FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is eligible to apply to join the Program?

• Visual artists over the age of 18
• Living with a physical, intellectual, behavioural, neurological or social disability or is living with a mental illness. 
• While priority is given to artist who require significant levels of support all artist fitting these category are encouraged to apply.
• Artists should be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of artistic skills or industry knowledge.
• Our application form will guide you this form, if you need assistance with this phone Debbie on 3281 3218.
• All March participants must be Ipswich City Residents.

Will the program be continued after March?

We are currently funded to host a pilot program in March and help these participants make connections in the Ipswich community, to further develop their skills, sell and promote their work.  Opportunities to work together after completely the program will be offered.

Future intakes and opportunities for artists living outside the Ipswich City Council area is defendant on further funding rounds. We are in the process of applying for ongoing funding, a demonstration of strong community support will strengthen these application so please  contact us if you can support us in anyway.  

If future programs are offered what workshops will be offered?

We very much want to host the workshops our Artists want to undertake in a format and time suitable to them and we are also keen to offer one-one coaching if funding is available. Recently we have received enquirers from a number of people wanting to teach for us.  So we need to her from you so we can arrange personal programs to suit your needs. 

We are happy to arrange workshops in any field of the visual arts we think we can obtain the numbers to support our costs.  Anything from painting, folk art, textiles, print making, photography, and computer art. If you  alert us to your flied of interest we will do out best to deliver.

If you're interested in running workshops on our behalf please complete an expression of interest form.  

What is involved in the community linking program?

To begin with under the funding agreements with the Regional Arts Development Fund and the Ipswich City Council we are only funded to link artists completing the March ArtISability Program. However, where possible we will refer unsuccessful applicants to other opportunity to suit their needs.

Those completing the program are also offer support to exhibit their work., we are currently discussing what this may look like with the committee at the Ipswich Artt Society. So watch this space.

What areas are you looking to expand your program to?  

We currently have expression of interest from people living in Toowoomba and Brisbane.  If you live outside of these areas and would like up to come to your region  contact us and let us know what workshops you'd like us to bring to you. 

What are we funded to provide?

Currently we are funded to provide a three day program in which artists can undertake skills development in oil painting, abstract art or sculpture. The registration fee of $55 covers your workshop tuition, art supplies, community linking service and a limited access to trained support workers.  Artists with higher support needs are welcome to bring their own support workers. Support levels will be discussed at the time of application progressing.