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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.
HOTA Ambassadors supporting Gold Coast Volunteer Awards
Hear from our Ambassadors on why they love volunteering at HOTA.
What to expect at Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street
We have a sneaky feeling you might see these in HOTA Gallery this summer…
Your ArtKeeper Update: Performing with Daniele Constance
Your ArtKeeper Update: Performing with Daniele Constance
A Message from Supercell
This year, we welcomed the incredibly talented and tenacious Supercell to HOTA as a Home Company. HOTA Home Companies share our values of supporting new and inspiring artistic opportunities, and encouraging artists to take risks, experiment and create great art. We offer support to develop and create new work and deliver programs through things like in-kind venue hire, technical, producing and marketing support.
Queensland Ballet and HOTA exclusive seasons
Queensland Ballet and HOTA exclusive seasons
In Residence: William Barton
In Residence: William Barton
Eric Koo captures the Gold Coast skyline
For visitors to the newly opened HOTA Gallery, discovering the view of the Gold Coast skyline from Level 5 is a treasured delight.
Shy, sprightly Mimih Spirits from Arnhem Land
One of the things we’re most enjoying about the new HOTA Gallery is the opportunity to show the City Collection in a way it’s never been seen before.
Supercell is taking over HOTA
HOTA is becoming a hub of dance and new works this May when our Home Company Supercell: Festival of Contemporary Dance hosts their inaugural Makers Program, which offers up two weeks of creative development and residency support for artists, including workshops, conversations and networking opportunities, all of which culminates in a two-day Mini Fest.