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A Bundanon touring exhibition. Fantastic Forms celebrates the creative practice of Merric Boyd (1888-1959), an artist who is often referred to as Australia’s father of studio pottery.

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Fantastic Forms

An exhibition by Charmaine Davis and Chenaya Bancroft-Davies

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Jugun — Sense of Place

Knead it, roll it, shape it, name it! Get hands-on and bring your very own Clay Creature to life. 

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IAG Kids: CLAY Creature Feature

Join us at Ipswich Art Gallery on Friday mornings for play-based explorations of our current IAG Kids exhibition, CLAY.

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Toddler Time: CLAY Creature Feature

Join the Ipswich Art Gallery Visitor Services team on a Sunday morning for a unique guided tour of our current exhibitions.

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Sunday Slow Looking Tours

Featuring over 150 drawings and ceramics from the Bundanon Collection, this vibrant selection is presented in conversation with work by three contemporary artists – Nabilah Nordin’s sculptural forms, Stephen Benwell’s delicate human figures and energetic stop-motion videos by emerging Bundjalung artist Rubyrose Bancroft.










Beginning with Boyd’s idiosyncratic approach to artmaking, Fantastic Forms expands from his well-known pottery to the playful, colourful and dynamic drawing practice that he used to portray the world around him. Depicting Australian animals, plants, people and landscapes alongside handwritten notes and free-form poetry, these works on paper reveal a singular approach to spirituality, art and life. 











<blockquote>&nbsp;The first impulse of the maker of hand pottery is to obtain pleasure in making and decorating an article, and making that pleasure intelligible to others &hellip;" Merric Boyd, 1930</blockquote>

Charmaine Davis and Chenaya Bancroft-Davies are proud Goori women descended from the Gumbaynggirr and Bundjalung Nations. As mother and daughter, they have shared knowledge and sensitivities about art, culture, and place. Charmaine and Chenaya have created an exhibition of paintings of and about rivers that are important in their lives and the country around Tulmur (Ipswich), where they live and work, and Bundjalung, which is their traditional country. The artists have produced separate but related bodies of work to depict and embody the Brisbane River, Bremer River, and Deebing Creek in Southern Queensland and the Clarence River and Washpool in Northern New South Wales.

















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Will it be a tiny, bug-eyed monster with seven feet? A wobbly alien with spaghetti arms? A dragon with wings made for dancing?





Once you’ve brought your creature to life, it’s time to pose your character in the Creature Feature studio!&nbsp;











Set the scene, strike a pose, and let your creature’s personality shine. Snap a pic and take your clay creature home to keep the fun going! Drop in anytime during these session times: Session 1: 10.00am - 12.30 pm Session 2: 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm 



We can’t wait to create with you!

Toddler Time includes hands-on activities, song and sensory play designed to engage and nurture artistic expression and build connection.





















Friday morning, 1 hr session from 10:00am – 11:00am between&nbsp;these dates:&nbsp;















































<ul><li>Friday 6 June 2025 - Friday 27 June&nbsp;2025</li></ul>









<ul><li>(No sessions during School Holidays)</li><li>Friday 18 July 2025 - Friday 29 August 2025</li></ul>





















Bookings are not required for families and individuals, just drop in!



















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Slow Looking is a technique for thoughtfully and intentionally engaging with artworks. Move beyond first impressions and take the time to deeply observe and connect with selected works in this Slow Looking Tour.









Explore key artworks through guided prompts for both adults and children. No experience or art knowledge is necessary, simply come along and enjoy. 







<ul><li>45 min tours are hosted on Sunday mornings, 10.30am - 11:15am </li><li>Running between Sunday, 15 June - Sunday, 7 September 2025</li></ul>





















No bookings required, recommended for ages 12 and up. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

The Ipswich Art Gallery is located in d’Arcy Doyle Place, a pedestrian mall section of Nicholas Street between Brisbane and Limestone Streets in the Ipswich CBD.

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Planning a visit? Here's what you need to know

Ipswich Art Gallery takes play seriously. Our goal is to create
dynamic pathways for lifelong relationships with art.

Structured around our guiding principles, our kids programs celebrate
the spontaneous creativity within each child.

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Contribute to a legacy that preserves Ipswich’s cultural heritage for future generations. Every gift helps foster a vibrant, creative community and supports the acquisition of significant artworks and treasures for our city.

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Find the Ipswich Art Gallery in d’Arcy Doyle Place in the Ipswich CBD adjacent to the Nicholas St precinct.
The Ipswich Art Gallery is a visual arts and social history museum presenting a dynamic program of exhibitions, heritage displays and an extensive program for children and families.