ARTiculate: Hit Submit - Ipswich Art Awards
Description
Thinking of entering the 2026 Ipswich Art Awards?
Perhaps you’ve never exhibited before, or you’re questioning whether your work is ready. This workshop is designed especially for you!
Join local artist, Cynthia Copley for a session that guides you through the process of entering the Ipswich Art Awards. Whether you’re a first-time exhibitor or returning after a break, this workshop will help you take that next important step in your creative journey. Drawing on insights from similar sessions delivered in previous years, Cynthia creates a relaxed, encouraging environment where questions are welcome.
This workshop will cover:
Understanding the difference between art awards and art prizes
An overview of the process from eligibility to submitting a strong application
Practical guidance on artwork requirements, images, and artist statements
Tips for writing about your artwork
How to prepare your work for the Ipswich Art Awards
Key dates and what to expect with delivery and collection of artworks
What to bring:
Notetaking materials / Laptop
Bookings are essential
If you have any questions regarding this workshop, please contact creative.industries@ipswich.qld.gov.au. This workshop is part of Ipswich City Council's Creative Industries development program ARTiculate. Attendees are to be residents of Ipswich Local Government Area, workshop fees have been subsidised by Ipswich City Council.
Cynthia Copley
Cynthia Copley
Cynthia Copley is a painter living and working in Ipswich/Tulmur, Queensland. Cynthia’s practice is an immersive, sensory driven exploration of the natural world through plein air observation. Cynthia refines her outdoor practice in her studio, drawing on plein air studies, photographs, memory and imagination to produce expressive interpretations of the landscapes in Southeast Queensland. Following her success as the winner of the inaugural Mervyn Moriarty Landscape Award in 2021, Cynthia’s recent exhibition history reflects her professional growth as a regional artist. Recent showcases include a collaborative exhibition in 2024, “Conversations In Open Spaces” funded by a Regional Arts Development Fund granted by Ipswich City Council and Arts Queensland. This exhibition toured to Crows Nest Gallery in 2025. Earlier this year Cynthia showcased her second solo exhibition ‘Angle of Incidence’ having been invited to be the first exhibiting artist at Limestone Gallery and Studios. This exhibition explored Cynthia’s response to reflective light above and below the water’s surface. Cynthia has recently completed an Undergraduate Certificate in Fine Art with Distinction and is a student in the Bachelor of Fine Art at Curtin University. Another significant aspect of Cynthia’s artistic practice is community engagement as Secretary of the Ipswich Artists Run Initiative (IPSARI Inc) and through designing and facilitating skills based and professional development workshops throughout Queensland.
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