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'''The Arts Centre Gold Coast''' (formerly '''Gold Coast Arts Centre''') is a set of facilities that sits on the banks of the [[Nerang River]] in the [[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]] in [[Queensland, Australia|Queensland]], [[Australia]]. A large [[jetty]] makes the Arts Centre accessible by boat. The art centre is also home to the [[Gold Coast City Art Gallery]]. |
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[[File:HOTA(6of632).jpg|thumb|HOTA, Home of the Arts]] |
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'''Home of the Arts''' ('''HOTA'''), opened as the '''Keith Hunt Community Entertainment and Arts Centre''' in 1986 and subsequently renamed '''The Arts Centre Gold Coast''' ('''TAC''') and '''Gold Coast Arts Centre''', is a cultural precinct situated in [[Surfers Paradise, Queensland|Surfers Paradise]], [[City of Gold Coast]], [[Queensland]], Australia. HOTA presents live music, theatre, dance, comedy, opera, children's shows, art, and [[movie theater|cinema]]. It is surrounded by parklands and a lake. The HOTA precinct is the centrepiece of the City of Gold Coast Council’s Gold Coast Cultural Precinct masterplan. |
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HOTA was formerly home to the [[Gold Coast City Art Gallery]], which closed in 2018 to prepare for the opening of the new HOTA Gallery in early 2021. |
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== Facilities == |
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The Gold Coast Arts Centre expands its facilities to cater to the large [[demand]] from local residents. The facilities include: |
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==History== |
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* Panorama Suite |
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[[File:The Arts Centre Gold Coast.jpg|thumb|The Arts Centre in 2015.]] |
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* Two [[Cinemas]] |
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The land on which HOTA is situated (known as Evandale) was occupied by a thriving [[Aboriginal Australian|Aboriginal]] community, later (1860s) being settled by European farmers. The City of Gold Coast bought the land in the 1960, and the Evandale Civic and Cultural Centre, designed by local architect [[Alan Griffith]], was opened in 1976.<ref name=about>{{cite web | title=About HOTA | website=HOTA | date=28 October 2021 | url=https://hota.com.au/about | access-date=3 July 2022 | archive-date=3 July 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703015518/https://hota.com.au/about | url-status=live }}</ref> |
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* Paradise Room |
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* [[Arts Theatre]] |
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* Arts Restaurant |
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* [[Lobby (room)|Lobby]] Shop |
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* Harlequin Room |
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* Two Art Galleries |
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* Clubroom |
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* Sculpture Walk |
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* Cafe Arts |
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* Costume Hire Department |
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* Comedy Clubhouse |
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* Technical Services Department |
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* The Boardroom |
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* [[St. Margaret's Chapel]] |
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HOTA was first named the Keith Hunt Community Entertainment and Arts Centre. It was officially opened in December 1986, owned and managed by the council, and was renamed the Gold Coast Arts Centre,<ref name=about/> which remained until March 2010.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}} |
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=== Panorama Suite === |
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The '''Panorama [[Suite]]''' is a luxury suite that opens onto a large [[Terrace (building)|Terrace]]. The suite has 180 degree views of both the Nerang River and the Surfers Paradise skyline. capable of holding over 80 spectators, the Suite is used for weddings, [[Very Important Person|VIP]] functions, and other special events. |
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In 1993, the Gold Coast City Council formed the Gold Coast Arts Centre Proprietary Company Limited as a separate legal entity, becoming the sole shareholder in the company and providing the majority of funding. This company continues to exist {{as of|lc=yes|July 2022}}.<ref name=about/> |
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=== Paradise Room === |
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The '''Paradise Room''', The art centres newest facility, also opens onto a large terrace. The room has many views overlooking a lake, the Nerang River and the Surfers Paradise skyline, and is used for weddings, parties, corporate functions, [[seminars]] and [[Business conference|conferences]]. Capable of seating over 400, with a large stage and start of the art lighting and audio.The facility can be broken down into multiple smaller function areas. |
