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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

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]

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

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

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

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

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]}

References

^ ^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.

External links

Official website

[about-1] ^ ^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.

[:1-2] "New HOTA Gallery". HOTA. Archived from the original on 22 November 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.

[project-3] "The HOTA Project". HOTA. 26 August 2021. Archived from the original on 23 November 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2022.

[4] "Home". HOTA. Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2021.

[:0-5] "HOTA Project". City of Gold Coast. Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2021.

[6] "Cinema - Now Showing". HOTA. Archived from the original on 7 November 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2021.

[7] "HOTA Café". HOTA. Archived from the original on 27 January 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.

[8] "Hopo - Gold Coast's Hop On Hop Off Ferry Service". Hopo. Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2021.

[9] "The HOTA Bridge". HOTA. Archived from the original on 7 November 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2021.

[10] "Home". Palette. 13 June 2022. Archived from the original on 3 July 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2022.

[11] "Tim Minchin to perform at HOTA". Gold Coast Bulletin. Archived from the original on 8 October 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2018.

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+[[File:HOTA(6of632).jpg|thumb|HOTA, Home of the Arts]]
+'''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.
-{{coord|-28.0015|153.4162|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|display=title}}'''HOTA - Home of the Arts''' is an arts centre that sits on the banks of the [[Nerang River]] in the [[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]] in [[Queensland, Australia|Queensland]], [[Australia]]. Music, Theatre, Dance, Comedy, Opera, Cabaret, Kids Shows and Art are programmed at the venue, year-round, both indoors and out.  HOTA is also home to the [[Gold Coast City Art Gallery]]. It was formerly known as '''The Arts Centre Gold Coast''' and '''Gold Coast Arts Centre.'''
+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==
+[[File:The Arts Centre Gold Coast.jpg|thumb|The Arts Centre in 2015.]]
-The HOTA land was once the gateway to [[Surfers Paradise]]. In 1887, German immigrant Johann Meyer operated a ferry across the [[Nerang River]]. From [[Southport, Queensland|Southport]], travellers would follow the Meyer's Ferry Road (now simply [[Ferry Road]]) to a spit of land that created a narrow point in the river ({{coord|-28.0011|153.4247|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name = Meyer's Ferry}}). The narrow spit is no longer in existence due to changes in the river and the creation of [[Chevron Island]] but is in the vicinity of the HOTA today. From that point, Meyer's ferry would take the travellers across the river to Meyer's Ferry Road at Elston (as Surfers Paradise was then known) along which the travellers would walk to the surf beach. Businesses established along Meyer's Ferry Road at Elston which created the main street of Surfers Paradise now known as [[Cavill Avenue]]. Although the surf beaches of Elston were a popular destination, the lack of road access limited the extent of residential and commercial development.<ref name="gcc">{{cite web|title = Surfers Paradise history|url = http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/thegoldcoast/surfers-paradise-history-2764.html|publisher = [[Gold Coast City Council]]|accessdate = 15 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=History: Understanding the Gold Coast|url=http://www.goldcoastculturalprecinct.info/place/history|website=Cultural Precinct Gold Coast|publisher=[[Gold Coast City Council]]|accessdate=29 September 2015}}</ref> It was not until 1925 that the [[Jubilee Bridge, Southport|Jubilee Bridge]] was built between Southport and [[Main Beach, Queensland|Main Beach]] which opened up Surfers Paradise for tourism and associated development and eliminated the need for the ferry service.
+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>
+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}}
-The present day Ferry Road is only southbound part of the original Ferry Road, the remainder which meandered in an easterly direction to the end of the spit and the ferry service was lost as the river was embanked and islands created.
+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/>
-== Facilities ==
-HOTA has expanded its facilities to cater to the large [[demand]] from local residents. The facilities include:
+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/>
-* An Outdoor Stage
+[[File:Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, 2023, 04.jpg|thumb|The $60.5 million HOTA Gallery launched in May 2021.]]
-*Panorama Suite
+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/>
-* Two [[Cinemas]]
-* Paradise Room
-* 1139 Seat Traditional [[Arts Theatre]]
-*Blackbox Theatre
-* Arts Restaurant
-* [[Lobby (room)|Lobby]] Shop
-* Harlequin Room
-* Two Art Galleries
-* Clubroom
-* Sculpture Walk
-* Cafe Arts
-* Comedy Clubhouse
-* Technical Services Department
-* The Boardroom
-* St. Margaret's Chapel
-*Various Function Rooms and Spaces
-*Adventure Trail
