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.

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.

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.

Join art historian Jane Vial at the Tuku 24 Whakatū festival as she unveils the story of George Miller, whose sculptural works have become a defining feature of Nelson’s architectural heritage. Discover the intricate details of Miller’s stonemasonry that adorn the city and reflect its rich cultural history.

Floor talk/curator’s tour of the exhibition Let’s Face It, an exhibition from the Suter’s collection, with a focus on portraits and related stories of people/artists from the Nelson Tasman region. The exhibition includes The Wreck of The Delaware, portaits by Lindauer, and other local artists including Toss Woollaston, Irvine Major, Leo Bensemann and Marjorie Naylor.

Join poet and Kipling biographer Harry Ricketts as he explores the wisdom and relevance of the later Kipling in this talk presented by The Nelson Institute. Learn how Kipling can help you appreciate life, culture, and humanity.

Join us for a free art talk by James Robinson, a guest artist featured in our exhibition Disruptive Order: Abstraction from the Suter’s Collection IV. Learn how he creates his mixed media works that explore themes of decay, transformation, and renewal.

Learn about the terracotta warriors and the emperor’s store, two amazing underground armies from early China, in this illustrated lecture by Rose Kerr, a world authority on East Asian art. Book your tickets now and join us at The Suter on Monday 4 March.

The War of Chimeras: A documentary about a couple's journey through the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, from the battlefield to the aftermath. Watch their personal stories and join the Q&A with the directors.

Experience a night of laughter, music, and fun with Katrina Kallil and her friends. Enjoy their passionate and humorous mix of jazz and blues songs, spiced by their charisma and comedic wit. Book your tickets now and don’t miss this chance to see them live at The Suter Cafe on Friday 9th and Friday 16th February.

Join Peter James Smith, a multidisciplinary artist and scholar, as he explores the history and evolution of Antarctic imagery, from the early explorers to the modern New Zealand artists who capture the beauty and diversity of this frozen continent.

Experience a night of laughter, music, and fun with Katrina Kallil and her friends. Enjoy their passionate and humorous mix of jazz and blues songs, spiced by their charisma and comedic wit. Book your tickets now and don’t miss this chance to see them live at The Suter Cafe on Friday 9th and Friday 16th February.

Enjoy a free live concert by the Adam Troubadour Quartet, four of Aotearoa’s most talented young string players, at The Suter Art Gallery on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. The concert will last for 40 minutes and feature classical music in a relaxed setting. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the future stars of the Adam Chamber Music Festival and Adam Summer School.

Nelson Rowing Club is proud to present "The Boys in the Boat" - a 1930s-set story centered on the University of Washington's rowing team, from their Depression-era beginnings to winning gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

The Bubble Show is a unique blend of magic, storytelling, science and bubble art! Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles, and even fire bubbles!

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to watch the talented performers of Kahurangi Irish Dance School as they showcase their skills and creativity in a spectacular show called ‘The Spirit of Ireland’.

Exploring themes including masculinity, bullying and the healing power of dance, this is a poignant examination of the complex, electrifying and sometimes controversial personality known as 'The Last Stylebender.'

Join us for a night of art, music and poetry at The Suter as part of the 2023 Nelson Arts Festival.

Professor Michele Leggott and Catherine Field-Dodgson present Nelson’s acclaimed botanical painter in a new light, drawing on recent discoveries almost 100 years after her death.

Discover how this exhibition was developed in collaboration with the New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Fletcher Trust Collection, and what makes it a unique and compelling showcase of New Zealand art.

Join Curator and Collections Manager Kyla Mackenzie on Thursday, 5 October at 12.10pm for an engaging ArtTalk on Gathered Voices: Highlights from The Fletcher Trust Collection.

Step behind the canvas and delve into the vibrant world of art with an insightful ArtTalk led by curator Francis McWhannell.

Discover the magic of light art with Larisse Hall, a Nelson-based artist who explores the interplay of light, colour, and form in her paintings and sculptures.

1.30pm

Experience the magic of dance with Jess Hannah Dance's captivating presentation, DAWN 2023.

6.30pm

Experience the magic of dance with Jess Hannah Dance's captivating presentation, DAWN 2023.

Richmond Library

How To Look At Art will give you an exciting insight into the broader context of particular artworks and open up a whole new world of art appreciation.

Discover the world of Future Philosophies at The Suter Art Gallery's upcoming ArtTalk. Join us on Saturday, July 22nd, at 2pm for an engaging exploration led by artist Kāryn Taylor.

Step into the enchanting realm of Night Life at The Suter Art Gallery as we invite you to an in-depth ArtTalk by Suter Curator and Collections Manager, Kyla Mackenzie.