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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, immerse yourself in stunning exhibitions, or even find unique artwork for sale. Join our community and embark on a journey for your wellbeing. Let’s create together – because your mental wellness matters.
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Toi Ora artist excited for her first exhibition at Studio One Toi Tū
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’t something she had considered until Toi Ora Artist […]
Toi Hono Exhibition in time to celebrate Matariki
Toi Hono is a art class from the te ao Māori perspective. Many pieces are worked on collaboratively, including the centre piece of the latestToi Hono Exhibition. Toi Hono is a newer class at Toi Ora. To begin with, the class attendance used to be one or two people, but now it’s flourishing with all […]
NZ Music Month, a time to celebrate!
NZ Music Month in May is a time to celebrate the important role music plays in the cultural life of Aotearoa, and the positive impact it can have on wellbeing, identity, and connection. By Artist Liaison Merrin Cavel. At Toi Ora, music is one of the many art forms that enhances wellbeing. Through weekly acoustic […]
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What our artists are saying
“After my brain injury, Toi Ora helped me change my attitude and my outlook on life. From my first visit, my attitude literally changed overnight because the programmes at Toi Ora have helped me to look at my new life from a whole new perspective!”
– Keith, Grey Lynn
“Through Toi Ora I was able to connect with people who were kind and respectful. I could also reconnect with my creativity and feel the joy and satisfaction this can bring. Gradually, through friends, family and Toi Ora I have been able to feel safer in the world. I have found trust and have been able to enjoy my daily activities again.”
– Juliet, Mt. Roskill
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At Toi Ora, we refer to each person as an artist the moment they walk in the door. Today, you can make a difference for Toi Ora Artists. They are the heroes in their own story and each piece of art completed represents a moment on their wellbeing and artistic journey. Pick up some incredible original artwork or donate to help Toi Ora support more people.
