Arts, Culture and Galleries

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…

NEW ZEALAND MADE JEWELLERY FROM OUR NELSON WORKSHOP Step into the creative space of Jewel Beetle Workshop.  Choose from a range of hand-crafted silver and gold jewellery or commission Allison or Yvon to make your next special piece. “Making jewellery is a deeply rewarding occupation. For many years we have been motivated by the pure enjoyment of crafting beautiful objects Read more…

Discover Local Art in Nelson!  📍Wall to Wall Art: A vibrant collective of 12+ passionate local artists awaits you in the heart of Nelson, New Zealand. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply seeking inspiration, this gallery is a must-visit. 🌟 What You’ll Find: Original Artwork: Explore a diverse selection of original pieces across various media: watercolor, oil, pastel, acrylic, Read more…

The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu is the public art gallery for the Nelson region. The Suter holds a nationally significant collection of art and presents a varied programme of exhibitions, events and education services. The Suter complex also includes a theatre, cafe and shop. Welcome to The Suter Art Gallery – where art matters The Suter Art Read more…

Contemporary Fine Art Gallery in Nelson City. Promoting local artists from the Nelson region. The Nelson art gallery that brings you stimulating work by artists from across Aotearoa No visit to the galleries of Nelson would be complete without calling in at the Quiet Dog Gallery. Housed within an industrial warehouse space the gallery is spacious and full of light. Read more…

Stylish picture framing by the most experienced team in Nelson Are you bored with what you see on your walls? Are your pictures suffering from the framing blues? Come and visit The Framing Rooms for new inspiration and together we can make your walls look fabulous. Find us in Wakatu Square Car Park, next to the Nelson Bus Depot. At Read more…

Craig Potton Gallery + Store was inspired by Nelson-born conservationist and photographer, Craig Potton, and opened in September 2013. Craig Potton is New Zealand’s best known landscape photographer and an ardent conservationist. In pursuit of his photography he has tramped and climbed extensively in New Zealand, its sub-Antarctic Islands, the Dry Valleys of Antarctica, the Nepal Himalaya, and more recently Read more…

“A place for learning, supporting and opportunity. Strength lies in differences not similarities”. Cultural conversations is a community arts based hub which involves empowering and building relationships with former refugee and migrant communities. Town lounge sessions are intimate concerts and workshops led by former refugees and migrants at Cultural Conversations, Nelson. Website:culturalconversations.co.nz Instagram: instagram.com/culturalconversationsnelson Facebook: facebook.com/culturalconversationsnelson Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/culturalconversations Read more…

The Bridge Street Collective is an award-winning coworking space in Central Nelson. Established in 2011, the Collective was the first of its kind in Nelson and we are the winner of the 2012 Emerging Business Award. A VIBRANT, AWARD-WINNING COWORKING SPACE IN CENTRAL NELSON We first opened our doors in 2011 and to this day we continue to grow and Read more…

 Nelson Airport is a regional airport located in Stoke, 8 kilometers (5 miles) northeast of Nelson, New Zealand. The airport is owned by Infrastructure Holdings Ltd, of which Nelson City and Tasman District councils each hold 50% of the shares.   Nelson Airport was originally established in 1935 as a grass airfield. The first paved runway was constructed in Read more…