Explore the stunning paintings and drawings of Don Binney, a celebrated New Zealand artist and ornithologist, at this exhibition curated by Gregory O’Brien.
Explore the art of still life from different perspectives and mediums in this exhibition that challenges the conventional view of the genre. See paintings, sculptures, photographs, and more, including three-dimensional recreations of still lifes.
Discover the fascinating world of portraits, from the past to the present. See Sally Burton’s Wreck of The Delaware, featuring Huria Matenga.
Embark on a journey through time and creativity at The Suter Art Gallery’s ARTrageous exhibition. This unique showcase celebrates over 125 years of artistic accumulation, presenting an eclectic array of pieces from our esteemed collection.
Join Gregory O’Brien as he delves into the art and life of Don Binney, offering a unique perspective from his monograph, ‘Flight Path’. Discover the significance of Binney’s work in Aotearoa New Zealand’s art history and gain insights into O’Brien’s journey with the artist’s vivid paintings and drawings. Experience an illustrated talk that weaves together a tapestry of art, biography, and the vibrant narrative of a nation’s cultural heritage.
Floortalk/tour of the exhibition that marks The Suter’s 125th anniversary. A wide variety of artworks will be on display, and the floortalk will highlight a selection of artworks and related stories.
An opportunity to hear from Louisa Paul, as she provides detail about the selection of the exhibition pieces and celebrates the artists who created them. You will also be invited to hear from our people who wear Moko Kanohi (facial markings) as they share their journey with you. There will be a question and answer time towards the end where you will be able to interact with the panel.
Discover the beauty of still life art at The Suter Art Gallery’s workshop. Led by expert Mark Dunstan, this hands-on session will refine your drawing skills and inspire creativity against the backdrop of Kyla Mackenzie’s curated exhibition.
Film screenings at the Pastorius Waller Theatre at The Suter are operated by State Cinemas. Please refer to State Cinemas’ website for film listing and ticketing, or via 03 548 3885.
The Nelson Film Society runs a screening season from March to October on Tuesdays. Please refer to the Nelson Film Society website for information on how to join and the society’s programme.
Tickets for events not hosted by State Cinemas are to be purchased via ticketing agent for the individual events.
ArtWalks
Take a journey past artworks by some of Nelson’s most celebrated artists, as well as artworks that have a particular poignancy to Whakatū and Tasman.
Tours
The Suter offers a variety of exhibition and ‘behind the scenes’ tours. Expert insights into historical and contemporary art, the history of The Suter, the unique Suter architecture, and the collection are just some of the topics these tours can cover.
Head over to our Events page. There might be a scheduled tour that is perfect for you.
Tours can be tailored to the specific interests of your group and should be booked at least a month in advance by contacting us.
You can take a virtual tour of the gallery here - Virtual Tour.
Publications
The Suter's digital publications, where available, can be viewed here.