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In 1996, the Arts Café was added, with a 2004 extension adding a new cinema, two function rooms and an administration area.<ref name=about/> |
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=== Arts Theatre === |
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[[File:Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, 2023, 04.jpg|thumb|The $60.5 million HOTA Gallery launched in May 2021.]] |
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The '''Arts [[Theatre]]''' is an [[auditorium]] that has two levels of seating that can hold 1174 spectators. the auditorium has full stage facilities for theatre, [[Convention (meeting)|conventions]], and product launches. The [[Queensland Orchestra]] and the [[Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra]] regularly perform at the Arts Theatre. |
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In March 2010, as a result of the new masterplan, the Gold Coast Arts Centre was renamed, rebranded, refurbished and relaunched as The Arts Centre Gold Coast.<ref name=about/> |
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In 2013, a competition was held to find an architect to create a new cultural precinct, and [[ARM Architecture (company)|ARM Architecture]] and [[TOPOTEK 1]] won.<ref name=about/> |
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=== Arts Restaurant === |
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Also opening into a large terrace, the '''Arts [[Restaurant]]''' is an indoor and outdoor [[dinner]] with multiple views of the Surfers Paradise skyline. The restaurant also allows packages and event themeing to be tailored to suit individual client requests. |
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In 2018, a fresh rebrand took place and the venue became HOTA, Home of the Arts.<ref name=about/> Also in 2018, the [[Gold Coast City Art Gallery]] closed to make way for a new gallery, which was the largest public gallery outside of a capital city in Australia.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=New HOTA Gallery|url=https://hota.com.au/new-hota-gallery/|access-date=2021-05-10 |website=HOTA| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122173113/https://hota.com.au/new-hota-gallery/| archive-date=22 November 2021}}</ref> |
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=== Arts Cinemas === |
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the two arts centre cinemas play videos seven days a week except Good Fridays and [[Christmas]]. The arts centre's latest cinema has [[state-of-the-art]] sound systems with [[infra-red]] headphones for spectators who are hearing impaired. |
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=== The HOTA project === |
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Delivery of the A$37.5 million Outdoor Stage marked the completion of Stage 1a of the Masterplan. Stage 1b was the construction of a new bridge to [[Chevron Island]], which improved connectivity to Surfers Paradise. The A$19.5 million bridge crosses between the parklands and a vacant lot on Stanhill Drive, Chevron Island, and was officially opened in early 2020.<ref name=project>{{cite web | title=The HOTA Project | website=HOTA | date=26 August 2021 | url=https://hota.com.au/the-hota-project/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123021843/https://hota.com.au/the-hota-project/ | archive-date=23 November 2021 | url-status=dead | access-date=3 July 2022}}</ref> |
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The Gold Coast City Arts Centres ''Technical Services Department'' assists with [[Theatrical property|props]] and themeing of a function. |
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The A$60.5m HOTA Gallery (Stage 1b of the project) opened on 8 May 2021.<ref name=project/> |
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=== St. Margaret's Chapel === |
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The '''St. Margaret's Chapel''' is a [[non-denominational]] historic chapel that holds [[Wedding reception|reception]]s and weddings. The Chapel is within easy walking distance of new function rooms at the arts centre. |
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==Functions and venues== |
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===Gold Coast City Art Gallery=== |
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HOTA presents live music, theatre, dance, comedy, opera, children's shows, art,and [[movie theater|cinema]]. It is surrounded by Evandale Parklands and Evandale lake.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home|url=https://hota.com.au/|access-date=2021-05-10|website=HOTA|language=en-AU|archive-date=11 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911114310/https://hota.com.au/|url-status=live}}</ref> The HOTA precinct is the centrepiece of the City of Gold Coast Council’s Gold Coast Cultural Precinct masterplan.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=HOTA Project|url=https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/thegoldcoast/hota-project-46262.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-10|website=[[City of Gold Coast]]|language=en-au|archive-date=20 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020170812/https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/thegoldcoast/hota-project-46262.html}}</ref> |
