Light Nelson

The Queens Gardens in Nelson and surrounding areas are soon going to appear like they have never appeared before. Over the weekend 19th-21st July, the gardens will be transformed into a canvas for some unique art projects.

Through a collaboration of art, science and technology, artists have developed works that respond to darkness through illuminated installations and performances that will attempt to offer the viewer a moment of magic, illusion, beauty, interaction and fun.

Light Nelson is a great excuse to wrap up warm this Winter, gather together with family and friends, have some food, and perhaps a hot toddy while enjoying this fantastic new event. This is a free event supported by the Light Nelson artists and the Nelson community.

The Event

Over 20 projects have been approved for this year's inaugural event. Established artists working with former refugees, Outreach teenagers, and school children will explore and create unique exhibits that celebrate light. Their works will appear along side emerging and professional artists.

Using interactive mapping on a smart device, you can navigate your way through the illuminated streets and gardens. On your journey you will experience:

A story told with shadow puppetry and performances with dance and fire.

A chance to help keep the 'last tree' alive, in a creative analogy drawing attention to the destruction of our own environment.

The water features in the Queens Gardens filled with floating wishes of local school children.

A chance to discover if there really is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

This event is set to have something for everyone to enjoy!

What We Need

This project would not have got as far as it has without the help of Nelson City Council. The biggest contributors, however, are the artists themselves, donating countless hours and thousands of dollars in materials and equipment. We need a Boost to help towards the costs involved in creating the fantastic features that will appear in this year's event.

Please Contribute

We are committed to making this event happen and become a permanent fixture of the Nelson winter. Please support us by either coming along, hitting the 'like' button, telling a friend or donating as much as you can spare. Lets Light up Nelson this Winter!

LIGHT NELSON