Ipswich creators had their imaginations sparked at this year’s Creators of Ipswich Summit, which included an inspiring address by the keynote speaker, ARIA-award winning Torres Strait Islander artist, Christine Anu.
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding says the City Council brought together visual artists, musicians, writers and other creative industry professionals to prepare for the coming opportunities and highlight the potential the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will bring to the arts.
“Council is delivering on its promise of supporting the Ipswich creative community by hosting this free one-day Summit where local artists can come together, network and gain new skills that will help them succeed in the creative economy,” says Mayor Harding.
“About 100 people attended a variety of workshops on topics such as the potential of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, podcasting, how to write a winning pitch, photography and finding opportunities – all based around the theme of Framing our City’s Artistic Legacy.
“With the 2032 Games fast approaching, it’s important for the Ipswich creative community to be ready now to harness opportunities over the next nine years and beyond.”
This year’s summit was held for the first time in partnership with SPARK Ipswich, in the middle of NAIDOC Week, with ARIA Awards winner and artist of Torres Strait Islander heritage Christine Anu as keynote speaker.
Christine Anu says she was proud to be asked to speak at the Creators of Ipswich Summit and meet local artists.
“I was honoured to be asked to speak at this year’s Creators of Ipswich Summit about my career, my culture and my experience at the Sydney Olympic Games closing ceremony,” says Ms Anu.
“I hope my shared experience can inspire other artists to take advantage of the coming opportunities the Games in 2032 will bring.
“It was also very special to be able to meet other creative First Nations peoples to discuss the arts during NAIDOC Week.”
