IPSWICH
CITY
COUNCIL
AGENDA
of the
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee
Held in the Council Chambers
2nd floor – Council Administration Building
45 Roderick Street
IPSWICH QLD 4305
On Thursday, 3 December 2020
10 minutes after the conclusion of Governance and Transparency Committee
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MEMBERS OF THE Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee |
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Councillor Andrew Fechner (Chairperson) Councillor Kate Kunzelmann (Deputy Chairperson) |
Mayor Teresa Harding Councillor Jacob Madsen Councillor Nicole Jonic |
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Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Meeting Agenda |
3 December 2020 |
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee AGENDA
10 minutes after the conclusion of the
Governance and Transparency Committee
on Thursday, 3 December 2020
Council Chambers
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Declaration of Interests |
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Business Outstanding |
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Confirmation of Minutes |
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Report - Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee |
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Business Outstanding – including matters lying on the table to be dealt with |
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Officers’ Reports |
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Ipswich Art Gallery Exhibition Program |
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Notices of Motion |
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Matters Arising |
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** Item includes confidential papers
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee NO. 5
3 December 2020
AGENDA
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
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BUSINESS OUTSTANDING
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
1. Report - Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2020(04) of 19 November 2020
This is the report of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2020(04) of 19 November 2020.
Recommendation
That the report of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2020(04) of 19 November 2020 be received and noted.
OFFICERS’ REPORTS
2. Ipswich Art Gallery Exhibition Program
This is a report providing an overview of the Ipswich Art Gallery’s exhibition program and its contribution to the cultural, social and economic wellbeing of the Ipswich community.
Recommendation
That the report providing an overview of the exhibition program at the Ipswich Art Gallery be received and the contents noted.
** Item includes confidential papers
NOTICES OF MOTION
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MATTERS ARISING
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and any other items as considered necessary.
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Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Meeting Agenda |
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ITEM: 1
SUBJECT: Report - Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2020(04) of 19 November 2020
AUTHOR: Meetings Coordination Manager
DATE: 26 November 2020
This is the report of the Community,
Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2020(04) of
19 November 2020.
That the report of the Community,
Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2020(04) of
19 November 2020 be received and noted.
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Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Report No.
2020(04) of |
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ITEM: 2
SUBJECT: Ipswich Art Gallery Exhibition Program
AUTHOR: Director, Ipswich Art Gallery
DATE: 12 November 2020
This is a report providing an overview of the Ipswich Art Gallery’s exhibition program and its contribution to the cultural, social and economic wellbeing of the Ipswich community.
That the report providing an overview of the exhibition program at the Ipswich Art Gallery be received and the contents noted.
There are no discernible conflicts of interest or related party implications associated with the receiving and noting of this report.
Caring for the community
The Australian Public Galleries Snapshot 2020 reports that over 16.5 million people visit public art galleries each year in Australia. About 3.2 million visits are to the smaller galleries in regional Australia. There are 75 regional galleries in Queensland which collectively attract over a million visits a year. About 10% of these visits are to the Ipswich Art Gallery (IAG), which consistently achieves the highest visitation in regional Queensland with an average 100,000 visitors per annum (pre COVID-19).
The Gallery’s high level of patronage is attributable to its programming and community engagement strategies, which aim to attract the broadest possible audience through relevant, accessible and high-quality exhibitions and events. In broad terms, the Gallery’s programming falls into the following categories.
Significant Touring Exhibitions
In recent years the Gallery has presented touring exhibitions from the National Gallery of Australia, the Australian War Memorial, Questacon: The National Science Centre, The Bundanon Trust, SciTech, Sydney Living Museums to name a few. Securing exhibitions from National and State institutions is highly competitive and requires forward planning with a lead time of two to three years. These exhibitions are subsidised by Federal or State funding.
Programming for Children and Families
The Gallery is recognised for its innovative children’s exhibitions, which introduce young visitors to the creative arts through a diverse range of stimulating interactive experiences. These exhibitions ensure the Gallery is accessible to all ages and fosters intergenerational family participation. The emphasis on this area of programming reflects the growing younger population in the region and addresses the low level of gallery visitation prior to the Gallery opening in 1999.
Ipswich Cultural Heritage
A range of exhibitions highlighting aspects of the region’s rich cultural heritage are developed by the Gallery with the aim of promoting civic pride and growing audience appreciation. The diverse range of subjects explored include: coal mining, F1-11 aircraft, early potteries, motorsport in Ipswich, Brynhyfryd: the Blackstone Castle, Welsh choirs, wedding dresses, heritage homes, the five cities named Ipswich, ‘Foreigners’, and so on.
Collection
The Gallery draws from its collection of artworks and heritage items to present a range of smaller feature exhibitions and displays. The collection includes items of relatively small monetary value - for example, a small block of hardwood collected in the region and sent for exhibition in London in the mid-nineteenth century to illustrate the region’s timber resources – through to significant works of high value by famous Australian artists. These exhibits also highlight the contribution of the Gallery’s Foundation, which to date has contributed over ten million dollars to the development of the collection and the Gallery’s resources.
The Gallery’s exhibitions in the categories outlined above are developed with an emphasis on quality, innovation and audience engagement. These exhibitions enable the Gallery to:
a) contribute to the economic vitality of Ipswich Central through the attraction of cultural tourism and the retention of local cultural spend
b) generate annual revenue to off-set the Gallery’s operational costs
c) position the Gallery as Ipswich’s cultural flagship and build the city’s reputation
d) engage regional audiences with art, ideas and culture
These outcomes are carefully balanced with the Gallery’s cultural development programs which promote the work of Ipswich-based artists and contribute to community and cultural cohesion. To these ends, the Gallery develops and presents:
· an on-going program of exhibitions featuring the work of talented local artists
· the Ipswich Community Gallery, including coordination of activities and workshops
· significant exhibitions periodically which highlight outstanding local work. For example, a large 20-year survey exhibition of Lincoln Austin’s work scheduled for mid-2021
· acquisitions and commissions of work by Ipswich artists
The current Ipswich Art Gallery Exhibition Program 2020-2022 is provided for reference as Attachment A.
This report and its recommendations are consistent with the following legislative provisions:
Not Applicable
There are no risk management implications associated with the receiving and noting of this report.
There are no financial/ resource implications associated with the receiving and noting of this report.
There are no community and other consultation implications associated with the receiving and noting of this report.
The Ipswich Art Gallery is an intrinsic part of Ipswich’s social fabric, engaging audiences of all ages and enriching the social, cultural and economic wellbeing of our community. The Gallery will continue to present a program of high quality exhibitions to enhance civic, cultural and economic outcomes and the Gallery will continue to support the work of local visual artists through the provision of exhibitions and access to exhibition spaces, professional development and information.
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Ipswich Art Gallery Exhibition Program 2020-2022 ⇩ |
Michael Beckmann
Director, Ipswich Art Gallery
I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.
Don Stewart
Manager, Community and Cultural Services
I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.
Ben Pole
General Manager - Community, Cultural and Economic Development
“Together, we proudly enhance the quality of life for our community”