-*Evandale Pontoon <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/thegoldcoast/boating-969.html|title=Boating - City of Gold Coast|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref>
+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/>
-=== Outdoor Stage ===
-The Outdoor Stage also referred to as an [[amphitheatre]], officially opened on March 17, 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|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref>. The outdoor stage is surrounded by parklands and Evandale Lake, with views to the [[Surfers Paradise, Queensland|Surfers Paradise]] skyline. The stage is the centrepiece of the $37.5 million Stage 1 of the Evandale Cultural Precinct and features numerous free events. The structure is framed by a 100-tonne self-supporting screen that protects performers from sun and glare. The stage is 20 metres wide from wall-to-wall and 1.4m high (from stage to stage forecourt) and includes a 5.5 tonne bi-fold proscenium door.
+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>
-=== Panorama Suite ===
-The Panorama [[Suite (address)|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.
-=== Paradise Room ===
+=== The HOTA project ===
+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>
-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.
+The A$60.5m HOTA Gallery (Stage 1b of the project) opened on 8 May 2021.<ref name=project/>
-=== Arts Theatre ===
-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.
+==Functions and venues==
-=== Arts Restaurant ===
+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>
-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 theming to be tailored to suit individual client requests.
+Home of the Arts includes a number of venues:{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}
-=== Cinemas ===
-HOTA Cinemas offer movies from mainstream blockbusters, to arthouse and foreign films. The two cinemas play videos seven days a week except Good Friday and [[Christmas]]. The latest cinema has [[state-of-the-art]] sound systems with [[infra-red]] headphones for spectators who are hearing impaired.
+* Outdoor Stage
-=== Technical Services Department ===
+* HOTA Gallery (opened on 8 May 2021)<ref name=":1"/>
-The Technical Services Department assists with [[Theatrical property|props]] and theming of a function.
+* Theatre 1, a 1139-seat traditional theatre
+* Theatre 2, a smaller [[black box theatre]]
+* 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>
+* Panorama Room
+* Lakeside Room
+* Basement
+* Various function rooms and spaces
+* 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>
+* Sculpture Walk
+* St. Margaret's Chapel, a [[non-denominational]] historic chapel that holds [[Wedding reception|weddings]] and other receptions.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}
+* Adventure Trail (climb over the Outdoor Stage)
+* Lake
+* 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>
+* 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>
+* 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>
-=== St. Margaret's Chapel ===
+===HOTA Gallery===
+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"/>
-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 HOTA. As part of the evolution of the precinct, St Margaret’s will be relocated from its current site - between an existing carpark and Evandale’s north shore - to a parkland setting on the precinct’s south-eastern peninsula.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gold Coast Cultural Precinct Fact Sheet, St. Margaret's Chapel |url=http://www.goldcoastculturalprecinct.info/sites/default/files/u83/GCCP_FACT_SHEET_1_ST_MARGARET%27S_CHAPEL.pdf |website=Gold Coast Cultural Precinct}}</ref>
+* Main Exhibition Gallery, {{cvt|1000|m2}} of space designed for large touring exhibitions
+* Children's Gallery
+* Exhibition space ({{cvt|900|m2}}) for the City Collection and temporary exhibitions
+* Collection storage and workspaces
-===Gold Coast City Art Gallery===
+=== Outdoor Stage ===
+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}}
-Gallery at HOTA (formerly known as The Gold Coast City Art 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 include 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..  Opened in 1986, the Gallery is a regional [[Art museum]], and is funded by the [[Gold Coast City Council]] as part of HOTA.
-The Gold Coast City Art Gallery is known as one of Australia's most prominent public regional Galleries and serves a population of [[Approximation|approximately]] 560,000.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.population.net.au/gold-coast-population/|title=Gold Coast Population 2018|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref>
-== Performances ==
-In 2018 the line-up included performances by artists such as [[Tim Minchin]], [[Neil Finn]] and [[Laurie Anderson]] and from acclaimed companies such as, [[Queensland Symphony Orchestra|QSO]], [[Queensland Ballet]], [[Opera Queensland]], Strut and Fret and Circa amongst many others.
-==History==
-The facility opened in 1986 as The Keith Hunt Community Entertainment and Arts Centre and was simply referred to as "The Centre". It was owned and managed by the Gold Coast City Council. In 1993, it was renamed the Gold Coast Arts Centre. In 1996, The Arts Café was added to the complex, and in 2004 an extension was built, comprising a new cinema, two function rooms and an administration area.
-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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://supercolossal.ch/goldcoast-cultural-and-civic-precinct-masterplan/|title=Super Colossal|website=supercolossal.ch|access-date=22 March 2016}}</ref>
