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Kenneth Armitage sculpture prepared for its new home
Works of art join the City Collection in many different ways. Some are acquired, some are bequeathed, and some are gifted to us. And some of those gifts come from the most unexpected places!
HOTA Gallery reaches new heights
Media got the first glimpse of the view from the top of the new HOTA Gallery as they attended the very last concrete pour at the end of last week.
Keeping the City Collection in great condition
Last week one of our favourite paintings in the City Collection, The Rainforest by William Robinson, was taken down and will be sent for conservation work. As the inspiration for the new HOTA Gallery design, The Rainforest is a much loved and valuable painting and it’s having some work done before it takes its rightful place in the new HOTA Gallery.
Donna Marcus creates layers of meaning
You may notice the new installation on the wall near our Box Office.
Green Bridge opening
We’re really excited to hear that the green bridge will be officially opened on 2 Feb. It’s going to make getting to and from HOTA so much easier!
Farewell Beverly Mcllwain
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of our friend and benefactor, Beverly McIlwain.
Ruth Della joins the HOTA Gallery team
A well-known name in the arts and culture scene on the Gold Coast, we’re delighted that Ruth Della has joined our Gallery team as they prepare to open the new HOTA Gallery in early 2021.
May your year be full of art
May your year be full of art
2021 Christmas Commission features new art from Nicholas Tossmann
HOTA, Home of the Arts, celebrates and supports Gold Coast based artists by commissioning a seasonal artwork in recognition of the role contemporary art practice plays in everyday life. In its fifth year, HOTA presents the Christmas Commission 2021 by local artist Nicholas Tossmann.
Celebrating a Worthy Tribute for one of Australia's Greatest Artists
Lyrical Landscapes: The Art of William Robinson floated through HOTA Gallery with a symphony of celebration for one of the greatest Australian artists. A hinterland takeover of a building just spreading its roots throughout the city, the exhibition felt like a coronation of sorts onto the national stage of Australian Galleries.
2021 HOTA Gallery Program Update
Today we’ve announced a change to the 2021 HOTA Gallery Program.
HOTA Collects explores key works from the City Collection
HOTA Collects explores key works from the City Collection
Judy Watson creates a place of gathering at HOTA Gallery
Judy Watson creates a place of gathering at HOTA Gallery. The HOTA cultural precinct is located on the lands and waters of the Kombumerri peoples and Yugambeh language region and recognises them as the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land, paying its respect to Elders past, present and future.
Nithiyendran work at HOTA Gallery encourages reflection
Nithiyendran work encourages reflection. We recently unveiled the first of two new outdoor commissions at the HOTA Gallery. The first sculpture, Double-faced avatar with blue figure by Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran, was initially planned to be shown at the 2020 Melbourne Art Fair. However after the Fair was cancelled due to Covid-19, the work is now being seen for the first time at HOTA.
What is HOTA Homegrown?
HOTA Homegrown. You can’t be a home for art without artists. And we particularly love our homegrown Gold Coast artists and creatives. We believe art thrives when there is collaboration, mentorship and shared ideas.
Your ArtKeeper Update: Dani Cabs Checks In
One of the biggest highlights of 2021, the ArtKeeper Program has reached the midpoint for our artists.
Your ArtKeeper Update: Creating with Michelle Le Plastrier
Your ArtKeeper Update: Creating with Michelle Le Plastrier
Your ArtKeeper Update: Building with Jay Jermyn
Your ArtKeeper Update: Building with Jay Jermyn
Young performers from Logan challenge expectations
Developed in residence at La Boite, Brothers Book Club is a new, original work from the Mamas Boys Collective under the direction of theatre makers Claire Christian and Ari Palani.
Young artists join the conversation
You’ll know by now that we’re passionate about art and artists. And young artists have a special place in our heart – we not only want to support and collaborate with them, but also to provide an opportunity for them to actively contribute to our plans.
World premiere exhibition at HOTA Gallery celebrates the masters of Pop Art
World premiere exhibition at HOTA Gallery celebrates the masters of Pop Art
What is Pop Art?
Exhibition curators, Tracy Cooper-Lavery and Bradley Vincent from HOTA Gallery give us the full rundown on our burning questions.
We're searching for 200+ guitarists to strum up a storm on the Outdoor Stage
Gold Coast guitarists and rockstars grab your guitars, THOSE WHO ROCK is back!
Warhol, Haring, and Basquiat walk into a restaurant
Find out more about the iconic group photograph in Pop Masters.
Warhol, Haring, and Basquiat’s influence on contemporary artists at Pop Masters
Exhibition curators, Tracy Cooper-Lavery and Bradley Vincent chat about Warhol, Haring, and Basquiat’s influence on contemporary art and the importance of including contemporary artists in Pop Masters.