Ipswich Art Gallery has a new director. Claire Sourgnes brings two decades of experience to this role and lead the next chapter of the city’s award-winning visual arts headquarters which was originally established in 1951. Hear Claire’s thoughts on the city of Ipswich collection, attracting new audiences, what’s currently on and coming soon to Ipswich Art Gallery. Recorded: 1 March 2023. Published: 2 March 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Decades of daily observations have been preserved through Ipswich-based artist Deb Mostert​'s sketchbook practice and she showcases her collection for the first time in Everyday Sketchbooks (Ipswich Art Gallery Facebook) Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode updateIpswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/