Art for Kids: Inspiring Young Creative Futures

Step into Toi Tauranga,

Here, art making is the vehicle that equips young minds with vital life skills – Since 2006 over 100,000 local students have embarked on a creative journey led by our specialist educators and art learning programmes. Many have ventured on to shape futures in engineering, architecture, graphical design, fashion and the visual arts.

We believe in making our programmes accessible to all. Initiatives like the ArtBus bring 75% of our students to the gallery for free. This is made possible thanks to supporters like you.

Our biennial Art for Kids campaign aims to raise $100,000 with all funds going towards our popular exhibition, education and engagement programmes.

How you can support the Art for Kids?

Gala Auction

Saturday, 9th March 2024

The Cargo Shed, Tauranga

Purchase your ticket >

Register to bid in the live stream >

Make a Donation

Support one, five or ten students or choose a custom amount you wish to donate.

Make a donation now >

Join the Friends of Tauranga Art Gallery

By becoming a Friend you will play a vital role in the continuing support of the Gallery.

You can be actively involved by participating in events organised specifically for our members or you can simply consider your fee a donation to the ongoing betterment of our Gallery and receive invitations and information.

More information >

Join or renew your membership now >

Tap n Go

Look out for our Art for Kids Tap n Go at various locations around Tauranga.
Each tap donates $2, covering the cost of materials for one student.

See the Tap n Go locations >

Tauranga Art Gallery recognises the generous funding we already receive towards these programmes from Tauranga City Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Lotteries and TECT.