Past events
Past Gallery events
IAG 25th Birthday Gala
07 Dec 2024 — 07 Dec 2024
Searching for a truly special way to celebrate with friends this festive season?
Vernon Ah Kee
Kuku Yalanji/Waanyi/Yidinyji/Guugu Yimithirr people/ Australia QLD b.1967 / neither pride nor courage 2006 / The James C. Sourris AM Collection. Gift of James C. Sourris through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation 2007. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Vernon Ah Kee
IN CONVERSATION: Vernon Ah Kee, Warraba Weatherall
08 Sep 2024 — 08 Sep 2024
I, object artists Vernon Ah Kee and Warraba Weatherall in conversation.
IAG UP LATE: Legacy Lines First Nations Stories
30 Aug 2024 — 30 Aug 2024
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Ipswich Art Gallery, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and artistic talents of our local creatives.
Kylie Hill, Nungarima’s Jarjums (my skin name), 2024 synthetic polymer paint on canvas. Courtesy of the artist.
IN CONVERSATION: Kylie Hill and Valkyrie Blacksmith
25 Aug 2024 — 25 Aug 2024
Join artist, Kylie Hill as she discusses her solo exhibition, Jardibirri Nungarima Bukanyi (Standing Strong For the Future).
Installation view, Articulation, 2024, Ipswich Art Gallery. Photography by Kelley Sheenan
ARTICULATION: Guided Tours
09 Jun 2024 — 04 Aug 2024
Join Ipswich Art Gallery Visitor Services staff for insightful guided tours of the design exhibition ARTICULATION every Sunday morning.
Jacqeuline Kaytar, Alter 2024. Installation view, Articulation: Language, Object, Space. Photography Kelley Sheenan
ARTICULATION: Artist Talk with Jacqueline Kaytar and Jo Ward
13 Jul 2024 — 13 Jul 2024
Join co-curator Caroline Austin as she discusses how language impacts space and objects with Articulation artists, Jacqueline Kaytar and Jo Ward.
Photography by Kelley Sheenan
IAG Up Late: Urban Renewal Discussion
06 Jul 2024 — 06 Jul 2024
Seeing the Future - How can we ensure that people and culture are placed at the heart of urban renewal?
ARTICULATION: In Conversation
01 Jun 2024 — 01 Jun 2024
Join exhibition curators Caroline Austin and Roz De Waal McKenzie as they discuss their latest exhibition.
Artist portrait photography by Abigail Robinson, courtesy of the artist
ELSEWHERE: In Conversation
26 May 2024 — 26 May 2024
Join local artist Kirralee Robinson as she discusses her latest exhibition ELSEWHERE with exhibition curator, Elena Dias-Jayasinha.
IAG Temporarily closed
15 Apr 2024 — 24 May 2024
The gallery is embarking on a significant sustainability initiative to reduce our carbon footprint.
Slow Art Day
13 Apr 2024 — 13 Apr 2024
Twenty-seven seconds. That's how long the average person spends looking at a work of art.
Installation view, Intertwined: Sean Williams + Donna Davis, 2024, Ipswich Art Aallery | Found objects, laser cut brushed aluminium, steel, projection. Photography by Katie Bennett
Artist talk: Intertwined
10 Mar 2024 — 10 Mar 2024
Join local artists Donna Davis and Sean Williams as they discuss their latest exhibition ‘Intertwined’ with artist and writer Dr. Ally Bisshop.
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?
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
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.
Megan Cope 2020 | Photo by Rhett Hammerton.
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.
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.
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
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 in his home studio |
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.
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.
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!
Eric Lennartson 2019 | Photo courtesy of Jodie Richter, Ipswich First.
Meet the Maker: TapeScape Artist Eric Lennartson
29 Nov 2019 — 29 Nov 2019
Have you wondered how the TapeScape is created?
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.
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.
The Buhrich House II by architect Hugh Buhrich.
Photo © Michael Wee.
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.
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.
Lyne Marshall
Courtesy of the artist.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Past workshops
Clay Up Late Workshop series with Tim Acutt
05 Oct 2023 — 26 Oct 2023
Join local artist Tim Acutt in an up-late 4-part workshop series learning clay hand-building techniques and processes in the Ipswich Art Gallery Clay Studio!
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.
Jasper Johns, Gemini G.E.L. Color numeral series, 1968, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, © Jasper Johns/Copyright Agency, 2022, © Gemini Ltd/Kenneth E. Tyler
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.
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).
Past Community events
Elsie Salkeld, Fabricated Illusion (detail), 2024, copper and found objects, size variable.
Photography by Andrew Willis, courtesy of the Queensland College of Art and Design.
When We Grow Up
30 Jan 2025 — 09 Feb 2025
A group exhibition of local Ipswich artists who have been exploring notions of the human condition through the lens of childhood, growth and change.
Andrea Baumert Howard and Donalee Moriarty, Collaboration (detail), 2024, paper and clay, 50cm x 50cm, Image courtesy of the artists.
Paper + Clay
09 Jan 2025 — 19 Jan 2025
An artistic exchange blending paper, clay and architectural design elements.
Suezan Cunningham, Dandelion Patch (detail), 2024, acrylic, 40cm x 50cm, Image courtesy of the artist.
