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Art Mixtape: Yours for Summer is reigniting your rebellious spirit
Unleashed on Fri 17 December, Art Mixtape: Yours for Summer reignites the r...

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Your ArtKeeper Update: Dani Cabs Checks In
The four creatives have made themselves right at home and continue to be so...

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History of the City Collection
The Collection does not represent an encyclopaedic history of Australian ar...

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Gettin’ Busy at Home: HOTA Style
With so much still to do at HOTA this Jan, we feel like it’s time we take t...

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2021 Christmas Commission features new art from Nicholas Tossmann
The festive spirit is in full swing as we shift into summer and the yuletid...

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Chevron One and HOTA Partnership Announce
Chevron One Residences, is the latest stunning architectural project develo...

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ArtKeeper: Jay Jermyn
Through this lens, Jay proposes new ways of looking at the notions of self ...

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ArtKeeper: Daniele Constance
She creates artistic works that draw from direct experience and social arts...

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ArtKeeper: Artist Announcement
Following the call out earlier in August of 2021, we received 150 applicati...

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ArtKeeper: Michelle Le Plastrier
She has produced workshops for Gold Coast Arts and Culture, Pacific Fair an...

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ArtKeeper: Dani Cabs
Dani believes that play is essential for healthy community and relationship...

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A Message from Supercell
Under the leadership of Festival Director Kate Usher, Supercell brought som...

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Celebrating a Worthy Tribute for one of Australia's Greatest Artists
The soulful richness of Lyrical Landscapes will continue echoing throughout...

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2021 HOTA Gallery Program Update
We’ve already welcomed more than 75,000 visitors to the Gallery since throw...

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It’s official – Queensland Ballet is calling HOTA home
Today, Queensland Ballet and HOTA have announced a special partnership, whi...

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The first major exhibition of the new HOTA Gallery is in the books
Hosting a collection of 19 artists, SOLID GOLD will remain the perfect love...

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Shy, sprightly Mimih Spirits from Arnhem Land
Over three collection galleries, HOTA Collects presents a snapshot of the C...

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Judy Watson creates a place of gathering at HOTA Gallery
A second major outdoor commission at HOTA Gallery was revealed, with an inc...
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Meet HOTA Gallery's Executive Chef
We’ve already introduced you to The Exhibitionist Bar, a spectacular roofto...

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The Rainforest comes home to HOTA Gallery
Today, we celebrated another milestone moment in our preparation to open th...

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Nithiyendran work at HOTA Gallery encourages reflection
One of the things we love most about art is that it inspires conversation, ...

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HOTA Gallery unveils major new sculpture
This outdoor sculpture, a joint commission by the Melbourne Art Foundation ...

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Everybody NOW x HOTA
So we’re delighted to welcome the amazing Everybody NOW onboard as a new HO...

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HOTA Gallery commissions: Judy Watson and Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran
We’ve commissioned two acclaimed artists to create bold new outdoor artwork...

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HOTA Gallery a game-changer for the Gold Coast
Queensland Bureau Chief Mark Ludlow said: ‘Think of the Gold Coast and imag...

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Disruptors in Residence
They are about disrupting your normal experience of HOTA in entertaining wa...

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What is HOTA Homegrown?
We’re sharing our home with Gold Coast Film Festival and are working with T...

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European literature inspires sculpture
‘Literary parrot, Ver Vert is one of five parrot’s artist Emily Floyd has c...

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In Residence: Michael Smith and Ashleigh Musk
Drawn together by their passion for using dance/movement as a vehicle for e...

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In Residence: David Carberry, Ben Walsh Alice Muntz, Ela Bartilomo and Rhys Miller
They’ll be on site for 10 days this month and will then present their work ...

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How do we interpret meaning in art?
‘My job here is to interpret art into social experiences; in the hope that ...

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In Residence: Liesel Zink
Brisbane based choreographer Liesel Zink is currently in residence at HOTA ...

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A sculptural mural that demands attention
The Duchamp Wall is a nod to Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968); a multi-media arti...

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Man & Wah’s Cosmic Dusk captures a moment in time
Created by artists Man & Wah, and commissioned by HOTA, Cosmic Dusk wa...

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$100,000 commission for local artists
We love nothing more than supporting and showcasing Gold Coast artists at H...

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A solitary figure walks along Currumbin Beach
The City Collection, which includes more than 5000 works of art and include...

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Local artists get ready to Rage with us
Our doors may be closed just now, but that’s not going to stop us sharing g...

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HOTA nominated for Venue of the Year
We love being at the heart of such a vibrant music scene and we’re proud to...

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HOTA Artist Fund - Rage Against The V(irus)
Artists are the lifeblood of HOTA. It’s why we exist. Without artists there...

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Preparing the City Collection for the new HOTA Gallery
Did you know HOTA is the home of the City Collection which includes more th...

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Rebecca Ray on the importance of cultural identity
Rebecca is a Meriam Mer woman from the Torres Strait Islands who now lives ...

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In conversation with Phillip Dearest
If you’re experiencing any issues with your mental health or well being the...

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HOTA Gallery reaches new heights
The $60.5 million HOTA Gallery is the tallest building structure the City o...

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Share your love for local artists
We’re always looking for ways to help artists, performers and creatives to ...

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Keeping the City Collection in great condition
Conservation is one of the many tasks that take place behind the scenes at ...

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Donna Marcus creates layers of meaning
Code by Donna Marcus is a striking installation, assembled into a modernist...

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Green Bridge opening
And it marks the completion of another stage in the HOTA Project as we get ...

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Farewell Beverly Mcllwain
Beverly and her late husband Jock were a treasured part of the HOTA family ...

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Ruth Della joins the HOTA Gallery team
Taking on the role of Curator, Outdoor Programming and Public Art, Ruth wil...

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Footstomp shaking up live music at HOTA
His stellar career includes working with hundreds of artists including the ...

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In Residence: Mammalian Diving Reflex
This week we welcome Mammalian Diving Reflex to HOTA, Home of the Arts as o...

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In Residence: Laurie Anderson
In a coup for the Gold Coast, multi-award winner and fearless pioneer Lauri...
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Lyrical Landscapes: The Playlist
Carrying his musical talent with him throughout his career, he’s unable to ...
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HOTA Collects: Anna Carey, Frank Street
HOTA Gallery (formerly Gold Coast City Gallery...

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Kids Take Over Highlights: September 2021
The weekend was filled with music, puppets, ma...

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In Conversation: Ramesh Marion Nithiyendran
In a sense, he draws with clay and invokes a p...

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HOTA Collects: Gordon Hookey, MURRILAND!
HOTA Gallery (formerly Gold Coast City Gallery...
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