TACGC Annual Review 2009-10

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Corporate Information

Background / Company Profile / Vision / Mission / Values

Board of Directors

Executive Team

Our Staff

Roles and Responsibilities

Chairman’s Report

General Manager’s Report

A New Name / Launch of The Arts Centre Gold Coast, March 2010

A New Venue / Foyer / Arts Café

Supporting Local Arts Development

Student Ambassador Program / Fill This Space

Artist in Residence

2009/10 Summer School

Gold Coast City Gallery

Annual Gold Coast City Gallery Calendar

Annual Performance Calendar

Financials

Volunteers of The Arts Centre Gold Coast

Benefactors

Partners and Sponsors

Contents

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The Arts Centre Gold Coast Annual Review 2009-10 5Corporate Information

Corporate Information

GOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE PTY LTDTHE ARTS CENTRE GOLD COAST ABN 85 060 787 466

Registered Office135 Bundall Road Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

Postal AddressBox 6615 Gold Coast Mail Centre QLD 9726

Contact NumbersP 07 5581 6500F 07 5581 6593E [email protected] www.theartscentregc.com.au

AuditorQueensland Audit OfficeLevel 1453 Albert StreetBrisbane QLD 4000

BankNational Australia BankShop 4-5-63240 Surfers Paradise BoulevardSurfers Paradise QLD 4217

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Background

The Arts Centre Gold Coast was first envisaged in 1968 when a group of like-minded Gold Coast area citizens actively promoted the need for a first-class theatre and gallery complex for entertainment and the arts on the Gold Coast. This group was later registered in 1971 as the Cultural Centre Association and known as the Community Arts Centre Association (C.A.C.A).

By April 1969 this group secured the Gold Coast City Council’s support for the development of an arts centre on Evandale Park next to Gold Coast City Council Chambers. The Centre opened in 1986 and was called ‘The Keith Hunt Community Entertainment and Arts Centre.’ The Centre was run directly by Council via a sub-committee.

In 1993, a Board of Management was established and the Gold Coast City Council changed the name from The Keith Hunt Community Entertainment and Arts Centre to the Gold Coast Arts Centre Proprietary Limited as a separate legal entity. During this time the entertainment program was expanded, the city’s first Arts Cinema was created, foyer space was increased, with a new bar area, the Arts Café was constructed and a new lobby retail shop opened.

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 in strategic direction. The Arts Centre Gold Coast (TACGC) is a registered trading name of Gold Coast Arts Centre Pty Ltd.

“To be the leading regional arts and entertainment centre in

Australia.” Our vision

Mission

We will entertain, inspire, inform and evoke passion for the arts by delivering quality programming, superior service and stimulating experiences.

Company Profile

Gold Coast Arts Centre Pty Ltd is the statutory body that operates The Arts Centre Gold Coast with Gold Coast City Council as the sole share holder of the Company. The Board of Directors consists of 7 members appointed by Council.

The Arts Centre Gold Coast is the Gold Coast’s premier cultural facility, bringing visual and performing arts to residents of South East Queensland. The complex houses the Arts Theatre (with 1,139 seats), Gold Coast City Gallery, the Paradise Showroom, two cinemas and the Arts Café as well as several stunning function rooms, a chapel and two small performance spaces, The Basement and The Space. Gold Coast City Gallery houses the renowned city collection of contemporary and historical artworks.

The Board of The Arts Centre Gold Coast is custodian of the City’s art collection valued at approximately $11 million and has management responsibility for the activity worth approximately $8.8 million undertaken in The Arts Centre venues. The Arts Centre employs 37 full time staff, 2 permanent-part time staff and over 70 casual staff.

Values

• Integrity We aspire to do the right thing in all that we do.

• Creativity We are a place of inspiration and artistic growth.

• Inclusion We offer something for everyone.

• Collaboration We create artistic and commercially beneficial partnerships. • Recognition We celebrate our community and our place, the Gold Coast.

• Excellence We deliver the best in every facet of our organisation.

Background & Company Profile

Background & Company Profile

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Board of Directors

Alan Hayes B.Des.St, B.Arch. (Hons)Board Director - Appointed to the Board in 2009

After graduating from the University of Queensland in 1979, Alan practised architecture on the Gold Coast for 18 months, specialising in fast-track documentation, before taking up the A.E. Brookes Travelling Scholarship which was awarded on graduation. This enabled a 12-month stay in Europe during which he worked with The Halpern Partnership in London. On his return to the Gold Coast he joined Silver Goldberg Hamilton and gained further fast-track experience working on the Paradise Centre. At the time, this was the largest urban development project in Australia and required special enabling legislation passed by the State Government.

By completion of this project Alan had become an Associate and then Director of the company, which duly then changed the company name to Hamilton Hayes Henderson Architects. The firm celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2008 and continues to shape our built environment. Alan strongly believes that good design shapes our attitudes, both individually and collectively, and that The Arts Centre has a pivotal role in increasing design awareness on the Gold Coast.

Christine Lohman MBA FPRIA FAICDBoard Director - Appointed to the Board in 2010

Christine has an extensive background in corporate communication and strategic planning in both the private and public sectors and brings to the Board a high level of communication and corporate governance expertise. Christine owned and operated one of Queensland’s leading public relations companies which became part of a national group advising major companies and government. Her connection with the Gold Coast goes back to the early 80’s when her client Jennings Limited secured a licence to operate a casino. From inception she worked on the project managing government relations and marketing for what was then Australia’s largest public float (IPO). Her company continued to provide specialist investor relations assistance to the Board of Jupiters Limited until its takeover by Tabcorp Holdings Limited. She was an integral part of a team that won for Jupiters a contract to develop and manage the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. Her company consulted to numerous major construction projects on the Gold Coast and managed the investor relations campaign for the public float of Seaworld Limited. Christine currently serves as a director on the boards of Workcover Queensland, hospitals and aged care group St Vincent’s and Holy Spirit Health Limited, and provides

professional counsel to the Board of Gladstone Ports Corporation. Past directorships include The Office of Economic Development for the Brisbane City Council, The World Masters Games, Tourism Brisbane, the Board of Governance for St Pauls Theological College and several non profit organisations. She holds a Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of Queensland and has achieved the highest level of recognition her industry can bestow as a Fellow of the Public Relations Industry of Australia. Christine is also credited as a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Naomi Middlebrook ATCL LTCL CSCABoard Director - Appointed to the Board in 2008

Over the past 30 years Naomi has worked in all aspects of performance and communications. Her love of theatre started from an early age and she began working in community theatre on the Gold Coast in the mid 70s. In 1980 she relocated to Sydney where she studied acting. After a number of years as an aspiring actor Naomi completed teaching qualifications and returned to the Gold Coast where she established one of the first private drama studios.

Naomi has taught extensively in the school system and currently works as a drama and communication specialist at All Saints Anglican School on the Gold Coast, a position she has held for almost two decades. In addition to this she regularly consults as an acting coach in the film and television industry and at a corporate level, and as a mentor teacher for new drama and communication teachers. Naomi is passionate about the Gold Coast and embraces all the city has to offer, in particular the cultural and outdoor facets. She has been a long-term member of the Gold Coast Eisteddfod movement and is a motivating force behind youth in arts on the Gold Coast.

Kerry Watson Chairman of the Board of DirectorsAppointed to the Board in 2008

Born and educated in Queensland, Kerry Watson began his career in stockbroking and merchant banking before returning to the Gold Coast to establish the Quality Inns Group with the Graham family. Kerry was involved in the commencement of Japanese and Asian tourists to Australia.

After the sale of the Quality Inns Group, Kerry commenced a consulting business through his company, Pacific Global Corporation with clients including Marriott International Australia and the Queensland Government through Events Queensland Gold Coast. Kerry is currently Chairman of Events Queensland Gold Coast (Gold Coast Marathon and Pan Pacific Masters Games) and Gold Coast Tropicarnival Ltd - Gold Coast Eisteddfod, as well as Executive Advisor - Japan for Tourism Australia and an Honorary Life Member of Gold Coast Tourism.

He has previously held positions as Deputy Chairman of the Queensland Tourist and Travel Corporation (now Tourism Queensland), Chairman of the Inbound Tourism Organisation of Australia (now Australian Tourism Export Council) and Director of the Gold Coast Tourism Bureau and Gold Coast TAFE.

Richard Munro Bus. CPA, MAICDDeputy Chairman of the Board of DirectorsChairman Finance, Philanthropy, Assets and Risk Sub-Committee - Appointed to the Board in 2008

Richard has been in Public Accounting Practice on the Gold Coast since 1994, including his position as partner at Munro Accountants Gold Coast. Past roles include committee positions on various business and sporting organisations including past President of CPA Australia, Gold Coast Branch. Most recently Richard became a member of the Board for the Gold Coast Institute of TAFE and has completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors Diploma Course covering Corporate Governance.

His extensive experience gained in working with many South East Queensland businesses and associations means that Richard brings a high-level of expertise and strengths in financial and strategic management to the role of Deputy Chair of the Board of The Arts Centre Gold Coast. While Richard’s specific interests have generally revolved around business and sports, his family has participated in a number of Summer Schools at The Arts Centre over the years, giving him a strong appreciation of the benefits the arts bring to the community.

Patrick Corrigan AMBoard Director - Appointed to the Board in 1996Chairman Gold Coast City Gallery Sub-Committee

Patrick Corrigan began his career in the freight industry in the 60’s and by the mid 70’s he was head of several freight companies which participated in the phenomenal expansion of the freighting industry in Australia and overseas. Pat began his love affair with collecting art and art books in his 30’s and his library is recognised as one of the finest private library collections of its type in Australia. Pat says that the main thrill of collecting has always been the hunt and acquisition of rare items, rather than possession of them once acquired.

Pat has been donating art to public galleries for many years and his involvement with the industry remains strong. In 2000 he was made a member of the Order of Australia for services to the arts and holds an honorary doctorate from Bond University. He is a life member of the State Library of Queensland, The Art Gallery of New South Wales and the National Association of Visual Arts. Pat is married to Barbara and they have a daughter and three sons. In 2010 Pat and Barbara were bestowed the title of inaugural Life Benefactor of The Arts Centre Gold Coast, in recognition of their meritorious services in enhancing the Gold Coast City’s Art Collection.

Judith Ferber Board Director - Appointed to the Board in 2007Chair Marketing, Programming & Sponsorship Sub-Commitee

Judith has been a Gold Coast resident since 1967 when she worked at the Gold Coast’s first radio station 4GG and then in the entertainment department for the Chevron Group of Hotels. In 1982, together with business partner, the late Paul Sharratt, Judith ran the first Gold Coast Festival, Tropicarnival. The pair co-ordinated many other events and also produced Logie award winning shows for QTQ Channel Nine during the 1970’s. Tropicarnival was a two-week celebration featuring over 200 events and ran every October for 20 years. Tropicarnival won a Queensland Tourism award for best Regional Event. The Gold Coast Eisteddfod was part of the Festival and continues to this day. It is now the largest Eisteddfod in the country.

