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![ArtKeeper 2024: Lisa Smith](/generated/360w-3-2/lisa-smith-headshot-jpg.jpg?1704941767)
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ArtKeeper 2024: Lisa Smith
In 2012 Lisa returned to the Gold Coast where she founded White Rabbit Theatre (WRT)....
![ArtKeeper 2024: Samuel Leighton-Dore](/generated/360w-3-2/2-sld-wowit-sallalot-lr-jpg.jpg?1704941767)
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ArtKeeper 2024: Samuel Leighton-Dore
Working predominantly across ceramics, illustration and animation, he’s interested in...
![ArtKeeper 2024: Tal Fitzpatrick](/generated/360w-3-2/tal-fitzpatrick-image-jpeg.jpg?1704941794)
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ArtKeeper 2024: Tal Fitzpatrick
She holds a PhD from the Victorian College of the Arts (2018) and a Bachelor of Arts ...
![ArtKeeper 2024: Lachlan Woods](/generated/360w-3-2/lachlan-woods-headshot-1-jpg.jpg?1704941795)
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ArtKeeper 2024: Lachlan Woods
He graduated with a Bachelor of Dramatic Arts from the Victorian College of the Arts ...
![ArtKeeper 2024: Loki Liddle](/generated/360w-3-2/lokie-liddle-1-jpg.jpg?1704941795)
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ArtKeeper 2024: Loki Liddle
His practise includes being the lead singer and songwriter of the Gold Coast based al...
![ArtKeeper Update: Nicholas Tossmann Mid-Way Check In](/generated/360w-3-2/hta00758-denoiseai-jpeg-highres-standard-2-jpg.jpg?1680663631)
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ArtKeeper Update: Nicholas Tossmann Mid-Way Check In
Through the use of installations, sculptures and video performances, Nicholas’ practi...
![ArtKeeper Update: Nadia Milford Mid-Way Check In](/generated/360w-3-2/nadia-milford-1-jpg.jpg?1679005179)
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ArtKeeper Update: Nadia Milford Mid-Way Check In
Drawing on a diverse blend of practices, including theatre, dance, installation and n...
![Disruptors in Residence](/generated/360w-3-2/dj-total-eclipse-photo-credit-jordanmunns-jordankmunns-30-jpg.jpg?1679441517)
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Disruptors in Residence
Australian B-Boy and Choreographer Nick Power, alongside DJ Total Eclipse (A.B Origin...
![ArtKeeper Update: Norton Fredericks Mid-Way Check In](/generated/360w-3-2/hta02581-16x9-jpg.jpg?1679284207)
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ArtKeeper Update: Norton Fredericks Mid-Way Check In
Norton's primary focus is creating handmade wool felt and using botanical dyes e...
![The reviews are in](/generated/360w-3-2/hota-x-risen-film-pop-masters-1-gallery-4x3-18-jpg.jpg?1677198293)
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The reviews are in
![What is Pop Art?](/generated/360w-3-2/hta01727-jpg.jpg?1671164711)
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What is Pop Art?
![ArtKeeper 2022: Nicholas Tossmann](/generated/360w-3-2/hta00758-denoiseai-jpeg-lowres-standard-jpg.jpg?1669760260)
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ArtKeeper 2022: Nicholas Tossmann
Nicholas utilises text to make intangible ideas tangible, via site specific installat...
![ArtKeeper 2022: Norton Fredericks](/generated/360w-3-2/hta00781-denoiseai-jpeg-lowres-standard-jpg.jpg?1669760309)
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ArtKeeper 2022: Norton Fredericks
Norton's primary focus is creating handmade wool felt and using botanical dyes e...
![ArtKeeper 2022: Fletcher Babb](/generated/360w-3-2/hta00766-denoiseai-jpeg-lowres-standard-jpg.jpg?1669759798)
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ArtKeeper 2022: Fletcher Babb
Fletch explores songwriting as a vehicle for stories - real and imagined - and uses ...
![ArtKeeper 2022: Nadia Milford](/generated/360w-3-2/hta00739-denoiseai-jpeg-lowres-standard-jpg.jpg?1669759905)
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ArtKeeper 2022: Nadia Milford
With movement as a genesis for her creativity, Nadia engages people in immersive expe...
