HOTA GALLERY
COLLECTION
APPEAL
From 13 Sept 2025 to 15 Feb 2026, HOTA comes alive with the vibrant colours, creative spirit, and unmistakable energy of the Australian summer in a major exhibition featuring an icon of Australian art - Ken Done: No Rules.
We invite you to support the HOTA Gallery Collection Appeal with the acquisition of two significant works from Ken Done’s personal collection.
#HOTA GALLERY COLLECTION APPEAL
“Please consider donating towards the acquisition of two significant works by an artist whose contribution to Australia's visual language is undeniable. With an instantly recognisable style that captures the vibrant energy of Australian coastal life - from his garden to the bay, to leisure filled weekends on sun-soaked golden beaches, the azure ocean and its vibrant coral reefs.
David Don, HOTA Gallery General Manager
Ken Done’s long standing connection to the Gold Coast started in the late eighties, with his artwork capturing the coastal lifestyle of this region. I encourage your generous support to assist the acquisition of two remarkable, quintessentially Australian artworks from the personal collection of the much-loved artist and national icon, Ken Done.”
#Make your tax deductible donation today and help secure these iconic works for current and future generations at HOTA, Home of the Arts.
All donations above $2 are tax deductible.
Between the flags II & III (diptych) 1996
Drawn from Ken Done’s personal collection, Between the Flags is a vibrant expression of Australian beach life, capturing the energy and colour of the coastline. Done’s bold, expressive brushstrokes and sun-soaked palette evoke a joyful, almost nostalgic vision of summer. Using a playful and abstracted style, the work subtly recalls the iconic imagery of Max Dupain, whose photographs - such as Sunbaker - helped define the beach as central to Australian identity. Done reimagines this theme with warmth and movement, celebrating the coast as both a cultural symbol and a shared visual experience.
- Julie McLaren, Senior Curator, HOTA Gallery
synthetic polymer and oil on linen, 2 panels, 213 x 152.5 cm each
Courtesy of The Ken Done Gallery
Thinking about a Sunday dive 2024
Bursting with saturated colour, playful brushwork, and a deep sense of awe and wonder, Thinking about a Sunday dive encapsulates Ken Done’s lifelong personal connection to one of Australia’s most extraordinary natural environments. Using his signature vivid colour palette, Done invites us on an underwater journey that prompts reflection on the fragility of the reef in the face of both natural and human-made threats. This message holds particular relevance for the Gold Coast, a region increasingly impacted by unprecedented weather events that threaten the ecology and natural beauty of its underwater environment.
- Julie McLaren, Senior Curator, HOTA Gallery
oil and acrylic on linen, 152 x 244 cm
Courtesy of The Ken Done Gallery
#Make your tax deductible donation today and help secure these iconic works for current and future generations at HOTA, Home of the Arts.
All donations above $2 are tax deductible.
Donations of $1,000 and over
‣ Letter acknowledging donation to the HOTA Gallery Collection Appeal.
‣ 1-Year HOTA Bronze Benefactor Acknowledgement & Invitation to Benefactor Events
Donations of $5,000 and over
‣ Letter acknowledging donation to the HOTA Gallery Collection Appeal.
‣ 5-Year acknowledgement on acquired artwork digital labels,
‣ 1-Year HOTA Gold Benefactor Acknowledgement & Invitation to Benefactor Events,
‣ Curator led tour of the collection.
Donations of $25,000 and over
‣ Letter acknowledging donation to the HOTA Gallery Collection Appeal.
‣ 3-Year HOTA Gold Benefactor Acknowledgement & Invitation to Benefactor Events,
‣ Curator led tours of the collection, Invitation to VIP Events and Functions.
‣ 10-Year Acknowledgement as a Gallery Patron in Exhibition title credit line and acknowledgement on the acquired artwork label both digitally and printed label when exhibited at HOTA.
#For further information
For further information about supporting these important acquisitions, or if you would like to find out more about other methods of giving to HOTA, Home of the Arts please contact Daniel Henderson, HOTA Philanthropy Manager, 0436 442 529 or email daniel.henderson@experiencegoldcoast.com
#The HOTA Gallery Collection
HOTA Gallery proudly manages and curates a living conversation which reflects who we are through a wide spectrum of artistic expression. It captures bold statements, quiet moments, and challenges perspectives, utilising diverse mediums, methods, styles. The collection is more than a display of objects; it’s a catalyst for dialogue inviting us to look closer, to see the world through another's eyes, and to question our own preconceived notions.
The HOTA Gallery Collection is a dynamic legacy for the future; it cannot remain static to ensure this conversation remains current and relevant. HOTA Gallery is committed to continual development of the collection. This means actively embracing new voices, acquiring works that reflect contemporary issues, and seeking out artists who push creative boundaries. By doing so, we build a dynamic legacy - a rich and ever-expanding archive of our time that will challenge, inspire, and resonate with generations to come.
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