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Celebrate cultural connections and homegrown artists at Horizon Festival on the Sunshine Coast — Exhibitions

Celebrate cultural connections and homegrown artists at Horizon Festival on the Sunshine Coast

13 Jul 2022

Over ten days in August, the Sunshine Coast is playing host to a contemporary multi-arts festival. More than just your average collection of visual art, music, theatre, dance, words, film and creative workshops, Horizon Festival is rooted in celebrating the natural beauty of the Sunshine Coast with a program that thoughtfully honours and highlights the Traditional Custodians of the land in which it operates – the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Peoples. If you relish in celebrating art in all of its forms, have a thirst for the knowledge shared by our First Nations Peoples and are craving a northern escape, then head up to the Sunshine Coast from August 26 until September 4 and immerse yourself in ten days of spectacular creativity and culture-rich performances. more

Big City Lights — Exhibitions

See Southport transform into a kaleidoscopic cocoon of colour in July

30 May 2022

One of our favourite Christmas pastimes is driving through the streets, hunting for the best light submissions suburbia has to offer. Something about the dazzling display of creativity ignites a spark in our brain, fostering a sense of communal wonder at the sea of colour before us. While Christmas is still half a year away, BIG CITY LIGHTS* invites you to ignite that same feeling of rainbow-inspired joy. Delivered by Placemakers* Gold Coast, this inaugural festival will transform Southport into an immersive audio-visual wonderland from July 7 to 10. more

Green thumbs up for this plant-filled weekend on the Sunshine Coast — Exhibitions

Green thumbs up for this plant-filled weekend on the Sunshine Coast

11 May 2022

If you've spent the last two years fostering a healthy obsession with plants and all things gardening, then boy, do we have some news for you. From July 8–10, the Sunshine Coast is playing host to the who's-who of Aussie gardening at the Queensland Garden Expo! To help you get your green thumb ready for three plant-packed days of soil-enriched gardening goodness, we've curated a jam-packed itinerary that will tantalise your taste buds and give you a much-needed breath of fresh air as you escape the city and let Mother Nature give you some love. more

Strut your stuff – the Australian Wearable Art Festival is back in all its avant-garde trashion glory — Exhibitions

Strut your stuff – the Australian Wearable Art Festival is back in all its avant-garde trashion glory

08 May 2022

Have you ever looked at a floral arrangement or a solitary piece of rubbish floating in the breeze and thought, "Wow, that would make a stunning outfit"? Perhaps you are just captivated by all things fashion, from the humble little black dress to the Met Gala's over-the-top extravagance. Either way, if you feel divinely inspired at the thought of throwing together a creative ensemble and crave the opportunity to sit front row at a catwalk, get excited because the Australian Wearable Art Festival is coming to the Sunshine Coast on May 21. more

Some of your favourite animated characters are coming to Brisbane in new exhibition Disney: The Magic of Animation — Exhibitions

Some of your favourite animated characters are coming to Brisbane in new exhibition Disney: The Magic of Animation

09 Feb 2022

When we think of the little moments in life that leave us with the warm and fuzzies, we think of elderly couples holding hands, the smell of freshly baked cookies and the infectious sound of children's laughter. Another little thing that warms our heart? The iconic Disney opening scene where fireworks light up the sky over Cinderella's castle – as this means we're about to settle in for some movie magic. If you too love Disney, then you'll be over the moon to learn that some of your favourite animated characters and films are coming to Queensland Museum this winter with the enchanting exhibition Disney: The Magic of Animation opening at Queensland Museum this June 24. more

Step into the unknown at DARKFIELD SÉANCE — Exhibitions

Step into the unknown at DARKFIELD SÉANCE

29 Sep 2021

If you're the kind of person that gets a thrill out of being, well, thrilled and doesn't mind a touch of the heebie jeebies, get set for the night of frights that is DARKFIELD SÉANCE. This multi-sensory experience is set to get spines tingling as it descends on the coast from October 28. more

Meet the artists behind the masterpieces at the Noosa Open Studios annual art trail — Exhibitions

Meet the artists behind the masterpieces at the Noosa Open Studios annual art trail

23 Sep 2021

With the weather outlook warm and breezy and our hunger for a weekend getaway more apparent than ever, we think it's time for a dose of cultural goodness. For a substantial helping of eye-catching art and picturesque scenery, take a roadtrip north for Noosa Open Studios, an annual art trail where gifted local artists open the doors to their studios so you can get a behind-the-scenes look into their work – and maybe even find a piece (or two) to take home. more

