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Get Set for CBD Sundown this Friday evening

Recently rescheduled due to weather, the latest instalment of CBD Sundown event is set to re-activate this Friday 10th November from 5pm to 8pm at Nerang Street, Southport. Featuring a fabulous opportunity to see a bevy of local Gold Coast Artists...

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Sew amazing: Meet the legends behind THOSE GCMA oufits

We meet the talented artist, printer and costume designer behind the striking outfits worn by the Gold Coast Music Awards co-founders at this year’s event. The Gold Coast Music Awards have been running hot for the last nine years, with each even...

Natalie O'Driscoll

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Magical music and awesome art: Twilight markets return

CBD Sundown is back on Friday 27 October from 5pm to 8pm at Nerang Street, Southport for the highly anticipated Twilight Markets. Indulge in a range of delicious food truck options plus the popular favourites from QLD Vegan Markets and grab a drink...

Natalie O'Driscoll

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Award-winning Burleigh artists celebrate the dreamers

What can dreaming inspire? What can we create when we really let our minds wander? This November, the Mint Art House collective of Gold Coast artists will showcase new artworks exploring the theme of ‘Dreamers’. 2023 has been a particularly big year...

Natalie O'Driscoll

Kookaburra Art Studio: a space for inclusivity in the art community

To find out more about the upcoming exhibition, Diana and her students, head to the Kookaburra Studio website or OneArts Gold Coast

Courtney Mulder

‘Slacks Track’ lights up after dark with the work of 10 local artists

Cyclists and joggers may want to kick off their exercise sessions from sunset this spring as a colourful projection illuminates Slacks Creek’s ‘Slacks Track’ pathway near Moss Street from 6-9pm. The mesmerising display features the works of 10 local...

HOTA brings the Northern Lights to the Gold Coast with 10 nights of ‘WONDER’

For more information about ‘WONDER’ at HOTA, click here

‘Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street’ to kick it at HOTA

Contemporary cultural precinct Home of the Arts (HOTA) on the Gold Coast has announced the Australian premiere of ‘Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street’, opening 25 November 2023. First unveiled by The Design Museum, London, ‘Sneakers Unboxed: Studio...

This Jewish International Film Festival is coming to the Gold Coast

From tales of profound journeys and captivating real-life mysteries to the unsung champions of yesteryear, the Jewish International Film Festival graces Gold Coast Screens this 16 - 22 November. Presenting a curated collection of Jewish cinema’s...

HOTA transforms into a mecca of creativity with Kids Take Over these school holidays

Home of the Arts (HOTA) is running a creative play festival, Kids Take Over, designed by kids, for kids these school holidays from 27 September to 1 October. Kids Take Over is set to entertain and ignite the imaginations of children, with 12 events...

Richard Scott takes over Mint Art House with debut solo art show, Idle Hands

What motivated you to pursue a career in art? Well, I always drew. I just didn’t always have the guts to show them to other people. I’d go along to Life Drawing Sessions at Dust Temple, in Currumbin, and then run away when it was time to share your...

HOTA welcomes new Gallery Director

HOTA, Home of the Arts is delighted to announce the appointment of Susi Muddiman OAM as Gallery and Visual Arts Director. Our much loved arts and culture precinct, HOTA, has a new Gallery Director. Just wait until you check out Susi Muddiman’s...

HOTA launches new kids exhibition, Colour Your Imagination - Just add books

HOTA, Home of the Arts, launches its Children’s Gallery exhibition, Colour Your Imagination – Just add books this National Book Week. Think: a vibrant and immersive experience bursting from the vivid mind of Gold Coast artist and leading...

Don’t miss these emerging artists at SWELL 2023

For the 21st time, Swell Sculpture Festival will take over the beachfront in Currumbin this September. Over the past two decades, the exhibition has become a synonym for a fantastic selection of art and artists, as well as creating connections and...

Sam Leighton Dore: Wow It’s All A Lot

The goddess really broke the mould when she made Gold Coast artist and author Samuel Leighton Dore. This colourful and uniquely talented slashie first came to our attention when his eye-catching installation Cloud Drive became arguably the most...

Natalie O'Driscoll

Meet Ellen van Neerven

Ellen van Neerven is one of this generation’s most prolific and generous First Nations writers producing thought-provoking work through their poetry collections ‘Comfort Food’ and ‘Throat’ and stand-alone novel ‘Heat and Light’. And they’ll be at...

Brisbane Festival unveils a world class 2023 program

Brisbane Festival returns from 1 – 23 September 2023. Brisbane Festival tickets are on sale now at brisbanefestival. com. au

‘The People & The Place - Gold Coast’ offers a unique look at our city’s cultural diversity

Natalie O'Driscoll

Unmissable sessions at Byron Writers Festival 2023

Byron Writers Festival 2023 is fast approaching (Aug 11-13), which means it’s time to get ready for three days packed full of big ideas, inspiring storytelling and conversation. With a similar set-up to a music festival, pass holders can wander...

Dip into the world of colour: Ink Gin announces 2023 Ink Art

Ink Gin is excited to support emerging artists with the launch of their 2023 Ink Art Competition. The Ink Art Competition is returning for a second year to find budding artists, photographers, and creators to be featured on the limited-edition Ink...

Natalie O'Driscoll

ArtScreen opens up 2023 applications

Following three successful years, the prestigious video art program ArtScreen is now open for applications for 2023. This empowering initiative supports video artists with disability or who are d/Deaf to develop artworks to be screened at the Museum...

Natalie O'Driscoll

It’s time to go UNDERGROUND at HOTA

Have a few performances caught your interest? Receive a 20% discount off the total ticket price when you purchase tickets to two or more Underground events. Program and tickets here

Natalie O'Driscoll

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