![Spend your long weekend at HOTA](/generated/360w-3-2/juwspa-2022-jpg.jpg?1664317411)
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Spend your long weekend at HOTA
How will you spend your long weekend? Whether you're looking for some down time,...
![Finalists Announced](/generated/360w-3-2/hota-juwspa-finalist-website-image-1920x1080px-jpg.jpg?1661308503)
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Finalists Announced
![Art Mixtape: Yours for Summer is reigniting your rebellious spirit](/generated/360w-3-2/20211216-fullframe-0663-jpg.jpg?1641973618)
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Art Mixtape: Yours for Summer is reigniting your rebellious spirit
Unleashed on Fri 17 December, Art Mixtape: Yours for Summer reignites the rebellious ...
![Your ArtKeeper Update: Dani Cabs Checks In](/generated/360w-3-2/danicabs-1600x840-1024x538-jpg-1642127403.jpg?1642127423)
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Your ArtKeeper Update: Dani Cabs Checks In
The four creatives have made themselves right at home and continue to be source of en...
![History of the City Collection](/generated/360w-3-2/gallery-workshop-fi2-jpg.jpg?1641960557)
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History of the City Collection
The Collection does not represent an encyclopaedic history of Australian art; instead...
![Gettin’ Busy at Home: HOTA Style](/generated/360w-3-2/hota-artlab-jpg.jpg?1641964468)
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Gettin’ Busy at Home: HOTA Style
With so much still to do at HOTA this Jan, we feel like it’s time we take this to the...
![2021 Christmas Commission features new art from Nicholas Tossmann](/generated/360w-3-2/cdp-0159-jpg.jpg?1641871530)
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2021 Christmas Commission features new art from Nicholas Tossmann
The festive spirit is in full swing as we shift into summer and the yuletide traditio...
![Chevron One and HOTA Partnership Announce](/generated/360w-3-2/20211216-fullframe-0060-jpg.jpg?1639962094)
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Chevron One and HOTA Partnership Announce
Chevron One Residences, is the latest stunning architectural project developed by Ben...
![ArtKeeper 2021: Daniele Constance](/generated/360w-3-2/daniele-constance-portrait-image-credit-dani-cabrera-jpg.jpg?1642075075)
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ArtKeeper 2021: Daniele Constance
She creates artistic works that draw from direct experience and social arts practices...
![ArtKeeper 2021: Jay Jermyn](/generated/360w-3-2/jay-jermyn-by-waylon-palmer-26-jpg-1642074007.jpg?1642075079)
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ArtKeeper 2021: Jay Jermyn
Through this lens, Jay proposes new ways of looking at the notions of self and how it...
![ArtKeeper 2021: Artist Announcement](/generated/360w-3-2/hta07564-jpg.jpg?1641963852)
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ArtKeeper 2021: Artist Announcement
Following the call out earlier in August of 2021, we received 150 applications from a...
![ArtKeeper 2021: Michelle Le Plastrier](/generated/360w-3-2/artis-pic-photo-by-amy-crow-for-forge-forward-jpg.jpg?1642070210)
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ArtKeeper 2021: Michelle Le Plastrier
She has produced workshops for Gold Coast Arts and Culture, Pacific Fair and here at ...
![ArtKeeper 2021: Dani Cabs](/generated/360w-3-2/danicabs-1600x840-1024x538-jpg-1642127403.jpg?1642127423)
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ArtKeeper 2021: Dani Cabs
Dani believes that play is essential for healthy community and relationships, being t...
![A Message from Supercell](/generated/360w-3-2/supercell-org-hero-image3-credit-ivan-trigo-miras-1641976110.jpg?1641987881)
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A Message from Supercell
Under the leadership of Festival Director Kate Usher, Supercell brought some wonderfu...
![Celebrating a Worthy Tribute for one of Australia's Greatest Artists](/generated/360w-3-2/20210730fullframe221v1-jpg.jpg?1641788989)
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Celebrating a Worthy Tribute for one of Australia's Greatest Artists
The soulful richness of Lyrical Landscapes will continue echoing throughout the walls...
