Our mission
We strive to nurture this space into a thriving centre for our community. Driven by Pacific values, our commitment is to empower, engage, and elevate our community through the following pillars...
Empowering
Programmes
We believe in empowering every individual, embracing diversity, and nurturing personal growth, resilience, and positive social connections. It's a journey where we walk together, acknowledging the challenges while celebrating our strengths as a community.
Nurturing Artistic Growth
Our workshops and art classes encourage individuals of all ages to explore various mediums and traditional techniques. We infuse our workshops with cultural practices, preserving our heritage while encouraging artistic experimentation and skill development.
Creative Experiences
and Outreach
The Taro Patch, is a visually stimulating environment that tantalizes creativity, while being as comfortable as your favourite Aunties fale. For this reason, The Taro Patch has become a sought after venue for events ranging from enlightening talanoa sessions, artist talks, creative workshops, film production, hui and hot desking. The Taro patch prides itself in being a safe space for learning, sharing and connecting.
We also venture into the community for workshops with groups such as schools, education centres and art galleries offering enriching arts experiences, accessible to all.
Amplifying Voices Through Film & Production
Our talented filmmakers and producers, recognised with awards, hold the key to our tales, showcasing the vibrant tapestry of our community's diversity and allure. We are passionate about boosting voices that often go unheard, opening doors for local creatives to let their cultural excellence shine globally. We believe everyone has a story worth sharing and strive to provide the opportunity to do so.
Elevating Pacific Voices in the Creative World
Increasing visibility, backing, and acknowledgment for Pacific creatives is important to us. We're constructing pathways of mutual comprehension, advancing inclusiveness, and crafting a platform for Pacific artists to thrive. Our aim is to boost awareness of Pacific Creative Arts, Film & TV, ensuring that Taro Patch becomes a prominent name, raising awareness among others that these pathways can indeed become their careers. We're fully committed to promoting, marketing, and fulfilling our duty to represent our people in these roles.