Art and artists in Nelson New Zealand

Refinery Art Space - Nelson Art Gallery
Refinery Art Space supports the development of the arts and cultural activities of the Nelson Region. We aim to provide quality curated exhibitions in our multi-gallery art space.

Andy McCubbin
Painting, music and multimedia.

D.Jukic, a freelance artist (painter)
Present work of the artist (painter) D. Jukic.Interesting, modern, abstract oil paintings, watercolor paintings, acrylic, pastell, mixed-media and graphics (linocut, relief printing ). Beside the informel, there are other kinds of painting, too ...

Marilyn Andrews
Work by an establishing local artist. Vibrant images, predominantly expressive landscapes and other imaginative creative pieces eg miniature cupboards depicting fish, pumpkins and nikau palms.

Nelson Artist - Jane Evans
"My paintings are celebrations, expressions of delight in my immediate environment and the people and events that touch my life."

Takaka Artist - Janete Marshall
"Birds, Botanicals and Portraits"

School of Arts and Media
School of Arts and Media - an established training ground for developing local artists.

Nelson Arts Festival
Nelson is renowned in New Zealand for its vibrant artistic culture with many of the countries top artists residing here. The Nelson Arts Festival celebrates the strong presence of artists and craftspeople in the region by presenting a programme of events that identifies and commends them. Visitors and residents to the region will delight in the Nelson Arts Festivals programme. As the festival grows there are increased opportunities to provide a wider programme. This year the range and depth of the programme is the best yet.

Suter Art Gallery
The Suter Te Aratoi o Whakatu is New Zealand's third oldest art museum and celebrated its centenary last year. The Suter occupies a building of historical significance, has an important art collection, and is a gateway to the region's arts and crafts.