Toi Ora Live Art Trust

08/04/2026

Our six new laptops funded by The Lion Foundation have really helped the team connect with artists, organise creative classes, exhibitions and events. Thank you 💜

06/04/2026

Have you checked out the Toi Ora exhibition on the waterfront? It’s near Queen’s Wharf by the downtown ferry terminal.

It’s on until May. We’re loving having a presence in the city centre!

Learn more about the artwork: https://toiora.org.nz/free-toi-ora-art-exhibition-at-queens-wharf/

01/04/2026

This self-portrait, done by Artist Liaison Joelle, is too good not to share!

Ka pai! 💜✨

P.S. Have a wonderful Easter break whānau!

30/03/2026

Come see our Printmaking exhibition this week before the Easter holidays and see what our Friday Printmaking artists have been up to! ✨💜

Welcome to Toi Ora – Enhance your wellbeing through creativity. At Toi Ora, we provide a supportive and inclusive environment for people experiencing mental distress. Discover over 20 free classes in visual and performing arts, soak up open studio time...

17/03/2026

We had a wonderful time at Studio One Toi Tū Mini Art Market in the weekend!
Thanks to all the Toi Ora artists who contributed their work, and thank you to everyone who came along, said hi and bought a piece 💜✨

15/03/2026

We had an awesome turn out for our waterfront exhibition opening!

Congratulations to all our artists ✨💜we hope you get a kick out of seeing your work in such a primetime space, like we do!

The artwork will be up until May at Queen's Whart near the ferry building if you want to see it and learn a bit more about Toi Ora!

11/03/2026

Sneak peek! 👀Waterfront Exhibition.

Here’s a glimpse of some of the artwork that will be on display at the waterfront from tomorrow until May!

Opening with a bang, 12 March, 10am–2pm. Come check it out! 🎨 There will be food, speeches, and a DJ! Queen's Wharf near the downtown ferry building

Bringing Toi Ora creativity into the CBD. How cool is that? 💜

09/03/2026

HUMANS OF TOI ORA: ‘Art is the boat I travel on’ - Sam RB

In our 30th year, we caught up with one of our alumni students, Sam RB, who attended Toi Ora from 2000 - 2010.

Sam has kept up a consistent creative practice, which has led him to places such as the London Olympics, but more importantly, it has guided him on his path to get to know himself, and make sense of the world.

He talks to us about how creativity gives him a sense of purpose, and how through consistent practice it has become like breathing for him.

Read Sam's story: https://toiora.org.nz/my-art-is-the-boat-i-travel-on-reflections-from-a-toi-ora-alumni-artist/

02/03/2026

Our Face & Figure exhibition is on now!
Come check it out and see what our artists have been creating ✨💜
On til 13 March in our gallery space, 6 Putiki Street, Grey Lynn

24/02/2026

✨Exciting news! ✨

Toi Ora art will be on display at Queen's Wharf, connecting the CBD and wider Auckland with our kaupapa. To kick things off, there will be a pop-up exhibition as an opening celebration on 12 March.

Ngā mihi to Toi Ora artists who have contributed their work!

When: Pop-up exhibition 12 March, 10am - 2pm, artwork on display March - May.
Where: Queen's Wharf, CBD

Come along and support Toi Oa Artists! 💜

Welcome to Toi Ora – Enhance your wellbeing through creativity. At Toi Ora, we provide a supportive and inclusive environment for people experiencing mental distress. Discover over 20 free classes in visual and performing arts, soak up open studio time...

23/02/2026

✨Congratulations Juliet ✨for being featured in the Creative Spaces Network blog! We loved reading your story

😍😍Juliet Jackson first attended Toi Ora, an Auckland creative space, in 2010 soon after she became blind.

👉👉In this blog, she describes how Toi Oa helped her build confidence and explore creativity freely and safely. “It is a non-judgmental environment and I love being part of the community.”

🔗🔗Read Juliet’s blog:
https://creativespacesnetwork.org.nz/Arts%20Blog/Toi-Ora-helped-me-regain-my-creative-voice
ID: Juliet Jackson's painting called Australian Bush, with an orange and yellow background and several trees in brown, dark blue and grey



Blind Low Vision NZ Blind Citizens NZ Toi Ora Live Art Trust

23/02/2026

New class alert!

If you are based in Auckland, and you are supporting someone with a mental health condition, you could be eligible for our new class.

It's a painting, drawing and mixed media class - no experience is necessary!

Come along, feel the benefits of creativity and connect with others going through a similar experience.

To register, fill in this form: