Past exhibitions & events

Curator talk with David Greenhalgh: Rauschenberg & Johns

Curator David Greenhalgh with Robert Rauschenberg, Gemini G.E.L. Kenneth Tyler Booster; from Booster and 7 studies, 1967, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, © Robert Rauschenberg/Copyright Agency, 2022, © Gemini Ltd/Kenneth E. Tyler

Event

Curator talk with David Greenhalgh: Rauschenberg & Johns

04 Jun 2023 — 04 Jun 2023

Join David Greenhalgh, the National Gallery of Australia’s Kenneth E Tyler Assistant Curator, International Prints & Drawing, for a morning talk on Rauschenberg & Johns: Significant Others.

Jane du Rand: Green, Red and Black
Exhibition

Jane du Rand: Green, Red and Black

04 Mar 2023 — 14 May 2023

Green, Red and Black is a collective ceramic installation that captures Ipswich-based artist Jane du Rand's interpretation of the ever-evolving Australian natural landscape.

Entwine Textile Art Exhibition

Emily McGuire

ADIDAS 2022 | Found cotton T-shirt, cotton thread, 31 x 27 x 20 cm.
Image courtesy of the artist.
Exhibition

Entwine Textile Art Exhibition

04 Mar 2023 — 30 Mar 2023

The exhibition encapsulates the creativity, patience, and social and ethical concerns of its many makers and aims to celebrate the versatility of the textile medium.

Art in Conflict
Exhibition

Art in Conflict

13 Aug 2022 — 23 Oct 2022

Art in Conflict is a new touring exhibition of contemporary art from the collection of the Australian War Memorial.

The Big Draw 2022
Event

The Big Draw 2022

15 Oct 2022 — 15 Oct 2022

Join us for The Big Draw 2022 and be part of the world’s biggest celebration of drawing!

Artist Talk: Megan Cope

Megan Cope 2020 | Photo by Rhett Hammerton.

Courtesy of the artist and Milani Gallery, Brisbane.
Event

Artist Talk: Megan Cope

08 Oct 2022 — 08 Oct 2022

Ipswich Art Gallery is pleased to host Megan Cope as the artist discusses her works from the Australian War Memorial Touring Exhibition Art in Conflict.

Ink in the Lines
Exhibition

Ink in the Lines

05 Mar 2022 — 02 May 2022

Behind every tattoo is a story of remembrance, mateship, identity and healing.

Meet the Maker: Terry Martin
Event

Meet the Maker: Terry Martin

13 Mar 2022 — 13 Mar 2022

Calling Queensland woodcraft enthusiasts of all skill levels!

All the Best for Christmas
Event

All the Best for Christmas

18 Nov 2021 — 21 Nov 2021

Find the perfect gift at this special four-day boutique market.

High Tea 2021
Event

High Tea 2021

30 Oct 2021 — 30 Oct 2021

Join us at the Ipswich Art Gallery for a sophisticated afternoon indulging in a traditional high tea served in the Exhibition Gallery.

The Big Draw 2021
Event

The Big Draw 2021

16 Oct 2021 — 16 Oct 2021

​Join us for The Big Draw 2021 and be part of the world’s biggest celebration of drawing!

Lincoln Austin: The Space Between Us

Lincoln Austin

The Point of No Return 2015 (detail) | Acrylic rods, inkjet print, aluminium, 58 x 77 x 4 cm.
Collection: Michelle James and Rudi Steinbusch.

Exhibition

Lincoln Austin: The Space Between Us

15 May 2021 — 31 Jul 2021

The Space Between Us is a major mid-career survey of the past two decades of Lincoln Austin’s practice.

Artist 2 Artist with Lincoln Austin
Event

Artist 2 Artist with Lincoln Austin

09 Jul 2021 — 09 Jul 2021

Join us for an after-hours tour of The Space Between Us with Ipswich-based artist Lincoln Austin.​

Contemporary works from the Collection

Jan Nelson

Black river running #4 2017 | Oil on linen, 74 x 57 cm.
Ipswich Art Gallery Collection, 2018.
Exhibition

Contemporary works from the Collection

06 Feb 2021 — 18 Apr 2021

Explore a selection of Australian contemporary artworks from the Ipswich Art Gallery Collection.

Still Life Drawing
Event

Still Life Drawing

06 Mar 2021 — 06 Mar 2021

Join local artist Glen Smith for a morning of still life drawing in the Ipswich Community Gallery.

Build Your House: Ceramic Workshop with Jane du Rand
Event

Build Your House: Ceramic Workshop with Jane du Rand

16 Jan 2021 — 17 Jan 2021

In this special two-day workshop ceramic artist Jane du Rand will share her technique to design and build a ceramic relief sculpture of a house (possibly your own).