Judith has coordinated several major events for the Gold Coast community including Christmas Carols, New Year’s Eve Celebrations and the Gold Coast City Council’s Australia Day activities. In 2004, she won the major award in the Gold Coast Bulletin Honours for Services to the Community. Judith is General Manager of the Gold Coast Eisteddfod and a Board member of Gold Coast City Council’s Events Advisory Committee. She has two daughters and two granddaughters and enjoys life with her partner, Bryan Durham.

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Left To RightRichard Munro, Christine Lohman, Kerry Watson, Judith Ferber, Naomi Middlebrook, Alan Hayes & Patrick Corrigan AM.


Executive Team

Sue-Anne ChapmanMarketing and Partnerships Manager

Before leading the Queensland Symphony Orchestra through a major rebrand in 2009, Sue-Anne Chapman was Operations Manager for the Gold Coast Titans and the Marketing and Promotions Manager for AFL Gold Coast. Sue-Anne has worked as a PR and Marketing Officer for State Government departments and has significant experience in rolling out large scale marketing campaigns, developing subscription programs, increasing audience attendances and implementing efficient marketing processes.

Sue-Anne moved to the Gold Coast at the commencement of the Marketing and Partnerships Manager role in January 2010 and thoroughly enjoys the Coast lifestyle. She is an avid reader and has a passion for travel and adventure.

Kathy KnottDevelopment Manager

Kathy has more than 25 years experience in fundraising, sponsorship management and corporate communications gained in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom. Kathy’s positions in New Zealand included Head of Events for a major bank, Public Relations manager for a museum and Senior Events Marketing Manager for an international public relations consultancy. She was also co-director of her own Public Relations consultancy, specialising in business/community partnerships for corporate and non-profit clients.

In 1998 she was appointed Olympic Sales and Marketing Manager for a Sydney 2000 Olympic Games sponsor and subsequently managed the arts portfolio for an Australian airline. In 2001 Kathy moved exclusively to the non-profit sector as Development Manager for the newly created Queensland Orchestra and then as Development Manager for Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Working in the UK, Kathy raised funds for the International Fund for Animal Welfare and after returning to Australia she held senior fundraising roles with the Mater Foundation and Opera Queensland.

Kathy is an Executive Member of the Fundraising Institute of Australia and is a workshop presenter for the Australia Business Arts Foundation, presenting seminars to arts professionals on fundraising and philanthropy. She has a Masters Degree in Philanthropy and Non-Profit Studies from the Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Non-Profit Studies at QUT and received the Dean’s Award for Excellence in 2009.

Jamie StahlVenue Operations Manager

With over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Jamie brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise and understanding of the performing arts and venue management. Prior to taking the position of Venue Operations Manager at The Arts Centre Gold Coast, Jamie spent 15 years as the Venue Operations Manager at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC). Prior to that appointment, he was located on the Gold Coast working in his father’s business, Bernie Stahl Management and Gordon & Stahl Touring.

As a senior manager at GPAC, Jamie was responsible for asset planning and major capital works projects, including a $3 million redevelopment of the 800-seat Playhouse Theatre involving close collaboration with the Victorian Government and Geelong City Council, on the Cultural Precinct Master Plan. Jamie was Chair of the Victorian Association of Performing Arts Centre Technical Managers Network for over four years and during this time the network developed and implemented procedures which were subsequently adopted by all Victorian venues.

Jason SolmanFunctions and Events Manager

Jason is a dedicated hospitality professional with tertiary qualifications in Hospitality Management and Events Management. He has over 20 years of industry experience working in a wide variety of organisations, including time as a Club Manager, Gaming Manager and Hotel Manager.

Jason was responsible for the initiating the industry-recognised 3 Chefs Do Lunch annual event and is a member of the organising committee for Taste of Gold Coast - Food & Wine Festival for the Gold Coast City Council. Jason has led The Arts Centre Gold Coast Functions team to win the Restaurant and Caterer’s Association’s Regional Event’s Caterer award every year from 2004-2009, as well as the State Event’s Caterer award in 2009. Jason has lived on the Gold Coast for 16 years, and has an appreciation for good food and fine wine.

Destry PuiaGeneral Manager

Destry has extensive experience within the arts and government sector, having worked for a variety of organisations including independent theatre companies, large metropolitan arts organisations and regional and metropolitan councils. Prior to taking up his current appointment, Destry was the General Manager for The Events Centre on the Sunshine Coast. Destry guided this organisation through a significant artistic and strategic redevelopment which resulted in an increase in attendance, participation and financial returns. Prior to this, Destry was Director of Arts and Cultural Services for Kingston City Council in Melbourne and was a previous committee member of the Arts Industry Council of Victoria.

Destry is currently President of the Northern Australian Regional Performing Arts Centres Association (NARPACA), the key peak body responsible for collaborating with the Queensland Government on venue management challenges, arts industry matters and regional touring strategies. Other Board appointments include Executive Committee Member for APACA (Australian Performing Arts Centres Association) Non Executive Committee Member for PATA (Performing Arts Touring Alliance) and Panel Member for Ausdance Queensland.

Destry has an Arts Degree in Social Science and in 2006 was a regional winner of the Young Manager of the Year by the Australian Institute of Management. Destry is married to Poppy and they have three beautiful daughters Taylor, Manaia and Kyra.

John WalshGallery Manager

John has worked in the public gallery sector since the 1980s with his first appointment being at the National Gallery of Australia in the Australian Art Department. In 1989 he became Assistant Director of Wollongong City Gallery, a position he held for seven years. Since 1996 he has been Gallery Manager of Gold Coast City Gallery and is currently President of the Board of the Regional Galleries Association of Queensland and Chairman of the Board of Museums and Gallery Services Queensland.

Over the years John has curated and coordinated numerous exhibitions from a variety of sources. He has worked with artists engaged in a diverse range of media and in all stages of their careers and produced numerous publications including catalogues for many of the exhibitions he has been involved with.

Conan DunningCustomer Services Manager

Before taking up the challenge of Customer Services Manager at The Arts Centre, Conan was the Operations Manager at The Lakeshore Theatre in Chicago where he transformed the venue both structurally and philosophically from a Broadway roadhouse into the only venue in the world that presents ‘Comedy as Art’. Conan has a deep understanding of theatrical performance, touring, arts entrepreneurship, sales and management. His formal training includes a Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Studies from QUT and a Master of Arts, Entertainment and Media Management from Columbia College in the United States.

His practical experience initially involved writing, directing, producing and performing for the stage throughout Australia, Europe, Asia and the United Kingdom. The ability to attain non-earned revenue through bodies including the Australia Council, Arts Council England, Youth Arts Queensland and his ability to lead teams in the pursuit of sales ultimately shaped his customer-focused arts management career.

Lynda WhiteFinance and Governance Manager

Lynda is a Member of the Chartered Secretaries (Australia) and holds professional qualifications in Corporate Governance as well as having an HNC in Public Administration, Diploma in Management and ONC in Business Studies. Her experience includes more than 32 years in finance, human resources, contract management, payroll, administration, company secretarial and customer services experience.

Lynda joined The Art Centre from the Commonwealth funded Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research Centre (STCRC) based at Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus where she was employed as General Manager, Corporate Services and prior to this role, as Business Manager. The Centre was closed on 30 September 2010 in accordance with the Commonwealth Agreement after 13 years of operation and 2 successful terms of funding.

Prior to emigrating to Australia from the UK, Lynda worked in Local Government for over 23 years, holding positions at management level for over 15 years and was Departmental representative on various Human Resource and Development working committees.

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The Arts Centre Gold Coast Annual Review 2009-10 13Our Staff

Administration

Destry Puia General ManagerRobyn Wagner Executive Assistant to General Manager

Customer Services

Conan Dunning Customer Services ManagerJessica Fraser Ticketing Services SupervisorJayne Lucas Ticketing CoordinatorVicki Milligan Ticketing CoordinatorMika Mantykivi Cinema SupervisorDi McCormack Memberships Coordinator

Development

Kathy Knott Development Manager

Finance and Governance

Lynda White Finance and Governance Manager Stephanie Zhou Accounts SupervisorShelease De Meur Accounts CoordinatorRobyn French Accounts Coordinator

Functions and Events

Jason Solman Functions and Events ManagerStacey Campbell Functions and Events CoordinatorFran Nixon Functions and Events CoordinatorGrace Crawford Functions and Events Service SupervisorLotti Marei Functions and Events Service SupervisorBrian Meade Executive ChefAl Anderson Sous ChefCarol Sullivan Café Supervisor


John Walsh Gallery ManagerVirginia Rigney CuratorPhilippa Lean Assitant CuratorStephen Baxter Exhibition and Collection CoordinatorAnita Freed Gallery Office Coordinator

Marketing and Partnerships

Sue-Anne Chapman Marketing and Partnership ManagerAmy Church Marketing CoordinatorMelissa Shaw Marketing CoordinatorMichelle Macwhirter Marketing CoordinatorNathan Herbertson Graphic Design & Brand Coordinator

Programming

Cheryl Jorgensen Programming ManagerVicki Buenen Production CoordinatorBrad Rush Creative ProducerBen Veitch Artist in Residence

Venue Operations

Jamie Stahl Venue Operations ManagerPaul Auld Cleaning CoordinatorJason Freeman Technical Services SupervisorAlex Fox Technician Stuart Johnson TechnicianRichard Muecke TechnicianJesse Radatti TechnicianPaul Whitehead IT Coordinator

Approximately 73 casual staff members are employed across all departments within The Arts Centre Gold Coast

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Chairman’s Report

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our very first public report for The Arts Centre Gold Coast. This report is another new initiative in what can only be described as a year full of new initiatives and change. The start of the financial year began with the departure of long time General Manager Kelvin Cordell who after 23 years of outstanding service decided to take the time to finally enjoy the Gold Coast lifestyle that most busy senior managers do not get the chance to do. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding legacy that Kelvin created during his tenure.

The appointment of a new General Manager quickly became the top priority of the Board and following a national recruitment campaign the Board appointed Destry Puia as its new General Manager. Since this time the Board has worked closely with the General Manager in creating a new vision for The Arts Centre Gold Coast. Underlying this vision has been a commitment to ensuring that the arts play a meaningful and ongoing role in the lives of our community now and in the future.

