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{{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.'''
{{coord|-28.0015|153.4162|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|display=title}}Surrounded by parklands and a lake, [https://hota.com.au/ HOTA, Home of the Arts] is a vibrant cultural precinct situated in the heart of the [[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]]. Year round, indoors and out, HOTA presents live music, theatre, dance, comedy, opera, kids shows, art, cinema from the best local, national and international artists and companies.

The HOTA precinct is the centre-piece of the City of Gold Coast Council’s Gold Coast Cultural Precinct masterplan.

HOTA was also home to the [[Gold Coast City Art Gallery]] which closed in 2018 to prepare for the opening of the new [https://hota.com.au/new-hota-gallery/ HOTA Gallery] in early 2021 and was formerly known as '''The Arts Centre Gold Coast''' and '''Gold Coast Arts Centre.'''


==History==
==History==
HOTA was first named ‘The Keith Hunt Community Entertainment and Arts Centre’ and known as ‘The Centre’. It was officially opened in December 1986 and is owned and managed by the Gold Coast City Council. With a second name change, it then became the ‘Gold Coast Arts Centre’ and this name remained until March 2010.
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>


In 1993, the Gold Coast City Council formed the Gold Coast Arts Centre Proprietary Company Limited as a separate legal entity. The purpose of this was to diversify funding income, deepen community engagement and increase marketplace flexibility. The Gold Coast City Council is the sole shareholder in the company and continues to provide the majority of funding.
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. In 1966 the Jubilee Bridge was replaced by the current Sundale Bridge and the Jubilee Bridge was demolished.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC49R52_jubilee-bridge-south-side?guid=d42e50f7-e2ae-4e02-b23d-45a73b13cd4a|title=Jubilee Bridge - South Side|access-date=8 October 2018}}</ref> 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.

The Gold Coast Arts Centre was registered as an Australian Private Company but has tax concession status as a Charitable Institution. Therefore it can access tax concessions of GST Concession, FBT Rebate and Income Tax Redemption. The Gold Coast Arts Centre Pty Ltd operates two funds endorsed for deductible gift recipient status.

In 1996, The Arts Café was added, and in 2004 an extension was built, comprising a new cinema, two function rooms and an administration area.

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.

In 2018, a fresh rebrand took place and the venue became HOTA – Home of the Arts. This rebrand signified a step into a more contemporary space and more accurately described HOTA's role and vision to be a true home of the arts for the Gold Coast.

After welcoming more than 1,240,352 visitors and 700 exhibitions over the past 33 years, the original Gallery at HOTA closed in 2018 and construction is now nearing completion of the new $60.5m new HOTA Gallery which is due to open in early 2021.


== Facilities ==
== Facilities ==
HOTA has expanded its facilities to cater to the large [[demand]] from local residents. The facilities include:
HOTA Home of the Arts is a contemporary cultural precinct where art meets life. Facilities include:


* An Outdoor Stage
* Outdoor Stage
*HOTA Gallery (under construction - opening early 2021)
*Panorama Suite
* Theatre 1 - 1139 Seat Traditional
* Two [[Cinemas]]
*Theatre 2
* Paradise Room
*[https://hota.com.au/cinema-now-showing/ HOTA Cinema]
* 1139 Seat Traditional [[Arts Theatre]]
*Panorama Room
*Blackbox Theatre
*Lakeside Room
* Arts Restaurant
* [[Lobby (room)|Lobby]] Shop
* Harlequin Room
* Two Art Galleries
* Clubroom
* Sculpture Walk
* Sculpture Walk
* Cafe Arts
* HOTA Cafe
* Basement
* Comedy Clubhouse
* Technical Services Department
* The Boardroom
* St. Margaret's Chapel
* St. Margaret's Chapel
*Various Function Rooms and Spaces
*Various Function Rooms and Spaces
*Adventure Trail
*Adventure Trail
*HOPO Ferry stop
*Evandale Pontoon <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/thegoldcoast/boating-969.html|title=Boating - City of Gold Coast|access-date=8 October 2018}}</ref>
*Accessibility
*Accessibility


=== Outdoor Stage ===
=== 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|website=Gold Coast Bulletin|access-date=8 October 2018}}</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.
The Outdoor Stage 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|website=Gold Coast Bulletin|access-date=8 October 2018}}</ref> The outdoor stage is surrounded by parklands and a lake, with views to the [[Surfers Paradise, Queensland|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 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.


=== Panorama Suite ===
=== Theatre 1 ===
Theatre 1 is a traditional theatre hat has two levels of seating that can hold 1139 people. The auditorium has full stage facilities for theatre, [[Convention (meeting)|conventions]], and product launches.
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 70 spectators, the Suite is used for weddings, [[Very Important Person|VIP]] functions, and other special events.