Hearts and Minds: Wartime Propaganda

Philip Zec

Women of Britain: Come into the factories 1941 | Lithograph printed in colour.
Courtesy of the Australian War Memorial, ARTV03534.
Exhibition

Hearts and Minds: Wartime Propaganda

26 Sep 2020 — 15 Nov 2020

Featuring home-front propaganda posters from the First and Second World Wars, from the Australian War Memorial's Collection.

The Big Draw 2020
Event

The Big Draw 2020

17 Oct 2020 — 17 Oct 2020

Join us for The Big Draw 2020 and be part of the world’s biggest celebration of drawing!

Early Ipswich: Photographs and Prints

Biggingee Sorabjee Poochee

Panorama of Ipswich c.1865 (detail) | Albumen photograph, printed in sepia, 23.1 x 132.8cm.
Ipswich Art Gallery Collection. Gift of the artist to the Mayor of Ipswich, 1865.
Exhibition

Early Ipswich: Photographs and Prints

12 Jun 2020 — 31 Aug 2020

This selection of printed cards, lithographs and early panoramic photography documents the urban and rural landscapes of the region in the mid-1800s to early 1900s.

Meet the Maker: TapeScape Artist Eric Lennartson

Eric Lennartson 2019 | Photo courtesy of Jodie Richter, Ipswich First.

Event

Meet the Maker: TapeScape Artist Eric Lennartson

29 Nov 2019 — 29 Nov 2019

Have you wondered how the TapeScape is created?

High Tea 2019
Event

High Tea 2019

24 Aug 2019 — 24 Aug 2019

Join the Friends of the Ipswich Art Gallery for a sophisticated afternoon indulging in the revival of the traditional high tea served exclusively in the Exhibition Gallery.

Arthur Boyd: Landscape of the Soul

Arthur Boyd

Shoalhaven as the River Styx c.1996 | Oil on canvas, 107 x 91.5 cm.
Boyd Family Collection.
Exhibition

Arthur Boyd: Landscape of the Soul

26 May 2019 — 18 Aug 2019

This exhibition explores the Australian landscape and a sense of place through the complex genius of Arthur Boyd.

Exhibition Tour and Brunch: Arthur Boyd
Event

Exhibition Tour and Brunch: Arthur Boyd

03 Aug 2019 — 03 Aug 2019

Photographs from the Collection

Laurence Aberhart

(Domestic architecture) Ipswich, Queensland, 28 August 1997 1997 (printed 1998) (detail) | Silver gelatin photograph, 19.4 x 24.5 cm.
Ipswich Art Gallery Collection. Acquired through the Ipswich Arts Foundation, 2003.
Exhibition

Photographs from the Collection

14 Feb 2019 — 13 May 2019

The unique character of Ipswich’s domestic architecture is featured in this selection of photographs from the Ipswich Art Gallery Collection.

William Bustard: Selected Works

William Bustard

Castle hill c.1945 (detail) | Watercolour on paper, 237 x 50.5 cm.
Ipswich Art Gallery Collection. Gift of W. Acworth, 1951.
Exhibition

William Bustard: Selected Works

01 Dec 2018 — 12 Feb 2019

This display of eight selected works by prolific painter, illustrator and stained-glass window designer William Bustard shows his ability to capture the unique quality of light in the Australian landscape.

Iconic Australian Houses: An exhibition by Karen McCartney

The Buhrich House II by architect Hugh Buhrich.

Photo © Michael Wee.

Exhibition

Iconic Australian Houses: An exhibition by Karen McCartney

01 Sep 2018 — 18 Nov 2018

A behind-the-scenes exploration of 30 of the most important Australian homes of the past 60 years.

Ipswich House Portraits from the Collection

Jane Burton

MacFarlane’s House #1 2010 | Pigment print, 43 x 43 cm.
Ipswich Art Gallery Collection. Commissioned 2010.
Exhibition

Ipswich House Portraits from the Collection

15 Sep 2018 — 18 Nov 2018

This selection of ‘house portraits’ examines the city’s significant domestic architectural heritage as seen through the eyes of contemporary Queensland artists.

The Big Draw 2018
Event

The Big Draw 2018

20 Oct 2018 — 20 Oct 2018

Join local artists, friends and families in a range of activities that teach what drawing can be and what it can do for you.

Elioth Gruner

Frosty morning 1915 | Oil on canvas on board, 29.2 x 36.4 cm.
Ipswich Art Gallery Collection. Acquired through the Ipswich Art Gallery Foundation to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Ipswich Art Gallery, 2009.
Exhibition

19th and 20th Century works from the Collection

25 Mar 2017 — 14 Oct 2018

View some of the finest pieces from the Ipswich Art Gallery’s collection of 19th and early 20th century fine art and folk art, as well as contemporary works reflecting Ipswich’s heritage.

