Pat Stuart’s career was largely in the museum and art gallery sectors and included senior roles at Te Papa during its development and early operational phase, and as Chief Executive of Experience Wellington managing Wellington City Council owned institutions such as City Gallery and Wellington Museum. Since 2020 Pat has been a member of the Ngā Manu Board of Trustees including 5 years as Chair. She is a member of the Kāpiti Coast Tourism Advisory Board which supports tourism development within the district. Her decision to join the Board reflects the importance she places on Toi MAHARA’s contribution to the social and economic wellbeing of the communities it serves.
She replaces Andrew Sexton – whose term has ended – on the Toi MAHARA board of trustees.