Implementing a new organisational structure ensured that the company was adequately prepared to tackle a very ambitious year ahead. Rebranding of the organisation from Gold Coast Arts Centre to The Arts Centre Gold Coast marked not only a change in the marketing of the company but also signalled a change in artistic direction as we sought to play a greater leadership role in the development of Gold Coast artists. State of the art technical upgrades to the Arts Theatre as well as extensive refurbishments to the foyer were completed to further enhance the theatre-going experience for our audience.

From a financial perspective, the company improved its performance from the previous year while almost tripling its live theatre attendances, as illustrated in the graphs showing event and audience trends. The company also worked hard to strengthen relationships with our key stakeholders. A renewed commitment between Gold Coast City Council and The Arts Centre Gold Coast to work together collaboratively resulted in stronger governance and reporting structures, improved asset maintenance prioritisation and a greater level of shared planning for future capital developments. In this regard, I would like to acknowledge the ongoing support of Gold Coast City Council who continues to be the main funding source for the company’s activities and operations. In particular I would like to thank Steve Bowden, Coordinator Business Support and Geoffrey Bolster, Manager Facilities Management who are the main Council contact officers for the company. Their guidance has been invaluable in ensuring that the objectives of the company and those of Council continue to reflect the needs and aspirations of the community.

Our Benefactors both new and existing have once again proven that the Gold Coast community not only values the arts but is prepared to financially support creativity through philanthropy. Their ongoing support makes many of our arts development initiatives possible as does the efforts of our wonderful volunteers who throughout the year have given their time generously.

The Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast have continued to be the greatest community advocates for the organisation and arts on the Gold Coast in general. I would like to acknowledge the hard work of the Friends committee and in particular the outstanding efforts of former President Paul Fitzgerald for ensuring that the Friends continue to be a significant part of the team here at The Arts Centre Gold Coast. I also offer congratulations to incoming President Wendy Spencer and wish her the very best for the coming year ahead.

The company is fortunate to have a diverse array of skills at the Board level and I would like to thank my fellow Board Directors all of whom contribute significant time, not only to the Board but also serve on numerous subcommittees, working parties and advisory roles throughout the year. I would like to thank our amazing team of volunteers who all give their time freely simply to make the arts more accessible to our community. Their commitment and dedication week in and week out is invaluable and I extend my thanks to each and every one of them.

Finally, I would like to acknowledge the hard work of The Arts Centre Gold Coast staff lead by our General Manager Destry Puia. Every single member of the team has been a vital contributor to the success of the company over the last year and all continue to work tirelessly to deliver outstanding services to our community.

Kerry WatsonChairman of the Board of Directors

Chariman’s Report Chairman’s Report

Cinema Non - Performing Arts External Arts Programs The Arts Centre Programs Gallery

Attendance Trends 2009 - 2010 versus 2008 - 2009

July 09 - June 10 July 08 - June 09 Variance %

Gallery 61 52 9 17%

The Arts Centre 251 151 100 66%

External Arts 183 66 117 177%

Non-Performing Arts 1,468 1,381 87 6%

Cinema 3,830 3,744 86 2%

Total 5793 5394 399 7%

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do is worthy of recognition and appreciation. To the Board of Directors and in particular the Chairman Kerry Watson, thank you for your guidance and support throughout the year. To our wonderful team of volunteers who give their time so generously to support us, to our increasing number of Benefactors who rally more people to our cause and to our wonderful Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast, thank you so much.

Finally, to our wonderful staff in every department, whether permanent or casually employed. Each and every one of you has been a key contributor to the success the company has experienced to date and my sincere thanks to you all.

In conclusion, 2011/12 promises to build upon this success and I look forward to the continued support of Gold Coast City Council as The Arts Centre Gold Coast continues to support, develop and promote the artistic wealth here on the Gold Coast.

Destry PuiaGeneral Manager

General Manager’s Report

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In October 2009 I was fortunate enough to be appointed General Manager. Since then the company has focused on increasing its reputation as one of Australia’s leading arts organisations by presenting high quality international and Australian works. Our leadership role was reflected in the number of new artist development initiatives launched throughout the year while a greater diversity in programming enabled us to increase audiences to cultural events. Renewed efforts to better engage with the community led to the rebranding of the company into The Arts Centre Gold Coast. New collateral, e-marketing initiatives and new team uniforms all supported the objective of generating renewed interest in the company.

Throughout the year 505,420 people attended events held at the Centre, representing an increase of 92,573 or 22%. The single largest growth area was in The Arts Centre Presents series which are those performances that the company presents as part of our artistic program. Attendance in this area grew by 184% (44,348) from 24,083 in the previous year to 68,431.

A return sell-out season of Menopause the Musical; performances by world-renowned pianist David Helfgott; Parisian cabaret artist Caroline Nin; The Imperial Russian Ballet and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra contributed to the strength of the year’s main stage program. Our Live in The Basement series extended its offerings with the introduction of the Live and Intimate cabaret series; Life Changing Documentaries and Indie Film Nights to complement the Unplugged, Comedy and Jazz programs.

At a local level the company was able to provide new investment and support into the development of our local arts companies as a result of new funding from Arts Queensland and the Australia Council. The conversion of the former Harlequin rehearsal room into a new 100 seat black box theatre called The Space provided not only another much needed performance venue but also and more importantly, a new accessible artistic playground for local arts organisations and The Arts Centre to explore, create and deliver exciting experiences to new audiences through new artistic partnerships.

The cinema continued to prove popular with 128,549 people viewing the best national and international art house movies shown on the Gold Coast including the Academy Award -winning The Hurt Locker, Mao’s Last Dancer, Bran Nue Dae and The Last Station.

Gold Coast City Gallery presented 61 different exhibitions and programs attracting 42,298 attendances. Highlights included the Kuru Alala, Eyes Open in partnership with Tjanpi weavers. This exhibition toured nationally as a result of receiving the largest ever grant from Vision of Australia. The Stan and Maureen Duke Gold Coast Art Prize attracted strong attendances aided by the usual controversial media attention that accompanies this prize. The Gallery also delivered a five week program of Summer Sunday Sessions with some of the best emerging Gold Coast musicians performing in the Gallery as part of Gold Coast City Council’s A-Venue music program.

The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award and Flying Colours again proved popular while Queensland College of Art celebrated 10 years of Gold Coast Alumni with their launch as well as a day of family activities around the theme of Photography. The year ended with the Bursting at the Seams exhibition which showcased the recent acquisitions from the City’s collection and in particular some of the vast amount of artworks donated to the collection from Pat and Barbara Corrigan and Win Schubert.

From a commercial perspective, earned income for the company grew by $388,422 or 6% to $6,696,126. Strong income growth occurred in most areas with the exception being food and beverage which experienced a decline largely as a result of business interruptions during building upgrade works as well as an increase in non-food and beverage business meetings and seminars. The growth in commercial income mixed with greater control on expenditure meant that the company was able to direct more funds into artistic areas resulting in the Centre delivering an additional 399 events (an increase of 7%) for the year, totalling 5,793 with The Arts Centre Presents series and arts programs by other arts companies, community groups and promoters representing the largest area of increase being 217 or 54%.

Extensive building refurbishments breathed new life into the venue while at the same time improving services to customers. The relocation of the box office proved to be an instant success while new digital signage, foyer refurbishment and cafe upgrades became the tangible evidence of a transformed organisation. The back stage areas also enjoyed much needed attention with significant technical upgrades occurring in the theatre ensuring that artists and groups who use the Arts Theatre have access to state of the art digital audio and lighting equipment.

But companies such as The Arts Centre Gold Coast are more than bricks and mortar. It is the people who work tirelessly day after day within the company who ensure that what we

Attendance Trends 2009 - 2010 versus 2008 - 2009


Gallery 42,298 41,942 356 0.9%

The Arts Centre 68,431 24,083 44,348 184%

External Arts 101,619 69,519 32,100 46%

Non-Performing Arts 92,687 81,568 11,119 14%

Cinema 128,549 122,313 6,236 5%

Cafe 68,796 72,220 -3,424 -5%

Off - Site Catering 3,040 1,202 1,838 153%

Total 505,420 412,847 92,573 22%

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A New Name

A New Name

Launch of The Arts Centre Gold Coast, March 2010In March 2010, Gold Coast Arts Centre officially became The Arts Centre Gold Coast. This subtle change in name marked a significant change in strategic direction. A fresh, new image, new publications, revamped website, modern staff uniforms and new artistic programs signified a new commitment to EVOKE the senses, INSPIRE an artistic spirit, and INFORM our world through the arts.

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A New Venue

A New Venue

From January to March 2010, The Arts Centre undertook a significant upgrade of its facilities as part of a renewed commitment to deliver to the Gold Coast community best-value service. As a result of these upgrades, the Arts Theatre now boasts new technological advances including;

• A new digital lighting system to support the Centre’s objective of reducing energy consumption in the theatre by 30%

• The latest digital sound equipment that not only puts The Arts Centre on par with venues such as QPAC but is also the preferred equipment of artists such as Billy Joel, Celine Dion and the late Michael Jackson

• New fly lines to allow more stage sets and scenery to be flown than ever before In the foyer;

• The theatre and cinema box office were relocated to improve customer service and provide staff presence in the building at all times

• The main foyer has been upgraded to modernise its appearance

• The foyer space has been opened up to provide additional foyer and exhibition space

• New digital TV-style signage has been installed to de-clutter the foyer and modernise communications to our patrons.

The Arts Café has also had a makeover to modernise and freshen its appearance. At different times throughout the year, a stage will be erected in front of the Café for free outdoor performances to enable customers to enjoy great live music along with the new menus on offer.

The final development has been the creation of a new intimate performance space. The Harlequin Room has undergone a change which has seen it transform from a flat floor rehearsal room into a new intimate theatre called The Space. Features of

The Space include;

• Fixed tiered seating for 100 people• A full lighting rig and audio system• A 10mx 6m performance area • The installation of curtains and black out masking• Dressing rooms• An in-house bar for patrons

A New Venue

a new venue


Images provided courtesy of “Beautifully Dead, Fairweather Island and Oh The Humanity

Student Ambassador Program & Fill The SpaceSupporting Local Arts & The Space

Student Ambassador Program & Fill The SpaceSupporting Local Arts Development & The Space

Student Ambassador Program

To complement the Youth Theatre Program, the Centre sought to further develop relationships with secondary school students through the introduction of a Student Ambassador Program. This program targets year 11 and 12 students residing on the Gold Coast region wanting to become involved with the performing arts but not necessarily as a performer. There is a limit of twenty Student Ambassadors per year. Two volunteer Ambassador Liaison Officers are appointed to assist with the implementation of the program. In 2010, the Centre registered fifteen Student Ambassadors.

