Entries were accepted between 9:00am 1 August 2025 and 6:00pm 31 August 2025.

• name and contact details
• title of artwork
• artwork statement (up to 75 words)
• artwork dimensions (size)
• materials and media used for creation
• photo of artwork
• sale price for the piece
• payment of the competition entry fee of $40.00

Please note the competition entry fee does not include a ticket to the Ipswich Art Awards Exhibition Opening Night which will be held on 8 November 2025.

• Work can only be submitted by an individual over the age of 15 years.
• Artists can enter a maximum of two entries.
• Entries must be submitted online here.
• Entry details are final at the time of submission. Details cannot be changed once the entry has been received.

The following sessions were developed to assist artists with completing Ipswich Art Award entries.

ARTiculate
Sessions were held to guide artists with both artists and artworks statements, artwork photography and Ipswich Art Award entries.

Drop-in sessions

Drop-in sessions were held at the Ipswich Art Workshop where artists could get a professional photograph taken of their artwork to enhance their entry, receive help with submitting their entry form and have questions answered by our friendly Creative Industries team. Two sessions were held as shown below:

• 28 August 2025 between 9:00am and 11:00am
• 30 August 2025 between 9:00am and 11:00am

Ipswich Libraries
Computer and internet access was available at all Ipswich Libraries to help artists complete your online application.

Additional support was available via email creativeindustries@ipswich.qld.gov.au

Artists attended ARTiculate sessions in August 2025, including Entering Ipswich Art Awards and How to Photograph Your Artwork.

Drop-in sessions were also held at the Ipswich Art Workshop on 28 and 30 August, providing support with entry forms, artwork photography, and general questions.

• The artwork must be the artist's own unaided creation.
• The artwork must have been completed within the past 12 months immediately preceding 31 August 2025.
• 2D artwork must not exceed 110cm on its longest side including the frame.
• 3D artwork must be able to be moved by a maximum of two persons.
• New Media includes digitally created works and should not be printed onto a canvas and not exceed 4GB in size and 4 minutes in length.
• The artwork must not violate or infringe upon the legal rights of any other person, including the copyright, intellectual property rights, trademark, or moral rights of any person.

Artists are invited to submit work under the following categories:

• Painting: Acrylic – $1,500
• Painting: Oil – $1,500
• Painting: Watercolour – $1,500
• Drawing and Pastels – $1,500
• Three Dimensions – $1,500
• Photography – $1,500
• Print Making (non-digital) – $1,500
• Mixed Media – $1,500
• New Media – $1,500
• People’s Choice Award – $1,500

All entries are automatically considered for the Best of Show Award with a prize of $3,000. Please note that the winning Best of Show artwork is not eligible to win any other category.

• Artists are to deliver works for exhibition between 31 October 2025 and 1 November 2025 between the hours of 10:00am and 4:00pm.
• Artwork must be delivered by the artist or a representative of the artist. Artwork cannot be delivered by courier or post.
• Each artwork must have the name of the artist, and the title of the artwork fixed to the back of the artwork.
• It is the responsibility of the artist to protect their artworks for storage before hanging.
• Artwork must be suitably framed or on a stretch canvas.
• Artwork must be ready for hanging with 'D' hooks and wire positioned on the rear.
• All New Media entries should be submitted on a USB 2.0 or 3.0 in the file format of MP4 or AVI.

On Saturday 8 November 2025, Ipswich City Council will be hosting the Awards Night of the Ipswich Art Awards 2025 including the awards presentation.

Artists and their guest/s are required to purchase a ticket at time of entry. Tickets to attend the Awards Night are $20.00 and will be made available for purchase soon.

Tickets include entertainment, canapés and beverages. Artists under the age of 18 who have submitted an entry may attend if accompanied by an adult.

All artwork is for sale and can be purchased by members of the public for the entire exhibition including Awards Night.

A 20 per cent commission is retained by Ipswich City Council (council) to support the cost of administrative processing. Artists will be notified of a sale within 48 hours of sale. The notification of sale will require artists to supply bank details to Ipswich City Council to receive payment. Please refer to Ipswich City Council Privacy Statement.

Payments will be processed by Ipswich City Council up to 45 days after the submission of required information to council.