Arts, Culture and Galleries

The Refinery ArtSpace is in central Whakatū and is committed to stimulating and strengthening the artistic and cultural life of Whakatu, supporting a diverse programme of engaging community-driven and/or contemporary exhibitions, projects and events. Click here to find out more… Read more…

Located in Wakatu Square, Parker Gallery is a dealer gallery specialising in painting, sculpture and mixed media artworks from Nelson and New Zealand. Representing some of the best artists working in the Nelson, Tasman & Marlborough regions, Parker Gallery is a dealer gallery specialising in high quality painting, sculpture and mixed media artworks. Parker Gallery holds regular feature artist exhibitions Read more…

When you buy from a small business, an actual person does a little happy dance. Little Beehive supports small NZ business and local Nelson talent HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Little Beehive Co-Op was founded in 2014 by two Nelson creatives, Paula Ossevoort & Rachael Brown. Both looking to connect & collaborate with other artists and have a place to showcase  their work. Read more…

The Greenmeadows Centre has been purpose-built for the Stoke community, to provide a new hub for people to meet, enjoy a coffee or lunch, learn, socialise and be active. It is the new home of Stoke Tennis, Stoke Rugby, and Stoke Seniors, and is designed to evolve with the needs of the Stoke community, thanks to a variety of flexible Read more…

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 Read more…

 State Cinemas Nelson Movie Schedules – click here What’s on Tomorrow – click here News and special events – click here Ticket Prices Click here for ticket prices Movie Infoline: (03) 548 8123 Advance Bookings: (03) 548 3885 or book online  http://www.statecinemas.co.nz/now_showing.php   Read more…

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts (NCMA) An internationally renowned community hub for all things musical in the Nelson-Tasman region What we do Situated in the heart of Nelson, we offer opportunities to learn an instrument and to rehearse and perform as an individual or as part of a group. We are also a performance venue and our audiences enjoy concerts held in the Nelson Read more…

ABOUT ECLECTIC Maria and Shane have over 50 years of combined experience in the antique trade.They are the owners of eclectic antique centre in Nelson.Their journey began in the early 90’s from their home in Timaru ,going around garage sales and auctions and doing furniture up which was really our training ground for bigger things ahead,Shane says this was way before trademe was around when you could fill your Read more…