We all love our little city, and Nelson City Council always makes sure it always looks pretty great. But this is your chance to show your pride by making the city really sparkle. On 12-20 October, we’re holding the first Spring Clean Whakatū Nelson. Go to the What If website for more info and to […]
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We couldn’t believe it when 228 Trafalgar Street came available, and totally trilled to make it the home for AI Sandbox. Big thanks to Thompson Property Group.
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We wanted to create a hub for a series of talks and discussions, and voila, we were given 263 Hardy Street for five weeks. Huge thanks to the property owners for their generosity.
How could we resist a bare corrugated iron fence? What’s more, we had the perfect artworks for it. We’ve actually displayed the originals of Dean Raybould’s works in a previous installation, but this time, we printed them onto metal, so they are colour- and weather-fast.
There’s a perfect spot on the side of Nelson English Centre, facing onto Church Street. Big thanks to Nelson English Centre. We hope your students enjoy meeting Appo!
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The corner of Collingwood and Bridge has a long history that stretches back way before the current building.
We love a window right in the middle of town. Thanks Maylark Holdings!
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This is a busy little thoroughfare between Trafalgar Street and Montgomery Carpark – perfect for a display of bold bright images. Many thanks to Pascoe Properties.
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Everyone loves a library! And here at MakeShift we especially love that we’ve got two projects happening on opposite sides of the library building. One is Bill Hammond’s ‘All Along the Heaphy Highway’, as part of ArtWalk, and the other is the 2021 instalment of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.
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Send us your best drawings of a Nelson taxi! Nelson Taxis is working with Make/Shift Spaces to give the area around the taxi hub on Selwyn Place a fresh new look ahead of the glorious summer season. We think it would look awesome to show some artwork by our youngest customers, and so we’re inviting
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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 and creators whose artwork will transform tired or plain-looking doors and windows, adding a splash of colour and optimism to our city streets. Building on the
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Nelson City Centre ArtWalk is an outdoor art gallery in Nelson’s streets. With more than 20 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.
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Robin SlowTakakaKanikaniacrylic on stretched canvas, 2022 Kanikani – the dancing manu creating the torino. I am influenced by the area, the people, the natural resources (and the protection of them), the histories and stories that go to make Mohua (Golden Bay) a special place. Robin Slow Robin Slow was born in Blenheim Wairau and trained
Fleur WoodsUpper MoutereDaisy, Daisy2018, paint, pencil & ink on paperClick here to see more of Fleur’s work, and to contact her direct. Follow Fleur on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest Fleur creates lush works from paint and ink, as well as hand-stitched embroidery art. Daisy Daisy is a bird’s eye view of a friend’s bridal bouquet. I captured the memory
Dii MoffatBrightwaterBig Luscious Forces 2023, acrylic on embossed aluminium on canvas, 200h x 60w cm Untitled2024, acrylic on embossed aluminium on canvas, 100h x 80w cmSee more of Dii’s work on Facebook and Instagram I am a painter, colourist and maker of lyrical and semi-mathematical shapes on flat surfaces. Currently, my work is painstaking. It is
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Robyn ReynoldsNelsonMaria dreamt of being a Hollywood starmixed media, 93 X 65 cm, 2023 !Damn you BOB.! oil paint, acrylic paint, pen markers, 2024 Click here to see more of Robyn’s work, and to contact her direct. Follow Robyn on Facebook and Instagram Robyn has three artworks in ArtDoors – Maria dreamt of being a Hollywood star and !Damn you BOB.!
