The 10 Best Art Galleries in Nelson, South Island

April 1, 2022 Misti Hsu

Nelson’s thriving arts and music scene has helped to establish it as a destination for free spirits and art-lovers. Festivals, studios, galleries, craft markets… Every cranny of this South Island city seems to buzz with artistic energy. Lord of the Rings fans will flip for the Jens Hansen workshop in Trafalgar Square—Hansen is the goldsmith who designed the “precious” guarded by Frodo in the LOTR films.
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1. Korimako Studio

10 Rangeview Rd St. Arnaud, Nelson 7053 New Zealand +64 3-521 1999 [email protected] http://www.korimakostudio.com
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Korimako Studio

Korimako Studio gives visitors the opportunity to meet local artist Jan Thomson at work and view her paintings (both acrylic and watercolour), often local landscapes.The studio is open 10am-5pm most days- visitors are welcome to phone or email first to check.

637 East Takaka Road RD1 Takaka, Nelson 7183 New Zealand +64 3-525 9373 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/FairholmeGallery
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Fairholme Gallery

Fairholme Gallery is a fine art gallery set in one of the oldest settler homesteads of Golden Bay up the beautiful farmland of East Takaka Road. It offers a unique showcase of artwork from within and beyond Golden Bay in group, solo and inhouse shows within a wild and beautiful heritage garden setting.

3. Wall To Wall Art Nelson

112 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010 New Zealand +64 3-548 3961 [email protected] http://www.walltowallartnelson.co.nz
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Wall To Wall Art Nelson

Wall To Wall Art Nelson (formerly known as Art@203 Gallery) is a light, bright, vibrant and colourful gallery in central Nelson run by a collective of 12 passionate local artists, together with selected guests, offering a huge variety of amazing artworks, art cards, prints and gifts.

Reviewed By 477WayneM

Some great art on display and some very talented artists. Excellent to wander and be inspired. Friendly and helpful staff. Recommended

90 Achilles Avenue Wakatu Square, Nelson 7010 New Zealand +64 3-539 4280 http://www.parkergallery.nz
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Parker Gallery

Reviewed By AucklandWiz - Auckland, New Zealand

We popped in here as we saw this while in Wakatu Square and what a lovely gallery it was. Great local art in a building with a great feel. Worth a look.

33 Wakatu Lane Facing Wakatu Car Park, Nelson 7010 New Zealand +64 3-548 3991 [email protected] http://www.quietdoggallery.co.nz
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Quiet Dog Gallery

The Quiet Dog Gallery is one of Nelson's leading dealer galleries specialising in quality New Zealand contemporary art. The gallery is in a fabulous industrial space with a 5m high ceiling and concrete floors. Alongside is The Framing Rooms, a sister business that offers bespoke picture framing.

329 Trafalgar Square, Nelson 7010 New Zealand +64 21 166 8327 [email protected] https://atelier.org.nz/
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ATELIER Studio|Gallery

ATELIER Studio|Gallery is an initiative that supports, represents, and promotes contemporary artists of faith. ATELIER runs a monthly exhibition programme that presents solo, collaborative, and group exhibitions of represented artists and new, emerging talent. ATELIER is a community where art, creativity, and faith connect.

107 Harley Road, Nelson 7175 New Zealand +64 21 983 808 [email protected] http://frostandfiregallery.co.nz/
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Frost and Fire Gallery

Established in 2018 Frost and Fire is a vibrant gallery showcasing a large display of Darryl Frost’s Anagama Wood-fired Ceramics. We also pride ourselves on promoting a variety of Contemporary Artworks representing a range of artists of a very high standard that is also affordable. In our short life we are gathering a loyal following of customers locally, nationally and internationally. A short 40 minute drive from Nelson in the small town of Tasman, it is well worth the visit.

8. Arty Nelson

126 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010 New Zealand +64 3-545 6973 https://artynelson.co.nz/
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Arty Nelson

Reviewed By alanmY3565GY - Brisbane, Australia

Arty Nelson is a gem of a shop, showcasing a group of fabulously talented locals. Well laid out with lots of choice all in a great location. The artists run the shop and are hugely knowledgeable about not only their own art but all of those artists on display. Great place to find that memento of your Nelson visit. Highly recommended.

9. Origin on Hardy

123 Hardy Street, Nelson 7010 New Zealand +64 27 259 4573 http://www.originonhardy.co.nz/
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Origin on Hardy

Origin on Hardy is a Craft/Arts Gallery. We specialise in New Zealand made pottery, glass, wood and steel object art as well as traditional painting, fine art and jewellery. Origin is Nelson’s premier pottery gallery with work from the regions top potters alongside works from Christchurch, Marlborough, Wellington and the Waikato. All art at Origin on Hardy is NZ made and ethically sourced.

Shop 8 34 Bridge Street Dowson's Arcade by Montgomery carpark, Nelson 7010 New Zealand +64 3-545 6010 [email protected] http://atkinsgallery.nz
Atkins Gallery

A new art gallery featuring the best of Nelson artists and beyond (West Coast, Wellington and Auckland artists). Paintings and limited edition prints of landscape, abstract and other artwork. Please visit us by approaching either from Montgomery carpark where the Saturday market is held, or the arcade at 34 - 40 Bridge Street Nelson, not far from the main road Trafalgar Street.

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