18 Bridge Street
This is a pretty amazing space – or rather, a series of spaces with a corner outlook. Huge thanks to Pascoe Properties Ltd for the site.
Status: Past
Age Concern
Welcoming Age Concern to the Make/Shift whānau! We’re thrilled to have secured a space in Bridge Street for Age Concern– the local go-to charity for people over 65. Their focus is on improving the quality of life and wellbeing of older people across the Nelson region. Right now, they’re still settling into the space, and …
We All Need More Music!
Nelson Centre of Music Arts and Begg’s have been making music together for over 100 years. NCMA held its opening concert in 1894, and a few years later, Begg’s opened in Trafalgar Street (and then moved to this spot in 1970). As part of this fantastic relationship between two mighty organisations, Begg’s have given their …
Begg’s Musicworks
This was yet another example of generosity + nimble = success! Tim at Begg’s came to us with the window space next to him. We decided this was the perfect place to do a window display for Nelson Centre of Musical Arts. So we decided on the concept, measured it up, did the design work, …
149 Hardy Street
This beautifully-positioned corner shop is about to get a complete new fit-out, and rather than just covering the windows with black paper and whatever signage, we asked if we could leap in and claim it as a Make/Shift Space. Big thanks to Nick Widley from The Cod & Lobster Limited – we’re very happy!
115 Hardy Street
Here was another little space that came available and we had an installation ready to go. It was actually a bit of recycling on our part, but hey, that’s a good thing. So we popped in Steve Fulmer’s magnificent ceramic piece, which had had a two week outing in another Make/Shift Space in 2019. And …
116 Hardy Street
There’s been new life injected into this part of town with Refinery Art Space moving into 114 Hardy Street, so we were really pleased to score a space right next door at 116. This space will feature a series of window exhibitions from NMIT Arts & Media Students. Huge thanks to Katie Romagnoli at Papercut for …
Wakatū House, 30 Montgomery Square
After Bed Bath & Beyond exited Whakatū House, who better to temporarily take over the window space than Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. Make/Shift Spaces are thrilled to be working with Nelson City Council again this year, on a series of posters in the windows – go and have a look and try out a few …
194 Trafalgar Street
After 20 years as the home for Urban Beach clothing store, this space smack-bang in the middle of Trafalgar Street is looking for a new tennant. And in the meantime, we get to move in and keep it looking nice!
105 Collingwood Street
This shop has a prime location on Collingwood Street, located right next to The Baker’s Coffee Shop (best almond croissants in town). Huge thanks to the Property Owner for letting Shopfront Theatre create Nelson’s newest (temporary) theatre!
290 Hardy Street
This corner shop has a generous space with twice the windows, and best of all, we have access to both inside and out. As always, we couldn’t do this without the Property Owner – many thanks!
Punk It Up
PUNK IT UP has a simple message – togetherness – fun to have in the CBD – promoting activity – bold, but happy. [Drawings partly inspired by Keith Haring.] The PINK backdrop has a secondary message – to celebrate us as humans – to be a ‘Safe Space’ and comfort for each other in this current, …
14 Bridge Street
This lovely old building is one of the older ones in the city centre. Rollo’s is currently doing upgrades and renovations to the interior, ready for them to move in. And in the meantime, we get to Make/Shift Space it! Thanks Rollos!
165 Bridge Street
Many of us remember many a night at the original home for Little Rock Nightclub. It’s been quiet for a couple of years and now Make/Shift Spaces has the opportunity to brighten up the windows. This property is owned by Gibbons.
169 Bridge Street
Graham’s Trading was a well-known Nelson retail business for nearly 40 years, closing their doors for the last time in March 2019. There is work to be done to the interior, so Make/Shift Spaces only has access to the windows along the wide frontage – perfect for window displays. This property is owned by Gibbons.
