by Rose Rees-Owen | Jan 28, 2026 | News & Blog
In Toi Ora’s 30th year, we caught up with an alumni artist, 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...
by Rose Rees-Owen | Nov 27, 2025 | News & Blog
Inspired by 2024 winner Andrew Blythe and other Toi Ora artists, Zet had fun designing this year’s winning design, which features the Toi Ora façade with a big planet, Matariki stars and alien-like creatures. Learn more about Zet, their design, and their...
by Rose Rees-Owen | Oct 28, 2025 | News & Blog
Juliet Jackson’s art is full of colour, movement, and words. Losing her sight later in life hasn’t stopped her from creating; if anything, it’s led her to adapt and expand her artistic practice. A lifelong passion for art Juliet grew up in Auckland and...
by Rose Rees-Owen | Oct 14, 2025 | News & Blog
Toi Ora Director Susanne Ritzenhoff sat down with Seeds podcast host Steven Moe to talk about the transformative power of creativity, how perfection can lead to inaction, and how everyone can incorporate more creativity into their day to day. Listen to their...
by Rose Rees-Owen | Sep 10, 2025 | News & Blog
For over 30 years, Toi Ora has transformed hundreds of lives through the power of its creative classes. Now, with the launch of our awareness and fundraising campaign Art is Our Anchor, we are sharing Toi Ora’s impact with Aotearoa. Meet three of our artists Ross,...
