Art and artists in Nelson New Zealand

Höglund Art Glass Studio & Gallery is one of Nelson's iconic tourist attractions. Internationally renowned glass artists Ola & Marie Höglund welcome you to experience the art of glassmaking. The gallery presents a wide range of handblown platters, vases, bowls, goblets, perfume bottles and glass jewellery. Open 7 days. Visitors welcome 10am - 5pm.

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.

Ascot Encaustic Art Gallery - Tuition & Supplies

Believed to be the only specialist encaustic art gallery in New Zealand, Ascot Gallery is now proud to be offering Tutorial Workshops along with Art Supplies making encaustic art part of the Nelson environment.

Andy McCubbin

Painting, music and multimedia.

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.