Meaning Makers Exhibition

Saturday 11 April 2026 | 05:00 PM

What happens when you bring together 12 of the Gold Coast’s most exciting new artists and creative businesses in one space? You get Meaning Makers.

This special exhibition marks the Creative Control* presentation event, inviting audiences to step behind the scenes and meet the creatives shaping what’s next for the local creative sector. These participants have been developing sustainable creative businesses, exploring new ways to make money, have fun, change the world and gain creative control.

Meet the Meaning Makers

From visual artists and designers to creative entrepreneurs and cultural innovators, the Meaning Makers are a bold collective of practitioners redefining how creative careers can work. Through Creative Control, they’ve strengthened their business skills, refined their creative practices and built the confidence to back their ideas. Explore earthy pottery creations, environmentally-inspired wearable artworks, immersive visual art, collaborative making and digital storytelling.


What to expect

Discover new work, hear the stories behind the businesses, and connect directly with the creative entrepreneurs cultivating fresh ideas across the Gold Coast. Whether you’re an art lover, cultural worker, fellow creative or simply curious, this is your chance to experience the Creative Control Incubator program in action and celebrate the next wave of local creative talent.

*Creative Control is a Council-led initiative funded through The Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and the City of Gold Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

Getting there

Consider using public transport or active travel. Plan your trip with Translink's journey planner.

Parking may be limited. For metered parking, use the EasyPark app to start, end, and extend your parking direct from your phone to avoid fines. For more information visit City of Gold Coast's Parking page.

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