Schools represented in 2010 include:

• The Southport School• St Hilda’s College• All Saints Anglican School• Helensvale State High School• Trinity Lutheran College• Miami High School• Coomabah State High School• Benowa State High School• Bond University• A.B. Paterson College

Benefits given to Student Ambassadors include:

• A personalised “Ambassador of The Arts Centre Gold Coast” badge• A tour of the backstage area of the main theatre• Free entry to preview and opening night performances held in The Space for the Ambassador and their parent/guardian• Free entry to nominated performances in The Arts theatre and Paradise Showroom for the ambassador and their parent/guardian• Group discounts to selected shows for fellow students, family and friends• Free attendance at workshops and master classes conducted by the Artist in Residence and other Regional

Stages artists

• The opportunity to meet the creative and production teams for events in The Space

In return, Ambassadors:

• Canvas support for and attendance at The Space events by fellow students, family and friends• Make regular submissions about The Arts Centre Gold Coast in their school newsletter• Make regular positive and supportive comments on social networking sites• Provide the Centre with personal feedback about the works being staged at the Centre by keeping a journal and attending regular Ambassador meetings • Advertise the Centre’s productions by creating a display area at their school and providing the Centre with evidence of the display.

Fill This Space

Fill This Space is an initiative supporting the presentation of new and contemporary works by Gold Coast independent theatre makers. Three opportunities are made available annually and support for each successful project includes:

• Up to $1,000 of development funding per company• A maximum of up to two weeks in-kind access to The Space for rehearsals and performances• A designated in-kind value for marketing and technical support of up to $2,600• Professional development opportunities• 70/30 split of net income

Successful applicants are required to present a season in The Space of three to six performances, including a non-ticketed preview for guests of the Centre and the company/artist. The main body of the rehearsals takes place off-site and the company is responsible for all sets, props and costumes as well as the creative and production team. Several applications were received following the first call for expressions of interest, with performances of Beautifully Dead in conjunction with Awkward Productions being chosen for the first Fill This Space in September 2010.

Supporting Local Arts Development

In March 2010 The Arts Centre Gold Coast launched its Regional Stages Project which was made possible through funding from Arts Queensland and the Australia Council. Through this initiative, programs were developed to promote The Arts Centre Gold Coast as an accessible venue for Gold Coast artists, performers and audiences alike. Particular emphasis is on targeting new programming initiatives aimed at sections of the community which historically were not catered for within previous programming activities and which:

• Assist in the development of innovative new work across a range of performance art forms• Provide professional development opportunities for Gold Coast artists and arts workers• Encourage the development and staging of works for and involving youth

The 2010 program consists of five main elements:

1. Youth Theatre Project2. Student Ambassador Program3. Fill This Space4. Artist in Residence5. Ignition


Images provided courtesy of Ben Veitch Creative Director Zealous Choreography Images provided courtesy of High School Musical 2

Summer School 2009/10Artist in Residence

2009/10 Summer SchoolArtist in Residence

The Artist in Residence Program enables one performing arts individual or organisation residing in the Gold Coast region to take up residence at The Arts Centre Gold Coast for 7-10 months. It is acknowledged that artists are accomplished at creating new works but often suffer from the lack the business mentoring and arts industry support needed to help a regional arts organisation develop into a major artistic company.

Through this program, the Artist in Residence gains access to financial and resource support, professional business mentoring and industry advice. The Artist in Residence has access to space for rehearsals and performances as well as funding support for the creation of a new work to be offered for regional and interstate touring.

Following an application process, Zealous Choreography was nominated as the 2010 Artist in Residence. Founded by Ben Veitch, its Creative Director, Zealous Choreography strives to push the boundaries of dance with innovative choreography reflecting honesty and beauty. The Arts Centre Gold Coast provided Ben with office space and initiated a series of mentoring opportunities including:

• A series of one-on-one business development mentoring sessions with Auspicious Arts• Attendance at the So You Wanna Seminars• Attendance at the Queensland Showcase and Long Paddock• Assistance with grant applications• Assistance with a submission to Artour• Working with Gael Ballantyne, a Gold Coast based drama teacher, performer, director and writer to bring structure and creativity to the performance project• Assistance with the development, technical and marketing aspects of a major work

The Arts Centre Gold Coast will produce and stage Ben’s first major work for theatre Blood Sweat and Dance in a three-performance season in March 2011. An application for inclusion in the Queensland Showcase 2011 has been submitted. The production will also be offered for 2012 touring through Long Paddock, a twice yearly event supported by the Australian Government under its Playing Australia funding program that brings together presenters and producers from all around Australia to generate national tours.

Blood, Sweat and Dance promotional image

The 12th annual Arts Centre Gold Coast Performing Arts Summer School for 2009/2010 was an energetic production of High School Musical 2, based on a Disney channel original movie. Directed by Anthony Crowley, the performance season of High School Musical 2, took place in The Arts Centre’s main theatre from 21 to 30 January 2010. Featuring the talent and exuberance that made the first production a sell-out success, High School Musical 2 featured more of the laughter, romance, intrigue, dance sequences and show-stopping musical numbers audiences loved in 2008/09.

A theatre-based summer school for aspiring young talent was established at The Arts Centre Gold Coast in 1998 to further develop education in the performing arts. During professional tuition, students are given a unique opportunity not only to perfect their performance skills but also to acquire practical knowledge in many aspects of performing arts, including sound and lighting, marketing, choreography, financial budgeting, make-up and costumes. As well, students develop leadership and communication skills in what many describe as a ‘life-changing’ experience.

The Centre’s annual Summer School offers young people living on the Gold Coast a unique opportunity of performing live on stage before an audience. Since inception 12 years ago, around 500 young people have experienced the thrill of professional training and participating in a real-life production and the program has now become a Gold Coast icon, loved and enjoyed by families and the whole community. Our heartfelt thanks go to the many Benefactors, donors and sponsors who loyally support this event and help us make it possible.



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During the year, renovations to the foyer and gallery spaces, replacement of the ten-year old carpet in Gallery 1 and polished concrete in Gallery 2, now offers our patrons a fresh and attractive gallery experience.

Key achievements in 2009 - 2010 include:

Initiating and developing exhibitions of national importance

• Michael Zavros: The Good Son Works on Paper presented the work of Gold Coast born artist Michael Zavros. Support from the Arts Queensland’s Regional Art Development Fund and Bond University enabled a ten-minute documentary film to be made about the artist and his process. The film was directed by local filmmaker Alex Chomicz. A catalogue and poster were produced and a major work by the artist was acquired for the collection.

• Kuru Alala Eyes Open - Tjanpi Desert Weavers, Maria Fernanda Cardoso and Alison Clouston. This ground-breaking exhibition was developed in partnership between indigenous fibre collective Tjanpi Desert Weavers with the support of the Balnaves Foundation. Over 90 indigenous artists from the western desert participated in a two-year project to make a large-scale sculptural work based on stories of country and spirit. The exhibition received the largest ever grant from Visions of Australia and will tour four states to the end of 2012. Nine artists from the western desert visited the Gold Coast to install the exhibition and to participate in a public opening and workshops. A catalogue and video were produced.

• Ian Smith - On and Off the Road. An exhibition of works by senior Queensland artist Ian Smith reflecting a ten-year body of work based the artist’s experience of road travel, distance and separation from family. The Gallery received a grant from Arts Queensland to support the presentation of the exhibition and to produce a short film which was short-listed for Best Queensland Short Film 2010. The exhibition will tour six venues throughout Queensland in early 2011.

Mentoring local artists and displaying their work

With the renovation of the foyer gallery, Gold Coast City Gallery now offers a regular program of solo exhibitions by local artists. Gold Coast artists have also featured in group exhibitions in the main gallery spaces. These exhibitions present significant professional development and exposure opportunities for artists, with catalogues produced and works of art being sold. Hosting public events also allows direct engagement with the community and media exposure.

Local artists featured in 2009 - 2010 were;

• Susan Simonini• Hobbie Porter• Dave Groom • Hazel Cope • Stephen Baxter• Queensland College of Art Gold Coast Graduates • 320 Local artists exhibiting in the Border Art Prize • Carole King• Caroline Cleak• Flying Colours Exhibition featuring the work of six artists who have all graduated from QCA Gold Coast and who have now developed national reputations• Stephanie Laine • 46 senior students from Gold Coast high schools

Presenting works from the collection in new ways

With so much of the Gold Coast Gallery Collection in storage, presenting regular exhibitions that display selections of this work in engaging ways is important. Exhibitions based on the collection in 2009 - 10 include;

• Colour Texture Form: An exhibition of diverse objects from the collection brought together to by virtue of their bold use of colour, dramatic texture or striking form. This exhibition will go on tour in regional Queensland in 2011.

• Bursting at the Seams: Our collection continues to grow especially with the support of key local philanthropists Mrs Win Schubert and Pat and Barbara Corrigan. This exhibition displayed some of these recently acquired works and demonstrated the need to expand our collection storage.

• Works in Gold Coast City Gallery collection are available for loan upon request to public gallery institutions. In 2009/10 loans included Gordon Bennett Terra Nullius to the National Gallery of Victoria and Queensland Art Gallery and other works to Artspace MacKay, Lake Macquarie Regional Gallery, Hazlehurst Regional Gallery and Redcliffe Art Gallery.

• Over 400 works from the collection are currently on loan to Gold Coast City Council Offices and Public Library Service.


1. Michael Zavros Debaser Dior 2009, Purchased with funds from the Gold Coast City Gallery Gift Fund 20092. Mary Pan with Minyma Kutjara at GCCG Oct 2009. Opening of Kuru Alala exhibition.3. Denis Nona Tupmul aw kwod 2008. Gift of the Artist under the Cultural Gifts Program 20104. John Gollings Surfers Paradise Boulevard 1974. Purchased 2009


Offering engaging art experiences for the community

The Gallery presented a wide range of engaging public programs and activities for the community ranging from children’s education days to seminars and master classes.

• Art Unpacked: Land and Place an Education Kit for Australian Schools, based on works in the Collection. This resource kit was developed to give schools and teachers a high-quality teaching resource directly linking works in the collection to the curriculum. Support from The Australia Council, The George Alexander Foundation and Arts Queensland enabled the resource to be distributed free to Gold Coast schools and, for a small fee, to schools outside the area.

• Energies Immersion Day: High school students selected for the annual Energies Exhibition were invited to participate in a full-day immersion program with two established local artists. Presented with the support of Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society, Gold Coast.

• Four free family Art Activity days were presented in association with the following exhibitions: Michael Zavros; Ian Smith the Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award and the Stan and Maureen Duke Gold Coast Art Prize. Activities were designed and presented by gallery staff and visitors were invited to participate and create their own artworks.

