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Find Your Perspective
There's a rumour that we're not a very "artsy" place. Good thing it's just a rumour. Galleries, theatre groups, nostalgia museums, sculpture festivals and indigenous performances just brush the surface of a cultural canvas that goes far deeper. As they say - art is purely a matter of perspective after all. Looking for more inspiration? Check out the cultural highlights of the Gold Coast hinterland.
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06 Sep 2025
Witches Market Gold Coast - Ostara
The Witches Market returns to the Gold Coast for its 4th year, and this year celebrating Ostara (Easter) as it truly falls on this date in the Southern Hemisphere
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12 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2025
SWELL 2025 Guided Sculpture Walk
Join us on an artistic expedition with guest curators to guide you through a selection of the sculptures. Gain insight and perspective into the sculptures and discover the methods behind the creations. Engage in creative conversations and indulge in the experience of SWELL. Ticket includes a SWELL printed program. Children under 12 are free. Please note, these tours may require walking on sand. If you would like to enquire about accessibility tour please email enquiry@swellsculpture.com.au For more info head to the SWELL Information Hubs at the exhibition or email us. If you would like to book a private SWELL Sculpture Tour email enquiry@swellsculpture.com.au.
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13 Sep 2025 - 09 Nov 2025
ENERGIES 25
ENERGIES 25Nurturing 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 13 Sept. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to witness the brilliance of the Gold Coast's next generation of artists! Save the date! Submissions open Monday 16 Jun 2025Submissions close Friday 8 Aug 2025
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Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.