William Robinson's 16-year creation series to be presented for the first time at HOTA Gallery's second major exhibition — Exhibitions

William Robinson’s 16-year creation series to be presented for the first time at HOTA Gallery’s second major exhibition

21 Jul 2021

Since opening in May, HOTA Gallery's inaugural exhibition SOLID GOLD: Artists from Paradise has wowed countless visitors who have ventured through the doors of the impressive new venue. As the seasons change, so too does the ever-evolving space with the gallery's second major exhibition set to roll out from July 31. The new exhibition, called Lyrical Landscapes: The Art of William Robinson, will celebrate one of Australia's foremost living artists and greatest landscape painters. more

Raunchy rides and cliffside concerts – five must-see events at BLEACH* Festival 2021 — Exhibitions

Raunchy rides and cliffside concerts – five must-see events at BLEACH* Festival 2021

15 Jul 2021

Ready your glad rags – BLEACH* Festival is back and she's ready to party! This year, the city's pre-eminent multi-day arts and cultural event is celebrating its impressive ten-year milestone with a jam-packed program of art, live music, cabaret, theatre, dance and stories across three main hubs including Burleigh Heads, Southport and Mudgeeraba. As an extra-special treat, there will also be performances in the cultural corridors of HOTA and Dust Temple in Currumbin. This year's festival runs from August 12–22 and whilst we firmly believe the entire festival program is well and truly worthy of the spotlight (you can check that out here), we’ve cherry-picked some of our must-see events for your viewing pleasure. more

European masterpieces from Rembrandt, Monet and more are coming from The Met to QAGOMA — Exhibitions

European masterpieces from Rembrandt, Monet and more are coming from The Met to QAGOMA

15 Jun 2021

For those who haven't conquered the Big Apple (back in the good ol' days when we could cross the Pacific Ocean), The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a must-tick for one's cultural bucket list. The Met is one of the world's largest and finest art museums and boasts a collection of more than two million works of art spanning 5000 years. For the first time ever, some of these beloved art pieces are making the trip to Brisbane for QAGOMA's European Masterpieces from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York exhibition. This is the closest you'll get to gallery-hopping in Manhattan for a little while ... more

The Archibald Prize celebrates 100 years with a line-up of dazzling finalists — Exhibitions

The Archibald Prize celebrates 100 years with a line-up of dazzling finalists

01 Jun 2021

Attention, art lovers! It's finally Archibald Prize time and 2021 marks 100 years of Australia’s oldest and most-loved portrait award. Bestowed upon the best portrait painting, the Archibald Prize is a who’s who of Australian culture – from politicians and celebrities to sport icons and artists. Taking over the Art Gallery of NSW from June 5 to September 26, this year's centenary celebration of Australian art is truly putting on a show ... more

Explore the power of plants at State Library of Queensland's Entwined exhibition — Exhibitions

Explore the power of plants at State Library of Queensland’s Entwined exhibition

31 May 2021

Aren't plants just the bee's knees? Our ardent obsession with monsteras, our zealous appreciation of zanzibars and fervent love of ferns knows no bounds. State Library of Queensland's newest exhibition, Entwined: plants and people, explores our passionate relationship with plants through an impressive collection of photography, illustrations, immersive projections and historical objects. Blossoming at the Cultural Precinct from Saturday June 12 to Sunday November 14, this is one must-see showcase of greenery. more

Relive one of the greatest eras of music at the nostalgia-inducing exhibition Cut Copy — Exhibitions

Relive one of the greatest eras of music at the nostalgia-inducing exhibition Cut Copy

19 Jan 2021

From cultivating a punk scene that welcomed The Go-Betweens and The Leftovers to birthing these blokes and fostering a whole new generation of musically gifted talent, it's more than fair to say that Brisbane has had a major impact on Australia's music industry. A pivotal moment for our city's music scene happened between the 70s and 80s, where in suburban halls, corner pubs and bustling clubs, local bands and little-known artists thrived. State Library of Queensland's newest exhibition, Cut Copy, offers a snapshot of this transformative decade dipped in subculture, when artists took a DIY approach to not only music-making, but also music promotion. more

Froth fests, ice-cream and cabaret and French-themed soirees – five unmissable events to save your summer — Exhibitions

Froth fests, ice-cream and cabaret and French-themed soirees – five unmissable events to save your summer

