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Art ATMs, first-time buys and live painting – your guide to Affordable Art Fair Brisbane — Art

Art ATMs, first-time buys and live painting – your guide to Affordable Art Fair Brisbane

18 Apr 2024

Affordable Art Fair was born out of the desire to democratise art and nearly 25 years later, this mission has spread all the way from London to Brisbane. The four-day festival is set to transform the Showgrounds Exhibition Building into an epicentre of culture and creativity this May 9–12. Local art lovers are invited to explore a curated collection of works from more than 40 independent galleries – and snag a piece or two for their own collection. Here’s all to expect from this Brisbane-first art festival … more

Murwillumbah Arts Trail — Art

Country road trips and arts trails – spoil Mum with a getaway to Murwillumbah this Mother’s Day

16 Apr 2024

Sure, gifts are great, but why not treat your Mum to the gift of quality time together? This year's Mother’s Day aligns perfectly with the Murwillumbah Arts Trail, where you can journey through the creative heart of the Tweed region, and pick up some Mother’s Day delights along the way. Here’s our top spots to make it a Mother’s Day weekend to remember. more

See the Mona Lisa come to life in the interactive art exhibition Italian Renaissance Alive — Art

See the Mona Lisa come to life in the interactive art exhibition Italian Renaissance Alive

28 Mar 2024

Ah, Italy. The magical boot of sun-drenched land, the birthplace of pizza and the home of many famous artists. We’d love nothing more than to jet off to Europe every other weekend to eat exceptional food and stand in awe of extraordinary artworks. While we wait (and wait) for someone to invent a quicker way to get over there from our sunny shores, HOTA is bringing the masterpieces to us in an interactive exhibition called Italian Renaissance Alive, which officially opens this weekend. more

Everything old is new again at Donna Marcus' art exhibition at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach — Art

Everything old is new again at Donna Marcus’ art exhibition at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach

11 Mar 2024

It’s easy to get excited by new things, but those old items at the very back of your kitchen cupboards could be works of art, according to south-east Queensland artist Donna Marcus. more

Australian art icon Lindy Lee AO is coming to The Calile Hotel in new partnership with the National Gallery of Australia — Art

Australian art icon Lindy Lee AO is coming to The Calile Hotel in new partnership with the National Gallery of Australia

07 Mar 2024

It looks like you won’t have to take a trip to Canberra to experience the National Gallery of Australia's (NGA) revered collection of art and events. Artist Lindy Lee AO is coming to Brisbane this month for an evening with hosted by The Calile Hotel to mark the start of its exciting new partnership with the NGA. This new collaboration is set to bring unprecedented access to internationally renowned artists – beyond the traditional gallery walls. Here’s what you need to know … more

Browse and buy original artworks without breaking the bank at Brisbane’s first-ever Affordable Art Fair — Art

Browse and buy original artworks without breaking the bank at Brisbane’s first-ever Affordable Art Fair

29 Feb 2024

In case you missed the memo – globally renowned accessible-art phenomenon Affordable Art Fair is heading to Brisbane for the very first time from May 9–12. Tickets are now on sale for the fun-filled four-day art fiesta, which will give Queensland art aficionados and budding collectors the chance to explore and purchase original works from some of Australia's most exciting artists in a relaxed and convivial setting, with prices starting from as little as $100. Thought an original piece was completely out of reach? Think again! more

SWELL Smalls Art Prize – a mighty art exhibition opening in Broadbeach — Art

SWELL Smalls Art Prize – a mighty art exhibition opening in Broadbeach

28 Feb 2024

Flying horses, dragons, planes – SWELL Sculpture Festival is well-known for its ambitious art on the sands of Currumbin Beach, but now there’s a new exhibition by the SWELL team that has landed in Broadbeach. more

Get off the couch and into the theatre for a star-studded line-up of entertainment this autumn at The Star Gold Coast — Art

Get off the couch and into the theatre for a star-studded line-up of entertainment this autumn at The Star Gold Coast

22 Feb 2024

As the days get shorter and the nights grow colder we tend to head inside for sources of entertainment. Luckily, The Star has a jam-packed line-up of performers that will get us out of the house and have us all looking forward to the change of season. more

The Locals Next week:

Shop ’til you drop at Marketta Arts Creative Miami Marketta's new artist market — Art

Shop ’til you drop at Marketta Arts Creative Miami Marketta’s new artist market

22 Feb 2024

Wherever you are in the world, a trip to the local market can tell you more about a city than any guide book ever could. Miami Marketta is the melting pot of markets on the Gold Coast and it’s just announced a new market supporting local artists and designers. We’re gathering all the tote bags we own for a fun late-night shop. more

Super-cute (and unexpected) date ideas to woo your boo this Valentine’s Day — Art

Super-cute (and unexpected) date ideas to woo your boo this Valentine’s Day

31 Jan 2024

Whether you're loved-up long-term, going steady or think Cupid is stupid – Valentine’s Day is upon us (Wednesday February 14, in case you missed the memo). When it comes to the day of romance (or anti-romance), forget the tired cliches and check out these unexpected-yet-cute date ideas. more

The Mona Lisa goes digital, a rockin' Elvis musical and chaotic ballet – what's on at HOTA this year — Art

The Mona Lisa goes digital, a rockin’ Elvis musical and chaotic ballet – what’s on at HOTA this year

