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Toi Ora Live Art Trust Enriching lives through creativity, connection and community, our Grey Lynn studio offers people facing mental health challenges free creative classes.

Toi Ora is an award-winning arts organisation that provides innovation and leadership in the field of mental health recovery. Our aim is to promote social, intellectual and creative pursuits that enrich people's lives. We work towards the destigmatisation of mental health issues, thus encouraging social change. Toi Ora provides tutored workshops and classes for people to develop their strengths and potential in the arts in a safe, non-institutional environment. We wish to bridge the gap for those who come into contact with mental health/addictions and other support services, with the exploration of creativity as a proven means to enhance recovery and maintain well-being. The emphasis at Toi Ora is on the creative process however, for many artists the opportunity to exhibit and perform is very important. Toi Ora provides opportunities for performance and exhibition of artwork on the premises as well as providing information about exhibition opportunities in the broader community.

14/10/2026

"Mosaics is taking something broken and creating something new" πŸ’œ

Artist Sherie Crosby explains about her artwork which features a hook, an octopus and a hammerhead shark.

It's based off the whakatauki: Kaua e mate wheke, me mate ururoa l Do not die like an octopus, die like a hammerhead shark.

A whakatauki and a piece of art about resistance and resilience, and not to give up. πŸ₯Ή

We love this Sherie, and agree: What apt piece to share during Mental Health Awareness Week πŸ’œ

And p.s you can see this and many more at our Mosaic exhibition on till 4 November

Happy Mental Health Awareness Week, whānau πŸ’œThis year's theme is belonging, and what brings people together more than th...
12/10/2026

Happy Mental Health Awareness Week, whānau πŸ’œ

This year's theme is belonging, and what brings people together more than the arts? And a concert where everyone shares in the joy of knowing the words and singing along

We were lucky enough to be selected as one of the charities supported by Noah Kahan and the Busyhead Project on the Auckland leg of his world tour.

Thanks for having us, we so enjoyed it, and meeting so many fans 🐞🐝🌼

Check out the talent of our Mosaic artists πŸ’œπŸŽ¨Exhibition happening: 14 October - 4 November (Opening 14 October 10.45am ...
06/10/2026

Check out the talent of our Mosaic artists πŸ’œπŸŽ¨

Exhibition happening: 14 October - 4 November (Opening 14 October 10.45am with kai and speeches)

In our Toi Ora gallery, 6 Putiki Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland

28/09/2026

Drum roll please....

Our Toi Ora T-shirt design winners are:
1st: Scarlett
2nd: Felix
3rd place tie: Haleigh and Logan

A big congratulations team, and thank you to all our artists who entered the competition!

Pst, you can now order Scarlett and Felix's designs in the Toi Ora shop πŸ’œπŸ’«

πŸ’œ Thank you to everyone who came to our Annual Celebration last night πŸ’œIt was a wonderful night celebrating art for well...
24/09/2026

πŸ’œ Thank you to everyone who came to our Annual Celebration last night πŸ’œ

It was a wonderful night celebrating art for wellbeing and sharing the magic of Toi Ora ✨

A big thank you to all our performers and artists who exhibited their work, and to everyone who purchased some artwork to support our artists. 🎨

πŸ‘€Sneak peek πŸ‘€πŸ’œ Annual Celebration, Wednesday 23 September, 5.30pm πŸ’œHere's some of the artwork up for sale for Toi Ora's ...
22/09/2026

πŸ‘€Sneak peek πŸ‘€

πŸ’œ Annual Celebration, Wednesday 23 September, 5.30pm πŸ’œ

Here's some of the artwork up for sale for Toi Ora's Annual Celebration - our biggest celebration of the year.

Don't miss your chance to buy an original, affordable piece of artwork and support Toi Ora artists!

It's free and all are welcome - come celebrate art for wellbeing with us ✨

LIVE PERFORMANCES | ART FOR SALE | CREATE YOUR OWN ART

Artwork in order of appearance:

1. Kay Shibuya (mandala)
2. Raymond Stewart (train)
3. Andrew Blythe
4. Nikki Dixon (Lady Di)

17/09/2026

πŸ’œ LAST CHANCE TO VOTE πŸ’œ
Vote for Susanne for Westfield Local Heroes, and if we receive the most votes, Toi Ora will receive $20,000 to continue our vital creative classes.
Vote here: https://bit.ly/3VeuROz

Hari Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori! Here's some kupu we've been learning and using at Toi Ora. πŸ’œβœ¨(Sometimes there's no direct t...
16/09/2026

Hari Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori! Here's some kupu we've been learning and using at Toi Ora. πŸ’œβœ¨

(Sometimes there's no direct translation to English with te reo Māori words, and that's what makes it so beautiful. If you have a different understanding of what these words mean, please share it in the comments)

If you haven't heard, Toi Ora Director Susanne has been nominated as a Westfield Local Hero! βœ¨πŸ’œ Here we are, at Westfiel...
07/09/2026

If you haven't heard, Toi Ora Director Susanne has been nominated as a Westfield Local Hero! βœ¨πŸ’œ Here we are, at Westfield in St Lukes, encouraging people to engage in their own art for wellbeing at a colouring-in station!

Don't forget to vote for Susanne and if she receives the most votes, Toi Ora receives $20,000 to continue our vital creative classes for people in mental health distress: https://bit.ly/4gOMyN4

πŸ’œIt's our creative writing artists' time to shine πŸ’œCome check out their exhibition and support them by buying a zine for...
31/08/2026

πŸ’œIt's our creative writing artists' time to shine πŸ’œ

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

Address

6 Putiki Street Grey Lynn
Auckland
1021

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+6493604171

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