Galleries

 WELCOME TO THE FRAMING ROOMS We give the five star treatment to whatever you’d like to hang on the wall: photography, fine art, medals, works on canvas, prints, sport jerseys, cross stitches and three dimensional objects. Everything is made by hand at our Nelson workshop. Let us work our magic on your next framing project. We are open Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm and from 9am – 4pm on Saturdays.   WHAT WE FRAME Let us inspire you! Whatever you want to frame we are here to turn your ideas into reality.  We are all about the bespoke – making something that is just perfect for the piece you are framing.  Two of our team are Guild Commended Framers so if you are framing valuable or fragile pieces you can be confident your art is in safe hands.  The Framing Rooms is the chosen framer for many Nelson galleries, artists and collectors.  Come along and benefit from our experience. To see what’s happening at the workshop every week follow us on Instagram     Click here to find out more…

Top Nelson working art studio and gallery. We are located at 31 Trafalgar St, just a two minute walk from the city’s information centre and central business district. Find out more…

 &nbsp: Welcome to the RED Art Gallery, Design Store & Café RED Art Gallery & Café is a gorgeous art gallery, design store and café located in a beautiful heritage building in the heart of Nelson, New Zealand. We are a unique & quirky gallery which stocks beautiful artworks from local and international artists, fabulous design products from around the world & delicious food & coffee.  We ship all products and paintings easily & affordably around the world. Pop in and visit us or browse our online store.   The Red Cafe The Red Café is a delightful place to enjoy a superb coffee with a ham & gruyére croissant for breakfast or one of our famous date scones. Beautiful soup & a crusty piece of sourdough is always on offer for Winter lunch, or you might be lucky enough to have a homemade Venison pie or other daily lunch special. Treat yourself to a heavenly macaroon with a cup of Oriental Lime Tea, or indulge in a chocolate brownie coupled with a divine dark Belgian hot chocolate.  We serve 100% fairtrade and organic coffee from People’s Coffee & local organic milk.  Simple, quality food at it’s very best. […]

We showcase and sell locally made art in a wide range of styles, prices and sizes. Want to make a statement, buy a gift that lasts or have a great conversation piece in your home or office? Do it with New Zealand made art. We have an online shop coming soon. Come visit us, we are located in the heart of the Nelson CBD in the Dowson’s Arcade. Atkins Gallery Intro from Todd Starr on Vimeo.

BILL BURKE, LOCAL NELSON ARTIST AND PICTURE FRAMER Living in Little Kaiteriteri with views up towards the Abel Tasman National Park, the golden sands and azure waters of this scenic location have been the inspiration for many of Bill Burke’s paintings. His oil and pastel artworks are often quirky, capturing subtle nuances, from the satisfied expression of a sow lying on her side feeding her piglets, to the weather-worn face of an old farmer standing in a corrugated iron shed. Bill says he paints pretty much whatever catches his eye, and is as much known for his colourful landscapes, busy maritime scenes and farmyard animals, as he is for his portrayal of people. From an early age Bill Burke’s passion and focus has always been drawing and painting. He began drawing with pen & ink while at Nelson College, holding his first exhibition as a nineteen year old at the Chez Elco Gallery, drawing old Nelson historic homes and buildings. Bill spent a number of years painting in watercolour before introducing oils and then pastels, wonderfully recording New Zealand’s unique light and vibrant colours. Bill’s extremely polished technical skills are evident in his works and his painterly approach has often […]