UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Welcome to Petrie Terrace Gallery

Home of the Royal Queensland Art Society (Brisbane Branch) Inc.

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Unit 3, 162 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, 4000 (just up from Roma St)

We are an open, vibrant society providing a community hub for all artists and art loving public. Our beautiful gallery is centrally located and easily accessed. We regularly hold new exhibitions in the gallery. Workshops and Life Drawing Classes are held regularly in the gallery and, as with most of our activities, anyone (not just members) can join in. You can privately hire:

  • our gallery spaces for private art exhibitions, classes and workshops.
  • our venue as a creative backdrop for corporate team-building sessions, concerts, fashion parades, book launches, auctions, fundraising and birthdays or baby showers.

Everyone is welcome to come along to events at the gallery which include monthly artist talks and social gatherings, exhibition openings and other events. Visit our facebook page (rqasBRIS) for more information. Please note the Gallery has limited accessibility for some of our events, please contact us via phone or email for more information.

LATEST NEWS

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Artists call out: currently accepting entries for the 135th RQAS Brisbane Branch Members Annual exhibition! For this exhibition RQAS Brisbane Members are invited to submit works in their own unique style and media. ⁠
For section 1, members are welcome to enter artworks painted with acrylic or oil paints. There are also 6 other sections members can enter.⁠
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Entry due date: Wednesday, 7th of May, 3:30pm⁠
Entry fee: $30 per artwork⁠
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Artwork credit: Brink by Laura Phillips, winner of First Prize in the Painting: Oils & Acrylic (Section 1) at the 134th Members Annual, 2024.

Artists call out: currently accepting entries for the 135th RQAS Brisbane Branch Members Annual exhibition! For this exhibition RQAS Brisbane Members are invited to submit works in their own unique style and media. ⁠
For section 1, members are welcome to enter artworks painted with acrylic or oil paints. There are also 6 other sections members can enter.⁠

Entry due date: Wednesday, 7th of May, 3:30pm⁠
Entry fee: $30 per artwork⁠

Artwork credit: Brink by Laura Phillips, winner of First Prize in the Painting: Oils & Acrylic (Section 1) at the 134th Members Annual, 2024.
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As a part of the RQAS Workshop Festival we invite you to learn more about watercolour painting with Annette Raff!⁠
Whether you're a beginner or experienced artist, this workshop is about letting loose, having fun and uncovering the magic of this captivating medium.⁠
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When: Saturday, 12th of April, 9:30am to 4:30pm⁠
Ticket price: $120⁠
Concession tickets are also available. ⁠
Optional Material Pack $65. Materials List will be provided for attendees wishing to bring their own.⁠
Location: Upstairs studio gallery, RQAS Petrie Terrace Gallery⁠
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For more information on all workshops, the open day and to book tickets, visit:⁠
https://events.humanitix.com/host/workshops-festival-2025⁠
@annetteraff⁠
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This workshop is supported by the Lord Mayor's Community Fund.

As a part of the RQAS Workshop Festival we invite you to learn more about watercolour painting with Annette Raff!⁠
Whether you`re a beginner or experienced artist, this workshop is about letting loose, having fun and uncovering the magic of this captivating medium.⁠

When: Saturday, 12th of April, 9:30am to 4:30pm⁠
Ticket price: $120⁠
Concession tickets are also available. ⁠
Optional Material Pack $65. Materials List will be provided for attendees wishing to bring their own.⁠
Location: Upstairs studio gallery, RQAS Petrie Terrace Gallery⁠

For more information on all workshops, the open day and to book tickets, visit:⁠
https://events.humanitix.com/host/workshops-festival-2025⁠
@annetteraff⁠

