Notices, news and updates from Ipswich Arts Association and member organisations.
Town Lectures & Concerts.
Concert – December 12th.
Kesgarve Singers
Musical Director Ed Dewson.
The choir was formed more than 20 years ago with just 12 members (some of whom are still singing with us) and were known then as Kesgrave Community Choir. Today we have more than 40 singers and our very talented MD, Ed Dewson, who joined us in Jan 2023 teaches music that perhaps we’ve never sung before, but still including classic/popular styles. Today we will be singing a festive programme put together by Ed and sincerely hope you enjoy our singing.
Lectures & Concerts are presented at Museum Street Methodist Church, Ipswich IP1 2EF.
(entrance in Black Horse Lane), From 1.00 to 1.50pm. Doors open 12.30pm.
ADMISSION IS FREE – with a retiring collection.
Donations of at least £3.00 per person are valued to maintain the series.
Refreshments, served 12.30 -1.55pm. are included.
Trianon Music Group 
Trianon are hoping to hold a “Come and Sing Along Day” – an
Introduction to Poulenc’s “Gloria” and Rutter’s “Mass of the Children” The event is due to take place on 8th February 2025. However 40 singers min.are required by the end of November for the event to go ahead. So register now!
Full details available here on the IAA website / event page
IAA in Community News, East Anglian Daily Time
Look out for the Community News pages in each Tuesday’s edition of the East Anglian Daily Times. There you will find news of Ipswich Arts Association and member organisations.
Click here to Read the Current Column – November 12th.
Featuring: 2Sisters Arts Venue, Sue Wallace-Shaddad – poetry,
Testatones – doo-wop, Town Lecture and more…
If you would like your member society mentioned contact the Chair of Ipswich Arts Association – Chris Green, chair@ipswich-arts.org.uk
Ipswich Charter Hangings / St Peters by the Waterfront
The Ipswich Charter Hangings may be viewed at St Peter’s by the Waterfront, College St, Ipswich IP4 1BF Entry is via the front gates then round to the right and through the side doorway. Admission Free.
St Peter’s re-opened in 2008 as St Peter’s by the Waterfront – Arts & Heritage Centre and runs a full programme of events throughout the year.
Details on St Peter’s website: St Peters by the Waterfront
St Peter’s is open to the public on the following days and times;
May – September:
….Tuesdays: 10am – 4pm. Wednesdays: 12noon – 2.00pm. Thursdays: 10am – 4pm.
October – April:
….Wednesdays 12noon – 2.00pm.
(PLEASE NOTE: Older versions of the Charter Hangings leaflet in circulation,
will show an earlier opening time of 10.30am. for Wednesdays)
For more information: Ipswich Charter Hangings and St. Peters by the Waterfront
Charter Hangings – Volunteers needed!
Ipswich Arts Association are seeking stewards for their volunteer rota at St Peter’s by the Waterfront. Volunteers welcome people to St Peter’s and highlight the information available for the various displays including the wonderful Ipswich Charter Hangings.
Sessions are Tuesdays – mornings 10am-1pm and/or afternoons 1pm – 4pm. Just one or two sessions during the season helps and is much appreciated, If you are interested, or would like more information, please email – Ann Cloke; charterhangings@ipswich-arts.org.uk
The New Wolsey Theatre
The New Wolsey Theatre announces its first Associate Artists and Artist Relationship programme.
Six East Anglian artists and companies – Aspire Black Suffolk, Jamie Beddard, Martha Loader, Mae Munuo, The Paper Birds and Spinning Wheel – are delighted to have been appointed to work with the New Wolsey Theatre’s Chief Executive/Artistic Director Douglas Rintoul in Ipswich, as part of its inaugural Associate Artists programme celebrating and supporting creativity in the region.
To learn more click to open pdf file NWT/Associate Artist
IAA Subscription Rates
Current subscription rates are as follows;
Large Groups – 80 members or more: £50 per year.
Small Groups – 79 members or less: £25 per year.
Solo Artists / Performers: £10 per year.
For membership enquiries please visit our How to join page.