ARTiculate is a series of workshops designed for emerging and established creatives.

The workshops have been crafted to help people secure funding from grants, learn how to develop winning proposals and overall teach creatives how to earn from your art.

Upcoming workshops

ARTiculate Workshops

  • Music Industry Development with QMusic #2

    Monday 8 April 6.00 pm - 8.00pm

    Join QMusic, the Live Music Office, and music industry partners to hear about doing things right in the music industry – developing a good reputation, getting your strategy together, planning a release and building your partnerships and networks.

    Secure your place today! 
  • RADF Full Applications

    Saturday 20 April 9.30 am - 3.30 pm

    This workshop will help creatives with the Regional Arts Development Fund - full application submission for grant writing. The workshop is open to people who were successful in the RADF – EOI stage or for anyone who wishes to learn what a RADF – Full application required.

    Secure your place today! 
  • Ipswich Art Workshop - EOI Information Session

    Sunday 21 April 10.00 am - 11.30 am

    Join Ipswich City Council's Creative Industry Officer to learn more about the Expression of Interest to participate in the Pilot Program for the new Ipswich Art Workshop.

    Secure your place today! 
  • Strategic Planning Day

    Saturday 11 May 9.30 am - 3.30 pm

    Do you have big ambitions as an artist, an arts organisation or a creative business but are struggling with structure? Join Nigel Lavender and learn how to develop your strategic plan.

    Secure your place today! 
  • Event Planning

    Saturday 8 June 9.30 am - 3.30 pm

    Want to put on a public event but you aren’t sure what steps you need to take? Join Nigel Lavender from Momentum Arts and learn the steps you need to take ensuring you have considered the requirements of your event.

    Secure your place today! 
  • Goal Setting for Creatives

    Thursday 13 June 5.30 pm - 8.00 pm

    You love to create and want to take the next step but you are a little stumped on what to do next. Or maybe you have been working on your hobby and want to start taking your art a little more seriously? Then this is the workshop for you.

    Secure your place today! 
  • Selling Your Artwork

    Saturday 22 June 9.30 am - 12.30 pm

    Join us for an exclusive workshop with Laura Brinin from Side Gallery. Unlock the secrets to selling your artwork successfully at our engaging session tailored for visual artists in Ipswich.

    Secure your place today! 

Past workshops

ARTiculate Workshops

  • FINISHED! Applying for art awards

    It takes more than just great artwork to be successful in art competitions. Learn details on art awards vs art prizes, how to submit strong applications and what resources do you need to review and refresh to be successful. This workshop will be run by Ipswich local, Cynthia Copley.

    Tell us below if you want more of these workshops
  • FINISHED! The Business of Being Creative

    9.30am - 3.00pm Saturday 9 September

    The Business of Being Creative is a workshop for creatives who would like to do what they love ALL THE TIME. This workshop is presented by Andrea Smith in conjunction with Flying Arts Alliance. The workshop is for all creatives including musicians, visual artsits, writers, crafters, dancers, actors, film makers and any other creative.

    Tell us below if you want more of these workshops
  • FINISHED! Photographing your artwork

    10.00 am - 2.00 pm Sunday 10 September, 2023

    Bring your camera and your art and learn how to photograph your art.

    In this workshop, Joachim Froese will teach you how to best photograph your work for art competitions, websites and publications.

    Tell us below if you want more of these workshops
  • FINISHED! Artist Bios, Statements and CVs

    Artist statements and bios are critical resources for visual artists in today's modern world. Join this workshop where Dr Louise Mayhew will help you craft the right words.

    Tell us below if you want more of these workshops
  • FINISHED! Personal Brands for Artists

    In this intensive workshop, Laura will lead you through the basics of understanding what a brand is for, how to communicate your brand effectively and resources to assist you in furthering your business.

    Tell us below if you want more of these workshops
  • FINISHED! Get To Know Your Camera

    DSLR Cameras are an important tool for many creators to capture their art, their band mates or launch events. This workshop is for DSLR beginners to learn how to hold your camera, push the right buttons and ensure you know how to adjust for your environments lighting.