220 Hardy Street
This space has been actively used by different community groups over the last year or so, and we’re really pleased to take over the management of the space for the next few months while the owners continue to look for a new tenant. Special thanks to both Morrison Square and their Property Management Company, Oyster …
The Bird Butcher Shop of Trafalgar Street
The formidable Ann Bird made a huge contribution to Nelson’s early European settlement. Born in England, Ann was in her early 20s when she arrived in Nelson on the Fifeshire with her husband Reuben and daughter Anne, in 1842. Reuben soon opened a butcher shop. Regulations weren’t so stringent in those days, and in 1847 …
256 Trafalgar Street
With prime location in central Trafalgar Street, this shop is currently undergoing refurbishment – the perfect time for Make/Shift Spaces to use the windows! This property is owned by John Fitchett Family Trust Ltd, and managed by:– Colliers Nelson – Geoff Faulkner – Bayleys Nelson – Paul Vining– GBU Reality – Grant Unsworth
2/126 Trafalgar Street
This had been empty for some time, but we managed to get access to the interior as well as the window. This property is owned by Cephas Property Ltd.
207 Trafalgar Street
This little store right in the centre of Trafalgar Street was undergoing extensive refurbishment, which allowed Viewfinder Window to utilise the window space for a series of window exhibitions. This property is owned by J. S. Lewis Building Ltd.
130 Hardy Street
We knew that this lovely little shop frontage was only available for a limited time, but the right-side window was just crying out for a display of one of Steve Fulmer’s magnificent ceramic pieces, and a translucent ‘skin’ on the left window. Artist/graphic designer Klaasz Breukel [email protected] (This Is Them) created the design, which was …
60 Achilles Avenue
With its wide frontage overlooking Wakatu Square, this building is easy to find. Plus, the interior is spacious with heaps of natural light, and ready for use. So when the 2019 Nelson Arts Festival approached us about needing a space for a whole range of activities, we knew we had a match. This property is …
Luminous Clouds
These works were constructed with a 3D knitting technique developed by the artist, Anne Rush, using jumbo-sized knitting needles. Luminous Clouds was first shown at the inaugural Light Nelson in 2013 – now Te Ramaroa. The work was suspended above the pond in Queen’s Gardens, gently moving in the breezes. Anne Rush is a Nelson artist whose career …
Pop-Up Little Japan Exhibition
A space to share Japanese culture. With no one being allowed to travel anytime soon, Pop-Up Little Japan is a chance to experience some aspects of Japanese culture, right here in Nelson’s ShopFront Theatre. Pop-Up Little Japan has a mix of exhibitions, shows and classes. Click here for more information on puppet shows and classes in calligraphy …
Pop-Up Little Japan Puppet Shows & Classes
A space to share Japanese culture. With no one being allowed to travel anytime soon, Pop-Up Little Japan is a chance to experience some aspects of Japanese culture, right here in Nelson’s ShopFront Theatre. Come along to Nelson’s littlest theatre-space and be charmed and delighted by Japanese puppetry. Plus, learn how to make your own …
Urban Ecologies by Kirsten Cooper
Make/Shift Spaces is working with Papercut to showcase a series of work by NMIT Arts and Media students. First up is Urban Ecologies by Kirsten Cooper. Macrocosm, 2020, acrylic on canvas, 690 x 750mmEcosystemic, 2020, oil on canvas, 700 x 750mm Representations of landscape form part of an ongoing narrative about our place in the world …
Pottery in Nelson – Steve Fullmer
The 1970s was a flourishing time for art and culture in New Zealand. With its wonderful scenery, agreeable climate and access to raw materials, Nelson was a magnet for those who dreamt of making their living through clay. It was into this fertile environment that American Steve Fullmer arrived in 1976, establishing a workshop in …
CAN – What is a Home?
Please note that this retail site has been briefly taken over as a Polling Station for the General Election – Community Action Nelson will return in late October. In the meantime, they’re still very active – best to check their Facebook page. CAN is holding a series of Lunchtime Talks on Tuesdays between 12.30pm–1.30pm– 18 Aug …
2020 Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week)
Tēnā koutou katoaKei te harikoa a Make/Shift Spaces me te Kanihera o Whakatū kia tautoko ana i te wiki o te reo Māori. Kia kaha te reo Māori! Greetings! Make/Shift Spaces and Nelson City Council are pleased to support Māori Language week. We hope you give te reo Māori a go! If you’ve ever felt …
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Cultural Conversations – Sri Lankan Masks
Sri Lankan masks are famous for their eccentric characters and vivid colours. Historically, masks were used in dances performed at Sri Lankan rituals and ceremonies, as well as for drama and performing arts. Today the masks have become popular as collectibles and souvenirs. The masks can be grouped into four categories: mythological, demonic, animal-spirit and …