Gold Coast Triennial

Gold Coast Triennial

Applications now closed.


#Overview

We're excited to announce the return of the Gold Coast Triennial in 2024.  

The Gold Coast Triennial is a contemporary art exhibition held every three years at HOTA Gallery, in Surfers Paradise.  

It was established in 2021 as the first major exhibition held within the brand-new HOTA Gallery. A celebration of local creative practice, it featured artworks by artists connected to and living within the Gold Coast. Spanning generations, personal histories and career experience, the exhibition unveiled the depth and dynamism of this transient regional city. 

As a part of this year’s Gold Coast Triennial, we have invited artists from across the city to be included in a salon display of artworks that survey the cultural temperature of this dynamic region. This dedicated display, celebrating the variety of art made by local artists, will sit within a major Gallery 1 exhibition, alongside newly commissioned artworks and historical artworks from the HOTA Collection. 

Artists who have submitted will be notified in the coming weeks regarding the status of their application. 




#Key Dates

Applications open: Mon 15 Apr

Applications close: Mon 10 Jun, 5pm AEST

Finalists contacted: July 2024 

Artwork delivery: Sept 2024   

Exhibition open: 28 Sept 2024     

Exhibition close: 16 Feb 2025    

Artwork collection: Feb 2025   




#Selection Criteria

Artworks will be selected based on their success in meeting the following criteria:  

Well-executed  
The artwork demonstrates a commitment to a form or idea and a considered use of materials, concepts, and processes.  

Engaging  
There is clear communication of ideas, and the delivery is engaging emotionally, intellectually, or culturally. The artwork invites us to question, discover or reconsider.  

Authentic 
There is evidence of the artists’ individuality or personal interest, and their strong relationship to the content.  


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