Exhibition Tour and Brunch: Iconic Australian Houses

The Buhrich House II by architect Hugh Buhrich.

Photo © Michael Wee.

Event

Exhibition Tour and Brunch: Iconic Australian Houses

01 Sep 2018 — 01 Sep 2018

Join the Friends of the Ipswich Art Gallery for a light brunch and tour of the Iconic Australian Houses exhibition with curator Karen McCartney.

A Private Collection

Charles Lancaster

Macpherson Ranges from Roadvale 2010s | Oil on board, 63 x 79 cm.
Private Collection.
Exhibition

A Private Collection

12 May 2018 — 05 Jun 2018

Belonging to an astute private collector, this uniquely personal collection of Australian art was assembled over a 60 year period.

ANZAC: Photographs by Laurence Aberhart

Laurence Aberhart

Kapoi, Canterbury, 8 December 2010 2010 | Silver gelatin, gold and selenium toned, 23 x 27.6 cm.
Courtesy of the artist.
Exhibition

ANZAC: Photographs by Laurence Aberhart

17 Mar 2018 — 29 Apr 2018

ANZAC is the result of acclaimed New Zealand photographer Laurence Aberhart’s thirty year journey photographing World War One Memorials.

Early Ipswich: Photographs and Prints

EDCO Series

Postcard: Corner Brisbane and Nicholas Streets, Ipswich c.1905 (detail) | Printed card, 14 x 9 cm.
Ipswich Art Gallery Collection. Acquired with funds donated by the Friends of the Ipswich Art Gallery, 2004.
Exhibition

Early Ipswich: Photographs and Prints

31 Aug 2017 — 05 Dec 2017

Revisit a city where horse drawn carriages made their way through the centre of town, and compare well-known heritage icons with the changing face of Ipswich today.

The Big Draw 2017
Event

The Big Draw 2017

21 Oct 2017 — 21 Oct 2017

Join local artists, friends and families in a range of activities that teach what drawing can be and what it can do for you.

Kenneth Macqueen Watercolours

Kenneth Macqueen

Afternoon shadows 1950 | Watercolour on paper, 35.2 x 46 cm.
Ipswich Art Gallery Collection. Acquired through the Ipswich Art Gallery Foundation in recognition of the significant contribution of Mr Greg Roberts, 2009.
Exhibition

Kenneth Macqueen Watercolours

25 May 2017 — 22 Aug 2017

Kenneth Macqueen (1897–1960) is widely acclaimed as an Australian modernist and ‘the most distinctive watercolourist of his generation’.

RE: Location – Lyne Marshall Artist Talk

Lyne Marshall

Layering the land 2016 (detail) | Acrylic on synthetic paper, 94 x 64 cm.
Courtesy of the artist.
Event

RE: Location – Lyne Marshall Artist Talk

18 Aug 2017 — 18 Aug 2017

The Friends of the Ipswich Art Gallery invite you to join us for drinks with artist Lyne Marshall to celebrate her latest exhibition RE: Location.

War-Time Quilts

Maker Unknown (initials JSJ)

Intarsia with Soldiers c.1760–1780, possibly Russia (detail) | Wool, all hand sewn, intarsia.
Photo courtesy of Tim Connolly, Shoot Studios.
Exhibition

War-Time Quilts

18 Mar 2017 — 25 Jun 2017

The history of military conflict and the soldier’s life is retold through the ‘war quilts’ of this very rare collection curated by leading quilt historian Dr Annette Gero.

High Tea 2017
Event

High Tea 2017

28 May 2017 — 28 May 2017

Join the Friends of the Ipswich Art Gallery for a sophisticated afternoon indulging in the revival of the traditional high tea served exclusively in the Exhibition Gallery.

Stars + Stripes

Dylan Lynch

Sucked in Juice Box 2013 (detail) | Acrylic on steel, 53.3 x 66 x 71.1 cm.
Courtesy of the artist and The Still House Group.
Exhibition

Stars + Stripes

08 Oct 2016 — 13 Nov 2016

Stars + Stripes: American Art of the 21st Century from the Goldberg Collection is a vibrant selection of new American art by some of America’s hottest names.

The Big Draw 2016
Event

The Big Draw 2016

29 Oct 2016 — 29 Oct 2016

Join local artists, friends and families in a range of activities that teach what drawing can be and what it can do for you.

Exhibition

Works from the Collection

14 Aug 2016 — 28 Sep 2016

Works from the Collection focusses on large scale works from the second half of the 20th century held within the Ipswich Art Gallery Collection.