• A free seminar, Art in the Hospital Environment, was presented in collaboration with Gold Coast Hospital to coincide with the Hazel Cope exhibition and the development of a public art policy for Gold Coast Hospital. Over 100 people attended this seminar which looked at best practice models and evidence for high quality artworks in medical environments.

• In Conversation with Mangroves: by local artist Carole King. For the opening, the Gallery organised an illuminating dialogue about mangroves and their importance to the environment between the artist and Professor Rod Connelly Deputy Head, Griffith School of Environment and the Australian Rivers Institute - Coast & Estuaries Gold Coast campus, Griffith University

• On the occasion of the opening of the Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award, the Gallery hosted a series of talks to respond to the new legal regulations regarding the photography of children.

• Four local musicians who are part of the Gold Coast City Council’s A-Venue Music Program were presented in a series of Sunday afternoon summer sessions in the Gallery.

• The Gallery regularly hosts talks for the following community groups - TAFE ESL; Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation; Respite Care; Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society, Gold Coast; and a number of Aged Care groups.

• The Gallery maintains close cultural collaborative connections with Queensland College of Art Gold Coast; The Gold Coast City Council Cultural Development Unit; Arts Queensland; Museum and Gallery Services Queensland and Bond University.

Developing the collection in accordance with established policy

• 145 works were acquired in the Financial Year period 2009-10 (these are listed under Acquisitions). Significant purchases included Michael Zavros Debaser Dior 2009 and a group of small paintings by Peter O’Doherty depicting the contemporary Gold Coast landscape.

• The Federal Government’s Cultural Gifts Program is an important source of artwork donations to the City Gallery. In 2009-10, major groups of works were donated by local philanthropists Pat and Barbara Corrigan and Win Schubert. Other artists have also made direct gifts to the Gallery through the Cultural Gifts Program, including works by indigenous artists Denis Nona and Freddie Timms as well as important works by Rick Amor, Jason Benjamin, Nick Howson, Michael Johnson, Alan Jones, Anwen Keeling, Angus McDonald, Maeve Woods and significant collections of photographs by Shane Fitzgerald and Greg Weight.

Managing the City Collection

Gallery staff and The Arts Centre Board worked closely with Gold Coast City Council staff to review existing storage, staff accommodation and access issues. Plans for a two-level gallery extension featuring a disabled access lift on the western façade of the building were drawn up. However, this project did not proceed because of cost and logistical issues relating to disabled access. New staff accommodation opportunities were identified within the existing building and these offices were renovated. Arts Centre staff are now working on alternative storage development options.

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Acquisitions 2009-10

The following works were purchased

Geoff RICARDOLonger truths, longer lies painted copper, stainless steel 254 x 370 x 250cm

H.C. SIMPSONKirra Rocks 1947oil on board 16.2 x 37.3cm (sight)

H.C. SIMPSONKirra Rocks 1947oil on board 23.5 x 64.2cm (sight)

Jeanettie SHELDONSeascape 1959oil on canvasboard 20.5 x 25.6cm

Irene SMYTHENo title (Kirra Rocks) c.1920swatercolour on paper 13 x 40cm (sight)

Anna CAREYDaydream 2009digital print 61 x 93.5cm

Anna CAREYEscape 2009digital print 61 x 93.5cm

Anna CAREYFamily Playground 2009digital print 61 x 93.5cm

Anna CAREYFantasy 2009digital print 61 x 93.5cm

Anna CAREYNo Vacancy 2009digital print 61 x 93.5cm

Anna CAREYNest 2009digital print 61 x 93.5cm

Amanda PENROSE HARTGreenmount 2008oil on board 15.5 x 20.5cm

Stewart MACFARLANEPenthouse (Surfers Paradise) 1998gouache on paper 36 x 26cm

H.C. SIMPSONKirra Hill 1947oil on board 16.6 x 37.2cm (sight)

Harry MEMMOTTBowl stoneware 25.5cm diam

Carl McCONNELLBottle stoneware 17.2cm high

Hazel COPENurse’s coif Brisbane 1960s 2007pastel on cardboard 93.5 x 138.5cm (sight)

Robyn SWEANEYGold Coast Highway # 1 2009Synthetic polymer paint on linen canvas 40 x 50 cm

H.C. SIMPSONKirra Hill 1930oil on board 45.7 x 76 cm

Roy Philip PARKINSONNo Title 1940watercolour 18.7 x 26.5 cm

Peter O’DOHERTYPandanus trees, Kirra Beach 2010oil on canvas 25 x 25 cm

Peter O’DOHERTYGold Coast holiday flats 2010acrylic on canvas 20 x 20 cm

Peter O’DOHERTYGold Coast Picnic Table 2010acrylic on canvas 20 x 20 cm

Peter O’DOHERTYBeach Park, Currumbin 2010acrylic on canvas 20 x 20 cm

Peter O’DOHERTYKirra curve 2010acrylic on canvas 20 x 20 cm

Peter O’DOHERTYPandanus trees, Gold Coast 2009acrylic on canvas 20 x 20 cm

Michael ZAVROSDebaser/Dior 2009charcoal on paper 120 x 80cm Purchased with funds from the Gold Coast City Gallery Gift Fund, 2009

The following works were donated by various donors as listed

Maeve WOODSBrink 2002oil on canvas 198 x 167cmDonated through the Australian Giovernment’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2009, in memory of Joan Milne

Ken JOHNSONSun Drawn synthetic polymer paint on canvas. 91 x 65 cmDonated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program, 2009.

George WARD TJUNGARRAYI(Tingari Cycle) synthetic polymer paint on canvas 152 x 152.5cmGift of Chris Simon under the Cultural Gifts Program, 2010

Garry SHEADOn the jetty 1966oil on canvas 1.5 x 117cmGift of Frank Watters under the Cultural Gifts Program, 2009

Mr Patrick Corrigan AM donated the following works under the Cultural Gifts Program

Neil TAYLORSky and water 1976synthetic polymer paint on board 163.5 x 75cm

Neil TAYLORShark Bay 975synthetic polymer paint on boardfound wood 141 x 169cm

Neil TAYLORSummer ‘75 1975synthetic polymer paint on canvas 206 x 109cm

Martin SHARPPoster (Adelaide Festival) 1982screenprint 120 x 73cm

Tanya HODDINOTTfrom one to two 2005synthetic polymer paint on canvas 92 x 120cm

Freddie TIMMSUntitled 1991synthetic polymer paint on canvas 122 x 91.5cm

Freddie TIMMSUntitled 1991natural ochres on linen canvas 122 x 91.5cm

Luke SCIBERRASEarly Morning Hill End 1999 - 2001oil on board 40 x 40cm

Cherry HOODDenis 2004watercolour on canvas 40 x 40cm

Louise HEARMANUntitled 1993oil on board 24 x 24cm

Margaret McKENNAAgrarian Landscape 1 2008tapestry 9.5 x 9.5cm

Mclean EDWARDSHead (IKON) 2004synthetic polymer paint on canvas 30.1 x 30cm

Kristin HEADLAMThe Dirigible 2000oil on linen 30 x 20cm

Peter O’DOHERTYBrisbane Clock Tower 2001oil on linen 40 x 22cm

Martin PLAZANo title (Bubbler) 1990oil on canvasboard 18.4 x 18.7cm

Gabriella POSSUM NUNGURRAYIGrandmother’s Country 2007synthetic polymer paint on canvas 150 x 180.5cm

Alan JONESNo title (Monitor studies) (1999)pencil on paper 29.7 x 21cm

Alan JONESNo title (Brolga studies) (1999)pencil on paper 29.7 x 21cm

Alan JONESNo title (Brolga) (1999)pencil on paper 29.7 x 21cm

Alan JONESThe Todd (1999)pencil on paper 29.7 x 21cm

Alan JONESThe Todd (1999)pencil on paper 29.7 x 21cm

Alan JONESThe Todd River (1999)pencil on paper 29.7 x 21cm

Alan JONESNo title (The Todd River) (1999)pencil on paper 29.7 x 21cm

Alan JONESNo title (Landscape with tree) (1999)pencil on paper 29.7 x 21cm

Alan JONESNo title (Landscape with cliff face) (1999)pencil on paper 29.7 x 21cm

Alan JONESNo title (Landscape with black bird) (1999)pencil on paper 29.7 x 21cm

Vincent FORRESTER MUNTJANTJIKata Juta 2007synthetic polymer paint, ochres on canvas 122.5 x 152.5cm

Tina MATTHEWSNo title (Ukulele) tin, wood 40.7 x 15 x 6

Neil TAYLORTheatre 2004soldered galvanised wire 24.5 x 21 x 21cm

Neil TAYLORTravel plans 1996steel wire, found objects 26 x 43 x 20cm

Esme TIMBERYHarbour bridge fabric, seashells 19.5 x 49 x 13.4cm

UNKNOWN ARTIST - TIWINo title (Bird) ochres on carved wood 51.5 x 18 x 13cm

John EARLEMerewether Beach screenprint 47.5 x 70.5cm

Cedric EMANUELA barn at Pitt Town 1941/81etching 20.5 x 23.8cm (comp.)53 x 37.5cm (sheet)

Cedric EMANUELThe river at Windsor 2 1939/81etching 15.5 x 26 cm (comp.)53 x 37.5cm (sheet)

Rosalind FORSTERBanksias 1988linocut 30.5 x 25.5cm (comp.)

Rosalind FORSTERBottlebrush and Kangaroo Paws 1986linocut 5 x 43cm (comp.)

Alan JONESParis 2000gouache, charcoal, collage of torn paper on paper 28 x 35cmAlan JONESParc Floral de Paris (2000)gouache, charcoal, collage of cut and torn paper on paper 79.5 x 91.5cm

Ian PEARSONPalm Impression 1979screenprint 76.5 x 57cm (sheet)

Ian PEARSONSeascape 1979screenprint 76.5 x 57cm (sheet)

David PRESTONClouds over Rosebank 1991linocut, hand coloured 73.5 x 98.2xm (comp.); 107.5 x 132cm (frame)

David RANKINFour rocks 1984etching, hand coloured 45 x 30cm (comp.)

David RANKINYellow hillside 1984etching, hand coloured 45 x 30cm (comp.)

Andrew SOUTHALLDiptych 1989screenprint 91 x 68.5cm (comp.)



Acquisitions 2009-10

Andrew SOUTHALLDiptych 1989screenprint 91 x 68.5cm (comp.)

Fantail watercolour, pen and ink 37.5 x 37.5cm (comp.)

Blake TWIGDENFantailwatercolour, pen and ink 37.5x 37.5cm (comp.

Greg WEIGHTWendy Sharpe 2000silver gelatin photograph 78 x 69.5cm (sheet)

Greg WEIGHTGarry Shead painting Petit Testament 2003silver gelatin photograph 66.5 x 83cm (sheet)

Greg WEIGHTTracey Moffatt 1995silver gelatin photograph 82 x 69.5cm (sheet)

Greg WEIGHTDinny Nolan and Paddy Carroll 1994silver gelatin photograph 58 x 81.3cm (sheet)

Greg WEIGHTQueenie McKenzie 1997silver gelatin photograph 64 x 82.7cm (sheet)

Greg WEIGHTJohn Wolsley making ‘Frottage’ 2002silver gelatin photograph 58.7 x 82cm (sheet)

Greg WEIGHTLloyd Rees 1975silver gelatin photograph 83.7 x 60cm (sheet)

Greg WEIGHTKevin Connor 1991silver gelatin photograph 59.7 x 82cm (sheet)

Greg WEIGHTArthur Boyd in his studio 1 1993silver gelatin photograph 60 x 82.7cm (sheet)

Greg WEIGHTGeorge Gittoes 1998silver gelatin photograph 70.7 x 83.7cm (sheet)

Greg WEIGHTBrett Whiteley at Gasworks studio 1971silver gelatin photograph 59 x 81.5cm (sheet)

Greg WEIGHTBrett Whiteley with self portrait silver gelatin photograph 81.5 x 59cm (sheet)

Greg WEIGHTBrett Whiteley with Self portrait as Vincent 1971silver gelatin photograph 81.5 x 58.7cm (sheet)

Greg WEIGHTBrett portrait 2 1975silver gelatin photograph 82 x 59cm (sheet)

The following artists donated their works under the Cultural Gifts Program

Michael JOHNSONGreen St N Y City Studio 1982oil on paper 101 x 64cm

Michael JOHNSONGreen St N Y City Studio 1982oil on paper 101 x 64cm

Angus McDONALDBowl VIII 2007monotype 15 x 15cm

Jason BENJAMINIt was in your voice I could hear the light 2007oil on canvas 180 x 240cm

Shane FITZGERALDOahu 2002Duraflex print 80 x 117.5cm

Shane FITZGERALDNativity Scene I: Spring 2003Type C print 89 x 85cm

Shane FITZGERALDStepping Out 2007Colorado Fibre Gloss print 63 x 100cm

Shane FITZGERALDVistas 2006Type C prints 140 x 106cm

Shane FITZGERALDSphere I 2007Colorado Fibre Gloss print 61 x 79cm

Shane FITZGERALDSphere II 2007Colorado Fibre Gloss print 61 x 79cm

Shane FITZGERALDSphere III 2007Colorado Fibre Gloss print 61 x 79cm

Shane FITZGERALDSphere IV 2007Colorado Fibre Gloss print 61 x 79cm

Shane FITZGERALDSphere V 2007Colorado Fibre Gloss print 61 x 79cm

Shane FITZGERALDSphere VI 2007Colorado Fibre Gloss print 61 x 79cm

Shane FITZGERALDSphere VII 2007Colorado Fibre Gloss print 61 x 79cm

Shane FITZGERALDSphere VIII 2007Colorado Fibre Gloss print 61 x 79cm

Shane FITZGERALDSphere IX 2007Colorado Fibre Gloss print 61 x 79cm

Shane FITZGERALDDryad 2003Duraflex print 184 x 124cm

Anwen KEELINGTender is the night 2007oil on canvas 152.5 x 198cm

Rick AMORLow tide 2007-08oil on canvas 74.5 x 100.5cm

Peter SMETSSelf Portrait 2002 2002oil on linen canvas 135 x 177 cm

Michael ZAVROSPortrait of Stephen Mori with Win Schubert and my Greater Kudu 2004oil on canvas 213.5 x 168cm

Dennis NONAMutuk etching 133.5 cm x 43.5 cm. (comp); 216 x 51.3 cm

Dennis NONAYawar linocut 122.5 x 610 cm

Dennis NONAAdiew taab 2009etching 156 x 76 cm (comp.); 170 x 100 cm (paper)

Dennis NONATupmul aw kwod 2008etching 90 x 79 cm (comp.); 195 x 99 cm (paper)

Dennis NONAKupi 2010etching 156 x 76 cm (comp.); 170 x 100 cm (paper)

Dennis NONATura Nagai etching 73 x 114 cm (comp.); 99 cm x 140 cm (paper)

Dennis NONAGubuka 2009etching 170 x 99 cm (comp.); 124 cm x 87 cm (paper)

The Artists donated the following works:

Margaret ANTMANNImmigrants of 1900 oil on canvas 100 x 175cmGift of the artist, 2009

Wayde OWENHidden history 2 2008oil pastel, aerosol spray paint, bitumen paint, synthetic polymer paint 200 x 150 cmGift of the artist, 2009

The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Foundation for the Arts donated the following works under the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program

Michael JEFFREYTunnel Rat 2007synthetic polymer paint, enamel on canvas 140 x 155cm

Nick HOWSONNight oil on Belgian linen 153 x 198cm

Christine POLOWYJDues (Silly Season Series) 2008acrylic, ink & charcoal pencil on canvas 91.4 x 91.4cm

Christine POLOWYJThe Competition 2008synthetic polymer paint, ink, chinagraph pencil on canvas 122 x 166cm

Mesha SENDYKAsia XVII mixed media and resin on canvas 80 x 80cm

Anthony BENNETT...but sometimes I want to have breakfast after 10.30am 2007mixed media on canvas 140 x 140cm

Kay SINGLETON KELLERIn a daydream 2002oil on canvas 50 x 40cm

Michael JEFFREYStripes 2008synthetic polymer paint, enamel on canvas 120 x 120

The following works were acquired through the Stan and Maureen Duke Gold Coast Art Prize

Christopher JONESThe liver is the bucket kicked the rabbit 2008synthetic polymer paint on canvas 180 x 120cmWinner, 2009 Stan and Maureen Duke Gold Coast Art Prize

Vicky BROWNERainbow connection 2008string, wood, mobile telephone 60 x 30cm

David CREED (as part of the Crash Crew)Rollerblade dance 2008single channel DVD 2:46min

Greg FULLERTONFlag (Wave) Black Rock 2008metallic silver thread on cotton drill, map pins, wood and paint on canvas, acrylic on MDF 180 x 200cm

Lyndal HARGRAVESacred geometry II 2009painted wooden coat hangers, screws, staples 180 x 170cm

Dinni KUNOTH KEMARREQuinten Lynch 2008synthetic polymer paint on carved wood 100 x 30 x 30cm

Sylvia SCHWENKThe workers’ lift 2008single channel DVD 5:58min

Fiona WHITEThe red bathers 2008synthetic polymer paint, compressed charcoal, lacquer on canvas 122 x 220cm

The following works were acquired through the Josephine Ulrick & Win Schubert Photography Award

Lynne ROBERTS-GOODWINnineWONDERS - lunacrater #4 2009type C photograph 71 x 220cmWinner, 2010 Josephine Ulrick & Win Schubert Photography Award

Jane BURTONIvy #1 2009pigment print 75 x 89cm

Siri HAYESTidal messages 2009chromogenic print 107 x 135cm

Paul OGIERBlue sky I (South Australia) 2009pigment print 102 x 128cm

Emma WHITEStudy (pin) 2009type C photograph 76 x 91cm

Djammarr DJORDILABirthday party 2009digital print 60 x 90cm




GALLERY 123 May 2009 to 5 July 2010Exquisite - Amanda Penrose-Hart + late 19th & early 20th century landscapes from the collection + Hobie Porter + Dave Groom

11 July to 23 August 2010Michael Zavros: The Good Son - works on paper

29 August to 11 October 2009Border Art Prize

17 October to 6 December 2009Kuru Alala Eyes Open - Clouston / Cardoso / Tjampi Desert Weavers

12 December 2009 to 14 February 2010The Stan and Maureen Duke Gold Coast Duke Prize

20 February 2009 to 4 April 2010Colour Texture Form

10 April to 23 May 2009Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award

29 May 2009 to 11 July 2010Ian Smith - On and Off the Road

GALLERY 24 July to 26 July 2009Gold Coast Quilters

1 August to 6 September 2009Hazel Cope

12 September to 25 October 2009Energies

31 October to 13 December 2009Queensland College of Arts Graduates

6 February to 28 March 2010Summers Past A National Maritime Museum Touring Exhibition

3 April to 30 May 2010Flying Colours: 10 Years of Queensland College of Arts Graduates

5 June to 1 August 2010Bursting at the seams

DARKROOM13 June to 26 July 2009Jenny FraserName that movie

1 August to 13 September 2009Sarah Mace Dennis

19 September to 25 October 20095 Video Artists

31 October to 6 December 2009My Favourite AustralianNational Portrait Gallery Touring Exhibition

3 April to 30 May 2010Queensland College of Arts Graduates

5 June to 1 August 2010That’s my clothes line tanSusan Buret and Nicola Moss

FOYER23 May to 5 July 2009Susan SimoniniGoddess in Suburbia

29 August to 11 October 2009The Border Art Prize

17 October to 6 December 2009Stephen BaxterAnother Bricolage

20 February to 4 April 2010Carole KingIn Conversation with Mangroves

10 April to 23 May 2010Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award

29 May to 11 July 2010Carolyn CleakLight Falling


annual gold coast city gallerycalendar



JULY 2009ARTS THEATRE1 JulyJungle BookThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

2 JulyQueen - It’s a Kinda MagicRockcity Event Marketing

4 JulyNoche FlamencaMG Presents

8 - 11 July Calisthenics NationalsCalisthenics Association of Queensland Inc.

