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23/03/2026

We had a stunning trip to Petone Beach - sun, blue water, blue sky ....beautiful!

11/03/2026

Did you read the wonderful article in the Lister last month? If not here is a short summary below. Its a realy great read and supports exactly why we do what we do at MIX
The results are in ! ART IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH

👉👉A six-page article in the New Zealand Listener examines research providing evidence of the health and wellbeing benefits when we engage in the arts and creativity.

The article concludes with a statement from Carlos Coronel, brain researcher. “One message we have drawn from our study is that we need public policies to promote art and creativity as a therapy for health and wellbeing.”

Exactly! What do you think?

🔗🔗Read a short summary of the article, called "Art For health's sake".
https://artsaccess.org.nz/Arts%20Articles/Listener-article-highlights-art-for-your-health

ID: a collage of two images: 1. the cover of the Listener features "Art and the mind" as the cover story 2. MIX creative space musicians and artists at the opening of an exhibition in Lower Hutt


Paul Goldsmith Matt Doocey MP Simeon Brown MP
Toi Ora Live Art Trust MIX Ministry for Culture and Heritage

05/03/2026

We had a great time on our art trip to Arie Hellendoorn's wonderful exhibition "Anatomy of a Screen" at Social Gallery in Wellington. It's on until the 20th March 2026 - go check it out!

02/03/2026

18/02/2026

We are absolutely loving this amazing new painting created by MIX artist Tiffanny. It represents 'time' and think its rather fitting for the energy of the moment and all the newness that its brining....
Happy Chinese New Year of the Fire Horse!
Happy New Moon in Aquarious
Happy Eclipse energy
Happy to see the sun out
and a happy day without wind or rain in Lower Hutt Yessssss!!

15/02/2026

MIX LOWER HUTT IS CLOSED due to losing power in this storm. It's dangerous out there
STAY SAFE
Kia noho haumaru

15/02/2026

MIX advises participants not to come to MIX today due to extreme weather conditions.!
Kia noho haumaru STAY SAFE!

09/02/2026

Congratulations Dominic F Lerm! Dominic presents "GOODLANDS" A solo exhibition of recent and historical drawings in our lounge gallery. The exhibition is up all February, it is a continuation of Dominic's interest in imaginary and real worlds and what happens when they intersect. A recent focus for Dominic has been the architecture of Tokelau and Rome. Dominic has a soft and steady approach to his art practice which is both beautiful and interesting , well done Dom, keep up the good work

08/02/2026

Our wonderful Art Therapy trainee Ya-Wen will be back on her placement at MIX every Thursday morning from 12th February.
If you haven't experienced a session with Ya-wen yet, then we encourage you to gift yourself the most peaceful hour of your week in the Sun Room at MIX! YOu will be so happy that you did 😍

21/11/2025

A massive thankyou to Wellington Museum for hosting us and providing a tour on our Thursday outing. For lunch we made our way to Frank Kitts park to enjoy some kai in the sun. have a great weekend everyone :-)