UNLEASHED+ 2026
HOTA Gold Coast | 1 Aug – 8 Nov
Exhibition of Queensland's best emerging makers and designers
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artisan in Residence Alumni
Rick Hayward | Norton Fredericks | Natalie Ward | Erin Conron | Regi Cherini
artisan is relaunching our long-standing biennial emerging makers exhibition UNLEASHED as its expanded and invigorated 2026 edition in partnership with HOTA, Home of the Arts, on the Gold Coast.
UNLEASHED+ is reimagined not just as an exhibition, but as Queensland's premier career development opportunity for emerging craft and design practitioners. For over two decades, this program has launched careers, and now we're taking our support to the next level by offering comprehensive market development support services and mentoring that extend far beyond the traditional exhibition model.
Location: Gallery 4, HOTA, Home of the Arts, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Join us for the Opening Night celebrations!
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Exhibition Catalogue
Learn more about the artworks through our online exhibition catalogue here:
Image Credits
Twelve Horses of the Apocalypse (UNLEASHED exhibition view), 2024, Julya Hegarty. Hand coloured slip, vessel and base, hand cut black clay flowers, handmade ceramic unicorns, clear glaze, gold lustre. 51 x 33 x 33cm. Photo: Michelle Bowden.
