The Public Art Trust (PAT) is an initiative by the National Arts Council to encourage Singaporeans to embrace art around their urban environment. Through commissioning and displaying impactful and meaningful art in public places, the PAT promotes best practices and builds strong corporate support for public art. The PAT also promotes greater appreciation of the visual arts through education and outreach programmes. The PAT was established by the NAC in 2014 with $10 million seed funding from the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY).