Expressions of Interest
2025 APPLICATIONS OPEN
Ipswich Art Workshop
A multi-purpose creative space in the heart of the CBD
Calling all visionaries, artists, and 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 Residencies and Workshops & Meetups:
- Available between March 2025 and June 2025
- 21 February – Applications Open
- 10 March – Applications Close
- 15 March – Successful applicants notified
- March 2025 workshops and artist residencies commence
Artist Residencies @ IAW
Dive into a creative adventure with the 2025 Artist in Residency program.
Claim one of the exclusive Artist in Residence spots and unlock a world of artistic freedom with a range of exciting perks:
- Full, complimentary use of the Ipswich Art Workshop space
- Up to three weeks of unlimited access
- Plenty of space to explore your creative process with secure storage for materials
- Full access from Monday to Sunday, 8am to 5pm (yes, weekends too!)
- The potential to host open days, talks or one-off workshops during your residency
Workshops & Meetups @IAW
Share your creative magic and connect with fellow artists in a space ready for innovation and collaboration. Help shape Ipswich's vibrant art scene by leading your own classes, workshops or creative meetups.
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
- Free use of the Ipswich Art Workshop for your classes/workshops/meetups*
- Access before and after your session to prep and unwind
- Full control over ticketing and your earnings
- Marketing support via Ipswich Community Gallery’s social media, Discover Ipswich, and Council newsletters
Ready to inspire? Propose your class and start making an impact today! If you have a few workshops or meetup ideas, please submit these as separate applications.
*Applications are open for workshops from March-June 2025. Keep an eye on this page for applications opening for workshops from July 2025.
Application resources
Assessment Criteria
- Clarity - Clear and cohesive proposal outlining proposed planning and outcomes
- Innovation - High level of aesthetic values and understanding
- Quality - Examples of work or programming that demonstrates experience in producing safe and high-quality outcomes
- Curatorial - Relevance to community interests, other concurrent exhibitions or city events programming
- Diversity - Preference will be given to applicants who have not hired the Workshop in the past EOI round
