2 July 2026
HOTA IDEAS: AFTER THE RAIN - TONY ALBERT, DYLAN MOONEY AND WARRABA WEATHERALL WITH ADAM FORD
Join us on the opening day of the 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain for an in-conversation between Artistic Director Tony Albert (Girramay/Yidinji/Kuku-Yalanji peoples), artists Dylan Mooney (Yuwi people, Zenadth Kes/Torres Strait and South Sea Islander) and Warraba Weatherall (Kamilaroi people) with Curator, First Nations Art, National Gallery of Australia, Adam Ford (Nyoongar (Menang/Goreng)).
Where: The Studio, HOTA Gallery
When: Sat 4 July, 11am
Tickets: Free, registration required
IT’S HERE! YOUR NEW FOOD OBSESSION!
Something delicious has landed at The Exhibitionist Bar.
The new Exhibitionist Bar menu brings a solid lineup of flavours, seasonal ingredient and elevated bar favourites. But there's one item already creating a buzz behind the scenes... a sandwich so good it may just ruin all other sandwiches for you. Get ready to meet your new food obsession.
Curious? You'll have to taste it for yourself; it's already earning a reputation as one of the best sandwiches you'll ever eat and it’s only at the Ex-Bar!
DRAWING FOR LIFE WITH KINKY DRAWERS
Join us for Drawing for Life – a creative drawing experience in a space where all abilities are welcomed.
Get ready for the powerful, sensual dynamics of the cast from Kinky Drawers, presented by Follow Your Art. We invite you to a playful, bondage-inspired life drawing session taking place within This Moment: Highlights from the White Rabbit Collection of Chinese Contemporary Art.
Four performers will model solo and coupled, orbiting XU ZHEN®s monumental sculpture, Play 201301 At once playful and ominous, the large- scale, leather-clad cathedral explores themes of pleasure and control, confronting attitudes toward culture, religion and sexuality.
Where: HOTA Gallery
When: Thu 16 July
Time: Doors open 6:00pm, workshop 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ages: Age Restricted 18+
BLACK INK PRESENTS: POETRY NIGHT SERIES
Black Ink cultivates a safe and brave space for BIPOC creatives, grounded in open dialogue and meaningful connection. Each Poetry Night is a chance to celebrate the power of spoken word poetry as a force for artistic expression, with feature performances from established Black Ink poets, the opportunity to participate in guided writing exercises, and an open mic session.
Black Ink presents: Art is a Mother
Where: The Studio, HOTA Gallery
When: Sat 11 July
Time: Doors open 5:45pm, workshop 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The third Black Ink Presents event will respond to the exhibition Aka Sorbie: Saltwater Heart, and showcase feature artists Huda the Goddess and Sachém.
VIEW THE 18 JUNE 2026 ARTS & CULTURE UPDATE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.