Current Installations
Untitled
From: 05/05/2025 - OngoingMark Fa’avaeNelsonUntitledacrylic paint, 2025 Mark Fa’avae is a Samoan-born Nelson artist who has exhibited locally and nationally. Huge thanks to NEL (Nelson Electricity Limited) for supporting our artists to transform their boxes!…
Mi amigo Axolotl
From: - OngoingAlicia RochaMi amigo Axolotlacrylic paint, 2025 You can see more of Alicia’s art on Instagram. I believe art can deepen our understanding of ourselves and others, makes us heal and…
Nile St ArtWall
From: - OngoingShared CommunitiesNile St ArtWallacrylic on board, 2025 In early 2025 Shared Communities decorated a wall along Nile St. featuring the word “Thank You” in almost 50 languages. Projects like this…
Rollerdoor Mural
From: 04/10/2024 - OngoingThis roller door was looking pretty manky before Richard took it from graffiti to oh-so-cool!
Flamboyant Flowers
From: - OngoingAmy AdamsFlamboyant Flowersacrylic paint, 2025 “This floral design captures Nelson’s vibrant and artistic spirit, reflecting the joyful atmosphere of our community.” Amy Adams is an artist whose creative journey began…
Behind the Red Curtain
From: - OngoingKarolina SerranoNelsonBehind the Red Curtainacrylic paint on metal, 2024 Follow Karolina on Facebook and Instagram. Inspired by the transformative power of the performing arts, this work celebrates the hidden worlds…
ArtWorks around Whakatū Nelson
From: 12/10/2024 - OngoingOriginal artworks popping up all over the city!
ArtWorks around Whakatū Nelson is a companion project to ArtWalk and ArtDoors. ArtWorks are original artworks around the city, on walls, electrical boxes, roller doors and other surfaces that might come available, using…
ArtDoors Whakatū/Nelson
From: 01/03/2024 - OngoingWatch this space as we keep adding more doors!
ArtDoors Whakatū/Nelson is an aspirational project that aims to transform around 100 of the city’s doors over a two-year period. This project connects business and property owners with local makers…
Nelson City Centre ArtWalk
From: 23/04/2021 - Ongoing26 sites across the City Centre
With 26 sites, ArtWalk takes you on a journey past artworks by some of Nelson’s most celebrated artists, as well as artworks that have a particular poignancy to Whakatū.
What if Whakatū Nelson Taskforce
From: 13/11/2023 - OngoingWhat If…? is about collecting ideas, starting conversations and motivating positive change on how to help make Nelson a more vibrant and liveable city for everyone.
The Wakatū Hotel
From: 03/04/2023 - OngoingWakatū Hotel
Cnr Collingwood & Bridge Sts.
The Wakatū Hotel was one of the first major hotels on the main thoroughfare into the city. Now the land has been returned to the original customary owners of the Nelson Tenths – Wakatū Incorporation – who are working through exciting long-term plans.
Cycling in Style with the Red Rider
From: 06/05/2022 - OngoingOn the old Briscoes building at the western end of Montgomery Square
Oh, a bicycle! When it was not only how you reached your destination but also what you chose to wear for your two-wheeled outing.
Appo Hocton
From: 19/06/2023 - OngoingNelson English Centre
(on the Church Street side)
Appo Hocton was the first person of Chinese descent to gain New Zealand citizenship. As carter, builder, roading contractor, then exporter, he was an industrious and respected resident of early Nelson.
Shared Communities Whakatū Nelson
From: 01/12/2021 - OngoingEngagement with Nelson Migrant and Former Refugee Communities In early 2025 Shared Communities decorated a wall along Nile St. featuring the word “Thank You” in almost 50 languages. Projects like…
Natural Treasures
From: 09/10/2023 - Ongoing146 Bridge St
(next to the old Royal Hotel)
Dean Raybould created these artworks for the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary.
Masks About Town
From: 17/10/2022 - OngoingBank Lane (next to BNZ on Trafalgar St)
Paying homage to the magical legacy of the Mask Parade.
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week)
From: 13/09/2021 - OngoingElma Turner Library
27 Halifax Street
Tēnā koutou katoa. We hope you give te reo Māori a go!