17 Dec 2020

This year may have robbed us of many of our favourite pastimes, but live music, foodie festivals and exhibitions are coming back in 2021 with a vengeance and we couldn't be happier. Never again will we take life's simple pleasures like catching a live gig or meeting with mates for a beer for granted. With that in mind, here are five unmissable events to add to your calendar immediately. more

Turn your scorn into art at QT’s curious new interactive museum Heartbreak Hotel — Exhibitions

Turn your scorn into art at QT’s curious new interactive museum Heartbreak Hotel

17 Dec 2020

Everyone deals with break-ups differently – some of us mainline ice-cream, some of us watch The Notebook on repeat, some of us cyber-stalk our exes with a precision that would make ASIO proud and some of us set fire to every earthly possession that our lover has left behind. There are no hard and fast rules for mourning the end of a relationship, but there is a certain catharsis that comes from ridding yourself of everything that reminds you of your past paramour. Turning the concept of “filling a garbage bag with your ex’s stuff and literally dumping it on the street” into art is QT Hotel – because the reverse-cupids there have cooked up a concept designed to help you heal (but make it cute). Introducing Heartbreak Hotel, a pop-up exhibition where you can submit your relationship relics in the name of documenting love lost. more

Get a glimpse of Earth from a new perspective at HOTA’s brand new exhibit Gaia

20 Aug 2020

If you ask a group of kids what they want to be when they grow up, you're guaranteed at least one of them will say astronaut. Viewing Earth from outer space has been, until now, an experience reserved for the fortunate few who have actually followed through on their childhood dreams. If you were one of the many (many) who moved on to more realistic pursuits in adult life but still secretly harbour dreams of launching off into outer space, HOTA's latest exhibition Gaia is right up your alley. more

Where to get your cultural fix in Brisbane and beyond – the museums and galleries to explore IRL and online — Exhibitions

Where to get your cultural fix in Brisbane and beyond – the museums and galleries to explore IRL and online

20 Mar 2020

UPDATE March 23, 2020: As of Monday March 23, Museum of Brisbane is temporarily closed. Follow MoB feed or the MoB Facebook page for updates and exciting content to enjoy from home. The MoB Shop remains open for all postal orders. Look, no one is in denial at this point — the world is a strange place at the moment. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought almost everything in our usual routine to a halt, shutting down some of our favourite places to go and forcing a lot of us into self-distance mode or even self isolation. In this time more than ever, we long for distraction in the form entertainment and Brisbane's vibrant arts and culture scene is still here to help. Whether you want a dose of modern history, contemporary art or a mix of both, there's still a bunch of places open around Brisbane for you to explore. For those who can't make it out of the house (and boredom is slowly taking… more

Roots festivals to pop-up dance parties – HOTA drops a summer series of 20 events over 15 days — Exhibitions

Roots festivals to pop-up dance parties – HOTA drops a summer series of 20 events over 15 days

26 Sep 2019

When summer rolls around, an air of excitement always hits. There's a little extra spring in your step and the cheer stretches from ear to ear – and it's all in anticipation of the year's end and being able to spend time with family and friends. From December 1–15, HOTA is capturing the thrill of spending summer 'at home' on the Gold Coast by hosting one of the biggest event series' the arts and culture precinct has ever seen. Staying put this summer? You'll be glad you did. more

Snaps that speak – local photographers unite for mental health with pop-up exhibition Collective Minds — Exhibitions

Snaps that speak – local photographers unite for mental health with pop-up exhibition Collective Minds

12 Sep 2019

This Thursday September 12, a pop-up exhibition called Collective Minds will be revealed to the public with one clear vision in mind – to shine a light on mental health by using photography as the catalyst for conversation. The exhibition is a collaboration between Gold Coast charity LIVIN and Robina Town Centre, and will feature courageous works by some of the Gold Coast's best emerging and celebrated photographers. more

From transcendent requiems to ARIA Award-winning performers – five unmissable events at Bleach* Festival this year — Exhibitions

From transcendent requiems to ARIA Award-winning performers – five unmissable events at Bleach* Festival this year

17 Apr 2019

Bleach* Festival is back again with a thrilling site-specific contemporary arts and culture program, featuring everything from incredible art installations to breathtaking live productions and goosebump-worthy music performances. From April 17–28, the Gold Coast will be fully immersed in all-things Bleach*, and while the entire festival program is worthy of the spotlight, we’ve picked out our top five events not to miss. From huge choral ensembles through to live theatre performances witnessed from the comfort of your own car, take a look below to see our favourites for this year’s festival. more

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