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The '''Gold Coast City Art Gallery''' is a regional [[Art museum]], Opened in 1986, the Gallery is funded by the [[Gold Coast City Council]] as part of the Gold Coast Art Centre. |
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Home of the Arts includes a number of venues:{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}} |
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The Gold Coast City Art Gallery is known as one of Australia's most prominent public regional Galleries and serves a population of [[approximately]] 400,000. |
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* Outdoor Stage |
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The Gallery houses the renowned City Collection of contemporary and historical artworks documenting the character of the Gold Coast as well as the development of contemporary Australian Art practice.The Gallery presents a diverse and dynamic program of exhibitions and events. These includes local, national and international exhibitions, such as one of Australia's longest running art prizes, the [[Conrad Jupiters Art Prize]]. The Gallery is also home to the riverside Evandale Sculpture Walk, an exhibition that provides a walk through a range of outdoor sculptures. The Sculpture Walk is set against the backdrop of the high-rise Gold Coast skyline. |
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* HOTA Gallery (opened on 8 May 2021)<ref name=":1"/> |
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* Theatre 1, a 1139-seat traditional theatre |
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* Theatre 2, a smaller [[black box theatre]] |
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* HOTA Cinema<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cinema - Now Showing|url=https://hota.com.au/cinema-now-showing/|access-date=2021-05-10|website=HOTA|language=en-AU|archive-date=7 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107044442/https://hota.com.au/cinema-now-showing/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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* Panorama Room |
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* Lakeside Room |
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* Basement |
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* Various function rooms and spaces |
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* HOTA Cafe<ref>{{Cite web|title=HOTA Café|url=https://hota.com.au/cafe/|access-date=2021-05-10|website=HOTA|language=en-AU|archive-date=27 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127184720/https://hota.com.au/cafe/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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* Sculpture Walk |
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* St. Margaret's Chapel, a [[non-denominational]] historic chapel that holds [[Wedding reception|weddings]] and other receptions.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}} |
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* Adventure Trail (climb over the Outdoor Stage) |
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* Lake |
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* HOPO Ferry stop<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hopo - Gold Coast's Hop On Hop Off Ferry Service|url=https://hopo.com.au/|access-date=2021-05-10|website=Hopo|language=en-US|archive-date=20 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020134356/https://hopo.com.au/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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* Bridge connecting HOTA to [[Chevron Island]] / Surfers Paradise<ref>{{Cite web|title=The HOTA Bridge|url=https://hota.com.au/the-green-bridge/|access-date=2021-05-10|website=HOTA|language=en-AU|archive-date=7 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107044326/https://hota.com.au/the-green-bridge/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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* Palette, a fine dining restaurant<ref>{{cite web | title=Home | website=Palette | date=13 June 2022 | url=https://paletterestaurant.com.au/ | access-date=3 July 2022 | archive-date=3 July 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703014438/https://paletterestaurant.com.au/ | url-status=live }}</ref> |
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===HOTA Gallery=== |
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The HOTA Gallery, designed by ARM Architecture, houses the A$32 million City Collection, and comprises over {{cvt|2000|m2}} of exhibition space over six levels, including:<ref name=":1"/> |
