Lost Trades

20 Feb 2025 — 2 Mar 2025

Dates	Thursday 20 February to Sunday 02 March
Times	10:00am — 3:00pm
Cost	Free
Booking	No bookings are required to visit the exhibition. Opening event \| Thursday 20 February at 6.00pm.

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Rediscovering and celebrating the stories etched into the heart of our city.

Lost Trades is a celebration of Ipswich’s rich industrial heritage and the artisanal trades that once defined our community. This exhibition delves into the history of craftsmanship, reviving the spirit of metal smiths, photographers, printmakers, painters, potters and sculptors who shaped the city’s identity. Through the work of IPSARI’s talented artists, these forgotten trades are reimagined, bridging the gap between tradition and contemporary art.

Featuring both 2D and 3D works, the exhibition showcases a diverse range of styles, mediums and perspectives. Artists Tim Acutt, Cynthia Copely, Amanda Waschevski, Beth Barrett, Mel Sinclair, Kate Roberts, Amy Stapleton, Andrea Baumert Howard, Rebecca Lewis and Jodi Bowen have drawn inspiration from Ipswich’s industrious past to create pieces that evoke nostalgia while sparking reflection on our cultural evolution.

This exhibition is more than a tribute—it is a call to preserve the artistry embedded in Ipswich’s history. By honouring these trades, IPSARI seeks to enrich the cultural fabric of our city, inspire local artisans and invite the community to connect with the beauty of Ipswich’s legacy. Together, we rediscover and celebrate the stories etched into the heart of our city.

Where is the Ipswich Community Gallery?

The Community Gallery is located in d’Arcy Doyle Place in a separate building to the Ipswich Art Gallery. The entrance to the Community Gallery building is on the corner of Limestone & Nicholas Streets (opposite the Ipswich Civic Centre).

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