![2021 HOTA Gallery Program Update](/generated/360w-3-2/20210730fullframe219v1-jpg.jpg?1641788989)
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2021 HOTA Gallery Program Update
We’ve already welcomed more than 75,000 visitors to the Gallery since throwing the do...
![It’s official – Queensland Ballet is calling HOTA home](/generated/360w-3-2/qb-story-1600x840-1-1-jpeg.jpg?1641967557)
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It’s official – Queensland Ballet is calling HOTA home
Today, Queensland Ballet and HOTA have announced a special partnership, which will se...
![ArtKeeper 2021](/generated/360w-3-2/hero-spaceinvaders-artists-agentsofconfusion-photo-tangiblemedia-jpg.jpg?1642126089)
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ArtKeeper 2021
![The first major exhibition of the new HOTA Gallery is in the books](/generated/360w-3-2/temp-exhibit-2-jpg.jpg?1637025409)
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The first major exhibition of the new HOTA Gallery is in the books
Hosting a collection of 19 artists, SOLID GOLD will remain the perfect love-letter to...
![Eric Koo captures the Gold Coast skyline](/generated/360w-3-2/hota-gallery-skyline-map-website-1600x800px-jpg.jpg?1653526567)
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Eric Koo captures the Gold Coast skyline
The vista sweeps up to the north where the white sails of Sea World can be spotted, a...
![Shy, sprightly Mimih Spirits from Arnhem Land](/generated/360w-3-2/20210826fullframe008v1-jpg.jpg?1641972614)
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Shy, sprightly Mimih Spirits from Arnhem Land
Over three collection galleries, HOTA Collects presents a snapshot of the City Collec...
![Judy Watson creates a place of gathering at HOTA Gallery](/generated/360w-3-2/hta02692-copy-min-jpg.jpg?1641784988)
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Judy Watson creates a place of gathering at HOTA Gallery
A second major outdoor commission at HOTA Gallery was revealed, with an incredible ou...
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Meet HOTA Gallery's Executive Chef
We’ve already introduced you to The Exhibitionist Bar, a spectacular rooftop bar and ...
![The Rainforest comes home to HOTA Gallery](/generated/360w-3-2/hta01671-jpg.jpg?1641972615)
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The Rainforest comes home to HOTA Gallery
Today, we celebrated another milestone moment in our preparation to open the new HOTA...
![Nithiyendran work at HOTA Gallery encourages reflection](/generated/360w-3-2/hta01099-jpg.jpg?1641784990)
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Nithiyendran work at HOTA Gallery encourages reflection
One of the things we love most about art is that it inspires conversation, and this s...
![HOTA Gallery unveils major new sculpture](/generated/360w-3-2/ramesh-outdoor-3-1-jpg.jpg?1641972616)
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HOTA Gallery unveils major new sculpture
This outdoor sculpture, a joint commission by the Melbourne Art Foundation and HOTA, ...
![Everybody NOW x HOTA](/generated/360w-3-2/everybody-now-1600x840-1-jpg.jpg?1642028603)
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Everybody NOW x HOTA
So we’re delighted to welcome the amazing Everybody NOW onboard as a new HOTA Home Co...
![HOTA Gallery commissions: Judy Watson and Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran](/generated/360w-3-2/download-53-jpg.jpg?1641972615)
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HOTA Gallery commissions: Judy Watson and Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran
We’ve commissioned two acclaimed artists to create bold new outdoor artworks respondi...
![HOTA Gallery a game-changer for the Gold Coast](/generated/360w-3-2/hotagallery-021-3s2a0030-paul-harris-jpg.jpg?1640235988)
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HOTA Gallery a game-changer for the Gold Coast
Queensland Bureau Chief Mark Ludlow said: ‘Think of the Gold Coast and images of famo...
![What is HOTA Homegrown?](/generated/360w-3-2/2019-the-farm-credit-art-workagency-hr-7735-jpg.jpg?1641779895)
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What is HOTA Homegrown?
We’re sharing our home with Gold Coast Film Festival and are working with The Farm an...
