Coronation brings art, community and social impact together at Precinct 75

St Peters, 9 January 2026 – Coronation Property (‘Coronation’),  partnered with Arts-Matter to host ‘Kick Art’, a sneaker art auction and community celebration at Precinct 75 in St Peters.

 

Held late last year, the event brought together Sydney’s art community, local residents and creatives for a night of art, music and connection, while raising close to $5,000 in support of Coronation Cares social impact partner Studio A.

 

The sneaker art auction invited artists to transform donated sneakers into one-of-a-kind artworks, which were auctioned on the night. The response reflected the strong creative energy that has long defined Precinct 75 and the Inner West more broadly, while demonstrating the power of art to bring people together for a shared purpose.

 

Kirsten Steedman, Head of Social Impact at Coronation, said the event was a natural extension of Coronation Cares’ commitment to embedding social value into the places it creates.

 

“The Kick Art event captured everything we care about, creativity, inclusion and community,” said Kirsten. “Through Coronation Cares, we work with partners who are using creativity to create opportunity and shift perceptions. Supporting Studio A is about backing artists with intellectual disability to be seen, valued and paid for their work, while opening doors for meaningful engagement with the wider community.”

 

Studio A is a not-for-profit organisation that provides professional pathways for artists with intellectual disability, creating access to studios, mentorship and paid opportunities. Through Coronation Cares, funds raised will support Studio A’s programs that connect artists with schools and communities, using creativity as a powerful tool for inclusion and learning.

 

Gabrielle Mordy, Studio A CEO and Artistic Director, said the partnership with Coronation has enabled the organisation to extend its reach and impact. “At Studio A, we create magic through creativity. We empower our artists to be respected and supported with dignity and income, and we couldn’t do any of this without the foundational support of partners like Coronation,” Gabrielle said. “This support enables Studio A artists to lead workshops both within our studios and out in the community.”

The Kick Art event builds on Coronation’s collaboration with Arts-Matter at Precinct 75, which honours the site’s industrial and creative heritage while supporting the next chapter of cultural activity as construction progresses. The precinct has long been home to artists, designers and makers, and Coronation is working to ensure that spirit continues as the site evolves.

 

Construction is now well underway at Precinct 75, a major mixed-use renewal project that will deliver new Build-to-Rent (‘BTR) homes, operated by Nation, Australia’s largest BTR operator, alongside retail and commercial spaces and activated public areas. Designed as a connected, walkable neighbourhood, the precinct will bring together adaptive-reuse buildings and new development to create places for living, working and gathering, while retaining the site’s distinctive creative DNA.

 

The sneaker art auction remains live until the end of the month, with all proceeds continuing to support Studio A, visit this link to bid now.