Expressions of Interest
Ipswich Art Workshop, 2025. Image by Louis Lim.
MARCH - JUNE 2027 APPLICATIONS
Ipswich Art Workshop
Ipswich Art Workshop, 2025. Image by Louis Lim.
Expressions of Interest for the Ipswich Art Workshop are now open for March - June 2027
Applications are now open for the Ipswich Art Workshop for March - June 2027.
Calling All Creatives – The Ipswich Art Workshop Wants You!
Ipswich Art Workshop is an accessible and welcoming multi-use, hands-on workspace, open to supporting a variety of arts-based initiatives.
As a Council-owned venue available for hire, Ipswich Art Workshop provides opportunities for creatives and arts organisations to forge connections within community through a variety of innovative and diverse visual arts projects.
Applications are now open for Artist Residences and Community Workshops & Meetups:
Monday 19 October 2026 – Applications Open
Friday 20 November 2026 5:00 PM – Applications Close
Friday 4 December 2026 – Successful applicants notified
March 2027 Residencies and Community Workshops & Meetups commence.
Access support is available. Please email info@ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au if a conversation, additional information, or alternative support submitting your Expression of Interest is needed.
Video by Branding Profiles, 2026. Interviewees: Kathryn Neilsen, Mia Slattery, Rebekah Walkarden, and Fari McCaul. Filmed in the Ipswich Art Workshop, 2026. Images and Videos Courtesy of the Artists and Ipswich Art Gallery. Images by Louis Lim, 2025.
Workshops & Meetups @ IAW
Are you an artist, maker, or creative thinker with a passion to share? Step into a space built for imagination, collaboration, and community. The Ipswich Art Workshop is inviting you to lead your own classes, workshops, or creative meetups from March - June 2027.
This is your chance to help shape Ipswich’s vibrant arts scene - on your own terms.
What’s Included:
● Half-day or full-day hire of the Ipswich Art Workshop space (during gallery staff hours).
● Private access during your session.
● Full control over your ticketing and income.
● Marketing support through Ipswich Community Gallery socials, Visit Ipswich, and council newsletters.
● Access to a presentation screen, easels, storage and complementary tea & coffee.
● Access to the Ipswich Art Workshop's equipment, including a printing press and clay roller (hirer orientation required before use).
● A rewarding opportunity to earn from your creativity while giving back to your local community.
Hire Rates*:
Half Day (up to 4 hours, during gallery staff hours): $80 (incl. GST)
Full Day (one day hire, during gallery staff hours): $150 (incl. GST)
20% discount available for community groups (located in the Ipswich LGA)
*Hire Rates are inclusive of your set-up and pack-down period. See Terms and Conditions for further information on hire conditions and responsibilities, and the hire fee cancellation policy.
Ready to Inspire? Submit your proposal today and bring your creative ideas to life! If you have multiple workshop or meetup ideas, please submit each one as a separate application.
You'll be notified of your application outcome two weeks after the closing date.
Please note: Applications are currently open for workshops running from March - June 2027 only. Stay tuned for updates on sessions from July 2027 onwards.
Artist Residencies @ IAW
Dive into a creative adventure with the 2027 Artist in Residence program.
Claim one of four exclusive Artist in Residence spots and unlock a world of artistic freedom with a range of exciting perks.
What's Included:
- Full, complimentary use of the Ipswich Art Workshop space.
- Up to three weeks of private access.
- Plenty of space to explore your creative process with secure storage for materials.
- Full access Monday - Sunday, during gallery staff hours.
- The potential to host scheduled open days, talks or one-off workshops during your residency.*
- Successful residency artists may be eligible to receive up to $2,000 through Ipswich City Council's Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) to support residency expenses (e.g. eligible expenses may include artist fees, project materials, marketing, documentation, travel and accommodation).
*Ticketed workshops are subject to standard workshop Hire Rates for the Ipswich Art Workshop. See Workshops & Meetups @ IAW.
Inside the IAW
Ipswich Art Workshop. Artist Residencies by Rebekah Walkarden and Fari McCaul, 2025. Images by Louis Lim.
Application resources
Assessment Criteria
- Quality - Demonstrate relevant experience and a high standard of creative practice. Presents a clear and cohesive proposal with clear outcomes.
- Impact - Supports meaningful opportunities for the artist/s and/or participants' skill development, creative exploration and growth.
- Engagement - Encourages engagement with relevant communities and/or supports the development of relationships and collaborations.
- Viability - Achievable within the allocated timeframe and available resources. A realistic proposal suited to the applicant's skillsets, experience and capacity.
- Diversity - Promotes diverse voices, practices, communities and/or ideas. Preference will be given to applicants who have not hired the Workshop in the past EOI round.
Floor Plan and Equipment List
FAQs + Email
Terms and Conditions
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access:
- The Ipswich Art Workshop is wheelchair accessible via the folding doors at the front of the building. The side entrance to the Ipswich Art Workshop is not currently fully wheelchair accessible.
- The Ipswich Art Workshop can be accessed via d'Arcy Doyle Place, via the ramp entry on the left of the building.
Furniture:
- The Ipswich Art Workshop contains four 150 x 60 cm height adjustable tables (52, 58, 64, 70, and 76 cm high), which can be moved around the space. The central, wooden bench is affixed in place. There is an additional sit-stand, adjustable height desk in the storage area.
Restroom Facilities:
- There is a Men’s bathroom with stalls and urinals. There is a Women’s bathroom with stalls.
- There is an accessible bathroom available via key access. Please contact the Ipswich Art Gallery if you require further information.
- Restroom facilities are also available in the Ipswich Art Gallery. See our Accessibility page for more details.
Parking: See our Visit page for more details.
Contact info@ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au if you have any questions around the building's use and accessibility features.
Privacy Policy
Ipswich City Council is committed to protecting your privacy and as such, we handle personal information in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 and Council’s Privacy Statement. The information you provide will only be used to confirm the services you request from us, or to enhance our service based on your response.
