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Welcome to Petrie Terrace Gallery
Home of the Royal Queensland Art Society (Brisbane Branch) Inc.
Book into all our upcoming Awards Nights, Openings, Workshops, Classes and other Events via Humanitix.
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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There`s not long now until the group show `Friends` comes to Petrie Terrace Gallery! This exhibition showcases the artwork of eight Queensland artists, weaving a tapestry of connection to each other, to place, and to their diasporic threads.
From Thursday, 19th of February until Sunday, 1st of March, make sure to visit the gallery to see the artwork of Chrys Zantis, Gillian Richards, Laila Aasand Bjornsson, Lien Jensen, Dr Nicola Hooper, Ping Li, Rachael Lee, and Richard Blundell. We look forward to seeing you soon!
There`s not long now until the group show `Friends` comes to Petrie Terrace Gallery! This exhibition showcases the artwork of eight Queensland artists, weaving a tapestry of connection to each other, to place, and to their diasporic threads.
From Thursday, 19th of February until Sunday, 1st of March, make sure to visit the gallery to see the artwork of Chrys Zantis, Gillian Richards, Laila Aasand Bjornsson, Lien Jensen, Dr Nicola Hooper, Ping Li, Rachael Lee, and Richard Blundell. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Join us this weekend at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the first of our ART TALKS series, "Rembrandt and the Expressive Potential of Etching".
This talk will be presented by Professor Ross Woodrow BA (Fine Arts), an Australian research leader in the visual arts. His extensive personal experience as a printmaker and exhibitor, as well as his considerable print collection, are foundational to this presentation. Taking a selection of Rembrandt’s etchings along with examples by other master printmakers such as Callot, Goya and Kollwitz, Ross Woodrow will highlight Rembrandt’s innovative contributions to the medium. Attendees are welcome to bring a magnifying glass or loupe since only original etchings will be used as illustrative examples.
When: Sunday, 8th of February from 2pm to 4pm
Ticket Prices:
- $5 for RQAS Brisbane Members
- $15 for the Public
Don`t forget to book your tickets!
https://events.humanitix.com/art-talks-rembrandt-etching
Join us this weekend at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the first of our ART TALKS series, "Rembrandt and the Expressive Potential of Etching".
This talk will be presented by Professor Ross Woodrow BA (Fine Arts), an Australian research leader in the visual arts. His extensive personal experience as a printmaker and exhibitor, as well as his considerable print collection, are foundational to this presentation. Taking a selection of Rembrandt’s etchings along with examples by other master printmakers such as Callot, Goya and Kollwitz, Ross Woodrow will highlight Rembrandt’s innovative contributions to the medium. Attendees are welcome to bring a magnifying glass or loupe since only original etchings will be used as illustrative examples.
When: Sunday, 8th of February from 2pm to 4pm
Ticket Prices:
- $5 for RQAS Brisbane Members
- $15 for the Public
Don`t forget to book your tickets!
https://events.humanitix.com/art-talks-rembrandt-etching
No better way to celebrate summer than visiting our water-themed exhibition, SPLASH 💦
On show until Sunday, 15th of February, come to Petrie Terrace Gallery to dive into a vibrant exhibition showcasing 2D and 3D artworks of beaches, rivers, boats, swimming pools, fish, and everything else that makes a splash 🌊🎨
Artwork credit: Beached by Guinevere McBride, Watercolour, $3000.
No better way to celebrate summer than visiting our water-themed exhibition, SPLASH 💦
On show until Sunday, 15th of February, come to Petrie Terrace Gallery to dive into a vibrant exhibition showcasing 2D and 3D artworks of beaches, rivers, boats, swimming pools, fish, and everything else that makes a splash 🌊🎨
Artwork credit: Beached by Guinevere McBride, Watercolour, $3000.
With entries for the RQAS Young Artist Award closing in less than 2 weeks, we are pleased to announce our judge for 2026: Annette Raff 🎨✨
Annette has been a successful art practitioner and teacher for the past 23 years; teaching weekly art classes as well as conducting numerous workshops. She uses a combination of teaching processes directed at various learning styles, including practical demonstrations and lessons in process and media application, analysis of other artists’ works both contemporary and historical, and class discussions.
Annette says on her practice, "I have always been captivated by the creative process, intellectual challenge, and diversity of media application. I encourage my students to explore possibilities, make mistakes and extend their learning".
With more than 20 Awards and Prizes, 3 Artist-In-Residences and a number of exhibitions of her work, Annette is a highly qualified and sought-after teacher and artist in her own right.