Off the Wall
06 Dec 2024 — 15 Dec 2024
An exhibition showcasing works from over 40 talented Ipswich based artists.
Rachel North, The Kiss, 2024, stoneware and glaze with lustre, 25cm x 27cm x 17cm, Image courtesy of the artist.
Terrain
21 Nov 2024 — 01 Dec 2024
Terrain presents a thematic exploration of the environmental, urban and domestic landscapes through ceramics.
Wayne McDonnell, Fireworks under the Lunar Eclipse (detail), 2024, photograph, 61cm x 43cm, Image courtesy of the artist.
Creative Classes Exhibition
01 Nov 2024 — 10 Nov 2024
U3A Ipswich & West Moreton
Cynthia Copley, Coomba Falls II (detail), 2024, oil, 90cm x 120cm, Image courtesy of the artist.
Conversations in open spaces
10 Oct 2024 — 20 Oct 2024
Cynthia Copley & Amy Stapleton
Brick [2009.041], Bundanba Brick & Tile Co. (1886-1897) Ipswich Art Gallery Collection. Gift of a private donor through the Ipswich Art Gallery Foundation, 2009
Work in Progress
31 Aug 2024 — 29 Sep 2024
Objects from Ipswich’s industrious past
Reading is Magic: Story Arts Festival Ipswich
04 Aug 2024 — 17 Aug 2024
With illustrators Sarah Davis, Tony Flowers, Frané Lessac & Lucia Masciullo.
David Pearce, The Inventor (detail), 2023, Images courtesy of the artist.
Blak & Abstract - 21st Century Indigenous Explorer
20 Jul 2024 — 28 Jul 2024
Ngarrindjeri artist David Pearce challenges conventional perceptions of Aboriginal art in his exhibition, Blak & Abstract - 21st Century Indigenous Explorer.
Connecting to Country, photograph Sarima Chong 2022
Strong Roots Rising
15 Jun 2024 — 14 Jul 2024
An exhibition stemming from workshops and collaborations aimed at strengthening ties with First Nations heritage and exploring a theme ‘proud through identity.’
Countermeasures, 2024, silicone, pins, wool, pigment, variable dimensions.
Image courtesy of the artists.
Countermeasures: Ellie Coleman & Linda Clark
30 May 2024 — 09 Jun 2024
Countermeasures is an exhibition that explores the navigation of the unknown and the continual phase of arriving at self.
Alex Beitz, The Eyes of a Man, 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 455mm x 355mm, Image: Courtesy of the artist.
Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School: Visual Art Showcase
10 May 2024 — 19 May 2024
Coinciding with International Arts Education Week 2024, this exhibition features a selection of nominated artworks across curriculum and co-curricular Visual Arts classes years 7 - 12, which explore a diverse range of media and concepts.
Connections: The Marburg and District Art Society
18 Apr 2024 — 28 Apr 2024
Drawing from Ipswich's rural and central regions, MaDAS fosters inclusivity through interactive art mornings, classes, and mentorships.
Christopher Bentley, Television Portrait , 2024, Mixed Digital, 350 mm x 350 mm, Image courtesy of the artist.
As Seen on TV
28 Mar 2024 — 07 Apr 2024
Christopher Bentley's digital art explores nostalgia and contrasts between old and new technology, revealing the evolution and limitations of digital mediums over 30 years.
Lillian Whitaker, Ritual Collaboration, 2022, Natural beeswax, hexagonal plywood plinths, 1050 x 350 x 350 mm, Image courtesy of the artist.
Speaking with Bees
07 Mar 2024 — 17 Mar 2024
Contemplating our symbiotic bond with nature, ‘Speaking with Bees’ showcases artists Peter Breen, Chris Hagen and Lillian Whitaker exploring contemporary environmental awareness.
Jason Castro
Aunty Antionette House 2023 | Photograph, 42 cm x 60 cm.
Image courtesy of the artist.
For Our Elders
16 Feb 2024 — 25 Feb 2024
This exhibition aims to showcase photographic portraits of Australian First Nations Elders that were present at the 2023 NAIDOC celebrations in Ipswich. This project acknowledges, honours, and shows our appreciation for each of the subject’s role as an Elder in the community of Ipswich.
Doug Spowart
Greg Versace 1993 | Silver gelatin photograph, 30.3cm x 30.3cm
Ipswich Art Gallery Collection, 1993
IPPY DROPS IN…and Rips
02 Dec 2023 — 22 Dec 2023
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of 'IPPY DROPS IN… and Rips', re-visit the '93 exhibition by Kate Ellovee and Doug Spowart documenting surf subculture in the city of Ipswich.
Photograph of videographer Kate Ellovee and Russell Clifford with the prize surfboard.
Photo by Thomas Oliver www.thomasoliver.photo
Ippy Drops In…and Rips: Surfboard Art Design Competition
02 Dec 2023 — 22 Dec 2023
It's competition time! Show off your artistic flair and create your own Surfboard design.
Photo credit: Craig Myers
Robin 'Tallman' Wakkajinda
10 Nov 2023 — 13 Nov 2023
Ipswich Community Gallery
Bobbi Lockyer
For Our Elders 2023. The 2023 National NAIDOC Week Poster incorporating the Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag (licensed by the Torres Strait Island Council).
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.
Emily McGuire
Image courtesy of the artist.
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.