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The Gold Coast City Art Centre holds more than 20,000 costumes in stock, including period costumes of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, animal costumes, Santa suits, Super-hero outfits and costumes based around the [[Melbourne Cup]] and other themes. |
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* Main Exhibition Gallery, {{cvt|1000|m2}} of space designed for large touring exhibitions |
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* Children's Gallery |
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* Exhibition space ({{cvt|900|m2}}) for the City Collection and temporary exhibitions |
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* Collection storage and workspaces |
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=== Outdoor Stage === |
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The Outdoor Stage officially opened on 17 March 2018, with a sold-out performance by [[Tim Minchin]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/home-of-the-arts-43871.html|title=Tim Minchin to perform at HOTA|website=Gold Coast Bulletin|access-date=8 October 2018|archive-date=8 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008174835/http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/home-of-the-arts-43871.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The outdoor stage is surrounded by parklands and a lake, with views to the Surfers Paradise skyline. The structure is framed by a 100-tonne self-supporting screen that protects performers from sun and glare. The stage is {{cvt|20|m}} wide from wall-to-wall and {{cvt|1.4|m}} high (from stage to stage forecourt), and includes a 5.5 tonne bi-fold proscenium door.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}} |
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The facility opened in 1986 as The Keith Hunt Community Entertainment and Arts Centre and was simply referred to as "The Centre", It was renamed the Gold Coast Arts Centre, and in March 2010 was given its current name, The Arts Centre Gold Coast.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.theartscentregc.com.au/centre-information/history.php | title=History of The Arts Centre Gold Coast | publisher=The Arts Centre Gold Coast | accessdate=26 June 2011 }}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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=== 2009 Redevelopment === |
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{{Portal|Queensland}} |
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In 2009 an international architecture competition was held for Evandale as a new Cultural and Civic heart for the Gold Coast. The competition was won by Super Colossal who visioned a gleaming white island. |
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* [http://www.gcccpm.com.au/gcccpm-masterplan-hompage Evandale Super Colossal] |
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== See also == |
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* [[Gold Coast City Art Gallery]] |
* [[Gold Coast City Art Gallery]] |
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==Further reading== |
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* {{cite book |title=Arts and soul : a history of the Gold Coast's cultural pioneers and the Gold Coast Arts Centre |last=Murray |first=Pamela |year=1998 |publisher=[[Griffith University]] |isbn=9780868579283 }} |
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== References == |
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==Further reading== |
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== External links == |
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* {{cite book |title=Arts and soul : a history of the Gold Coast's cultural pioneers and the Gold Coast Arts Centre |last=Murray |first=Pamela |year=1998 |publisher=[[Griffith University]] |isbn=978-0-86857-928-3 }} |
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* [http://www.gcac.com.au/ Gold Coast City Art Centre Website] |
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==External links== |
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*{{official|https://hota.com.au/}} |
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Home of the Arts (HOTA), opened as the Keith Hunt Community Entertainment and Arts Centre in 1986 and subsequently renamed The Arts Centre Gold Coast (TAC) and Gold Coast Arts Centre, is a cultural precinct situated in Surfers Paradise, City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. HOTA presents live music, theatre, dance, comedy, opera, children's shows, art, and cinema. It is surrounded by parklands and a lake. The HOTA precinct is the centrepiece of the City of Gold Coast Council’s Gold Coast Cultural Precinct masterplan.
HOTA was formerly home to the Gold Coast City Art Gallery, which closed in 2018 to prepare for the opening of the new HOTA Gallery in early 2021.
History
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/68/The_Arts_Centre_Gold_Coast.jpg/220px-The_Arts_Centre_Gold_Coast.jpg)
The land on which HOTA is situated (known as Evandale) was occupied by a thriving Aboriginal community, later (1860s) being settled by European farmers. The City of Gold Coast bought the land in the 1960, and the Evandale Civic and Cultural Centre, designed by local architect Alan Griffith, was opened in 1976.[1]
