2023 Ipswich Art Awards

The Ipswich Art Awards is an arts spectacular with over 1,500 visitors attending each year. It is the foremost visual arts award in the Ipswich region, celebrating both established and emerging artists.

Exhibition

The 2023 Ipswich Art Awards free exhibition will be open to the general public daily from Saturday 27 May – Saturday 3 June 2023.

Monday to Friday 10.00 am – 3.30 pm
Saturday and Sunday 10.00 am – 2.00 pm

Level 1, 1 Nicholas Street
Ipswich

Entry is free and no bookings are required.

Artwork will be available for purchase throughout the exhibition.

Entries

Entries have now closed for 2023 Ipswich Art Awards competition.

Categories for the 2023 competition are:

  • Drawing and pastels
  • Mixed media
  • New media
  • Painting – acrylic and oil
  • Painting – watercolour
  • People’s Choice
  • Photography
  • Print making
  • Three dimension (including sculpture and textiles)

2023 Ipswich Art Awards Terms and Conditions (PDF, 79.3 KB)

FAQs

Who is running the Ipswich Art Awards?

Ipswich City Council is running the awards in 2023 and has been since 2019.

I was late and missed the submission window. Can I submit an entry late?  

No, submissions to the Ipswich Art Awards closed 7 March 2023 and late submissions won’t be accepted.

How do I enter the People’s Choice category?

All artworks registered and hung in the 2023 Ipswich Art Awards are automatically eligible to win the People’s Choice category.

Who can vote for the People’s Choice category?

All visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to vote for the People’s Choice category.

How do I buy tickets to attend the exhibition?

Entrance to the exhibition will be free from Saturday 27 May – Saturday 3 June 2023.
Monday to Friday 10.00 am – 3.30 pm
Saturday and Sunday 10.00 am – 2.00 pm

When can I collect my artwork?

Artwork collection is strictly on Sunday 4 June 2023 between 12.00 pm and 4.00 pm.

Please refer to the T&Cs as fees may be charged for late collection.

For assistance, please email creative.industries@ipswich.qld.gov.au