    Tell us below if you want more of these workshops
  • FINISHED! Goal Setting for Creatives

    Join Dr Louise Mayhew and learn how to set yourself up to success to achieve your short term and long term goals in this workshop developed specifically for artists and creatives.

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  • FINISHED! Business Skills and Tax for Creatives

    9.30 am - 3.00 pm Saturday 21 October 2023

    Join Matthew Tucker and learn as an artist how to manage your business finances and tax. This workshop will help you take control of your tax returns and provide great business advice for artists, arts works and arts professions.

    Tell us below if you want more of these workshops
  • FINISHED! Portfolio Presentation (Visual Artists)

    9.30 am - 12.30 pm Saturday 11 November 2023

    Approaching galleries for the first time can be a daunting part of your professional creative practice. In this workshop, learn the basics of understanding the exhibition process and how best to introduce yourself and your practice to galleries.

    Tell us below if you want more of these workshops
  • FINISHED! Applying for deLight 2024

    6.00 pm Wednesday 10 January, 2024

    This workshop has been developed to assist with local artists who want to apply to have their artwork projected as part of the deLight activation at SPARK 2024!

    Secure your place today! 
  • FINISHED! Introduction to Grant Writing

    Saturday 3 February 9.30 am - 12.30 pm

    Ipswich City Council is currently accepting expressions of interest until 4 March 2024 for RADF Grants. This workshop is the perfect time to learn what to include and how to make your idea stand out. Join expert Dr Louise Mayhew and gain confidence in your project and learn how to make your dream a reality.

    Tell us below if you want more of these workshops
  • FINISHED! Inspired Creative Projects

    Saturday 17 February 10.00 am - 3.00 pm

    Learn the tools to develop and deliver a creative project in the workshop with Michelle Blair, Regional Manager from the Regional Arts Services Network and Karleen Gwinner who is a Regional Arts Officer.

    Tell us below if you want more of these workshops
  • FINISHED!Music Industry Development

    Monday 4 March 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm

    Join QMusic, the Live Music Office, and music industry partners to hear about getting into the music industry, getting set up as a business, financial management, developing your profile, building an artist biography and more.

    Tell us if you want more of this

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19 April, 2024

REN says:

Please repeat: Personal Brands for Artists, The Business of Being Creative, Artist Bios, Statements and CVs. Also how to nurture a VIP list

12 February, 2024

Ej says:

Can you do a repeat of the tax for artists workshop you did last year?

28 January, 2024

@OCN says:

Applying to screen grants and creative funds for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) migrant filmmakers and script writers.

27 January, 2024

Rae Lachat Art says:

Basic Website design, (eg Google sites?), security and copyright and legal considerations, good design concepts etc. Photographing your art

18 January, 2024

Karen says:

Would loved to attend the Applying for Delight 2024 Workshop but I missed it! Will there be another?

23 November, 2023

Rae Lachat Art says:

How to do AND teach… what’s involved in teaching others your craft. (Lesson plans, targeting, engaging, do’s/songs etc.)

23 November, 2023

Rae Lachat Art says:

Social media plans and programming, online shops - how and what is out there, artwork records and cataloging (practical templates/workshops)

23 November, 2023

Rae Lachat Art says:

I’ve got the artwork, now how do I get it sold!!! Photography/imaging, framing, contacts/networks, who are the galleries for emerging artist

23 November, 2023

Rae Lachat Art says:

How to go from hobby to full time artist… pathways, investments required, absolute necessities and nice to haves, when to Start promoting…

23 November, 2023

Rae Lachat Art says:

Setting up or improving your website

23 November, 2023

Damien says:

I’d like to workshop how to get ones music heard by a passive, local audience in the post social media era.

19 October, 2023

D. White says:

Painting for beginners, Acrylic, oils and water painting. Technics and what brush to use Fortnight or monthly classes. Free or low cost