HOTA was first named the Keith Hunt Community Entertainment and Arts Centre. It was officially opened in December 1986, owned and managed by the council, and was renamed the Gold Coast Arts Centre,[1] which remained until March 2010.[citation needed]
In 1993, the Gold Coast City Council formed the Gold Coast Arts Centre Proprietary Company Limited as a separate legal entity, becoming the sole shareholder in the company and providing the majority of funding. This company continues to exist as of July 2022[update].[1]
In 1996, the Arts Café was added, with a 2004 extension adding a new cinema, two function rooms and an administration area.[1]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bc/Home_of_the_Arts%2C_Surfers_Paradise%2C_Gold_Coast%2C_2023%2C_04.jpg/220px-Home_of_the_Arts%2C_Surfers_Paradise%2C_Gold_Coast%2C_2023%2C_04.jpg)
In March 2010, as a result of the new masterplan, the Gold Coast Arts Centre was renamed, rebranded, refurbished and relaunched as The Arts Centre Gold Coast.[1]
In 2013, a competition was held to find an architect to create a new cultural precinct, and ARM Architecture and TOPOTEK 1 won.[1]
In 2018, a fresh rebrand took place and the venue became HOTA, Home of the Arts.[1] Also in 2018, the Gold Coast City Art Gallery closed to make way for a new gallery, which was the largest public gallery outside of a capital city in Australia.[2]
The HOTA project
[edit]Delivery of the A$37.5 million Outdoor Stage marked the completion of Stage 1a of the Masterplan. Stage 1b was the construction of a new bridge to Chevron Island, which improved connectivity to Surfers Paradise. The A$19.5 million bridge crosses between the parklands and a vacant lot on Stanhill Drive, Chevron Island, and was officially opened in early 2020.[3]
The A$60.5m HOTA Gallery (Stage 1b of the project) opened on 8 May 2021.[3]
Functions and venues
[edit]HOTA presents live music, theatre, dance, comedy, opera, children's shows, art,and cinema. It is surrounded by Evandale Parklands and Evandale lake.[4] The HOTA precinct is the centrepiece of the City of Gold Coast Council’s Gold Coast Cultural Precinct masterplan.[5]
Home of the Arts includes a number of venues:[citation needed]
- Outdoor Stage
- HOTA Gallery (opened on 8 May 2021)[2]
- Theatre 1, a 1139-seat traditional theatre
- Theatre 2, a smaller black box theatre
- HOTA Cinema[6]
- Panorama Room
- Lakeside Room
- Basement
- Various function rooms and spaces
- HOTA Cafe[7]
- Sculpture Walk
- St. Margaret's Chapel, a non-denominational historic chapel that holds weddings and other receptions.[citation needed]
- Adventure Trail (climb over the Outdoor Stage)
- Lake
- HOPO Ferry stop[8]
- Bridge connecting HOTA to Chevron Island / Surfers Paradise[9]
- Palette, a fine dining restaurant[10]
HOTA Gallery
[edit]The HOTA Gallery, designed by ARM Architecture, houses the A$32 million City Collection, and comprises over 2,000 m2 (22,000 sq ft) of exhibition space over six levels, including:[2]
- Main Exhibition Gallery, 1,000 m2 (11,000 sq ft) of space designed for large touring exhibitions
- Children's Gallery
- Exhibition space (900 m2 (9,700 sq ft)) for the City Collection and temporary exhibitions
- Collection storage and workspaces
Outdoor Stage
[edit]The Outdoor Stage officially opened on 17 March 2018, with a sold-out performance by Tim Minchin.[11] The outdoor stage is surrounded by parklands and a lake, with views to the Surfers Paradise skyline. The structure is framed by a 100-tonne self-supporting screen that protects performers from sun and glare. The stage is 20 m (66 ft) wide from wall-to-wall and 1.4 m (4 ft 7 in) high (from stage to stage forecourt), and includes a 5.5 tonne bi-fold proscenium door.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g "About HOTA". HOTA. 28 October 2021. Archived from the original on 3 July 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ^ a b c "New HOTA Gallery". HOTA. Archived from the original on 22 November 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ a b "The HOTA Project". HOTA. 26 August 2021. Archived from the original on 23 November 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ^ "Home". HOTA. Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ "HOTA Project". City of Gold Coast. Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ "Cinema - Now Showing". HOTA. Archived from the original on 7 November 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ "HOTA Café". HOTA. Archived from the original on 27 January 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ "Hopo - Gold Coast's Hop On Hop Off Ferry Service". Hopo. Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ "The HOTA Bridge". HOTA. Archived from the original on 7 November 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ "Home". Palette. 13 June 2022. Archived from the original on 3 July 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ^ "Tim Minchin to perform at HOTA". Gold Coast Bulletin. Archived from the original on 8 October 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
Further reading
[edit]- Murray, Pamela (1998). Arts and soul : a history of the Gold Coast's cultural pioneers and the Gold Coast Arts Centre. Griffith University. ISBN 978-0-86857-928-3.