Barbara FrankletNelsonHow Does Your Garden Grow 2019, oil pastel, 76 x 56cmClick here to see more of Barbara’s work, and follow her on Facebook and Instagram. You can also visit Barbara at her Mockingbird Studio at 6 Nile Street Nelson. Check her website to contact her beforehand. The original painting, How Does Your Garden Grow,
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Helena MorrisUpper MoutereHigh Seas encaustic & silver leaf, 400h x 200w mm, 2024See more of Helena’s work on Facebook and Instagram Helena has two artworks featured in ArtDoors – High Seas and The Neighbourhood, both at Kate Bradley & Associates Real Estate Specialists. We are delighted with the two installations on our building. “The Neighbourhood” really suits our
Helena MorrisUpper MoutereThe Neighbourhood 2024, encaustic & gold leaf, 200h x 300w mmSee more of Helena’s work on Facebook and Instagram Helena has two artworks featured in ArtDoors – The Neighbourhood and High Seas, both at Kate Bradley & Associates Real Estate Specialists. We are delighted with the two installations on our building. “The Neighbourhood” really suits
Alice SnowNelsonMushrooms IV2024, gouache, fineliner, chalk pastelFollow Alice on Facebook, Instagram and at Etsy Alice Snow is an artist from and based in Nelson. For the past decade, she has created colourful and surreal paintings full time in her home studio. Her work, often described as both cute and creepy, usually features anthropomorphic creatures, sultry girls,
Georgina Hoby ScuttNelsonChange of Heart 2023, acrylic on linen, 1000 x 1000mmClick here to see more of Georgina’s work, and to contact her directly. Follow Georgina on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest Technically, we should be calling this an ‘ArtWindow’, but it’s always fun to bend the rules a little. Born and raised in Nelson, Georgina studied and lived abroad
Robyn ReynoldsNelsonJack the lad dreamt of being a gangster… 2023, pen markers and acrylic paint, 113 X 65cmClick here to see more of Robyn’s work, and to contact her directly. Follow Robyn on Facebook and Instagram. In year 2020, I was doing an online art foundation course through The Learning Connexion. I had always scribbled, made
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Michelle BellamyNelsonMisty Mountains Behind the Nelson Lighthouse 2015, acrylic on board, 400 x 400mm Big Blue Day 2018, acrylic on board, 585 x 585mm Both of the original artworks are in private collections, but can be purchased as a limited edition print. See Michelle’s website, where you can contact her direct. You can see a range
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Dana RoseNelsonOystercatchers 2024, acrylic on canvas, 760 x 380 mmClick here to see more of Dana’s work. Oystercatchers is now in a private collection but can be purchased as a limited edition print by contacting Dana at [email protected] Dana Rose skilfully creates images of New Zealand birds, people and landscapes in compositions that express the mystery
Lloyd HarwoodNelsonCactus Nights 2024, acrylic on canvas 915 x 610 mmContact Lloyd directly at [email protected] Lloyd has two artworks featured in ArtDoors – Cactus Nights at Karen Jordan Preloved Style, and Frida Hare (ii), located right next door at Karen Jordan Style. I am a long-time fan of Lloyd’s work – I love the style,
Lloyd Harwood NelsonFrida Hare (ii)2023, oil on board, 390 x 245 mmContact Lloyd directly at [email protected] Lloyd has two artworks featured in ArtDoors – Frida Hare (ii) located at Karen Jordan Style, and Cactus Nights, located right next door at Karen Jordan Preloved Style. I am a long-time fan of Lloyd’s work – I love
Jeana FreemanRichmondSwallows & Trout 2024, acrylicFollow Jeana on Facebook and contact her direct at [email protected] The whole painting is about movement. I love the way swallows dart along the rivers, the movement of the water, and the agility of a trout. Jeana Freeman Jeana Freeman is a passionate and versatile artist, as well as a
Peter Geen Golden BayTata Beach2008, acrylic on canvas, 1230mm x 760mmSee more of Peter’s work at www.earthseagallery.com/ Tata Beach is our favourite place for swimming and snorkelling. We launch our kayaks here and explore the steep, limestone cliffs of the Tata Islands or paddle to Wainui Bay or Taupo Point. The sunsets are unbelievable. Early morning
We first presented Appo Hocton’s story in a shopfront in Bridge Street in 2021-22. Now he’s back in a great spot on the Nelson English Centre, on the Church Street side. In 1853, Appo Hocton became the first person of Chinese descent to gain New Zealand citizenship. As carter, builder, roading contractor, then exporter, he
In Nov/Dec 2023, we had a series of talks that sparked a whole heap of ideas.Right now, in 2024, we’re working on what might happen next… You can see a pdf of the Report here. It’s a seriously interesting read. Check out the website for updates www.whatifnelson.co.nz and join our FB group. What if…began with the question: What
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