17 JulyBenowa State High SchoolBenowa State High School

21 JulyHelensvale State High SchoolHelensvale State High School

24 JulyMerrimac State High SchoolMerrimac State High School

25 JulyThe Gold Coast Philharmonic OrchestraThe Gold Coast Philharmonic Society

30 JulyThe Australian BalletThe Australian Ballet in association with The Arts Centre

PARADISE ROOM3 JulyCaroline NinThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

11 JulyJoey & Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding Dinner ShowTracey and Danny McCaster

28 JulyGuy Pratt “Breakfast of Idiots”Spoken Word Australia

THE BASEMENT2 JulyUnplugged In The BasementThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

3 JulyFriday Night Comedy with Chris RadburnThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

4 JulySaturday Night Jazz with All StarsThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

9 JulyUnplugged In The BasementThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

10 JulyFriday Night Comedy with Anthony AckroydThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

11 JulySaturday Night JazzThe Arts Centre Gold Coast


17 JulyFriday Night Comedy with Brad OakesThe Arts Centre Gold Coast


22 JulyMovie NightThe Arts Centre Gold Coast


24 JulyFriday Night Comedy with Dave CallanThe Arts Centre Gold Coast



31 JulyFriday Night Comedy with Subby ValentineThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

AUGUST 2009ARTS THEATRE1 AugustSt Hilda’s SchoolSt Hilda’s School

6 - 7 AugustAquinas CollegeAquinas College

10 – 30 AugustGold Coast EisteddfodGold Coast Eisteddfod

PARADISE ROOM3 AugustA Literary Luncheon with Ann RickardBarbara Corrigan

7 AugustSlava & Leonard GrigoryanThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

14 AugustMyspace Secret ConcertMyspace and Fox Interactive Media Australia Pty Ltd

20 AugustMayor’s Seniors ConcertGold Coast City Council

THE BASEMENT1 AugustSaturday Night JazzThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

6 AugustUnplugged In The BasementThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

7 AugustFriday Night Comedy with Gary BradburyThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

8 AugustSaturday Night JazzThe Arts Centre Gold Coast


14 AugustFriday Night Comedy with Mickey DThe Arts Centre Gold Coast



21 AugustFriday Night Comedy with TahirThe Arts Centre Gold Coast


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2 OctoberFriday Night Comedy with Daniel TownesThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

3 OctoberSaturday Night Jazz with Willy QuaThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

8 OctoberUnplugged In The BasementThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

9 OctoberFriday Night Comedy with Paul BraschThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

10 OctoberSaturday Night JazzThe Arts Centre Gold Coast


16 OctoberFriday Night Comedy with Monty FranklinThe Arts Centre Gold Coast


22 OctoberUnplugged In The Basement with ShoeboxThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

23 OctoberFriday Night Comedy with Jackie LoebThe Arts Centre Gold Coast


28 OctoberFilm FestivalTrasharama Agogo


30 OctoberFriday Night Comedy with Mark McConvilleThe Arts Centre Gold Coast


NOVEMBER 2009ARTS THEATRE2 NovemberBenowa State High School GraduationBenowa State High School

3 NovemberKings Christian CollegeKings Christian College

4 NovemberHelensvale State SchoolHelensvale State School

5 NovemberArj BarkerA-List Entertainment

6 NovemberAquinas CollegeAquinas College

7 NovemberStreet JamStreet Jam Pty Ltd

8 NovemberLeanne Spence Dance World AcademyLeanne Spence Dance World Academy

9 NovemberRobina State High SchoolRobina State High School

11 NovemberSt Michael’s CollegeSt Michael’s College

13 NovemberHelensvale State High School GraduationHelensvale State High School

14 NovemberThe Queensland OrchestraQueensland Symphony Orchestra

15 NovemberGold Coast Youth Symphony OrchestraGold Coast Youth Orchestra Inc.

16 NovemberAB Paterson CollegeAB Paterson College

17 NovemberKeebra Park State High SchoolKeebra Park State High School

18 NovemberAB Paterson CollegeAB Paterson College

19 NovemberSt Hilda’s SchoolSt Hilda’s School

20 NovemberBenowa State High School GraduationBenowa State High School

21 NovemberSuzanne Swain Academy of DanceSuzanne Swain Academy of Dance

22 NovemberUnited Funk Dance AcademyUnited Funk Dance Academy

24 NovemberEmmanuel CollegeEmmanuel College

25 NovemberDavid HelfgottThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

26 NovemberMichele Crawshaw’s School of Performing ArtsMichele Crawshaw’s School of Performing Arts

29 NovemberParadise PerformersParadise Performers

30 NovemberDanielle and Arna’s Studio of DanceDanielle and Arna’s Studio of Dance

PARADISE ROOM3 NovemberMelbourne Cup LuncheonThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

8 NovemberBruce Mathiske presents Swinging StringsThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

14 NovemberJoey & Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding Dinner ShowTracey and Danny McCaster

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28 AugustFriday Night Comedy with LehmoThe Arts Centre Gold Coast


SEPTEMBER 2009ARTS THEATRE3 SeptemberElanora Primary SchoolElanora Primary School

12 SeptemberReminiscing 2009 “The Cool Change Tour”Robert Clark Creative

13 SeptemberGold Coast Symphony OrchestraGold Coast Symphony Orchestra

21 SeptemberInternational Entertainment (NZ)International Entertainment (NZ)

22 SeptemberLisa WilliamsAdrian Bohm Presents

25 - 26 SeptemberThe Cat Stevens StoryThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

27 SeptemberGeneration ChurchGeneration Church

30 SeptemberImperial Russian BalletThe Marketing Group Australia

PARADISE ROOM5 September3 Chefs Do LunchThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

12 SeptemberJoey & Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding Dinner ShowTracey and Danny McCaster

THE BASEMENT3 SeptemberUnplugged In The Basement with Nat & NigeThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

4 SeptemberFriday Night Comedy with Dave WilliamsThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

5 SeptemberSaturday Night JazzThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

10 SeptemberUnplugged In The BasementThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

11 SeptemberFriday Night Comedy with Lindsay WebbThe Arts Centre Gold Coast



18 SeptemberFriday Night Comedy with Jarques BarrettThe Arts Centre Gold Coast



25 SeptemberFriday Night Comedy with Fred LangThe Arts Centre Gold Coast


OCTOBER 2009ARTS THEATRE5 OctoberThe Kingdom of Paramithi Presents CinderellaThe Wiggles Live Australia

9 OctoberGaven Primary SchoolGaven Primary School

10 OctoberThe Northern Rivers Symphony OrchestraThe Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra

11 OctoberMusicale & Dance SpectacularGold Coast Eisteddfod

13 - 18 OctoberMenopause the MusicalThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

19 OctoberGuardian Angels Catholic Primary SchoolGuardian Angels Catholic Primary School

20 OctoberVarsity CollegeVarsity College

21 OctoberTrinity Lutheran CollegeTrinity Lutheran College

23 OctoberDanc’ed in the SpotlightDan’ced In The Spotlight

26 OctoberHelensvale State High SchoolHelensvale State High School

27 OctoberNerang State High SchoolNerang State High School

28 OctoberMerrimac State High SchoolMerrimac State High School

31 OctoberThe FairiesThe Fairies Touring Pty Ltd

PARADISE ROOM3 OctoberDavid De Vito Dinner ShowTarsha Waddington

16 OctoberBill WaterhouseKaren Phillips Corporate Communications

17 OctoberQueensland Talent Search Top 100D Special Events

THE BASEMENT1 OctoberUnplugged In The BasementThe Arts Centre Gold Coast


A Snapshot of 2009

Images fro left to right top to bottomKisstroyer, Caroline Nin, Harlem Gospel Choir, Australian Army Band, Beyond the Dark Side, Dora the Explorer, Tom Green, Hi-5, High School Musical 2, The Ronnie Johns Half Hour, The Wharf Revue, Foster and Allen, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, This Side Up, Kisstroyer, The Wharf Revue, The Danny Kaye Show, Ray Martin



11 – 20 JanuarySummer SchoolThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

21 – 30 JanuaryHigh School Musical 2Summer School Performance from The Arts Centre Gold Coast

PARADISE ROOM10 JanuaryWedding Links ExhibitionLinkcom Group

THE BASEMENT8 JanuaryFriday Night Comedy with George KapiniarisThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

15 JanuaryFriday Night Comedy with CJ FortunaThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

22 JanuaryFriday Night Comedy with Darren SandersThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

29 JanuaryFriday Night Comedy with Mickey DThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

30 January21st Annual Academy AwardsMadison Bone

FEBRUARY 2010ARTS THEATRE8 FebruaryTrinity Lutheran CollegeTrinity Lutheran College

THE BASEMENT5 February Friday Night Comedy with Troy KinneThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

6 February Saturday Night JazzThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

12 February Friday Night Comedy with Dave WilliamsThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

13 February Cabaret Show with Swinging MartinisThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

17 February Life Changing DocosLife Changing Docos

19 February Friday Night Comedy with Harley BreenThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

20 February Saturday Night JazzThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

24 February S.T.A.R.SThe Gold Coast Film Network

26 February Friday Night Comedy with David EastgateThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

27 February Cabaret Show with Chelsea GibbThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

MARCH 2010ARTS THEATRE6 MarchThe Wharf Revue – Pennies

from KevinSydney Theatre Company

8 MarchAustralian Army BandThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

24 MarchThe Arts Centre Gold Coast Logo LaunchThe Arts Centre Gold Coast26 –27 MarchDora The ExplorerEntertainment Store Group

PARADISE ROOM18 MarchDes BishopFox In The Snow

20 MarchBrian KennedyChugg Entertainment

THE BASEMENT4 MarchUnplugged In The BasementThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

5 MarchFriday Night Comedy with Cameron KnightThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

6 MarchSaturday Night Jazz with Ashley LewisThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

10 MarchLife Changing DocosLife Changing Docos

11 MarchUnplugged In The BasementThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

12 MarchFriday Night Comedy with Steady EddyThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

13 MarchCabaret Show with Pearly Black The Arts Centre Gold Coast

14 MarchAn Irish Evening with Joe Lynch Joe Lynch


19 MarchFriday Night Comedy with Brad OakesThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

20 MarchSaturday Night Jazz with Ewan MackenzieThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

24 MarchThe Gold Coast Film Network Caroline Russo


26 MarchFriday Night Comedy with Steady EddyThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

27 MarchCabaret Show with Joel Salom The Arts Centre Gold Coast

31 MarchLife Changing Docos Life Changing Docos


17 NovemberRay MartinKaren Phillips Corporate Communications


22 NovemberMartin Litton and Thomas Spats LanghamThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

23 NovemberStageworx PerformanceStageworx


29 NovemberStageworx PerformanceStageworx

THE BASEMENT5 NovemberUnplugged In The BasementThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

6 NovemberFriday Night Comedy with Chris BennettThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

12 NovemberUnplugged In The Basement with Coby GrantThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

13 NovemberFriday Night Comedy with Mick MeredithThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

19 NovemberUnplugged In The Basement with Uni Grad ShowThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

20 NovemberFriday Night Comedy with Lindsay WebbThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

21 NovemberSaturday Night Comedy with Lindsay WebbThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

26 NovemberUnplugged In The Basement with ColourfideThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

27 NovemberFriday Night Comedy with Chris BennettThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

28 NovemberSaturday Night Comedy with David EastgateThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

DECEMBER 2009ARTS THEATRE1 DecemberFame Theatre CompanyFame Theatre Company

3 DecemberSheridan’s Studio 1Sheridan’s Studio 1

5 DecemberKay Flynn Dancing AcademyKay Flynn Dancing Academy

7 DecemberDance TechniqueDance Technique

9 DecemberKids On The BlockJust For Show Entertainment Pty Ltd

11 DecemberHinterland Dance AcademyHinterland Dance Academy

12 DecemberMudgeeraba Dance SchoolMudgeeraba Dance Studio

13 DecemberDorothy The Dinosaur’s Rockin’ ChristmasThe Wiggles Live Australia

14 DecemberAshmore PCYCAshmore Police Citizen Youth Club

18 DecemberAnne Kingsford Academy of DanceAnne Kingsford Academy of Dance

19 DecemberHyped Performing ArtsHyped Performing Arts

PARADISE ROOM5 DecemberJoey & Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding Dinner ShowTracey and Danny McCaster

