Open Call: Introduce Your Project
Send us a note about who you are and what you do — we keep an eye out for great artists year-round.
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For Artists
HOTA supports creatives at every career stage. Here's how to work with us.
Work With Us
HOTA is always on the lookout for bold, adventurous and innovative work. We welcome pitches from producers, artists and companies at any stage of development - whether your show is ready to tour, or you’re exploring a concept and keen to collaborate on its development.
We're particularly interested in boundary-pushing work that connects with Gold Coast audiences, or champions Queensland creatives.
Interested in working with us? Explore our creative opportunities below.
CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES
First Nations Artist for EGC Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
Experience Gold Coast (EGC) is seeking Expressions of Interest from Traditional Owners of Gold Coast Country to create a commissioned artwork for acquisition that will be used primarily to accompany our inaugural Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Applicants must be Aboriginal artists with ancestral and family connections as Traditional Owners of Country within the Gold Coast region. Living or working locally alone does not meet this requirement. Eligible artists may live elsewhere. Emerging and established artists are welcome to apply.
Artwork Commission - Expression of Interest (EOI). View guidelines here.
EOI Opens: Monday 2nd November 2026
EOI Closes: Tuesday 24 November 2026, 5.00 pm AEST (Queensland time)
Mandatory Artist Workshop: Thursday 10 December 2026, between 9.00 am and 3.00 pm
Enquires:
If you have any questions about the EOI opportunity, the application process or unsure about your eligibility, please email the EGC Working Group at reconciliation@experiencegoldcoast.com
More Creative Opportunities
Energies
Energies is an annual exhibition showcasing the exceptional creative talents of senior secondary students on the Gold Coast. For nearly forty years, this prestigious exhibition has provided emerging artists with a professional platform to present their work, empowering students to pursue careers in the arts.
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Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award
Queensland’s richest acquisitive photographic prize, dedicated to artists working in the expanded medium
Open Call
Introduce yourself.
We love hearing from artists. Tell us about your creative practice and we'll keep you in mind for upcoming opportunities, commissions and programs.
