Northspur, a critically acclaimed local feature film, is screening at The Suter as part of the Top of the South Film Festival 2024. This action-packed drama, featuring a star-studded cast, tells the story of a man's journey through a post-pandemic world. Join the director and crew for an introduction and Q&A after the screening.

Witness the artistry of Ngā Kaihanga Uku, the Māori clay collective, at The Suter Art Gallery during Nelson Clay Week. Join live demonstrations, explore cultural narratives in clay, and engage with renowned artists like Carla Ruka and more!

Join us for a captivating evening of art and culture at The Suter Art Gallery during Nelson Clay Week. Explore current exhibitions, hear from a gallery director, and enjoy a double feature of documentaries celebrating New Zealand ceramics, including Breaking the Mould and Spontaneous Combustion: Songs for Barry Brickell.

Join Carla Ruka and exhibiting artists from Hineukurangi for an engaging art talk at The Suter as part of Nelson Clay Week. Discover the inspiration behind their works and learn about their artistic processes. Free admission.

Jess Hannah Dance invites you on a magical journey ‘Into The Forest’. Discover enchanting fairies, mischievous creatures, and captivating dance styles. Perfect for the whole family! Two shows only: Saturday 21st September at The Suter. Book now!

Jess Hannah Dance invites you on a magical journey ‘Into The Forest’. Discover enchanting fairies, mischievous creatures, and captivating dance styles. Perfect for the whole family! Two shows only: Saturday 21st September at The Suter. Book now!

Join us on Tuesday, 17th September at Suter’s Pastorius Waller Theatre for an engaging talk by Peter Simpson on his book Dear Colin, Dear Ron. Discover the fascinating letters between painter Colin McCahon and librarian Ron O’Reilly, offering unique insights into their lives and friendship.

Experience an evening of delight and enlightenment at The Suter Theatre in Nelson. Be captivated by four remarkable women as they share invaluable insights from their life journeys. Enjoy enriching tales and empowering wisdom without the hassle of extravagant expenses or distant travels.

Join renowned landscape photographer Craig Potton for an illustrated talk exploring the awe-inspiring Southern Alps. Discover his collaboration with artist Euan Macleod, featured in their new book Look Out, as he shares stories of their expeditions and captures the raw beauty of the mountains through photography.

Join us at The Suter on August 19th for an insightful lecture hosted by a leading expert in the field, focusing on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform the world of work.

Join artist Claire Colvin for a winter garden drawing class, exploring native plants, vistas, and leafy glades through sketching, photography, and mindful exercises to unlock creativity.

Join the New Zealand Youth Symphonic Winds at The Suter Art Gallery on Friday, 19 July at 11:30 AM for a free concert. Experience the culmination of our Winter Intensive with captivating performances amidst stunning artworks.

Join artist Claire Colvin for a winter garden drawing class, exploring native plants, vistas, and leafy glades through sketching, photography, and mindful exercises to unlock creativity.

Join artist Jen Alexandra as she unveils her spellbinding new exhibition "Tie One, The Spell's Begun," challenging perceptions of reality through captivating form and ethereal artworks. Joined by Professor Carl Mika, this event promises an immersive artistic experience like no other.

Join us at The Suter Art Gallery for a screening of the top entries from our local adventure film competition, followed by a professional, award-winning film to close the evening.

FREE EVENT
This event will provide a comprehensive overview of AI, exploring its fundamental concepts, key milestones, and the profound impact it has on our society.

Uncover the hidden depths of still life art with curator Kyla Mackenzie's insightful talk on the exhibition Still Life...In The Old Genre at The Suter Art Gallery. Explore diverse works challenging perceptions of this often overlooked genre.

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.

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.