12 DecemberJoey & Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding Dinner ShowTracey and Danny McCaster

19 DecemberJoey & Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding Dinner ShowTracey and Danny McCaster

31 DecemberAbbalive & DivinchisThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

THE BASEMENT4 DecemberFriday Night Comedy with Fred LangThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

5 DecemberSaturday Night Comedy with Fred LangThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

11 DecemberFriday Night Comedy with Mike BennettThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

12 DecemberSaturday Night Comedy with Mike BennettThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

18 DecemberFriday Night Comedy with Pommy JohnsonThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

19 DecemberHyped Performing ArtsHyped Performing Arts

19 DecemberSaturday Night Jazz Christmas ShowThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

JANUARY 2010ARTS THEATRE4 – 6 JanuarySummer SchoolThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

10 JanuaryWedding Links ExhibitionLinkcom Group



14 MayFriday Night Comedy with Alan GloverThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

15 MaySaturday Night Jazz with Jim Kelly’s Healin and Feeling BandThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

20 MayUnplugged In The BasementThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

21 MayFriday Night Comedy with Steve AllisonThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

22 MayQueensland Tropical Alternative Film FestivalQueensland Association for Healthy Communication

26 MayThe Gold Coast Film NetworkThe Gold Coast Film Network


28 MayFriday Night Comedy with Fred LangThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

29 MayCabaret Show with Craig MartinThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

JUNE 2010ARTS THEATRE8 - 10 JuneRock the BalletATA Allstar Artists Pty Ltd

12 –14 JuneQueensland Band ChampionshipsQueensland Services Heritage Band Association Inc

17 JuneThe Power of Ten by The Ten TenorsFrog In A Sock Pty Ltd

18 JuneThe Danny Kaye ShowThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

26 JuneDown Under Spirit Dance ChampionshipsAmerica Down Under

PARADISE ROOM19 JuneCaroline NinThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

THE BASEMENT2 June Muse Art Lounge Artist SessionMuse Art Lounge

3 JuneUnplugged In The BasementThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

4 JuneFriday Night Comedy with Stephen GrantThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

5 JuneSaturday Night Jazz with Crazy Bear Robinson and Chicago FiveThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

9 June Life Changing DocosLife Changing Docos


11 JuneFriday Night Comedy with Steady EddyThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

12 JuneCabaret Show - The Monster SideshowThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

12 – 14 June Gold Coast Band FestQueensland Services Heritage Band Association


18 JuneFriday Night Comedy with David EastgateThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

19 JuneSaturday Night Jazz with Elly Hoyt and James SherlockThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

23 June S.T.A.R.SThe Gold Coast Film Network


25 JuneFriday Night Comedy with Daniel TownesThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

26 JuneCabaret Show featuring Pearly BlackThe Arts Centre Gold Coast


APRIL 2010ARTS THEATRE3 AprilHi-5Andrew Kay & Associates Pty Ltd

4 AprilGoing VerticalBlueSeas Films

17 AprilMichael Jackson TributeD & E Entertainment

23 AprilKisstroyerThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

24 AprilThe Rhythms of IrelandRetfar Entertainment

30 AprilAnnieSt Hilda’s School

PARADISE ROOM14 AprilTom GreenA-List Entertainment

THE BASEMENT1 AprilUnplugged In The BasementThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

3 AprilSaturday Night Jazz with Mal Wood and His Tigers of TradThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

8 AprilUnplugged In The BasementThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

9 AprilFriday Night Comedy with Mick MeredithThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

10 AprilCabaret Show with Three’s CompanyThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

14 AprilLife Changing DocosLife Changing Docos


16 AprilFriday Night Comedy with Gary BradburyThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

17 AprilSaturday Night Jazz with The Wizard of OzThe Arts Centre Gold Coast


23 AprilFriday Night Comedy with Pommy JohnsonThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

24 AprilCabaret Show with Chelsea GibbThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

28 AprilS.T.A.R.SThe Gold Coast Film Network


30 AprilFriday Night Comedy with Dave CallanThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

MAY 2010ARTS THEATRE1 MayAnnieSt Hilda’s School

4 MayHarlem Gospel ChoirHVK Productions Pty Ltd

7 MayBeyond The DarksideDarkside Trading Pty Ltd Australia

8 MayThis Side UpControlled Falling Project by The Arts Centre Gold Coast

14 MayEmmanuel College PerformanceEmmanuel College

17 MayGPS Music DayGreat Public Schools Association

21 MayMerrimac State High School PerformanceMerrimac State High School

22 MayFoster & AllenAdrian Bohm Presents Pty Ltd

26 MayDeep Blue OrchestraThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

27 MayThe Ronnie Johns Good Times Campfire JamboreeLaughing Stock Productions

28 MayQueensland Symphony OrchestraQueensland Symphony Orchestra

PARADISE ROOM10 MayNational AV RoadshowJack Morton Worldwide

14 MayTrivia NightRotary Club of Gold Coast Central

THE BASEMENT1 MaySaturday Night Jazz with Russell Family Jazz SpectacularThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

5 MayMuse Art Lounge Theme NightMuse Art Lounge


7 MayFriday Night Comedy with David SmiedtThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

8 MayCabaret Show with Hot Spell featuring Miss KThe Arts Centre Gold Coast

12 MayLife Changing DocosLife Changing Docos



Financials July 2009 - June 2010: Income & Expenditure

Financials

Financials July 2009 - June 2010: Income Sources

Financials

Financials July 2009 - June 2010 : Income & Expenditure


Income $9,295,423 $8,841,759 $453,664 5%

Expenditure $9,276,682 $8,862,950 $413,732 5%

Net Result $18,741 -$21,191 $39,932 188%

Financials July 2009 - June 2010 : Income Sources


Earned Income $6,696,126 $6,307,704 $388,422 6.16%

Gccc Funding $2,508,810 $2,410,000 $98,810 4.10%

July 2009 - June 2010July 2009 - June 2010 July 2008 - June 2009July 2008 - June 2009

$9,400,000

$9,300,000

$9,200,000

$9,100,000

$9,000,000

$8,900,000

$8,800,000

$8,700,000

$8,600,000

$8,000,000

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$6,000,000

$5,000,000

$4,000,000

$3,000,000

$2,000,000

$1,000,000

$0

Income ExpenditureEarned Income GCCC Funding


Volunteers

Volunteers

Sarah AlcockFaye AllenLenore AndrewsMonica BaileyLurline BamentSue BennettsJudy BewickeKathleen BishAndrea BrewRhona BrooksEsme BryceVeronica BurnsTina CampbellKerry CampbellDavid CarterJoe and Shirley CassarMike and Dianne CecilJennifer ChalmersDelma ChristenMargaret CollinsPeg CookeJudy CrewesHelen DearloveJean Di BenedettoBarbara DoranJohn DwyerGrace DykstraJoan Erickson

Erica FelsingCarolyn FrogleyElizabeth GeroBarbara GoldnerFae GordonColleen GreenwoodAnia GrynglasMarina Hamilton-CraigRos HardyHelene HarrisonHelen HillEmma HillPat HunterKathy JobszKathie JohnstonLorraine JohnstonPaul KachelJean C. KeilLinda KeoughNorma Kingsley SmithAnn KrebsMarianne LaneAnna LawShirley LewDianne LonnquistAlison LyhneFiona LyonsKevina Mackechnie

Betty MaguireSue MarshallLynne McCallumMargaret McCollHelen McFaddenMargaret McKellarJudith McLeanJudith MecolesPatsy MeyerPatricia MiddletonJanet MitchellAlison MulleryMargaret NagyKeith NelsonSarah NishiniPeter O’ConnorMary OxenfordRobyne PeeblesMargaret PhillipsBarbara PowellRobin RawsonLorraine ReillyElizabeth RintelJulia RobbinsThelma RoseJudy RosemonteDoe RuddJo Ryder

Janet SadlerGail SavageAudrey SmithDusanka SoskicMichele SoulardLynne StaddonPaula StaffordJoylene StanleySuzanne StuartBetty SurmanGloria SwannellAnnette ThiedekeMargaret ThomasPatricia ThorntonSylvia TiarksPhillip VerranJudy WarrenGreer WatersLetitia WhitmoreDiana WillemsenEleanor WoodforthMargaret Yeadon

The Arts Centre Gold Coast would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have committed to delivering memorable artistic experiences to the Gold Coast community through generously volunteering their time and expertise:

ourvolunteers

The Arts Centre Gold Coast Annual Review 2009-10 53Benefactors of the Arts

The Arts Centre Gold Coast applauds the generosity of our Benefactors who played a leading role in building and enriching the cultural life on the Gold Coast during 2009/2010 by making tax-deductible donations to help us deliver outstanding performing and visual arts today and in the future. This list below reflects Benefactors at June, 2010:

Life BenefactorsPatrick Corrigan AM & Barbara CorriganWin Schubert on behalf of The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Foundation for the Arts

PlatinumJock and Beverly McIlwain

Gold John and Susan BarrSirromet Wines Pty Ltd

SilverRoma BlairBBC DigitalThe Eye CentreTony and Muriel HancockJohn and Alison KearneyAnna-Lisa KlettenbergGary and Margaret PembertonLucy Cole Prestige PropertiesRobina Land CorporationPeter and Wendy Spencer

BronzeElaine BerminghamThe Corrigan FamilyTony and Geraldine CoyneBruce and Bennie JohnstonMassage Schools of QueenslandNAB Private BankMichael and Jennifer PinterJohn and Renee PunchChristene PyePit Stop News and Supermarket - John and Julie RomaninHoward and Kathryn StewartStewart Silver King & Burns Pty Ltd

Special AcknowledgmentFriends of The Arts Centre

Benefactors of the Artsbenefactorsof thearts


The Arts Centre Gold Coast acknowledges the generous support of the following government and commercial partners and sponsors.

Government

Production Partners The Arts Centre Gold Coast Summer School

Sponsor

Supporter

Media

Arts Cafe Public Art Project

Partner

Sponsor

Partners & Sponsors

Partners & Sponsors

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