Who We Are
Havasu Area Public Art (HAPA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on the creation of public art for Lake Havasu. Founded in 2015, the organization has no members and all activities are driven by the board members.
Funding for all projects is from donations and grants. HAPA runs an annual Barstool Auction where it sells donated,decorated barstools. HAPA also has a 6x6 project in which artists donate artwork that is 6” x 6” for HAPA to sell for $25 apiece."
Havasu Area Public Art (HAPA) was awarded the Community Development and Improvement Award (2021) by the Havasu Chamber of Commerce.
What We Do
HAPA’s accomplishments include:
-Local Art Contest “Deck the Halls” coordinated with the Havasu Regional Medical Center to provide the hospital with artwork from local artists. 54 works from 22 Havasu artists are on display in public areas of the hospital.
-“Classic Car Mural” is located on the Hodel Building, Hodel Way. Artist: Amy Novelli. Medium: Acrylic Painting
-“Share the Road” mural is located on the Mesquit Janitorial Building, Lake Havasu Avenue. Artist: Jaque Meng. Media: Acrylic Painting and Metal Sculptures
-“Cupcake Mountain” mural is located on Inspire Church, Swanson Avenue. Artist: Kolleen Bookey. Medium: Acrylic Painting
-“Farm to Table” mural is located on the KAWS Building, McCulloch Blvd. (Main Street). Artist: Rachel Kaiser. Medium: Acrylic Painting
-Kreative Kids mural on the stairs between Havasu Hardware and Jersey’s. Nearback parking lot. Artists: Pam Reinke’s Kreative Kids. Medium: Acrylic Painting
-“We Are Havasu” mural is located on the Shabby Shack / Book Exchange, McCulloch Blvd. (Main Street). Artist: Fred Hahn. Medium: Photo-Mosaic Ceramic Tiles
HAPA Completed 2 projects , one at Havasu Hardware (Main Street) and the other at Shambles (Main Street).
