Ipswich’s art community painted a picture of how it envisaged the Ipswich Art Awards 2020 should be.
Ipswich City Council took on board that community feedback and following consultation with a range of local arts stakeholders, council can confirm the award formats have been revised and will be bigger and better next year.
The Ipswich Arts Awards 2020 will again be focused on profiling established and emerging artists of the Ipswich region.
Some of the key improvements for 2020 include:
• More categories
• 10-day exhibit
• All entries will be displayed
• Reduced costs and commission
• Increased prize money
• Educational events
Council’s General Manager of Community, Cultural and Economic Development Ben Pole said the arts community provided valuable feedback and council had listened closely.
“The Ipswich Art Awards 2020 will be bigger and better than ever,” he said.
“There will be more categories and all entries will be displayed at a 10-day exhibition in a new venue.
“There are seven categories this year and entry is $30 per submission – which includes complimentary artist entry to the opening night.”
The categories feature painting – acrylic and oil; painting – water colour; drawing and pastels; sculpture; print making; photography; and mixed / new media.
“In 2020 the Ipswich Art Awards aims to profile established and emerging artists of the Ipswich region, providing a platform for engagement, recognition and professional development,” Mr Pole said.
The exhibition will run from Friday 22 May to Sunday 31 May at the North Ipswich Reserve Corporate Centre.
More details will be released over coming weeks at www.Ipswich.qld.gov.au/ipswichartawards
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