All in for Arts: He waka toi e eke noa nei tātou

All in for Arts is a series of short, sharp talks from community leaders, business minds, artists and creative champions to amplify the arts throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. Together with Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, The Chartwell Trust and Stuff, we welcome everyone to these free community events - even if you haven't felt creative in years!

All in for Arts Te Whanganui–a–Tara Wellington 2026

Since 2020, we've journeyed all over New Zealand annually for a series of free speaker events. Our mission – to unlock the creative potential of Aotearoa, and we've just wrapped up our tour around the motu for 2026.

A huge thank you to our partners – Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, The Chartwell Trust, and Stuff – for making All in for Arts: He waka toi e eke noa nei tātou possible.

Couldn't make it along to our 2026 tour or want to hear the talks again?

Listen to our All in for Arts Podcast

Want to find out what it's all about?

What’s shaping the future of the arts? Our 2026 and 2025 reports distil what Aotearoa shared with us – offering powerful insights into the state of the arts, what’s needed, and where we’re headed next.

Read the 2026 report

Show us how you create: Take a line for a walk with the Squiggla Visual Idea Generator, and help us champion a more creative Aotearoa New Zealand! Use dots, lines, and playful marks to spark new visual ideas.

Try the drawing tool

Why do the arts matter? Our short explainer video breaks down the numbers you need to know – showing why creativity is essential to our lives, communities, and economy.

Watch the video

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Make Art Happen

Are you into music, books, theatre, film, visual arts, photography and more? Do you like having conversations with interesting people, learning new things, and delving into the big issues facing Aotearoa through the eyes of our creatives? Are you into connection, getting out of your comfort zone and being part of something genuinely transformative? Come with us.

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