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.
The project will connect business and property owners with local makers and creators whose artwork will be used to transform tired and plain-looking doors and windows, adding a splash of colour and optimism to our city streets.
Building on the already highly successful Nelson City Centre ArtWalk, ArtDoors will encourage foot traffic by locals and visitors around the city. Initially, the focus will be to record all the ArtDoors on this website, with information and a map.
The project will showcase the talented artists that reside in our city and region, as well as encouraging business property and owners to show proactive support for livening up our city.
If you are an artist and would like your work to be considered for this project please complete the Artist Expression of Interest Form (above), or contact us for more information:
- Tracy Allan at [email protected] or
- Lloyd Harwood at [email protected]

We've got loads of ideas for what your door could look like. Keep scrolling for some concept designs below. We've photographed some doors and mocked up some possible examples. It could be a pattern, an abstract, embroidery, a landscape, portraits, a painting or photography.

Anne Rush

Dii Moffatt

Fleur Woods

Heather Lindsay

Lloyd Harwood

Peter Geen

Dorothy Meharry

Anne Rush

Kat Beyle

Karolina Serrano

Richard Sellars

Lisa Chandler
Project Partners


Project Sponsors & Funders



ArtDoor Advocates & Supporters
ArtHouse Architects
Fundtap
Karen Jordan
RCP
Red Gallery & Design Store
Rollos Locksmiths
Thompson Property Group
Warren Borlase Insurance & Financial Planning
and our Anoymours Donors