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Artworks by Matthew Cheyne + Caroline Cheyne.

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Don’t get too comfortable

Rachel North is an Ipswich based artist and educator, working across textiles and ceramics.

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Rachel North: Anthology of memory

Join us at Ipswich Art Gallery as we take inspiration from our main gallery exhibition.

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IAG Kids: Dazzle and Create

An exciting opportunity to experience a unique dialogue between Australian and international abstract art.

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Sharing the National Collection

Explore Ipswich Art Gallery’s latest exhibitions in a Slow Drawing Tour to celebrate Slow Art Day.

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Slow Drawing Tour with Sienna van Rossum

Award-winning Bunk Puppets returns to Ipswich these Easter school holidays with a new live shadow puppet performance, BUNKTOPIA.

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BUNKTOPIA: A Bunk Puppets Show

Join artist Kylie Stevens, historian Margaret Cook, and author Simon Cleary, as they discuss the histories and environmental impacts of Ipswich’s Flood Lines.  

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IAG Up Late: Flood Lines Discussion

Join us at Ipswich Art Gallery for play-based explorations of our current exhibition, Dazzle and Create.

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Toddler Time: Dazzle and Create

Don’t get too comfortable escapes into a realm of imagination. There are recurring motifs: volcanoes, tents, rodeo bulls, zoos, wild animals, nature – cultured and wild, the topsy-turvy space of the picture plane. Despite its clear escapism, this imagery presents as metaphor, and speaks to experiences we all face in our lives and relationships. 

Matthew and Caroline Cheyne work from their house and studio on the outskirts of Ipswich. There, domestic life and art exist almost without separation. Art in progress can be seen from the kitchen table, and this is often where it is discussed, alongside other important events and occurrences of daily life. 







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Growing up and living in predominantly rural and regional areas, her connection to landscape is an inherent component of her artwork. This exhibition continues the artist’s exploration of connections between the landscape and memory and how the colours and textures of a place can hold, heal, or hinder memory.

 

This exhibition consists of a large-scale installation of naturally dyed wool, silk thread and beeswax alongside ceramic vessels. The work communicates lived experiences of a child within a landscape marred by trauma. In both bodies of work varied surfaces emphasise the contrasting temporality of certain memories, some inseparable from the landscape in which they were formed.

Step into a vibrant art studio, with hands-on maker stations. Build your own razzle-dazzle cubbyhouse, experiment with materials, and create your masterpiece.

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From November 2024, Ipswich Art Gallery will host four significant works from the National Gallery of Australia’s collection. The Sharing the National Collection initiative, funded under Australia’s National Cultural Policy Revive,&nbsp;enables major works of art to be exhibited outside the nation’s capital. 





Ipswich Art Gallery will feature powerhouse American artists Mark Rothko (1903-1970) and Agnes Martin (1912-2004), both exponents of international abstraction. &nbsp;Works by renowned former Ipswich ceramicist, Gwyn Hanssen-Pigott (1935-2013) will also complement those held in the Ipswich Art Gallery collection.





Agnes Martin is known for her minimalist and serene abstract paintings characterised by grids, lines, and subtle colour variations. Her work often evokes a sense of tranquillity and introspection. Mark Rothko is renowned for his large-scale colour field paintings that explore the emotional and spiritual aspects of colour through expansive, immersive canvases. Both Martin and Rothko created work that asks us to spend time contemplating their subtle form and colour. Australian artist Gwyn Hanssen-Pigott is regarded as one of the world’s greatest contemporary potters. Deeply influenced by the quiet still-life paintings of Giorgio Morandi (1890-1964), Hanssen-Pigott leaves behind a body of exquisite still-life assemblages of refined, spare vessels in subtle colours and shapes.





These important works promise to captivate and delight with their profound beauty and sensitivity.

Twenty-seven seconds. That's how long the average person spends looking at a work of art. Slow Art Day is a global initiative that shares a focus on slow-looking and its transformative power. &nbsp; 





Participants will be guided through a series of mindful prompts – to look deeply, draw, and discuss five artworks currently on display. Slow drawing is a way to deepen one’s understanding and appreciation of art through careful observation. There are endless possibilities to uncover.







Drawing materials will be provided.

Watch everyday objects transform into quirky and captivating silhouettes, bursting with life and humour, that will delight and inspire audiences of all ages. Flying popcorn, brain surgeons, speedy chickens, pool noodle light swords, and a snail romance – expect a playful and imaginative showcase! Wordless and brimming with wonder, Bunktopia is a brand-new creation from acclaimed puppeteer and theatre-maker Jeff Achtem.

For over a decade, Bunk Puppets have wowed audiences around the globe with family-friendly performances, including award-winning shows Sticks Stones Broken Bones, Swamp Juice, Slapdash Galaxy, and Bunkasaurus.



















<blockquote>An absolute master of the worlds he creates” – FringeReview UK </blockquote>











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Note: Performances may feature strobing and lighting effects that could affect some viewers.





BUNKTOPIA will take place at Studio188: 188 Brisbane St, Ipswich. (Previously the Baptist Church). <a href="https://www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/studio-188-contact-us/" target="_blank">Click here for Venue info.</a>

Join three leading voices with Ipswich Art Gallery Director, Claire Sourgnes, to explore the interconnected journey of Ipswich and its waterways. Together they will consider the visual representation, ecological impact and histories of the Bremer River and its city.



Guests will also have the opportunity to explore Kylie and Margaret's exhibition, Flood Lines on the Stage Gallery. &nbsp;









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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 21 February 2025 - Friday 4 April&nbsp;2025</li></ul>

<ul><li>(No sessions during School Holidays)</li><li>Friday 2 May 2025 - Friday 16 May 2025</li></ul>













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





 











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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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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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The Ipswich Art Gallery and Ipswich City Council respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners as custodians of the land and waters we share.  We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, as the keepers of the traditions, customs, cultures and stories of proud peoples.

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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.