Natalie is a high school teacher and passionate advocate for education policy and curriculum development. She has held roles with the Queensland Teachers’ Union and the Queensland Parliament’s Teacher Advisory Group.

She is also Co-Manager, Editor, Social Media Coordinator, and Contributor for Good Call Live, a South East Queensland-based music platform run by women, supporting local musicians through interviews, reviews, and a Weekly Gig Guide.

Matt is a multi-instrumentalist with a passion for helping grow the community music scene. He is in demand as a performer and conductor throughout Queensland. Matt is currently the Musical Director for the Ipswich RSL Band and the Ipswich City Big Band. He has a passion for finding performance opportunities for local musicians who play music as a hobby.

Eyal is a creative producer, cultural leader, and advocate for migrant artists with experience in curatorial, technical, and leadership roles. He has shaped arts organisations like The Boite and BEMAC, leading strategic renewal and inclusive programming that challenges narrow views of cultural diversity. Founder of Casa Cultura and poetry collective A Voz Limpia, Eyal is committed to arts-led community development. A certified interpreter, he brings cultural and linguistic fluency to his work.

Tim McCallum is a celebrated vocalist and passionate advocate for inclusion in the arts. After a spinal injury at 18, he adapted his technique and returned to the stage, later gaining national recognition as a finalist on The Voice Australia. Tim uses his platform to champion accessibility and support emerging artists, helping to shape a creative sector that values diversity, resilience and opportunity for all, both on stage and behind the scenes.

Wayne McDonnell is an award-winning photographer with more than thirty years’ experience. His works are displayed in a variety of locations including corporate spaces, private homes and the Ipswich Art Gallery. Wayne was the arts columnist at both the Queensland Times and Ipswich Advertiser. For two decades, he organised the Ipswich Art Awards. Wayne currently tutors photography at U3A.

Kate Roberts is an Ipswich-based silversmith and artisan who employs multiple disciplines in her artistic practice. She exhibits regularly and has been a finalist in the Contemporary Wearables competition. Her work has been acquired by the Ipswich Art Gallery, as well as numerous private collections. Kate has also served on various local committees, including the Ipswich Art Awards, and is a strong advocate for Ipswich's local artists.

Dr Melanie Saward is a proud Bigambul and Wakka Wakka woman. She is a writer, editor, and academic based in Tulmur (Ipswich), Queensland. She’s the author of two novels: Burn and Love Unleashed and has co-written a new book for young adults with Brooke Blurton called A Good Kind of Trouble. She is the coordinator of BlackWords at the University of Queensland and lectures in writing and Australian studies.

Tamara is a multi-disciplinary artist and creative producer passionate about connecting art, design, and community. She combines skills in graphic design and marketing to create vibrant events like The Plant Market and The Great Artist Market, and curates unique experiences for Ipswich Art Workshop. As former chapter host of CreativeMornings Brisbane, she spent 2 and a half years curating speakers, engaging artists, and managing events.

Tom Thum is a renowned beatboxer/musician who has been performing across the globe professionally for almost 20 years. Tom gained notoriety through his 2013 TEDx performance at the Sydney Opera House, becoming the most-watched TEDx video ever with over 114 million combined views. He constantly tries to test the extremes of the human voice whether it be jamming cameras up his nose while performing or fronting the world’s first vocally synthesised live band at Google Brandcast.

Anthony is an economist with over a decade of experience evaluating the benefits and costs of infrastructure projects, policies, and strategic initiatives. His work has supported investment in art galleries, libraries, convention centres, and community spaces. As a proud Ipswich local, he’s passionate about seeing the Arts thrive in the region.

Rebekah Walkarden is an Ipswich-based multidisciplinary artist, writer, and curator. Using deeply personal narratives, her work explores universal themes of family, loss, and memory. A current student at Queensland College of Art and Design, Rebekah is also a strong advocate for young and emerging artists in Ipswich, especially those working in experimental practices.