High Tea 2016
Event

High Tea 2016

13 Aug 2016 — 13 Aug 2016

Join the Friends of the Ipswich Art Gallery for a sophisticated afternoon indulging in the revival of the traditional high tea served exclusively in the Exhibition Gallery.

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2015

Hoda Afshar

Portrait of Ali 2014
Exhibition

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2015

13 May 2016 — 05 Jun 2016

Showcasing 44 portraits that reflect the distinctive vision of Australia's aspiring and professional portrait photographers and the unique nature of their subjects.

ACO Virtual
Exhibition

ACO Virtual

19 Mar 2016 — 02 May 2016

Fusing digital technologies with visual and sonic innovation, this ground-breaking interactive installation allows you to conduct and even play with the ACO.

Behind the Lines: the year’s best political cartoons 2015
Exhibition

Behind the Lines: the year’s best political cartoons 2015

23 Jan 2016 — 06 Mar 2016

If you love the biting wit and sharp insight of a good political cartoon, then don’t miss Behind the Lines 2015.

Brynhyfryd: The Lost Castle of Blackstone Hill

Brynhyfryd, Blackstone, Ipswich | Photo courtesy of Picture Ipswich, Ipswich City Council.

Exhibition

Brynhyfryd: The Lost Castle of Blackstone Hill

30 May 2015 — 09 Aug 2015

Brynhyfryd was one of the most imposing buildings in Ipswich of its time.

Art & Australia Collection 2003–2013

Christian De Vietri

2nd law 2004 | Polyurethane, fibreglass, metal fridge.
Exhibition

Art & Australia Collection 2003–2013

21 Mar 2015 — 17 May 2015

Melting fridges, mysticism, microcosms and mandalas are all in Art & Australia Collection 2003–2013, on tour from the Newcastle Art Gallery.

Immaterial Labour: Skatebowl/ Prounroom

Installation view of
Pat Hoffie

Immaterial Labour: Skatebowl/Prounroom 2014 | in situ at the Ipswich Art Gallery.
Exhibition

Immaterial Labour: Skatebowl/ Prounroom

27 Jun 2014 — 10 Aug 2014

This installation draws its inspiration from El Lissitzky, a Russian avant-garde artist who believed that the future of art lay in its potential to be integrated into life.

Rescue
Exhibition

Rescue

03 Nov 2012 — 27 Jan 2013

How would you react in a high-pressure scenario with people’s lives at stake?

REVHEAD: The Motorsport Art of Eamon O'Toole

REVHEAD sculptor Eamon O’Toole with his McLaren Formula MP4/4 1 – Ayrton Senna Car 1991–92.

Exhibition

REVHEAD: The Motorsport Art of Eamon O'Toole

11 Feb 2012 — 06 May 2012

REVHEAD pays homage to many iconic machines of speed which Eamon O’Toole has painstakingly recreated as full-scale replicas handcrafted from plastic, aluminium and paint.

Face in a Crowd: New portraiture

David Rosetzky

Eden 2008 | Type C photo collage, 63.4 x 49.7 cm.
Ipswich Art Gallery Collection, 2011.

© David Rosetzky
Exhibition

Face in a Crowd: New portraiture

11 Sep 2011 — 13 Nov 2011

Presenting an intriguing set of works by four contemporary artists.

Gwyn Hanssen Pigott: The Alchemy of Making

Gwyn Hanssen Pigott

Still life with two cups 2005 | Translucent porcelain, 29.5 x 33 x 26.5 cm overall.
Ipswich Art Gallery Collection, 2005.
Exhibition

Gwyn Hanssen Pigott: The Alchemy of Making

23 Jul 2011 — 23 Oct 2011

Surveying the work of renowned Australian ceramic artist Gwyn Hanssen Pigott over the last two decades.

How to make a monster

Gillman | Courtesy of John Cox’s Creature Workshop.

Exhibition

How to make a monster

26 Feb 2011 — 15 May 2011

Discover the skills and processes involved in bringing a creature from the written page to the silver screen in this fascinating ‘behind the scenes’ exhibition.

The Ipswich House

Jane Burton

MacFarlane’s House #1 2010 | Pigment print, 43 x 43 cm.
Ipswich Art Gallery Collection. Commissioned 2010.
Exhibition

The Ipswich House

11 Sep 2010 — 14 Nov 2010

Heritage house portraits by contemporary Queensland artists.

Ipswich Potteries: 1873–1926

Dinmore Brick & Tile Co.

Tobacco jar 1888 | Wheel thrown Majolica glazed earthenware, 28.5 x 21 x 12.8 cm.
Collection of the Queensland Museum. Purchased 1995.
Exhibition

Ipswich Potteries: 1873–1926

04 Dec 2004 — 27 Feb 2005

Discover one of Ipswich’s founding industries through this exhibition and accompanying publication of Ipswich pottery.