THE SUTER FUTURE

In 2000 a project to revitalise The Suter was launched, to expand the exhibition galleries, provide better display conditions and reveal more of the building’s heritage features.

Fundraising for this project is ongoing and The Suter Appeal Trust welcomes enquiries from potential benefactors.

To become a 21st century public gallery The Suter also has to revise the private Act of Parliament (1896), that first established its Trust Board. The Nelson City Council will administer The Suter as a Council Controlled Organisation although a charitable trust will still govern the gallery.The new Bishop Suter Trust will review and reactivate the project to develop The Suter building.