structures. Find out more about our local art, and public art programme

Our public art programme

Supporting and encouraging a culture of creativity and innovation promotes our sense of community, civic pride, and...

This major artwork was commissioned by our Public Art Panel, after consultation with mana whenua and the Paraparaumu and...

Te Raranga Whare

The Te Raranga Whare mural was opened in 2022 on Te Whare Rāranga ō Paekākāriki (Weavers’ Whare) in Paekākāriki. It’s a...

Pearl and Florrie's Way

This 15-metre mural lines “Pearl and Florrie’s Way”, the walkway from Beach Road in Paekākāriki to the beach. Local...

Frances Hodgkins murals

Completed in June 2020, the temporary mural on the old Waikanae Library building honours iconic artist Frances Hodgkins,...

Kotahitanga, by local artist Theo Arraj, was created during the Kāpiti Coast Art Trail 2022, to provide a vibrant and...

Metamorphic is located on the back walls of 5 Coastlands Parade, Kāpiti Lights, and was commissioned from local artist...