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Art, stories and connection

Exploring contemporary ideas through art, storytelling, and creative expression.

Te Ara Toi Gallery

Te Ara Toi Gallery showcases work from a diverse range of artists, curators, and collectives — from emerging voices to established practitioners.

About the gallery

Admission to the gallery is free. Our exhibitions frequently include artist talks and workshops. Some works are available for purchase.

We are open from 10am daily, closing at 8pm on weekdays and 4pm at weekends.

A vibrant collage featuring various artists, community events, and studio spaces at Toi Pōneke.
A vibrant collage featuring various artists, community events, and studio spaces at Toi Pōneke.

What’s On

The First Exhibition
10 July – 15 October

Toi Aro is proud to present The First Exhibition in our Te Ara Toi Gallery, a collection of mana whenua art, taonga, and stories featuring Mana Wahine ringatoi who are mana whenua to Te Whanganui-a-Tara: Ariki Brightwell, Elena Rei, Hinemoana Baker, Kauia Moriarty, and more. The exhibition also includes an artwork from the late Erenora Puketapu-Hetet.  

Our artists will showcase a range of forms broadly touching on Waharua Kōpito, Puanga, Kōkopu and Te Taiao to celebrate us grounding in our new whare.

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