This workshop is supported by the Lord Mayor`s Community Fund.
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NEW EXHIBITION ANNOUNCEMENT⁠
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In partnership with Queen’s Wharf Brisbane and The Star Brisbane, The Royal Queensland Art Society Brisbane Branch is pleased to present the⁠:⁠
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QUEEN'S WHARF BRISBANE ART PRIZE⁠
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Artists are asked to submit an artwork that demonstrates what makes Brisbane and its surrounding attractions unique. Tell us your stories of Greater Brisbane and how you connect to it through your art.⁠
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This new exhibition will feature a finalist show and opening event at Petrie Terrace Gallery, followed by an awards night and showcase from the exhibition at The Star Brisbane Event Centre.⁠
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With a prize pool valued at over $30,000, this is one not to be missed this September. ⁠
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Petrie Terrace Gallery Exhibition: Thursday 4th - Sunday 28th Sept⁠
Queen's Wharf Brisbane Art Showcase: Thursday 2nd Oct - Sunday 9th Nov⁠
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Entries opening soon!! For more information and full terms and conditions please visit our website via linktr.ee.

Artwork Credit: Storm Approaching the City by Jules Farrell @julesfarrellart 

@queenswharf_brisbane 
@thestarbrisbane

NEW EXHIBITION ANNOUNCEMENT⁠

In partnership with Queen’s Wharf Brisbane and The Star Brisbane, The Royal Queensland Art Society Brisbane Branch is pleased to present the⁠:⁠

QUEEN`S WHARF BRISBANE ART PRIZE⁠

Artists are asked to submit an artwork that demonstrates what makes Brisbane and its surrounding attractions unique. Tell us your stories of Greater Brisbane and how you connect to it through your art.⁠

This new exhibition will feature a finalist show and opening event at Petrie Terrace Gallery, followed by an awards night and showcase from the exhibition at The Star Brisbane Event Centre.⁠

With a prize pool valued at over $30,000, this is one not to be missed this September. ⁠

Petrie Terrace Gallery Exhibition: Thursday 4th - Sunday 28th Sept⁠
Queen`s Wharf Brisbane Art Showcase: Thursday 2nd Oct - Sunday 9th Nov⁠

Entries opening soon!! For more information and full terms and conditions please visit our website via linktr.ee.

Artwork Credit: Storm Approaching the City by Jules Farrell @julesfarrellart

@queenswharf_brisbane
@thestarbrisbane
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Tomorrow is your last chance to see the Harold and Agnes Richardson Drawing prize (exhibition closes 3:30pm, Sunday, 23rd of March), and to vote in the People's Choice Award!⁠
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The artwork that receives the most votes in the People's Choice Award not only wins free RQAS membership for a year, but also wins a drawing prize pack sponsored by Staedtler!⁠
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Please be aware that Petrie Terrace Gallery is closed today (Saturday, 22nd of March) for the Life Drawing Extravaganza event.⁠
Artwork credit: The Practice by Belinda Stokes, Charcoal, $3000

Tomorrow is your last chance to see the Harold and Agnes Richardson Drawing prize (exhibition closes 3:30pm, Sunday, 23rd of March), and to vote in the People`s Choice Award!⁠

The artwork that receives the most votes in the People`s Choice Award not only wins free RQAS membership for a year, but also wins a drawing prize pack sponsored by Staedtler!⁠

Please be aware that Petrie Terrace Gallery is closed today (Saturday, 22nd of March) for the Life Drawing Extravaganza event.⁠
Artwork credit: The Practice by Belinda Stokes, Charcoal, $3000
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Experience the rich luminous effects that you can create with oil paint in this workshop run by Isabella Allis! In this workshop, you will learn how to complete an under-drawing, block in areas of value to portray 3D form and surface quality, and then gradually refine the details.⁠
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When: Sunday, 13th of April, 9:30am - 4:00pm⁠
Ticket price: $120⁠
Concession tickets are also available. ⁠
Location: Upstairs studio gallery, Petrie Terrace Gallery⁠
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This course is suitable for beginners to intermediate. For more information on all workshops, the open day and to book tickets, visit:⁠
https://events.humanitix.com/host/workshops-festival-2025⁠
@isabella_allis_artist⁠
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This workshop is supported by the Lord Mayor's Community Fund.

