Toi Ora Live Art Trust

31/08/2026

💜It's our creative writing artists' time to shine 💜

Come check out their exhibition and support them by buying a zine for $10!

When: On now till 11 September
Where: Toi Ora Gallery, 6 Putiki Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland

30/08/2026

Vote for Susanne and Toi Ora to be the Westfield St Lukes Local Hero! We could receive $20,000 to continue our vital work of art for wellbeing.
Vote here: https://bit.ly/4gOMyN4

24/08/2026

✨EXCITING NEWS! ✨

Susanne has been named a Westfield St Lukes Local Hero finalist!

Now we need your help.

Vote for Susanne, Director of Toi Ora, and Toi Ora could receive $20,000 towards continuing our vital work supporting people in mental health distress through creative programmes.

Every week, hundreds of people find a place to create, connect and feel a sense of belonging at Toi Ora, and under Susanne's leadership, she ensures it's a space where people feel safe.

Your vote can help us keep this work going.

👉 Vote for Susanne: https://bit.ly/4gOMyN4
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Every vote counts! 💜

Cast your vote to award $30k worth of grants

10/08/2026

Our 2026 Toi Ora T-shirt designs are in!
Thank you to all our artists who contributed their work; it's going to be tough to choose a winner!
Luckily we don't have to, and it's over to you to pick the 2026 design winner. Vote here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/LdShVU7pRK

05/08/2026

Are you supporting someone with a mental health condition?

This is a creative class for you! You can bring the person you are supporting along, or come alone.

This class was created to support the supporters and give them a wellbeing boost!
Interested? Email: [email protected]

It's free of charge thanks to our funders Auckland Council and Christine Taylor Foundation for Mental Health.

02/08/2026

💜 What a night! 💜

We had a wonderful time celebrating Kay's first gallery opening at Studio One Toi Tū !

Her exhibition Love and Peace are prayers sent out through paintings 💜

Read more about the exhibition and the meaning behind it here:

Kay Shibuya’s exhibition hopes to spread love and peace throughout the world, especially to war-torn areas. Titled Love and Peace, Kay’s exhibition opens on Wednesday 29 July at 5 pm at Studio One Toi Tū and runs until 27 August. Exhibiting at the gallery for the first time, Kay says it wasn’...

28/07/2026

✨We're so excited! ✨

Join us and celebrate Kay's first gallery opening at Studio One Toi Tū TONIGHT, Wednesday 29 July, 5.30pm.

Love and Peace exhibition is a heartfelt collection of paintings, each one a prayer personified to spread love and peace to war-torn areas.

Kay first came to Toi Ora around 10 years ago during one of the darkest times in her life. Now, she's sharing her work in her first exhibition at Studio One Toi Tū. A wonderful milestone and testament to the power of creativity.

📅 Opening: Wednesday 29 July, 5.30 pm
📍 Studio One Toi Tū

We'd love to see you there as we celebrate Kay and this beautiful exhibition.

26/07/2026

We spotted the work of a Toi Ora artist in the wild! Well done to Rob, his beautiful landscape is displayed at the Maker's Space in Auckland Central Library 💜✨

22/07/2026

At Toi Ora, transformative change happens through creativity, community, and connection. 💜✨

Our tutors and staff help create a space where people feel safe to explore, express themselves, and grow. Feedback always focuses on what's working and celebrates each artist's unique strengths. With calm encouragement, patience, and genuine care, artists are supported to build confidence in both themselves and their creativity.

For artist Deonne, one of the things that makes Toi Ora so special is the sense of equality:

"It's not cool if there's a (hierarchy)… we are all equal here."

When people feel seen, heard, and valued, creativity flourishes. Alongside the wellbeing benefits, artists continue to develop their skills and create incredible, high-quality artwork.

Pictured are some of our lovely staff and volunteers at our 30th anniversary celebrations.

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...

13/07/2026

Mānawatia a Matariki! ✨

We hope you all had a wonderful weekend remembering, celebrating the present, and setting intentions.

Yesterday in the Toi Ora studio, we came together for a special Matariki workshop. Artists learnt about the nine stars of Matariki and the unique meaning each one holds.

Inspired by their learning, they created their own whetū using harakeke and painted artworks celebrating Matariki.

And of course, no Matariki celebration would be complete without sharing kai. Together we tucked into a hearty hua whenua soup, enjoying time to connect as a community.

It was a beautiful day filled with intention and connection. ✨