Expressions of Interest

Expressions of Interest

2025 APPLICATIONS

Ipswich Art Workshop

Expressions of Interest

Expressions of Interest for March-June 2025 are now closed. A new application round will be released for July-November 2025 in June 2025.

Calling all creatives - 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 EXTENDED TO 16 MARCH due to TC Alfred
  • 15 March – Successful applicants notified EXTENDED TO 21 MARCH
  • March 2025 workshops and artist residencies commence


Artist Residencies @ IAW

  • 10 March – Applications Close
  • 15 March – Successful applicants notified

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.

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