ArtDoors Whakatū Nelson
A project by Make/Shift Spaces & Arts Council Nelson
ArtDoors Whakatū Nelson is an aspirational project that aims to transform 100 of the city’s doors over a two-year period.
Kanikani
56 Bridge St at Jewel Beetle
A work of energy and grace, from one of the region's most respected artists.
Daisy, Daisy
52 Bridge St, at Little Boutique
Fleur Wood's artwork is used to stunning effect on this door.
Big Luscious Forces & Untitled
136 Hardy St at Hardy St Eatery
Two stunning works to admire on your way to coffee!
Maria & Bob!
12A Church St, at Robyn Reynolds Clothing
Maria and Bob - what a couple of classic characters!
How Does Your Garden Grow
93-97 Hardy St, entrance to TPG Apartments
What a joy to see this stylish lady biking along with her furry friend Buster!
High Seas
27 Bridge St at KBA Realty, on Wakatu Square
Lovely to see a bit of sailing in Wakatu Square (which used to be an estuary).
The Neighbourhood
27 Bridge St at KBA Realty, on Wakatu Square
We love these jaunty little houses all in a row!
Mushrooms IV
76 Achilles Ave, at Hattie's Cafe on Wakatū Square
Let these purple mushrooms welcome you into Hattie's Cafe!
Change of Heart
1 Bridge St, at Red Art Gallery, Design Store & Café
Pop inside Red Gallery to see a selection of Georgina's prints.
Jack the lad dreamt of being a gangster…
3 Haven Rd, at ArtHouse Building, beside Red Art Gallery & Café
Nip down to the corner of Bridge and Haven to meet this colourful geezer.
Misty Mountains Behind the Nelson Lighthouse & Big Blue Day
14 Bridge St, at the old Rollos Locksmiths
Two stunning paintings of landmarks on Nelson's Boulder Bank.
Oystercatchers
16 Bridge St, at Rollos Locksmiths
More commonly seen along Nelson's coastline, the little oystercatcher/tōrea now have their own door in the city!
Cactus Nights
151 Trafalgar St, at Karen Jordan Preloved Style
A striking artwork from one of Nelson's much-collected artists.
Frida Hare (ii)
153 Trafalgar St, at Karen Jordan Style
Who could resist this wee hare against her fuchsia backdrop.
Swallows & Trout
151A Trafalgar St - the entrance to Fundtap's upstairs offices
Enjoy the play of colour and movement in this lovely energetic artwork.
Tata Beach
155A Trafalgar St, Warren Borlase Insurance & Financial Planning
Catch a glimpse of Tata Beach by Golden Bay artist Peter Geen.