Past exhibitions & events

Robin 'Tallman' Wakkajinda

10 Nov 2023 — 13 Nov 2023

Ipswich Community Gallery

Dylan Sarra: Burnett River Petroglyphs Part 1a

16 Sep 2023 — 05 Nov 2023

Dylan Sarra is a Brisbane-based artist who originates from the Bundaberg region in Queensland and belongs to the Gooreng Gooreng peoples​. Sarra's artistic journey is deeply entwined with the transformative power of Indigenous art and how it contributes to written language.

Bruce Reynolds: How Soon is Now?

12 Aug 2023 — 29 Oct 2023

Exploring how we arrived at this point – from the archaic to a language of compressed space – Bruce Reynolds’ work invites consideration of the ancient and the ‘now’.

Clay Uplate Workshop series with Tim Acutt

05 Oct 2023 — 26 Oct 2023

Artist talk with Bruce Reynolds: How Soon Is Now?

24 Sep 2023 — 24 Sep 2023

Join us for a morning gathering, as Bruce Reynolds engages in discussions and responds to inquiries regarding the origins and progression of the work showcased in How Soon Is Now?

Bruce Reynolds Plaster Relief Workshop

23 Sep 2023 — 23 Sep 2023

In this workshop, participants will cast a low relief piece from their own design. They will be shown how to carve their unique design in the negative which will then be cast as a positive panel. Hand colouring techniques will be shared and the resulting sculpture could be hung or hand coloured.

Dylan Sarra Petroglyph Workshop

18 Sep 2023 — 18 Sep 2023

Embark on a captivating journey with artist Dylan Sarra as he leads you through an exclusive guided tour of his newest exhibition, "Burnett River Petroglyphs." Following the tour, immerse yourself in a hands-on workshop held in our community gallery.

Jr curators EOI

07 Jun 2023 — 19 Aug 2023

'Junior Curators' presents an exciting opportunity for young people aged 8–13 years to engage in their own behind-the-scenes exhibition development program with the Ipswich Art Gallery.

Rauschenberg & Johns: Significant Others

03 Jun 2023 — 30 Jul 2023

For Our Elders: Poster Exhibition + Workshops

03 Jul 2023 — 17 Jul 2023

Drawing on this year’s NAIDOC Week theme, ‘For Our Elders’, the gallery will form a quiet space of reflection, and conversation around key themes represented through the 50-year-long NAIDOC Week poster project.

Architectural Layers: New Work by Grant Quinn

06 May 2023 — 09 Jul 2023

Through the lens of photography, Grant Quinn focuses his first solo exhibition, Architectural Layers, on documenting the aesthetic reverence in the work of renowned Ipswich Architect George Brockwell Gill.

Rainbow Rollup Printmaking Workshop

17 Jun 2023 — 17 Jun 2023

Join local printmakers Grey Hand Press in the Ipswich Community Gallery for this beginner-friendly Monoprint Workshop.

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

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.

Deb Mostert: Everyday Sketchbooks

04 Mar 2023 — 01 May 2023

Decades of daily observations have been preserved through Ipswich-based artist Deb Mostert​'s sketchbook practice, and she showcases her collection for the first time in Everyday Sketchbooks.

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.

DiverseCity: New Work by Jason McNamara

27 Aug 2022 — 30 Oct 2022

Jason McNamara is a self-taught photographer living and working in Ipswich.

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

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

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.

Spirit of Place – here, there and everywhere: New Work by Sally Harrison

25 Jun 2022 — 21 Aug 2022

First Nations artist Sally Harrison lives and works in Ipswich.

25 Years: Ipswich Art Gallery Foundation

21 May 2022 — 24 Jul 2022

Celebrating the Foundation’s 25th anniversary with a large-scale exhibition that highlights its significant contribution to the Gallery’s collection.

Little Histories: New Work by Rebecca Lewis

23 Apr 2022 — 19 Jun 2022

Every day stories from every day people...

Ink in the Lines

05 Mar 2022 — 02 May 2022

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

Heart of the Tree: New work by Terry Martin

12 Feb 2022 — 18 Apr 2022

Heart of the Tree presents a stunning selection of turned timber vessels and sculptures – each paying homage to the tree from which it was formed by highlighting the unique character and grain of its timber.

Meet the Maker: Terry Martin

13 Mar 2022 — 13 Mar 2022

Calling Queensland woodcraft enthusiasts of all skill levels!

All the Best for Christmas

18 Nov 2021 — 21 Nov 2021

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

Collection

31 May 2021 — 31 Oct 2021

This display features a selection of artworks and objects from the Ipswich Art Gallery Collection.

Australian Heritage Quilts

28 Aug 2021 — 31 Oct 2021

This exhibition highlights Australia's rich quilting heritage and the technical skill and dedication of its quilt-makers.

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.

Living Vicariously Through Others: New Work by Jodi Bowen

14 Aug 2021 — 24 Oct 2021

The artworks by local artist Jodi Bowen capture the atmosphere of an outsider looking in.

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

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

09 Jul 2021 — 09 Jul 2021

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

Portraiture in Still Life: New Work by Glen Smith

20 Feb 2021 — 18 Apr 2021

Local artist Glen Smith is a well-known Ipswich personality, CBD business owner and champion for community art.