![European literature inspires sculpture](/generated/360w-3-2/hota-floyd-emily-website-blog-image-1600x840px-jpg.jpg?1642028616)
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European literature inspires sculpture
‘Literary parrot, Ver Vert is one of five parrot’s artist Emily Floyd has created ref...
![In Residence: Michael Smith and Ashleigh Musk](/generated/360w-3-2/residence-fertileground-jpg.jpg?1642108183)
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In Residence: Michael Smith and Ashleigh Musk
Drawn together by their passion for using dance/movement as a vehicle for empowerment...
![In Residence: David Carberry, Ben Walsh Alice Muntz, Ela Bartilomo and Rhys Miller](/generated/360w-3-2/residence-smash-parade-jpg.jpg?1642108183)
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In Residence: David Carberry, Ben Walsh Alice Muntz, Ela Bartilomo and Rhys Miller
They’ll be on site for 10 days this month and will then present their work in a close...
![How do we interpret meaning in art?](/generated/360w-3-2/sylvester-darren-brokenmodel-fi-jpeg.jpg?1642028616)
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How do we interpret meaning in art?
‘My job here is to interpret art into social experiences; in the hope that we can use...
![In Residence: Liesel Zink](/generated/360w-3-2/residence-leisel-zink-jpg.jpg?1642108184)
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In Residence: Liesel Zink
Brisbane based choreographer Liesel Zink is currently in residence at HOTA developing...
![A sculptural mural that demands attention](/generated/360w-3-2/laurie-oxenford-mural-duchamp-wall.jpg?1642377762)
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A sculptural mural that demands attention
The Duchamp Wall is a nod to Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968); a multi-media artist associa...
![Man & Wah’s Cosmic Dusk captures a moment in time](/generated/360w-3-2/download-51-jpg.jpg?1642031504)
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Man & Wah’s Cosmic Dusk captures a moment in time
Created by artists Man & Wah, and commissioned by HOTA, Cosmic Dusk was inspired...
![Young performers from Logan challenge expectations](/generated/360w-3-2/mammas-boy-collective-png.jpg?1642555012)
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Young performers from Logan challenge expectations
An exciting, original work from the Mamas Boys Collective.
![$100,000 commission for local artists](/generated/360w-3-2/hiromi-tango-photography-by-greg-piper-jpeg.jpg?1642031504)
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$100,000 commission for local artists
We love nothing more than supporting and showcasing Gold Coast artists at HOTA. They’...
![A solitary figure walks along Currumbin Beach](/generated/360w-3-2/rigby-header-image-jpg.jpg?1642031504)
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A solitary figure walks along Currumbin Beach
The City Collection, which includes more than 5000 works of art and includes one of t...
![Local artists get ready to Rage with us](/generated/360w-3-2/dion-parker-header-image-jpg.jpg?1641947769)
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Local artists get ready to Rage with us
Our doors may be closed just now, but that’s not going to stop us sharing great perfo...
![HOTA nominated for Venue of the Year](/generated/360w-3-2/hota-outdoor-stage-skyline-credit-john-gollings-jpg.jpg?1641884292)
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HOTA nominated for Venue of the Year
We love being at the heart of such a vibrant music scene and we’re proud to stand alo...
![HOTA Artist Fund - Rage Against The V(irus)](/generated/360w-3-2/rage-against-the-virus-header-image-jpg-1641965162.jpg?1642031504)
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HOTA Artist Fund - Rage Against The V(irus)
Artists are the lifeblood of HOTA. It’s why we exist. Without artists there is no hom...
![Preparing the City Collection for the new HOTA Gallery](/generated/360w-3-2/20210826fullframe162v1-jpg.jpg?1641884292)
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Preparing the City Collection for the new HOTA Gallery
Did you know HOTA is the home of the City Collection which includes more than 5000 wo...
![Rebecca Ray on the importance of cultural identity](/generated/360w-3-2/blog-header-image-jpg.jpg?1641884292)
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Rebecca Ray on the importance of cultural identity
Rebecca is a Meriam Mer woman from the Torres Strait Islands who now lives on the Gol...
![In conversation with Phillip Dearest](/generated/360w-3-2/philip-dearest-self-portrait-jpeg.jpg?1641884293)
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In conversation with Phillip Dearest
If you’re experiencing any issues with your mental health or well being then please c...
