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Meet HOTA Gallery's Executive Chef
There’s no doubt that HOTA Gallery will deliver an extraordinary program of exhibitions and events, but did you know it will also house two beautiful dining options?

The Rainforest comes home to HOTA Gallery
Today, we celebrated another milestone moment in our preparation to open the new HOTA Gallery as the stunning painting, The Rainforest by William Robinson, was hung on the walls for the very first time.

Meet the artists behind Solid Gold: Heart and Head
Part one of five.

HOTA Gallery unveils major new sculpture
With less than two months before we open the new HOTA Gallery we gave the media a sneak peek today at the momentous new sculpture that will greet you when you arrive at the new HOTA Gallery.
Your City Collection, now online
Your City Collection, now online

Everybody NOW x HOTA
It’s no secret that we love to work with artists and companies that share our values and vision of Gold Coast as a place where artists are supported, new work is created, and communities are connected through art.

In Residence: In the Arms of Morpheus by ARC Circus
In Residence: In the Arms of Morpheus by ARC Circus

HOTA Gallery commissions: Judy Watson and Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran
We’re really excited to announce two major new outdoor artworks that you’ll be able to see outside HOTA Gallery when it opens in May.

HOTA Gallery a game-changer for the Gold Coast
A recent article on HOTA Gallery in The Australian Financial Review Magazine offered an insight into the role they believe HOTA will play in redefining the future and reputation of the Gold Coast.
Supercell join the HOTA family
We’re delighted to welcome the incredibly talented and tenacious to HOTA as a Home Company.

European literature inspires sculpture
As we continue to bring you insights into the City Collection, which you’ll soon be able to see in all its glory in the new HOTA Gallery when it opens next year, Renae Belton, Education Coordinator, Gallery and Visual Arts discusses the work of Emily Floyd:
In Residence: Michael Smith and Ashleigh Musk
Reimagining change in Fertile Ground. Queensland contemporary dance artists, Michael Smith and Ashleigh Musk, are currently at HOTA undertaking a residency to continue the development of a new performance project Fertile Ground.
In Residence: David Carberry, Ben Walsh Alice Muntz, Ela Bartilomo and Rhys Miller
Smash Parade in development at HOTA. One of the ways in which we support local artists is by providing residencies, rehearsal space and technical support to develop new works or further develop existing works. Just now at HOTA a collective of artists are in residency as they develop Smash Parade, a fusion of circus and music.

How do we interpret meaning in art?
Sarah Lewis, Public Program Coordinator talks about Broken Model by Darren Sylvester, a thought-provoking photograph in the City Collection.
In Residence: Liesel Zink
Brisbane based choreographer Liesel Zink in residence at HOTA developing a new work, Us and All of This.

A sculptural mural that demands attention
At HOTA we’re always looking for opportunities for local artists. Our Duchamp Wall Commission provides a blank canvas for local artists to create site-specific, temporary artwork and to extend their own practice.

Man & Wah’s Cosmic Dusk captures a moment in time
There’s a stunning work of art on our entrance terrace just ready to greet you next time you come to visit us.

$100,000 commission for local artists
ANNOUNCEMENT: The recipients of the HOTA Gallery Artist Open Call have been revealed!

A solitary figure walks along Currumbin Beach
As we all find ourselves spending time alone, John Rigby’s painting of a solitary figure walking on Currumbin Beach feels like a timely part of the City Collection.

Local artists get ready to Rage with us
Local artists mean the world to us. And when times are tough, we’ve got their back.

HOTA nominated for Venue of the Year
The Gold Coast Music Awards have just announced 31 finalists (across eight categories) and we’re pretty excited to be a finalist for Venue of the Year.

HOTA Artist Fund - Rage Against The V(irus)
While we’re all trying to make sense of what these strange times means for us individually, as an organisation, and as a community, our hearts go out to our local artists who are losing opportunities and income due to gigs and performances being cancelled.

Preparing the City Collection for the new HOTA Gallery
Every week we’ll bring you news, arty insights and a sneak peek behind the scenes as we get ready to open HOTA Gallery next year.

Rebecca Ray on the importance of cultural identity
We are delighted to welcome Rebecca Ray to our Gallery team as an Assistant Curator, Indigenous art.

In conversation with Phillip Dearest
Note – this interview contains reference to mental health issues experienced by Phillip.