10 Jan 2024

HOTA has lifted the lid on a stellar 2024 program, with its gallery walls, theatres and outdoor stage to host a stacked series of events across the year, from grand productions and futuristic art exhibitions to intimate dance performances, soul-stirring orchestra concerts and high-octane musicals. Ready to colour your calendar with arts and culture? Take a peek at these highlights. more

Magical light show The Enchanted Garden is returning to Roma Street Parkland — Art

Magical light show The Enchanted Garden is returning to Roma Street Parkland

10 Nov 2023

Lasers, possums and mesmerising lights across 22,000-sqm of inner-city parklands is just a taste of what you can expect to find at this year's The Enchanted Garden, which is set to light up Brisbane once more. Returning from November 23 to December 20, the family-friendly showcase sees the lush grounds of Roma Street Parkland light up in a spectacular technicolour display that is sure to take your breath away. more

Rare pieces from Coco Chanel's private collection will be showcased at these exclusive hinterland events — Art

Rare pieces from Coco Chanel’s private collection will be showcased at these exclusive hinterland events

01 Nov 2023

Step into the world (or wardrobe, quite literally) of the one and only Coco Chanel this November at Kwila Lodge. For the first and last time in Australia, rare pieces from the famed fashion designer's collection will be showcased at two exclusive events featuring garments and jewellery from Coco's personal closet. more

An Affordable Art Fair is heading to Brisbane where you can nab an original piece for as little as $100 — Art

An Affordable Art Fair is heading to Brisbane where you can nab an original piece for as little as $100

25 Oct 2023

Art lovers, rejoice! A four-day art festival showcasing original works from more than 40 independent galleries will take over Brisbane Showgrounds from May 9–12, 2024, giving money-conscious aesthetes the chance to nab an original artwork, priced anywhere between $100 to $10,000. Keep reading for all of the details ... more

Psychic readings, tequila roulette and Sunday services – come out of your shell at Mo's Desert Clubhouse — Art

Psychic readings, tequila roulette and Sunday services – come out of your shell at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse

12 Oct 2023

Mo's Desert Clubhouse is arguably the most happening place on the Gold Coast. With live tunes, sipping and snacking sessions and wildcard events happening on the regular, patrons are never bored. However, Mo's recently discovered that some of its regulars were struggling to make connections, so a whole bounty of new events have been born with the intention to help locals, no matter where they are from, have fun and be sociable. In true Mo's style, you can expect the unexpected – think sermons from heavy metal bands and tarot-card readings to tequila roulette and shot glass-making classes. more

Unbox the magic of sneakers at HOTA's new exhibition — Art

Unbox the magic of sneakers at HOTA’s new exhibition

03 Oct 2023

Whether you're crazy for Converses, line up for every new-release Nike or you're more of an Adidas enthusiast, one thing we can all agree on is the importance of sneakers. This summer, step into HOTA Gallery as Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street charts the design and cultural journey of some of our favourite pumped-up kicks. more

Kids Take Over HOTA these school holidays with picnic parties, Lego battles and movies under the stars — Art

Kids Take Over HOTA these school holidays with picnic parties, Lego battles and movies under the stars

12 Sep 2023

If you can believe it, the end of this week welcomes another edition of school holidays. If you're a parent, this means that you have two weeks to fill with fun activities to keep the kids entertained. Thankfully, HOTA has your back this September with the return of mini-festival Kids Take Over from September 27 to October 1. Here are all of the whimsical activities in store ... more

One night only – HOTA is celebrating a century of Australian art and culture at Archie 100: Up Late — Art

One night only – HOTA is celebrating a century of Australian art and culture at Archie 100: Up Late

15 Aug 2023

HOTA Gallery’s newest exhibition, Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize, is the bucket-list-worthy activity for Gold Coast adventurers at the moment. To celebrate the eye-catching exhibition, HOTA Gallery has just announced that it will be opening up a little later than usual this September for its newest instalment of Up Late. Night owls and curious culture seekers can expect tasty treats, terrific tunes and interactive workshops. It’s a history hit with a cheeky twist! more

Rollerskating adventures and Katie Noonan plays Blue in the Botanic Gardens – our top five BLEACH* Festival events — Art

Rollerskating adventures and Katie Noonan plays Blue in the Botanic Gardens – our top five BLEACH* Festival events

25 Jul 2023

Hold on to your horses Gold Coast, as BLEACH* Festival is just around the corner! Taking over our beautiful beachside city from August 3–13, this year's BLEACH* is showcasing 300 artists, 218 performances and 38 events including two world premieres across five hubs. We've rounded up some of the most exciting events happening at this year's festival – from tributes to Jodi Mitchell's iconic album and LGBTQIA+ discos to shed gigs in the hinterland and huge rollerskating shows. Dive in for our top picks ... more

Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize celebrates more than 100 years of famous portraits at HOTA Gallery — Art

Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize celebrates more than 100 years of famous portraits at HOTA Gallery

04 Jul 2023

HOTA is truly putting on a show this year, with plenty on the calendar set to give us Gold Coasters a hearty dose of arts and culture. Next up is Archie 100: A Century of The Archibald Prize, which is celebrating 100 years of Australia’s oldest and most-loved portrait award. This enchanting exhibition will be gracing the Gold Coast gallery from July 15 to October 2, so before you book your tickets, allow us to give you a glimpse inside ... more

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