=== HOTA Cafe ===
=== Showroom (formerly the Paradise Room) ===
Opening onto a large deck, HOTA Cafe is an indoor and outdoor licensed establishment with multiple views of the Surfers Paradise skyline and serves meals, snacks, coffees and alcoholic beverages. The cafe features a Terrace Bar that opens with set performances. There is also a Foyer Bar and a Candy Bar.
The Showroom is a versatile space that 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 events such as weddings, parties, corporate functions, [[seminars]] and [[Business conference|conferences]]. Capable of seating over 500 with a large stage and state-of-the-art lighting and audio, the facility can be broken down into multiple smaller function areas.


=== Arts Theatre ===
=== HOTA Cinema ===
The Arts [[Theatre]] is an [[auditorium]] that has two levels of seating that can hold 1139 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.

=== HOTA Cafe (formerly Arts Restaurant) ===
Opening onto a large deck, HOTA Cafe is an indoor and outdoor licensed establishment with multiple views of the Surfers Paradise skyline and serves meals, snacks, coffees and alcoholic beverages. The cafe features a Terrace Bar that opens with set performances. There is also a Foyer Bar which opens 60 minutes prior to performances offering patrons a selection of wines, beers, ciders and spirits. The Candy Bar opens 30 minutes prior to performances and sells popcorn, sweets, chips and drinks.

=== Cinemas ===
HOTA Cinemas offer movies from mainstream blockbusters, to arthouse and foreign films. The two cinemas play films seven days a week except Good Friday and [[Christmas]]. The latest cinema has [[state-of-the-art]] sound systems.
HOTA Cinemas offer movies from mainstream blockbusters, to arthouse and foreign films. The two cinemas play films seven days a week except Good Friday and [[Christmas]]. The latest cinema has [[state-of-the-art]] sound systems.

=== Technical Services Department ===
The Technical Services Department assists with conference facilities, audio-visual systems, [[Theatrical property|props]] and theming of a function.


=== St. Margaret's Chapel ===
=== St. Margaret's Chapel ===
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>
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>

===Gold Coast City Art Gallery===
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|access-date=8 October 2018}}</ref>


=== Accessibility ===
=== Accessibility ===
Closed Captions are available on select movies that contain the technology which is indicated with a [CC] or closed caption available text. HOTA has 3 types of equipment available to assist guests upon a first in first served basis. Closed Caption Headset Receivers assist hearing impaired guests and are glasses with captions that receive the caption via Infrared energy. A Closed Caption Receiver is a Gooseneck held caption box that receives captions via infrared energy and rests in the chair cup holder. Listening assistive headsets are for visually impaired guests assisting listening to audio-described movies to improve enjoyment of all the parts of a movie, including visual jokes, visual scenes, settings and body language. These headsets can also be used to assist hearing impaired guests with audio enhancement. The audio is delivered through a personal headset with individual left and right volume controls.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hota.com.au/cinema-accessibility/|title=Accessibility|website=HOTA - Home of the Arts|access-date=8 October 2018}}</ref>
Closed Captions are available on select movies that contain the technology which is indicated with a [CC] or closed caption available text. HOTA has 3 types of equipment available to assist guests upon a first in first served basis. Closed Caption Headset Receivers assist hearing impaired guests and are glasses with captions that receive the caption via Infrared energy. A Closed Caption Receiver is a Gooseneck held caption box that receives captions via infrared energy and rests in the chair cup holder. Listening assistive headsets are for visually impaired guests assisting listening to audio-described movies to improve enjoyment of all the parts of a movie, including visual jokes, visual scenes, settings and body language. These headsets can also be used to assist hearing impaired guests with audio enhancement. The audio is delivered through a personal headset with individual left and right volume controls.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hota.com.au/cinema-accessibility/|title=Accessibility|website=HOTA - Home of the Arts|access-date=8 October 2018}}</ref>


== Performances ==
== The HOTA Project ==
The HOTA precinct is the centrepiece of the City of Gold Coast Council’s Gold Coast Cultural Precinct masterplan. The Gold Coast Cultural Precinct 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.
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|publisher=The Arts Centre Gold Coast|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110221224528/http://www.theartscentregc.com.au/centre-information/history.php|archive-date=21 February 2011|url-status=dead|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 - Home of the Arts|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 - Home of the Arts|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|website=City of Gold Coast|access-date=8 October 2018}}</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.
Delivery of the $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 $19.5 million bridge crosses between the parklands and a vacant lot on Stanhill Drive, Chevron Island and was offically opened in early 2020.


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 with a planned completion date of early 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hota.com.au/about-gallery/|title=Gallery at HOTA|website=HOTA - Home of the Arts|access-date=8 October 2018}}</ref>
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 the Gallery will open in early 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hota.com.au/about-gallery/|title=Gallery at HOTA|website=HOTA - Home of the Arts|access-date=8 October 2018}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 05:58, 3 November 2020

Front of the building and carpark, 2015

28°00′05″S 153°24′58″E / 28.0015°S 153.4162°E / -28.0015; 153.4162Surrounded by parklands and a lake, HOTA, Home of the Arts is a vibrant cultural precinct situated in the heart of the Gold Coast. Year round, indoors and out, HOTA presents live music, theatre, dance, comedy, opera, kids shows, art, cinema from the best local, national and international artists and companies.

