Ipswich Artists

Past Exhibitions

Remnants of the Past: New work by Kate Douglas

Kate Douglas 
Lost at the Asylum 2020 | Acrylic on canvas, 61 x 51 cm.

Ipswich Artist Exhibition

Remnants of the Past: New work by Kate Douglas

15 Jul 2023 — 10 Sep 2023

In her recent body of work, Ipswich-based artist Kate Douglas captures Ipswich's rich heritage in acrylic and watercolour, taking the viewer on a thought-provoking journey that connects past and present and combines reality with perceived memory.

Architectural Layers: New Work by Grant Quinn
Ipswich Artist Exhibition

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.

Deb Mostert: Everyday Sketchbooks
Ipswich Artist Exhibition

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.

DiverseCity: New Work by Jason McNamara

Jason McNamara

Alexis Green 2022 | Archival Pigment Inkjet Print.
Courtesy of the artist.
Ipswich Artist Exhibition

DiverseCity: New Work by Jason McNamara

27 Aug 2022 — 30 Oct 2022

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

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

Sally Harrison

Aboriginal woman by torchlight 2022.
Courtesy of the artist.
Ipswich Artist Exhibition

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.

Little Histories: New Work by Rebecca Lewis

(inset) Rebecca Lewis

Francis Family, Russell Island 2019.
Courtesy of the artist.
Ipswich Artist Exhibition

Little Histories: New Work by Rebecca Lewis

23 Apr 2022 — 19 Jun 2022

Every day stories from every day people...

Heart of the Tree: New work by Terry Martin

Terry Martin

Mallee bowl 2021.
Courtesy of the artist.
Ipswich Artist Exhibition

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.

Living Vicariously Through Others: New Work by Jodi Bowen

Jodi Bowen

Retreat 2021 | Acrylic on canvas, 61 x 61 cm.
Courtesy of the artist.
Ipswich Artist Exhibition

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.

Portraiture in Still Life: New Work by Glen Smith

Glen Smith

Ode to Jill 2020 | Acrylic on board, 54.5 x 84.5 cm.
Courtesy of the artist.
Ipswich Artist Exhibition

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.

Living in Ipswich: New Work by Jane du Rand

Jane du Rand

9 Syntax Street 2020 | Hand-built, stained and glazed white raku clay, 25 x 25 x 5 cm.
Courtesy of the artist and Edwina Corlette Gallery, Brisbane.
Ipswich Artist Exhibition

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.

Ways of Water: New Work by Kylie Stevens

Kylie Stevens

Bremer & tributaries 2020 (detail) | Bremer River water, acrylic paint, copper leaf, charcoal and earth on canvas, 65 x 65 cm.
Courtesy of the artist.
Ipswich Artist Exhibition

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.

Almost the Last Supper: New Work by Merton Chambers

Merton Chambers

Empty bowl 2018 (detail) | Oil pastel on paper, 102 x 102 cm.
Courtesy of the artist.
Ipswich Artist Exhibition

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.

What the Centre Cannot Hold: New Work by Madeleine Kelly

Madeleine Kelly

Axis of dream 2019 | Oil on polyester, 152 x 111.5 cm.
Courtesy of the artist.
Ipswich Artist Exhibition

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.

Copper Cohesion: New Work by Kate Roberts

Kate Roberts

Residium, Rippled & Pendulous 2018 | Copper and silver, 10 x 10 cm each.
Courtesy of the artist.
Ipswich Artist Exhibition

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.

Entanglement: New Work by Kate Douglas

Kate Douglas

Living together 2017 | Acrylic on canvas, 61 x 45 cm.
Courtesy of the artist.
Ipswich Artist Exhibition

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.

Theory of Flaw: New Work by Matthew Cheyne

Matthew Cheyne

Take what you need 2018 (detail) | Oil on canvas, 140 x 120 cm.
Courtesy of the artist.
Ipswich Artist Exhibition

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.

Foreign Bodies: New Work by Christopher Trotter

Christopher Trotter

Triffid 2016 | Found objects, 60 x 120 x 20 cm.
Courtesy of the artist.
Ipswich Artist 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.

Ipswich Artists: Works from the Collection

Installation view of the exhibition ‘Ipswich Artists: Works from the Collection’ at the Ipswich Art Gallery, 2018.

Ipswich Artist Exhibition

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.

RE: Location – Works by Lyne Marshall

Installation view of the exhibition 'RE: Location – Works by Lyne Marshall' at the Ipswich Art Gallery, 2017.

Ipswich Artist Exhibition

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.

Echoes: Repeating Patterns by Andrea Baumert Howard

Andrea Baumert Howard

Hex tile 2016 (detail) | Pen on paper, 70 x 60 cm.
Courtesy of the artist.
Ipswich Artist Exhibition

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.

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

Sally Harrison

The magic carpet 2012 (detail) | Acrylic on canvas, 120 x 150 cm.
City of Ipswich Collection, 2012.
Ipswich Artist Exhibition

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.

Profiling and promoting local artists

The Ipswich Art Gallery recognises the importance of the arts to our community by fostering and encouraging both established and emerging artists from the Ipswich region. 

The Gallery aims to present a balanced program of curated exhibitions including works by artists from the Ipswich region.

If you would like to know more about exhibition opportunities, please read our Ipswich Artist Exhibition Proposal information package.