Celebrating the next generation of artists.

Nurturing artistic talent for nearly 40 years, ENERGIES is a renowned exhibition showcasing the exceptional work of senior secondary visual art students on the Gold Coast. This well-loved platform provides a professional gallery setting for these rising stars to unveil their creativity. More than just an exhibition, ENERGIES champions artistic excellence, recognizes best practices in arts education, and empowers students to pursue careers in the arts.

ENERGIES fosters a thriving artistic lineage. Esteemed alumni like Michael Candy, Abbey McCulloch, Rebecca Ross, and Michael Zavros are a testament to the exhibition’s success. Continuing this tradition of excellence, ENERGIES is a collaborative effort between Gold Coast Visual Arts educators, students and HOTA Gallery.

Mark your calendars! The next ENERGIES exhibition will take centre stage at the HOTA Gallery from 14 Sept. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to witness the brilliance of the Gold Coast's next generation of artists!

Key Dates:
Submissions open 17 June (Term 2, Week 10)
Submission close 9 Aug (Term 3, Week 5)
Exhibition opens Sat 14 Sept

Get ready to apply!