The HOTA precinct is the centre-piece of the City of Gold Coast Council’s Gold Coast Cultural Precinct masterplan.

HOTA was also 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 and was formerly known as The Arts Centre Gold Coast and Gold Coast Arts Centre.

History

HOTA was first named ‘The Keith Hunt Community Entertainment and Arts Centre’ and known as ‘The Centre’. It was officially opened in December 1986 and is owned and managed by the Gold Coast City Council. With a second name change, it then became the ‘Gold Coast Arts Centre’ and this name remained until March 2010.

In 1993, the Gold Coast City Council formed the Gold Coast Arts Centre Proprietary Company Limited as a separate legal entity. The purpose of this was to diversify funding income, deepen community engagement and increase marketplace flexibility. The Gold Coast City Council is the sole shareholder in the company and continues to provide the majority of funding.

The Gold Coast Arts Centre was registered as an Australian Private Company but has tax concession status as a Charitable Institution. Therefore it can access tax concessions of GST Concession, FBT Rebate and Income Tax Redemption. The Gold Coast Arts Centre Pty Ltd operates two funds endorsed for deductible gift recipient status.

In 1996, The Arts Café was added, and in 2004 an extension was built, comprising a new cinema, two function rooms and an administration area.

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.

In 2018, a fresh rebrand took place and the venue became HOTA – Home of the Arts. This rebrand signified a step into a more contemporary space and more accurately described HOTA's role and vision to be a true home of the arts for the Gold Coast.

After welcoming more than 1,240,352 visitors and 700 exhibitions over the past 33 years, the original Gallery at HOTA closed in 2018 and construction is now nearing completion of the new $60.5m new HOTA Gallery which is due to open in early 2021.

Facilities

HOTA Home of the Arts is a contemporary cultural precinct where art meets life. Facilities include:

  • Outdoor Stage
  • HOTA Gallery (under construction - opening early 2021)
  • Theatre 1 - 1139 Seat Traditional
  • Theatre 2
  • HOTA Cinema
  • Panorama Room
  • Lakeside Room
  • Sculpture Walk
  • HOTA Cafe
  • Basement
  • St. Margaret's Chapel
  • Various Function Rooms and Spaces
  • Adventure Trail
  • HOPO Ferry stop
  • Accessibility

Outdoor Stage

The Outdoor Stage officially opened on March 17, 2018 with a sold-out performance by Tim Minchin.[1] 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 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.

Theatre 1

Theatre 1 is a traditional theatre hat has two levels of seating that can hold 1139 people. The auditorium has full stage facilities for theatre, conventions, and product launches.

HOTA Cafe

Opening onto a large deck, HOTA Cafe is an indoor and outdoor licensed establishment with multiple views of the Surfers Paradise skyline and serves meals, snacks, coffees and alcoholic beverages. The cafe features a Terrace Bar that opens with set performances. There is also a Foyer Bar and a Candy Bar.

HOTA Cinema

HOTA Cinemas offer movies from mainstream blockbusters, to arthouse and foreign films. The two cinemas play films seven days a week except Good Friday and Christmas. The latest cinema has state-of-the-art sound systems.

St. Margaret's Chapel

The St. Margaret's Chapel is a non-denominational historic chapel that holds receptions 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.[2]

Accessibility

Closed Captions are available on select movies that contain the technology which is indicated with a [CC] or closed caption available text. HOTA has 3 types of equipment available to assist guests upon a first in first served basis. Closed Caption Headset Receivers assist hearing impaired guests and are glasses with captions that receive the caption via Infrared energy. A Closed Caption Receiver is a Gooseneck held caption box that receives captions via infrared energy and rests in the chair cup holder. Listening assistive headsets are for visually impaired guests assisting listening to audio-described movies to improve enjoyment of all the parts of a movie, including visual jokes, visual scenes, settings and body language. These headsets can also be used to assist hearing impaired guests with audio enhancement. The audio is delivered through a personal headset with individual left and right volume controls.[3]

The HOTA Project

The HOTA precinct is the centrepiece of the City of Gold Coast Council’s Gold Coast Cultural Precinct masterplan. The Gold Coast Cultural Precinct 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.

Delivery of the $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 $19.5 million bridge crosses between the parklands and a vacant lot on Stanhill Drive, Chevron Island and was offically opened in early 2020.

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 the Gallery will open in early 2021.[4]

See also

Further reading

  • 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.

References

  1. ^ "Tim Minchin to perform at HOTA". Gold Coast Bulletin. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  2. ^ "Gold Coast Cultural Precinct Fact Sheet, St. Margaret's Chapel" (PDF). Gold Coast Cultural Precinct.
  3. ^ "Accessibility". HOTA - Home of the Arts. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  4. ^ "Gallery at HOTA". HOTA - Home of the Arts. Retrieved 8 October 2018.