Experience the rich luminous effects that you can create with oil paint in this workshop run by Isabella Allis! In this workshop, you will learn how to complete an under-drawing, block in areas of value to portray 3D form and surface quality, and then gradually refine the details.⁠

When: Sunday, 13th of April, 9:30am - 4:00pm⁠
Ticket price: $120⁠
Concession tickets are also available. ⁠
Location: Upstairs studio gallery, Petrie Terrace Gallery⁠

This course is suitable for beginners to intermediate. For more information on all workshops, the open day and to book tickets, visit:⁠
https://events.humanitix.com/host/workshops-festival-2025⁠
@isabella_allis_artist⁠

This workshop is supported by the Lord Mayor`s Community Fund.
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Ever wondered what it’s like to see the world through a different lens? Join us for a photography workshop that flips the script on your usual perspective! By understanding the rules, tricks and tips that professional photographers use, you can start taking ‘your favourite’ image more frequently.⁠
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Tutor Colin Bushell is an award winning, certified professional photographer and president of The Gap Creative. His works have been finalists in many exhibitions including the Brisbane Portrait Prize in 2021 and 2024, and the Heritage Bank Photographic Awards 2023. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best! @colbushell⁠
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When: Sunday, 13th of April, 1:30pm - 4:30pm⁠
Where: Petrie Terrace Gallery⁠
Ticket price: $75 per person⁠
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To buy tickets for this photography workshop, or any of the other events that are a part of the workshop festival visit: ⁠
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https://events.humanitix.com/host/workshops-festival-2025 ⁠

Ever wondered what it’s like to see the world through a different lens? Join us for a photography workshop that flips the script on your usual perspective! By understanding the rules, tricks and tips that professional photographers use, you can start taking ‘your favourite’ image more frequently.⁠

Tutor Colin Bushell is an award winning, certified professional photographer and president of The Gap Creative. His works have been finalists in many exhibitions including the Brisbane Portrait Prize in 2021 and 2024, and the Heritage Bank Photographic Awards 2023. Don`t miss this opportunity to learn from the best! @colbushell⁠

When: Sunday, 13th of April, 1:30pm - 4:30pm⁠
Where: Petrie Terrace Gallery⁠
Ticket price: $75 per person⁠

To buy tickets for this photography workshop, or any of the other events that are a part of the workshop festival visit: ⁠

https://events.humanitix.com/host/workshops-festival-2025 ⁠
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DID YOU HEAR?⁠
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We have a new exhibition coming up in September this year. With fabulous sponsors and prizes, we hope you will all be as excited as we are!⁠
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Hint: If you could tell a story about Greater Brisbane, what would you say? ⁠
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Keep following our page to find out more - official announcement coming soon.⁠

DID YOU HEAR?⁠

We have a new exhibition coming up in September this year. With fabulous sponsors and prizes, we hope you will all be as excited as we are!⁠

Hint: If you could tell a story about Greater Brisbane, what would you say? ⁠

Keep following our page to find out more - official announcement coming soon.⁠
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The Harold and Agnes Richardson Drawing Prize is now in its last days at Petrie Terrace Gallery! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to see some accomplished drawings by our talented artists 🎨 ⁠
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Don't forget to buy tickets for the Life Drawing Extravaganza on this Saturday, 22nd of March! Visit rqas.com.au to buy your tickets before spaces run out.⁠
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Artwork credit: Nick by Sharon Beckett, Pencil, $550 @sharronbeckett_art

The Harold and Agnes Richardson Drawing Prize is now in its last days at Petrie Terrace Gallery! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to see some accomplished drawings by our talented artists 🎨 ⁠

Don`t forget to buy tickets for the Life Drawing Extravaganza on this Saturday, 22nd of March! Visit rqas.com.au to buy your tickets before spaces run out.⁠

Artwork credit: Nick by Sharon Beckett, Pencil, $550 @sharronbeckett_art
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