Installations in empty commercial buildings in Nelson, NZ

Current Installations

All the World’s A Stage

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Check out the music notes, opera glasses, a bouquet, red curtains, and the iconic comedy/tragedy masks.

Amy AdamsFlamboyant Flowersacrylic paint, 2025 “This floral design captures Nelson’s vibrant and artistic spirit, reflecting the joyful atmosphere of our community.” Amy Adams Amy Adams is an artist whose creative…

Rollerdoor mural

From: 04/10/2024 - Ongoing

This roller door was looking pretty manky before Richard took it from graffiti to oh-so-cool!

Nile St ArtWall

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Shared 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…

ArtWorks around Whakatū Nelson

From: 12/10/2024 - Ongoing

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Original 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 - Ongoing

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Watch 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 - Ongoing

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26 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 - Ongoing

What 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 - Ongoing

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Wakatū 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 - Ongoing

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On 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 - Ongoing

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Nelson 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 - Ongoing

Engagement 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…