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The main aim of the group is to foster and encourage artists at all levels.

ART GROUP NELSON

WELCOME TO THE HOME OF

Welcome to 2026!

Member spotlight

This month, we have a Q&A with Bernard Carrol! ​

Read more here.

Join in the fun with our themed monthly artwork  Facebook Challenge. 

Facebook challenge!

Join the fun with our themed monthly art Facebook Challenge!

What to watch out for!

Our first club meeting of 2026 will be on Wednesday 4 February. Our guest speaker - Gary Gibbens!

Some of the wonderful member entries from the previous 'Beach' challenge!

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Join our monthly Facebook Challenge!

Get ready! February Facebook Challenge:
Theme: "Party!" (any medium, no restrictions!)
(entries close at 6 pm on 28 February 2026)

How to enter:

 

  • Entries close at 6pm on last day of the month

  • No limit on entries

  • Any medium unless specified

  • All entries will be posted on our Facebook page with the winner heading the page

  • Entry to be in jpg form, and include your name if you give permission to publish online. Otherwise, the artist will be listed as ‘AGN member’ if name is not to be published

  • You could also bring your original to the club meeting on the Wednesday following for Show and Tell

  • No work can be older than 2 months old, so no old stuff. This is a challenge!

  • ​It would be good also if you could state your medium and give your work a title and anything else pertinent. This adds interest for members

  • Email your entries to karenloten@yahoo.co.nz by 6pm on the entry close date above

Join the Challenge on Facebook!

OUR COURSES

WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY:

Nicole Russell

The Art Group Nelson has been a great inspiration for me and my own artistic development. I especially enjoy the monthly meetings with different guest speakers. Every guest speaker has something special to offer and I learn new things every time. Also, the encouragement we get from show & tell, where the members share their work is incredibly valuable. Thank you to the Art Group for being such a welcoming and lovely group

Christine Harvey

Being a member of the Art Group Nelson, has been a great learning time for me, with very affordable art courses offered and helpful advice. Also the opportunities I've had to take part in exhibitions, and meet other artists too.

I am thrilled to be a part of the art group community.
Art Group Nelson is a great link which connects the community through art, providing workshops, tutorials and exhibitions.
Great work, thank you.

​I have been a member of the Art Group now  for about a year and oh my what a great bunch of artists, very friendly, welcoming and willing to share their knowledge with other members. Being [As far as i know] the only woodturner amongst  painting artists Ihave gained knowledge about what paints can be useful on my woodturning products. I enjoy the club nights and guest speakers and getting to know more of the art group members. I really enjoy  the show and Tell  as being the only woodturner  I think it is a different art form where I can use acrylic paint on wood.. I look forward to the spring and Queens garden exhibitions. I also recently joined the committee and look forward to being involved.

Mike Peckham

Mila Boura

If you are a member and would like your say, please get in touch!
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