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

06 Mar 2021 — 06 Mar 2021

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

Living in Ipswich: New Work by Jane du Rand

14 Nov 2020 — 14 Feb 2021

Living in Ipswich presents a charismatic and quirky selection of Ipswich’s ‘Queenslander’ houses, each recreated in miniature as a glazed ceramic sculpture.

Decadence: The Touring Exhibition of the 2020 Queensland Regional Art Awards

26 Nov 2020 — 26 Jan 2021

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

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.

Ways of Water: New Work by Kylie Stevens

19 Sep 2020 — 08 Nov 2020

This exhibition presents recent work by Ipswich-based artist Kylie Stevens, reflecting her deep connection and reverence for nature.

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

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.

Almost the Last Supper: New Work by Merton Chambers

12 Jun 2020 — 30 Aug 2020

This exhibition presents recent works by Merton Chambers concerning environmental destruction and universal hunger.

Meet the Maker: TapeScape Artist Eric Lennartson

29 Nov 2019 — 29 Nov 2019

Have you wondered how the TapeScape is created?

Cover Story: Queensland Arts Council Cover Art and Poster Collection

14 Sep 2019 — 03 Nov 2019

Presenting much-loved Queensland Arts Council posters and program covers from 1981–2008.

Art Deco from the National Collection: The World Turns Modern

07 Sep 2019 — 27 Oct 2019

Comprised entirely of works selected from the National Gallery of Australia Collection.

What the Centre Cannot Hold: New Work by Madeleine Kelly

13 Jul 2019 — 07 Oct 2019

Madeleine Kelly takes images of local flowers and seed pods as a starting point and interweaves them with disparate images drawn from a variety of sources.

Ellis Rowan Floral Studies

16 May 2019 — 25 Aug 2019

This display features a small number of floral studies focusing on flowers native to Queensland.

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

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

03 Aug 2019 — 03 Aug 2019

Copper Cohesion: New Work by Kate Roberts

11 May 2019 — 07 Jul 2019

Kate has called Ipswich home for most of her life and is well-known for her jewellery works and wearable art.

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

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

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

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.

Entanglement: New Work by Kate Douglas

22 Sep 2018 — 11 Nov 2018

Originally from Sydney, Kate Douglas fell in love with Ipswich and now resides on the banks of the Bremer River.

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.

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.

Theory of Flaw: New Work by Matthew Cheyne

28 Jul 2018 — 16 Sep 2018

In his latest exhibition titled Theory of Flaw, local artist Matthew Cheyne is taking his work in a new direction.

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.

Silver & Gold: Unique Australian Objects 1830–1910

16 Jun 2018 — 26 Aug 2018

The Ipswich Art Gallery is delighted to present a National Gallery of Australia Exhibition.

Foreign Bodies: New Work by Christopher Trotter

26 May 2018 — 22 Jul 2018

These new sculptures by Christopher Trotter are created from natural objects and discarded machinery.

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.

Ipswich Artists: Works from the Collection

02 Mar 2018 — 20 May 2018

See the diversity and skill of local Ipswich artists in this display featuring works that have been acquired for the Ipswich Art Gallery Collection.

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

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

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.

RE: Location – Works by Lyne Marshall

19 Aug 2017 — 16 Oct 2017

Lyne Marshall is a modern artist traveller whose explorations, and the experiences encountered in the landscape, provide the inspiration for her artworks.

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

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

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

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

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.

Ipswich X 5: Photographs by Charles Page

25 Aug 2016 — 11 Nov 2016

A selection of photographs of the worlds Ipswichs, captured by documentary photographer Charles Page.

Echoes: Repeating Patterns by Andrea Baumert Howard

12 Oct 2016 — 06 Nov 2016

Repeating patterns dominate the organic environment. The designs found in nature are often echoed when decorating or building human habitats.

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.

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

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.

The Adventures of William Yaxley

11 Jun 2016 — 07 Aug 2016

This exhibition presents a survey of an important mid-career Australian artist.

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

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

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

30 May 2015 — 09 Aug 2015

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

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

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.

The Antipodean Steampunk Show

09 Feb 2013 — 14 Apr 2013

Experience a world where imagination, inventiveness and ingenuity reign!

Rescue

03 Nov 2012 — 27 Jan 2013

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

This Land Our Land: The Artwork of Sally Harrison, Dale Weston & Annie Clarke

12 Jun 2012 — 02 Sep 2012

Art has always played an important role in the life of Indigenous Australians, connecting the people with the land, the past with the present, and passing on stories and traditions of one of the world’s oldest continuing cultures.

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.

In Bed by Ron Mueck

10 Sep 2011 — 13 Nov 2011

An opportunity for Ipswich audiences to view this popular sculpture from the Queensland Art Gallery's collection, on the first stop of its Queensland tour.

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

23 Jul 2011 — 23 Oct 2011

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

Icon & Archive: Photography and the World Wars

18 Jul 2011 — 28 Aug 2011

Photographs are an inseparable part of our memory of war.

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

11 Sep 2010 — 14 Nov 2010

Heritage house portraits by contemporary Queensland artists.

Queensland Folk Art

06 Jun 2009 — 09 Aug 2009

Queensland Folk Art celebrates the skill and creativity of everyday Queenslanders since 1859.

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.