![HOTA Gallery reaches new heights](/generated/360w-3-2/cam5-from-west-low-no-i-am-art-jpg.jpg?1641884293)
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HOTA Gallery reaches new heights
The $60.5 million HOTA Gallery is the tallest building structure the City of Gold Coa...
![Share your love for local artists](/generated/360w-3-2/copy-of-kholmes-thefarm-glasschild-132-1-jpg.jpg?1641884294)
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Share your love for local artists
We’re always looking for ways to help artists, performers and creatives to grow, deve...
![Keeping the City Collection in great condition](/generated/360w-3-2/img-8553-crop-jpg.jpg?1642031506)
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Keeping the City Collection in great condition
Conservation is one of the many tasks that take place behind the scenes at the galler...
![Donna Marcus creates layers of meaning](/generated/360w-3-2/donna-marcus-jpeg.jpg?1641874868)
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Donna Marcus creates layers of meaning
Code by Donna Marcus is a striking installation, assembled into a modernist grid with...
![Green Bridge opening](/generated/360w-3-2/camera-3-day-cropped-jpg.jpg?1641874235)
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Green Bridge opening
And it marks the completion of another stage in the HOTA Project as we get closer and...
![Farewell Beverly Mcllwain](/generated/360w-3-2/jock-and-beverly-mcilwain-with-students-from-varsity-college-on-the-steps-of-the-arts-centre-gold-coast-002-jpg.jpg?1641874235)
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Farewell Beverly Mcllwain
Beverly and her late husband Jock were a treasured part of the HOTA family and when J...
![Ruth Della joins the HOTA Gallery team](/generated/360w-3-2/blog-option-2-1-jpg.jpg?1641874884)
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Ruth Della joins the HOTA Gallery team
Taking on the role of Curator, Outdoor Programming and Public Art, Ruth will be taske...
![Footstomp shaking up live music at HOTA](/generated/360w-3-2/verdi-fireworks-art-workagency-img-4260-jpg.jpg?1642024252)
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Footstomp shaking up live music at HOTA
His stellar career includes working with hundreds of artists including the likes of M...
![In Residence: Mammalian Diving Reflex](/generated/360w-3-2/residence-mammalian-jpg.jpg?1642108183)
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In Residence: Mammalian Diving Reflex
This week we welcome Mammalian Diving Reflex to HOTA, Home of the Arts as our next In...
![In Residence: Laurie Anderson](/generated/360w-3-2/22sb8-8881-preview-jpg.jpg?1642108183)
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In Residence: Laurie Anderson
In a coup for the Gold Coast, multi-award winner and fearless pioneer Laurie Anderson...
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![Lyrical Landscapes: The Playlist](/generated/360w-3-2/temp-exhibition-2-jpg.jpg?1642046584)
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Lyrical Landscapes: The Playlist
Carrying his musical talent with him throughout his career, he’s unable to ...
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![HOTA Collects: Anna Carey, Frank Street](/generated/720w-1/screenshot-2022-01-13-160740-png.jpg?1642122502)
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HOTA Collects: Anna Carey, Frank Street
HOTA Gallery (formerly Gold Coast City Gallery...
![Kids Take Over Highlights: September 2021](/generated/720w-1/170a4452-jpg.jpg?1642122596)
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Kids Take Over Highlights: September 2021
The weekend was filled with music, puppets, ma...
![The Calm Within William Barton at HOTA Gallery](/generated/720w-1/william-barton-jpg-1687832746.jpg?1687838114)
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The Calm Within William Barton at HOTA Gallery
One of Australia’s leading Didgeridoo players ...
![In Conversation: Ramesh Marion Nithiyendran](/generated/720w-1/w-9bdmxq-jpg.jpg?1639632040)
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In Conversation: Ramesh Marion Nithiyendran
In a sense, he draws with clay and invokes a p...
![HOTA Collects: Gordon Hookey, MURRILAND!](/generated/720w-1/screenshot-2022-01-13-155507-png.jpg?1642056786)
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HOTA Collects: Gordon Hookey, MURRILAND!
HOTA Gallery (formerly Gold Coast City Gallery...
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