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Ready or Not gears up for regional Queensland tour after HOTA premiere
Ready or Not gears up for regional Queensland tour after HOTA premiere
ArtKeeper checking out: Lachlan Woods
The final Artist to check out of the ArtKeeper program, Lachlan Woods takes his turn to update us on his progress. Lachlan is an actor, theatre maker, and photographer who joined ArtKeeper as the Storyteller in Residence. He uncovered and shared behind-the-scenes stories while also working on his own project - a pilot episode of an original audio drama. Hear Lachlan's reflections on his time in the program and what’s next for him.
ArtKeeper checking out: Loki Liddle
Loki Liddle is next to share his final update from our ArtKeeper program. As a singer, songwriter, poet, writer, and First Nations arts practitioner, Loki joined ArtKeeper with the goal of creating a large collection of poetry exploring 10 themes, perspectives and characters. We’re excited to share Loki’s final insights and learnings from his time at HOTA.
ArtKeeper checking out: Lisa Smith
Continuing our farewells to our ArtKeeper artists, Lisa Smith is next to share her final update. Lisa’s a theatre maker, director, actor, and writer with over 20 years of experience working locally, nationally, and internationally. Lisa joined the program to develop a new theatre work inspired by her reflections on love, loss, and remembrance. Keep reading to hear about Lisa’s ArtKeeper experience and the exciting moments still to come.
ArtKeeper checking out: Samuel Leighton-Dore
Next to check out of the ArtKeeper program is Samuel Leighton-Dore. Coming to HOTA, Samuel embarked on creating Birds of Paradise, an animated short film that reimagines the origin story of the Meter Maids. Read on to discover Samuel's experiences and insights from his time at HOTA.
ArtKeeper checking out: Tal Fitzpatrick
It's time for our ArtKeeper artists to check out again! First up is Tal Fitzpatrick, an artist renowned for her creative and academic work in the field of craftivism. During her residency, Tal focused on developing the latest iteration of her recent body of work, Quietly Seething. Hear from Tal about her experiences in the ArtKeeper program and the evolution of her work.
Catch Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street before it runs away
Final days to explore Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street.
ArtKeeper 2024: Loki Liddle
Loki Liddle is a proud Jabirr Jabirr man and Storyteller.
Don't miss Archie 100 at HOTA
Final days to experience the Archibald Prize, here right on the Gold Coast.
Archie 100: The reviews are in
Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize is officially open and the reviews are rolling in.
The reviews are in
Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York opened on Sat 18 Feb and the reviews are rolling in.
HOTA wins innovator award
HOTA is one of eight cultural trail-blazers celebrated at the 2022 PAC Impact Awards.
Spend your long weekend at HOTA
How will you spend your long weekend? Whether you're looking for some down time, a place to meet up with friends, some activities for the kids, or a dose of art and inspiration, we're your one stop destination on the Gold Coast this weekend.
ArtKeeper 2021: Michelle Le Plastrier
Michelle Le Plastrier is a multidisciplinary artist with a focus on hand-building ceramics, exploring the balance between sculptural and functional. Michelle teaches introduction to hand-building courses in Brisbane.
Gettin’ Busy at Home: HOTA Style
While HOTA’s very much open for business, we know lots of people are stuck at home. The good news is, Summer isn’t over just yet.
Share your love for local artists
It’s no secret that we love artists. We love their imagination, creativity and courage and believe that art and artists make the world a better place.
Experience Gold Coast Arts Fund
Calling all Artists and creatives!
See theatre in the making with FISH! - a free development showing for families at HOTA
HOTA has commissioned local company, White Rabbit Theatre to create a new theatre work for families, FISH! Families and Children are invited to be part of the audience for this second development showing followed by a 10 minute Q&A. Free family friendly theatre during the school holidays! Grab a friend and dive in the pool of air conditioning with FISH!
Celebrating the success of our ArtKeeper artist residency program
After 3 cohorts, and 13 artists have passed through the building, our award-winning ArtKeeper residency program has now come to a close.
FISH! commission announce
HOTA has commissioned local company, White Rabbit Theatre to create a new theatre work for families, FISH! White Rabbit Theatre is an independent company based on the Gold Coast who make new collaborative work for theatre which is bold, joyful, innovative and surprising. Here we talk to White Rabbit Theatre’s Co-Artistic Directors Lisa Smith and Ainslee Palmer about this new work which brings together stories of courage, imagination and friendship in ways that speak to young audiences and families.
A battle royale: Developing a new circus comedy with ARC Circus
A battle royale: Developing a new circus comedy with ARC Circus
HOTA Home Company Everybody NOW! wins national impact award for Roller Coaster
HOTA Home Company Everybody NOW! was last night presented with Performing Arts Connections Australia’s Impact Award for their extraordinary community engagement work undertaken as part of their large-scale participatory arts production, Roller Coaster.
ArtKeeper update: See their works-in-progress
ArtKeeper update: See their works-in-progress
Fascinating facts about Agatha Christie's timeless murder mystery
Delve into the Intriguing world of Agatha Christie's timeless classic, The Mousetrap.
We're searching for 200+ guitarists to strum up a storm on the Outdoor Stage
Gold Coast guitarists and rockstars grab your guitars, THOSE WHO ROCK is back!