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Young creatives invited to design custom trainers in Ipswich
Professional sneaker artist Starline Customs and visual artist Benny Brown will mentor participants through creating their own unique footwear designs this month. Tickets are expected to sell fast so book while you can.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Second Ed Sheeran mural appears at popular Ipswich dining spot
Tower Street Food Hall has joined the town's pink celebration with a specially commissioned artwork by local artist Narin Naseri.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ed Sheeran mural unveiled at Buttermarket as town prepares to go pink
A large-scale portrait of Ed Sheeran has been unveiled in the Buttermarket Centre as part of Ipswich's "Paint the Town Pink" campaign ahead of the star's exclusive UK concert at Portman Road.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Free art exhibition in Ipswich explores meaning of 'word' tomorrow night
The Cognito Collective will showcase a multi-sensory exhibition at CHIp studios on Turret Lane, featuring interactive installations, live performances and audience participation.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Striking surface art at Ipswich Waterfront could pave the way for more artistic interventions across the town
A new artwork will appear on the pavement at the gateway to Ipswich Waterfront this week, as street art specialists Art Eat bring their creative expertise to an innovative surface painting trial.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Artist behind iconic Ipswich mural launches legacy collection
John D Edwards, who has lived in Ipswich since 2009, will use exhibition proceeds to establish a permanent gallery of his 50-year career at the Ipswich Institute.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich chosen as centrepiece for national Constable celebrations
The town will welcome rare artworks and host year-long celebrations honouring Britain's most influential landscape painter, who was born in Suffolk.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Help keep 50 years of independent cinema alive in Ipswich
Volunteers are needed to ensure that one of Ipswich's cultural gems continues to bring international, cult and classic films to future generations.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Local creatives launch Ipswich's first monthly zine club
Ipswich’s first zine club launches this week at CHIp Studios on Turret Lane, run by Amy Wragg of SoapBox Spoken Word CIC and Suzanne Chung from CHIp CIC.by
Amy Wragg
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University to showcase student creativity alongside industry experts at Ipswich event
The "Unlocked: Creative Industries" event will close with "Arts Unlocked," a vibrant celebration of emerging creative work from University of Suffolk students.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Cognito: The new arts collective breaking the mould in Ipswich
Discover Cognito, the freshest and most exciting new arts collective in Ipswich, earning a reputation for its innovative and immersive exhibitions where creators remain anonymous and art speaks for itself.byAmy Wragg
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Self-taught Ipswich filmmaker's nostalgic Jaguar E-Type film receives international acclaim in Tokyo
Competing against 499 entries from 73 countries, Ipswich-based filmmaker Nick Skinner was crowned the Grand Prize winner at the International Auto Film Festa 2025 in Tokyo on Saturday, 26 April, for his short film "Memory Lane – A Love Letter to the Jaguar E-Type".byOliver Rouane-Williams
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