The Suter Joins Spring Clean Whakatū Nelson!

The Suter Joins Spring Clean Whakatū Nelson!

As spring unfolds in Nelson, a vibrant initiative is taking root: Spring Clean Whakatū Nelson! This exciting community project aims to revitalize the city centre, and The Suter Art Gallery is thrilled to be a part of it.

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Māori Clay Artists Sculpt their Mythology

Māori Clay Artists Sculpt their Mythology

Hineukurangi brings together clay makers of Māori descent to celebrate and uplift the realm of Hineukurangi, the Māori deity of clay. Showcasing more than 20 artists, emergent and established artists, including featured members of the Māori artist collective, Ngā Kaihanga Uku.


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Jarden Collaborates with The Suter Art Gallery for its 125th Anniversary

Jarden Collaborates with The Suter Art Gallery for its 125th Anniversary

Celebrate The Suter Art Gallery's 125th Anniversary with a vibrant display of art sponsored by Jarden. Explore diverse exhibitions showcasing rich cultural heritage and artistic expressions. Join us on this artistic journey today.

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Artful Upcycling at The Suter: Eco-Chic Tote Bags

Artful Upcycling at The Suter: Eco-Chic Tote Bags

Discover the latest eco-chic trend at The Suter Art Gallery! Our new line of recycled banner tote bags, born from the acclaimed exhibition “Fire & Earth: Contemporary Ceramics from the Top of The South,” is here to add a splash of artistry and sustainability to your daily life.

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The Ann and John Hercus Gallery: A Legacy of Art and Philanthropy

The Ann and John Hercus Gallery: A Legacy of Art and Philanthropy

The Ann and John Hercus Gallery showcases their generous donations to the Gallery’s redevelopment and collection, as well as featuring a selection of works from The Suter’s collection and temporary exhibitions that highlight the diversity and richness of New Zealand art.

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The Suter and NBS Partner to Promote Youth Well-Being Through Art

The Suter and NBS Partner to Promote Youth Well-Being Through Art

The Suter Art Gallery’s scholarship programme offers after-school art classes to local students, fostering creativity and passion. Supported by NBS, this initiative aims to enrich young lives through visual art, providing opportunities that might otherwise be inaccessible.

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Te Ira Tangata: Celebrating the Inner Potential of Our Tamariki

Te Ira Tangata: Celebrating the Inner Potential of Our Tamariki

Te Ira Tangata is a display of artworks by local students who visited The Suter Art Gallery te Aratoi o Whakatū’s exhibition Kanohi Kitea, which showcases the art of moko kanohi, or facial tattooing. The students created their own tohu, or design, that represented their identity, their whakapapa, and their connection to the land and their culture. The display celebrates the inner potential of our tamariki, who are all taonga, born of greatness and full of possibilities.


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The Art and Science of Upcycling: How The Suter Art Gallery Turns Waste into Wonder

The Art and Science of Upcycling: How The Suter Art Gallery Turns Waste into Wonder

Learn how The Suter Art Gallery and The Green Collective turn waste into wonder by creating upcycled tote bags from recycled PVC exhibition banners. Plus, get 50% off a Friend of The Suter membership when you buy a bag.

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Nelson's Art Scene Flourishes: The Suter's Mid-Winter Spectacular Raises $52,000

Nelson's Art Scene Flourishes: The Suter's Mid-Winter Spectacular Raises $52,000

The Suter Art Gallery's Mid-Winter Spectacular showcased art, community, and generosity at its annual fundraising dinner and auction, raising an incredible $52,000 which will go towards the preservation and expansion of The Suter's collection of artworks.

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