Ipswich Art Awards
2026 Ipswich Art Awards
The Ipswich Art Awards is a vibrant celebration of the arts, drawing in over 1,500 enthusiastic visitors annually. As the leading visual arts award in the Ipswich region, it honours both established and emerging artists.
See the table below for a list of the key dates.
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Key Dates
Entries open: 9.00 am 1 August 2026
Entries close: 11:59 pm 13 September 2026
Artwork drop off: Friday 30 October and Saturday 31 October 2026 10.00 am and 4.00 pm
Awards Night: Saturday 7 November 2026 (ticketed)
Free Exhibition: Saturday 7 November – Saturday 14 November 2026
Artwork collection:
- 14 November 2026 between 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm
- 15 November 2026 between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm
- 16 November 2026 between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm
Awards Night Tickets
Join us for the Ipswich Art Awards 2026 Awards Night, an evening celebrating artistic achievement. Please note that the dress code is cocktail attire.
Tickets will go on sale from 8.00 am on 14 September. The ticket purchase link will be available via Shape Your Ipswich when sales open.
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