2025 exhibition has now closed
Thank you to those who entered and attended the exhibition. Browse the 2025 catalogue of entries and see the Awards Night highlight video below.
Background
The 2025 Ipswich Art Awards celebrated 25 years of showcasing the region’s incredible artistic talent. This year’s event featured 410 artworks from 285 artists, highlighting the depth and diversity of creativity across Ipswich and beyond.
The Awards Night was a sold-out success with 400 attendees, where winners were announced across 10 categories. Anne Toovey received the prestigious Best of Show for her work Crescent Vessel: Passage.
Across the exhibition, more than 2,200 people attended and 63 artworks were sold, reinforcing the Awards’ continued role in supporting and promoting local visual arts. Thank you to everyone who entered, attended, or supported the 2025 Ipswich Art Awards.
Ipswich Art Awards Night 2025
Winners
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Highly commended
Awards Night
Judges
Kerryanne Farrer’s 30 plus years in the creative industries span arts leadership, community engagement and cultural development. As CEO of Flying Arts Alliance, she led statewide programs that expanded access to professional development, exhibitions and creative opportunities for regional and remote artists. Now Galleries Manager at Redland Art Gallery, Kerryanne continues to champion artists and audiences through innovative programming and sector partnerships. Her breadth of experience brings fresh insight to her second year as a judge for the Ipswich Art Awards.
Photo credit: Cody Fox
Joolie Gibbs’s 40 plus years in the creative industries has been varied and interesting. From making the models for ‘tick, tock, what’s under the clock today’ for Playschool in NZ, tombstone art, graphic design, paste up artist, tutor, set design, community artist, desktop publisher, papermaking and basketmaking to Director of the Gympie Regional Gallery for 23 years. Completing her Masters of Art in Fine Art (MAVA) at the Queensland College of Art, Brisbane, in 2014 reconnected her with her art practice, taking it in new directions of environmental focus, which she has keenly been discovering since retiring from the paid workforce in 2021.
25 Years
In 2025, the Ipswich Art Awards celebrated their 25th anniversary marking a quarter-century of creativity, inspiration, and community spirit. The Awards showcased the talent of both emerging and established artists, attracted thousands of visitors, and stood out as a highlight on Ipswich’s cultural calendar.
Explore the hub of pictures from past Awards and watch the video commemorating 25 years of artistic excellence.
Past Exhibitions
Each year, over 300 artists submit more than 400 works for judging, with around half of all entries coming from outside the Ipswich region. The Ipswich Art Awards draws over 1,500 visitors annually and remains a shining highlight on the city’s cultural calendar.
In 2025, we proudly celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Awards, honouring 25 years of creativity, inspiration, and community spirit in Ipswich. From emerging talents to established artists, this landmark year showcases the very best of our region’s vibrant arts scene.
Check out past Ipswich Art Award exhibitions to explore the incredible talent on display.
Previous Ipswich Art Award winners
Awards Night Highlights
Watch the highlights from the 2025 Awards Night or explore the full catalogue of entries celebrating creativity across Ipswich.
