Today, we’re proud announce a new partnership with Southern Cross University.

For almost 30 years, Southern Cross University has been a hub of creative development, where graduates perform on stages and exhibit in venues across the world.

‘This new partnership between Southern Cross University and HOTA is a celebration of shared values and beliefs’ said HOTA CEO, Criena Gehrke.

‘As we embark on this chapter over the next three years, we will collaborate to promote the importance of the arts for our communities and support the next generation of makers, creators and audiences.’

As part of the partnership, we’ve announced today Southern Cross University’ssupport as the Corporate Partner of HOTA Gallery’s exhibition Australia’s Playground: Art on the Gold Coast. The exhibition is one of two permanent exhibition spaces at HOTA that showcase works from the City Collection.

They University is also a supporter of HOTA’s upcoming event Neon Remix, a pop-fuelled 80s-flavoured outdoor party presented as part of HOTA’s annual WONDER program.

Neon Remix will be opened by special guest ‘Matty Made It’, a current Southern Cross University student.

‘HOTA plays a pivotal role in the City of Gold Coast’s vision of a cultural precinct and, as a Gold Coast University, we’re proud to be a partner in that vision’ said Ben Roche, Southern Cross University’s Vice President (Engagement).

‘We welcome the integration and engagement for our students and graduates, and look forward to help build and support the creative sector in this great city.’