ARTiculate is a lively and inclusive workshop series designed to support creatives, whether you're just starting out or already making waves. Each session offers a welcoming space filled with energy, inspiration, and practical insights to help you grow your creative practice. Come curious, leave confident, ready to take your next bold step.
Ready to elevate your creative journey? Join us and connect with fellow artists, makers, and visionaries in a space built to inspire and empower.
The second half of 2025 brings a curated lineup of workshops tailored to help you tap into exciting opportunities through Ipswich City Council. Whether you're aiming to secure funding, host your own events, or showcase your work, these sessions are packed with actionable advice, local knowledge, and valuable connections.
What’s on offer:
16 August, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Fire Station 101, Ipswich
It takes more than just great artwork to be successful in art competitions. Attendees learnt details on art awards vs art prizes, how to submit strong applications and what resources are needed to review and refresh an Ipswich Art Awards application. This workshop was delivered by Ipswich local, Cynthia Copley.
28 August, 4:45pm – 8:00pm
Springfield Central Library
Join Olivia Everitt at this foundational grant writing workshop covering the nuts and bolts of writing. At this workshop learn grant terminology, planning and budgeting plus more. A must do for anyone interested in applying for the Regional Arts Development Fund.
29 August, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Fire Station 101, Ipswich
Learn how to plan creative programs that engage children, teens and families. This workshop covers everything from risk management and child-safe policies to designing fun, age-appropriate experiences. You’ll also explore funding options and smart ways to promote to schools, parents and young audiences.
30 August, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Fire Station 101, Ipswich
Join Olivia Everitt at this foundational grant writing workshop covering the nuts and bolts of writing. At this workshop learn grant terminology, planning and budgeting plus more. A must do for anyone interested in applying for Regional Arts Development Fund.
18 September, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Online
This virtual workshop will guide you through the basics of building a clear, realistic project budget, a vital skill for anyone applying to the Regional Arts Development Fund. Learn how to map out your costs, identify in-kind support and ensure your figures align with your project goals. Perfect for artists and creatives wanting to feel more confident with the numbers.
11 October, 9:45am – 12pm
Ipswich Art Workshop, d'Arcy Doyle Place
This workshop was designed for visual artists aiming to exhibit at the Ipswich Community Gallery. This session will guide attendees through the Expression of Interest (EOI) application process, detailing the criteria and sharing what constituted a strong application.
23 October, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Fire Station 101, Ipswich
Ready to get your artwork into the hands and hearts of more people? Join Tamara Scheiwe for this workshop, your ultimate guide to enhancing your visibility and ensuring your work stands out. This workshop is for painters, potters, photographers, or anything in between!
Previous workshops held in 2025:
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Previous workshops held in 2023:
Let us know what capacity building workshops would help you. (max 140 characters).
13 August, 2025
JSTE says:
Business of being a Creative - tips and trick on invoicing, GST and what I should expect come tax time.
31 July, 2025
Creative Aj says:
How to start a studio and gallery co-op
28 July, 2025
Jfsal says:
A creative writing workshop, a poetry workshop, a self-publishing workshop.
11 July, 2025
Michelle Gratwick says:
promoting one's art via social media
AI for creatives
8 October, 2024
Bronwyn says:
Setting myself up as an artist in business, and then how to manage tax, and invoices etc.
5 October, 2024
Ipswich Jess says:
Is there any chance of getting the AI workshop run on a weekend?
3 October, 2024
Mary Mahem says:
I’d love to learn how to apply to run a visual art workshop in the Ipswich Art Workshop.
2 October, 2024
Damien J says:
How to build and maintain a music industry database?
Who to contact at Commercial Radio Stations and Record Labels?
Where to best spend $
2 September, 2024
Loza101 says:
Using photoshop and lightroom
27 August, 2024
Shannon fisher says:
I am so interested in your music industry workshops. Unfortunately tho I am unavailable. Is it possible to join via zoom/have a recording ?
14 August, 2024
SammyBou says:
I want to create a makers studio space for myself & other artists to have a space to create but no idea how to get started - can you help?
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
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the Yugara/Yagara Language Group, as custodians of the land and waters we
share. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, as the keepers of
the traditions, customs, cultures and stories of proud peoples.
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