Past Installations
Rock! 35 Years of Rockquest
From: 04/04/2022 - 28/12/2022Every year, in town halls and theatres all over New Zealand, around 2700 teenagers perform their own original songs, live, to an audience of their peers. Smokefreerockquest is a national institution with its roots here in Nelson.
Age Concern
From: 15/12/2021 - 25/03/2022Age Concern trialled having a space in Nelson, which then became permanent.
We All Need More Music!
From: 20/10/2021 - 04/04/2022NCMA created the display to highlight their affordable music lesson.
Punk It Up
From: 03/09/2021 - 20/11/2021PUNK IT UP had a simple message – togetherness – to have fun in the CBD, to be active, bold, and happy.
Cultural Conversations
From: 05/09/2020 - 26/09/2022Cultural Conversations is a community arts hub focussed on building relationships and empowering former refugee and migrant communities.
The Bird Butcher Shop of Trafalgar Street
From: 26/09/2019 - 22/11/2021Ann Bird made a huge contribution to Nelson’s early European settlement, including her butchery on the highstreet.
Luminous Clouds
From: 09/07/2021 - 21/09/2021Anne Rush’s Luminous Clouds was first shown at the inaugural Light Nelson in 2013, suspended above the pond in Queen’s Gardens.
Pop-Up Little Japan Exhibition
From: 22/02/2021 - 05/03/2021To celebrate Japanese traditional girl’s day, Hina Matsuri, Pop-Up Little Japan showcased three sets of beautiful Hina Ningyo (Hina Dolls).
Pop-Up Little Japan Puppet Shows & Classes
From: 10/10/2020 - 27/03/2021Pop-Up Little Japan presented exhibitions, calligraphy classes and puppet shows in our little ShopFront Theatre.
Urban Ecologies by Kirsten Cooper
From: 18/12/2020 - 23/03/2021Make/Shift Spaces worked with Papercut to showcase work by NMIT Arts and Media students.
Pottery in Nelson – Steve Fullmer
From: 26/02/2021 - 02/03/2021Nelson has always been a magnet for those who dream of making their living through art and culture, including American-born Steve Fullmer.
CAN – What is a Home?
From: 30/06/2020 - 27/12/2020Community Action Group (CAN) organised information and discussions about affordable and diverse housing options in Nelson.
2020 Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week)
From: 14/09/2020 - 30/11/2021Kia kaha te reo Māori! We hope you give te reo Māori a go!
Cultural Conversations – Sri Lankan Masks
From: 18/10/2020 - 31/10/2020Poorna Daundasekara is a Sri Lankan born artist who ran a mask-making workshop inspired by Sri Lankan designs but with a unique kiwi flavour.
Stitched Painting – Fleur Woods
From: 19/12/2019 - 31/10/2020A massive reproduction of one of Fleur Woods’ glorious ‘Stitched Paintings’.
Cultural Conversations – Santalma
From: 05/09/2020 - 10/10/2020Santalma uses her artwork to reflect the many aspects of her homeland of Colombia.
Brook Waimārama Sanctuary – Dean Raybould
From: 03/02/2020 - 14/03/2021This artwork was created by Takaka-based artist Dean Raybould for the Brook Waimarama Sanctuarys.
The Bicycle & the Butcher’s Daughter
From: 22/06/2020 - 04/10/2020One of New Zealand’s most-loved actors, Helen Moulder, created her own space in which to rehearse and present her newest play.
F N Jones – inventor, photographer, showman and entrepreneur
From: 20/03/2020 - 22/09/2020F N Jones was a man of many talents – photographer and creator of Coney Park and Pixietowns.
White Gold – Sally Burton
From: 11/11/2019 - 12/07/2020Sally Burton’s ‘White Gold’ was presented in a shop window to stunning effect.
Viewfinder Window – Douglas Kelaher
From: 20/02/2020 - 23/03/2020Each log in this collection of firewood was selected for its resemblance to seminal works of art.
Viewfinder Window – Kim Ireland
From: 20/01/2020 - 20/02/2020Kim Ireland’s The Raft is part of her Threshold series, which reconstructs global climate events.
Viewfinder Window – Karolina Gorton
From: 20/12/2019 - 20/01/2019“Everyone’s a winner, bargains galore…”
Viewfinder Window – Ann Braunsteiner
From: 20/11/2019 - 20/12/2019In 5 Warnings, Ann Braunsteiner used warnings on cigarette and tobacco packaging to create new meanings.