# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Opening Event
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for a special afternoon celebrating the completion of People of Ipswich.

For ten days, the gallery has been transformed into a living studio, growing day by day as 200 residents sat for their portraits. The Opening Event is the moment the full picture is revealed. For the first time, the entire mosaic of faces will be displayed together on the gallery walls - a powerful visual statement of who we are as a community.

This is an inclusive gathering suitable for all ages, designed to foster connection and civic pride. It is a chance to:

📍See the Full Mosaic: Witness the complete archive of 200 portraits displayed side-by-side.
📍Celebrate Together: Meet the artist, Amanda Waschevski, and mingle with the neighbours who make up this historic record.
📍Enjoy Local Treats: Sip on tea hosted by Zonta Ipswich (with proceeds supporting their local initiatives) and enjoy individually wrapped, stamped cookies provided by Baked by Brooke.

The event will be documented by local photographers Kathryn Handley and Naomi McKenzie, capturing the spirit of the day for the project archive.

Entry is free. All welcome. Come for the art, stay for the connection.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ipswich/the-opening-event/200030301578921
- **Event Categories**: art, photography, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 60

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ipswich
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Ipswich Community Gallery + Art Workshop
- **lat**: -27.614876547534
- **long**: 152.75883465821
- **full address**: Ipswich Community Gallery + Art Workshop, Ipswich, Australia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Opening Event being held?
  - **A:** The Opening Event takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Ipswich Community Gallery + Art Workshop, Ipswich, Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Opening Event?
  - **A:** The Opening Event is organized by People of Ipswich.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Opening Event is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ipswich, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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