The Arts

Stories about our rich and vibrant artistic heritage, including the people, institutions and movements which have nurtured the arts.

See related stories on this site:

• Kokowai
• Development of tertiary education
• Jens Hansen
• Eelco Boswijk
• Nelson School of Music - the War Years
• Nelson Suter Art Society
• Theatre Royal Nelson
• Nelson Literary, Scientific and Philosophic Institute
• Emma Heke

Stories

1. Music and musicians in Nelson
   Nelson has a long association with excellence in music education, performance and participation. read more
2. Tūmanako Project Murals
   These murals were created by local rangatahi under the theme of tūmanako (hope) as part
   of the Tūmanako Project, which was led by multidisciplinary ... read more
3. Nelson Arts Festival
   The Nelson Arts Festival is a well-loved event in Nelson, presenting a series of unmissable experiences for, and with, the people of Te Tauihu and be... read more