Ipswich Art Awards
More than 200 works will be on display at this major regional art exhibition. Categories include photography, painting, sculpture, drawing and printmaking. All art will be available for purchase.
WHEN: Thursday 12 April to Sunday 22 April, 10am to 4pm
WHERE: St Paul’s Anglican Church, 124 Brisbane Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
Unmasked
Ipswich school students showcase their amazing artistic skills, painting 1.5m-high masks representing the theme ‘Waterways and the fate of the Sea’.
WHEN: Thursday 12 April to Sunday 22 April
WHERE: St Paul’s Anglican Church gardens, 124 Brisbane Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
Under Construction
Get your hard hats on for a construction zone like no other. Create a masterpiece with LEGO® and other construction systems. Make a day of it with entry to the Museum and all exhibits included in your entry ticket.
Things to see and do for the kids:
Inventors Workshop – Have you ever wanted to build your own transport invention? How will we travel in the future? What types of engineering masterpieces will you create to take home? Let your imagination run wild in this hands on inventors workshop area.
Dream it! Design it! Build it! – Kids and adults will love this area, jam-packed full of Lego® and other construction gear ready for them to build and test their own inventions. Includes a special under 3’s big block builder’s activity space.
Miniature Train Rides – Take a miniature train ride around the Museum grounds. Train operates 10 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm daily. Additional charges apply.
WHEN: 9.30am – 4pm
WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich
COST: Adult $14.50, Child 3-15 $11.50
Seniors Connect sessions
Choose one of the two informative sessions to attend.
Picture Ipswich – Hear all about this diverse collection of images operated byt he Ipswich Library which captures the lifestyle, history and way of life of the Ipswich people.
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Master Your Mind – Is stress affecting your day to day life? Create a toolbox of techniques to prevent and deal with unhealthy levels of stress. Hearing test offered following session.
WHEN: 10am
WHERE: YMCA Springfield Lakes Community Centre, Springfield Lakes Blvd, Springfield Lakes
COST: Free
Ipswich Artists: works from the Collection
See the diversity and skill of local Ipswich artists in this display featuring works that have been acquired for the Ipswich Art Gallery Collection.
Artists featured are Gary Abkin, Tim Acutt, Chenaya Bancroft-Davis, Annie Clarke, Donna Davis, Charmaine Davis, Mieke den Otter, Colleen Gardener, Angela Geertsma, Sally Harrison, Lizzett Kim, Wayne McDonnell, Sharon McKenzie, Deb Mostert, Kate Roberts, Andrew Spark and Helen Vere. Many of the pieces displayed have been acquired through the Ipswich Art Awards over the past 15 years and are shown in conjunction with this year’s Ipswich Festival.
WHEN: 10am – 5pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, Darcy Doyle Place‚ Ipswich
COST: Free
Imagination
This selection of new works by award winning local artist Margaret Klumpp uses splashes of vibrant colours and a simple mixture of styles, strokes and textures, leaving all imagination to the theatre of the mind.
WHEN: Until Monday 30 April, 9am to 1pm
WHERE: ARTtime Supplies, 203 Brisbane Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
Middle Eastern Dancing
Anyone welcome to come along and learn Middle Eastern, Armenian, Bollywood style dancing.
WHEN: Every Monday, 6pm – 7pm.
WHERE: 18 Salsbury Street, Ipswich
COST: $10
Climbing Web
Reach new heights and explore a hand crocheted climbing tunnel created by Evelyn Roth. Complete with music and spinning disco lights, kids can climb, tumble, dive and spin while safely suspended off the ground.
WHEN: 10am to 5pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’arcy Doyle Place‚ Ipswich
COST: Free
Yoga
Active parks – Yoga is on every Monday during the school term.
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WHEN: 6pm
WHERE: Queens Park Croquet Hall, Merle Finimore Ave, Ipswich
COST: Free
Bingo CSI
Free Bingo at CSI.
WHEN: 6.30pm for a 7pm start Every Monday
WHERE: CSI, 5A Lowry Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
19th & 20th Century Works
View some of the finest pieces from the Ipswich Art Gallery’s collection of 19th and early 20th century fine art and folk art, as well as contemporary works reflecting Ipswich’s heritage.
WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until October 14
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Nicholas St, Ipswich
COST: Free entry
Kidz Biz at Gailes Community House
Kidz Biz at Gailes Community House is a great way for children aged five to 12 to have fun and make new friends. Activities include indoor/outdoor play, craft, cooking, games, movies and much more. Afternoon tea provided. Children must be signed in and picked up by an authorised adult. Registration required. Phone 3879 3004 for more information.
WHEN: 3.30pm-5pm every Monday (except school holidays)
WHERE: Gailes Community House, 30 Karina Street, Gailes
COST: Free, registration required
Eighty8 Hip Hop
Kids Hip Hop Dance classes for absolute beginners. Your children will learn to express themselves through movement from one of New Zealand’s finest dancers.
WHEN: 4pm
WHERE: Just Sports n Fitness, phone 0431 136 335
COST: $7
ANZAC: Photographs by Laurence Aberhart
ANZAC is the result of acclaimed New Zealand photographer Laurence Aberhart’s thirty year journey photographing World War One Memorials across New Zealand and Australia.
Focusing on the lone ‘digger’ memorials Aberhart’s photographs chart a seemingly simple pathway through the landscapes of these two nations, reflecting the scale the conflict had on these regions.
This exhibition is presented to coincide with the centenary anniversary of the end of the First World War.
WHEN: 10am – 5pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, Darcy Doyle Place‚ Ipswich
COST: Free
Trivia Night
Bring your family or friends and form a team from 2 to 6. Vie for prizes worth over $100 each week as you battle it out over Movies, TV, Music, Logo’s, General Interest, Sport and more.
WHEN: 7pm – 9pm Every Monday
WHERE: Jets Leagues Club, 15 Downs Street, North Ipswich
COST: Free
Bingo
Join in the fun with 20 different games, 2 Jackpot games, Super 7 and more.
WHEN: Every Monday 10am – Noon
WHERE: Ipswich Jets Leagues Club, 15 Downs Street, North Ipswich
COST: Free entry
Beading with Howard
Ever wanted to learn how to make beaded jewellery? Join Our House, Our Haven’s small beading group each Monday. Howard will teach you everything you need to know to create some beautiful things to keep. Beading kits and tools provided. Booking necessary as spaces a limited. Phone 0416 826 203.
WHEN: 10am-11am
WHERE: 6 Gordon Street, Ipswich
COST: $5, booking required