-In March 2010, the Gold Coast Arts Centre was renamed, rebranded, refurbished and relaunched as The Arts Centre Gold Coast, as part of an ongoing change of strategic direction. The Arts Centre Gold Coast (TAC) is a registered trading name of Gold Coast Arts Centre Pty Ltd.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theartscentregc.com.au/centre-information/history.php|title=History of The Arts Centre Gold Coast|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=The Arts Centre Gold Coast|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20110221224528/http://www.theartscentregc.com.au/centre-information/history.php|archive-date=21 February 2011|dead-url=yes|accessdate=26 June 2011}}</ref>
-In 2013 an international architecture competition was held for Evandale as a new Cultural and Civic heart for the Gold Coast. The competition was won by ARM Architecture Team who proposed a [[Voronoi diagram|Voronoi]] superstructure wrapping for existing buildings and a new 12 story arts Museum tower with external walkway and roof lounge.
-In 2018, a rebrand took place and The Arts Centre Gold Coast became known as HOTA – Home of the Arts. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hota.com.au/|title=Home|website=HOTA|language=en-AU|access-date=2018-09-11}}</ref>
-HOTA is a key cultural facility on the Gold Coast, bringing visual and performing arts to residents of South East Queensland. It houses the Arts Theatre (with 1139 seats), Outdoor Stage, Gold Coast City Gallery, two Cinemas and the Cafe as well as several function rooms, a chapel and two small performance spaces.
-The Gallery at HOTA houses the City Collection of contemporary and historical artworks. HOTA employs approximately 50 permanent staff and a flexible number of casual staff. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hota.com.au/our-history/|title=Our History|website=HOTA|language=en-AU|access-date=2018-09-11}}</ref>
-== Future Development at HOTA ==
-Delivery of the $37.5 million Outdoor Stage marked the completion of Stage 1a of the Gold Coast Cultural Precinct Masterplan. The masterplan is a result of [[City of Gold Coast]] Council’s vision of a central cultural precinct for the city’s thriving cultural and artistic activity. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/gold-coast-cultural-precinct-13122.html|title=Gold Coast Cultural Precinct|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref>
-Stage 1b is the construction of a new Green Bridge to [[Chevron Island]] which will improve connectivity between the Gold Coast. The $19.5 million bridge will cross between the parklands and a vacant lot on Stanhill Drive, Chevron Island. Construction began in mid-2018.
-The second part to Stage 1b is the addition of a state of the art, world class gallery. The new purpose built $60.5 million HOTA Gallery will be the largest gallery outside a capital city in Australia and will enable HOTA to present exhibitions and projects of national and international scale that focus on art and design, both indoors and out. Construction began in mid-2018 and with a planned completion date of early 2021.
 ==See also==
-{{Portal|Gold Coast|Queensland}}
+{{Portal|Queensland}}
 * [[Gold Coast City Art Gallery]]
-==Further reading==
-* {{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 }}
 == References ==
 {{reflist}}
+==Further reading==
-== External links ==
+* {{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 }}
+==External links==
-*
+*{{official|https://hota.com.au/}}
 {{Gold Coast Landmarks}}
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v t e Landmarks & culture on the Gold Coast
City precincts	Central Business District Chinatown Health & Knowledge Precinct Nightlife Precinct Sports Precinct
Cultural institutions	The Art Gallery Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary David Fleay Wildlife Park Home of the Arts (HOTA) Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum
Entertainment	Australian Outback Spectacular Big Brother Dracula's Dreamworld Funtime Infinity Attraction Magic Millions Paradise Country Schoolies week Sea World SkyPoint Observation Deck Surfers Paradise Meter Maids Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk The Star Gold Coast Tropical Fruit World Warner Bros. Movie World Wet'n'Wild Water World WhiteWater World
Islands and beaches	Bilinga Beach Broadbeach Burleigh Beach Coolangatta Beach Currumbin Beach Greenmount Beach Kirra Beach Main Beach Mermaid Beach Miami Beach Palm Beach South Stradbroke Island Surfers Paradise Beach Tugun Beach
Nature	Gold Coast hinterland Lamington National Park Mount Nimmel Nerang National Park Nerang River Numinbah Valley Purlingbrook Falls Springbrook Mountain Springbrook National Park Tamborine Mountain Tamborine National Park
Parks and spaces	Pizzey Park Regional Botanic Gardens Sir Bruce Small Park Southport Broadwater Parklands
Prominent figures	James Cavill James Cook Bernie Elsey Russ Hinze Eddie Kornhauser Johan Meyer Anthony Musgrave John Oxley Sir Bruce Small
Shopping	Australia Fair Shopping Centre Chevron Renaissance Harbour Town Oasis Shopping Centre Pacific Fair Paradise Centre Robina Town Centre The Pines The Strand at Coolangatta The 4217 Westfield Coomera Westfield Helensvale
Sports venues	Aquatic Centre Carrara Stadium (Metricon Stadium) Carrara Indoor Stadium Gold Coast Arena (planned) Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre Gold Coast Turf Club Robina Stadium (Cbus Super Stadium) Surfers Paradise Street Circuit
Structures/buildings	Chevron Renaissance Circle on Cavill Gold Coast Town Hall Q1 Tower Soul Southport Pier
Transport	Dreamworld Express G:link Gold Coast Airport Gold Coast railway line Sea World Monorail System SkyBus Surfers Paradise Transit Centre Surfside Buslines
Related articles	History of the Gold Coast, Queensland Timeline of Gold Coast, Queensland Transport on the Gold Coast, Queensland List of mayors of Gold Coast List of tallest buildings on the Gold Coast List of films shot on the Gold Coast