Exploring Art Through Critique: A Creative Learning Experience

September 15, 2025

As part of Adult Education Week, we held a Critique Session with local artist Dean McLeod on Friday 12 September. Open to all—beginners and experienced artists alike—the session gave participants the chance to bring their artwork, share the stories behind it, and receive...

Brave Marks: Celebrating Creativity in Our Community

September 12, 2025

On 12 September, we proudly opened Brave Marks, a vibrant group exhibition showcasing the talents of local adults attending our term art classes. For many of the artists, this was their first ever exhibition—a milestone that made the celebration even more special. The open...

Grand Opening of NZ’s Smallest Gallery

August 27, 2025

Today we celebrated the Grand Opening of NZ’s Smallest Gallery – a one-window art space in the heart of Hamilton.With wonderful support from our community, artists connected to Arts for Health, and even coverage from the Waikato Times, the day was a special one. We marke...

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August 19, 2025

Art Therapy Benefits: Healing Through Creativity

Art therapy is a proven way to support mental health and emotional well-being. By using painting, drawing, or sculpture, you can reduce stress, build confidence, and explore feelings in a safe and creative space. At Arts for Health in Hamilton, our art therapy workshops prov...

Meet Your Judge Art Competition 2025

July 22, 2025

We’re thrilled to announce Oliver Stewart as the judge for our 2025 Annual Art Competition! Oliver Stewart is a multimedia artist based in Kirikiriroa, Hamilton. His creative practice encompasses video, music, digital and painted art and has a focus on neo expressionism wi...

Annual Art Competition Entries Open for 2025

July 1, 2025

Making Changes 2025 – Arts for Health Annual Art Competition & ExhibitionMaking Changes isn’t just an art competition – it’s a celebration of creativity, connection, and community. Each year, this exhibition brings together artists of all ages and backgrounds to ...

Changing your life with Art

May 26, 2025

Our art therapy group at Arts for Health in Hamilton offers a calming way to support your wellbeing. We provide a cosy space where you can explore your creativity and practise mindfulness. If you're feeling stressed or need some personal time, this is the ideal place to star...

Creating a Winning Piece

May 31, 2023

The winner of Arts for Health's Annual Art Competition and Exhibition 2022, Oliver Stewart, shares his process behind creating work for an exhibition and tips towards creating the winning piece, Submit your art for this years art competition and exhibition, Connections....

Annual Art Competition & Exhibition

May 31, 2023

Connections

Start getting ready and creating your art for Arts for Health's annual art competition and exhibition for 2023. With the prize money of $1000, make sure you're one of the first 100 entries before spaces are gone! (limit of a 100 entries for overall show)...

Workshops Term 1

December 14, 2022

Sign up to one of our workshops this upcoming term! Learn a new skill, or give yourself some time to relax within the arts. From art classes to children's arts therapy workshops, there's something here for everyone one.For more info and bookings click here - https://www...

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