⏳ Don’t wait — the countdown is on; entries close at 3:30pm on Wednesday, 11th of February. Enter now at rqas.com.au
@annetteraff
With entries for the RQAS Young Artist Award closing in less than 2 weeks, we are pleased to announce our judge for 2026: Annette Raff 🎨✨
Annette has been a successful art practitioner and teacher for the past 23 years; teaching weekly art classes as well as conducting numerous workshops. She uses a combination of teaching processes directed at various learning styles, including practical demonstrations and lessons in process and media application, analysis of other artists’ works both contemporary and historical, and class discussions.
Annette says on her practice, "I have always been captivated by the creative process, intellectual challenge, and diversity of media application. I encourage my students to explore possibilities, make mistakes and extend their learning".
With more than 20 Awards and Prizes, 3 Artist-In-Residences and a number of exhibitions of her work, Annette is a highly qualified and sought-after teacher and artist in her own right.
⏳ Don’t wait — the countdown is on; entries close at 3:30pm on Wednesday, 11th of February. Enter now at rqas.com.au
@annetteraff
Beat the heat, and make a splash at Petrie Terrace Gallery! 💦
SPLASH is currently on show until Sunday, 15th February, showcasing stunning water-themed artworks that are sure to inspire. Come visit, enjoy the exhibition and the air-conditioning 🌊✨
Artwork credit: Noosa Days by Meredith Howse, Acrylic, $1530.
Beat the heat, and make a splash at Petrie Terrace Gallery! 💦
SPLASH is currently on show until Sunday, 15th February, showcasing stunning water-themed artworks that are sure to inspire. Come visit, enjoy the exhibition and the air-conditioning 🌊✨
Artwork credit: Noosa Days by Meredith Howse, Acrylic, $1530.
As part of the RQAS Workshop Festival, ceramic artist Carys Martin invites you to slow down, get hands-on, and explore the joy of decorating functional ceramics in this popular Marvellous Mugs workshop.
Held at Carys Martin Ceramics (offsite from Petrie Terrace Gallery), this relaxed and welcoming session focuses on surface decoration and personal expression. Participants will each receive a leather-hard, wheel-thrown mug form to work upon, allowing you to concentrate fully on texture, pattern, and design without the pressure of throwing the form yourself.
When: Saturday, 21st of March, 10am-12pm
Ticket price:
- $100 for RQAS Brisbane Members
- $115 non-members
Location: Offsite at Carys Martin Ceramics - Unit 11, 7-9 Grant St, Cleveland
Suitable for beginners through to more experienced makers, this workshop encourages playful exploration and slow, mindful making. This workshop is also suitable for teenagers, but we do ask that younger teens should come with a parent of guardian.
Make sure to purchase tickets soon via the link below as spaces are limited! https://events.humanitix.com/marvellous-mugs-workshop-with-carys-martin
@carysmartinceramics
As part of the RQAS Workshop Festival, ceramic artist Carys Martin invites you to slow down, get hands-on, and explore the joy of decorating functional ceramics in this popular Marvellous Mugs workshop.
Held at Carys Martin Ceramics (offsite from Petrie Terrace Gallery), this relaxed and welcoming session focuses on surface decoration and personal expression. Participants will each receive a leather-hard, wheel-thrown mug form to work upon, allowing you to concentrate fully on texture, pattern, and design without the pressure of throwing the form yourself.
When: Saturday, 21st of March, 10am-12pm
Ticket price:
- $100 for RQAS Brisbane Members
- $115 non-members
Location: Offsite at Carys Martin Ceramics - Unit 11, 7-9 Grant St, Cleveland
Suitable for beginners through to more experienced makers, this workshop encourages playful exploration and slow, mindful making. This workshop is also suitable for teenagers, but we do ask that younger teens should come with a parent of guardian.
Make sure to purchase tickets soon via the link below as spaces are limited! https://events.humanitix.com/marvellous-mugs-workshop-with-carys-martin
@carysmartinceramics
SPLASH is now on display at Petrie Terrace gallery! Featuring a beautiful collection of water-themed 2D and 3D artworks, this exhibition is one you won’t want to miss. We invite you to come and see it for yourself, on show until Sunday, 15th of February 💧🖼️
Artwork credit: Southbank Reflections by Bruce Owens, Acrylic, $1900 @bruceowens6794
SPLASH is now on display at Petrie Terrace gallery! Featuring a beautiful collection of water-themed 2D and 3D artworks, this exhibition is one you won’t want to miss. We invite you to come and see it for yourself, on show until Sunday, 15th of February 💧🖼️
Artwork credit: Southbank Reflections by Bruce Owens, Acrylic, $1900 @bruceowens6794
As a part of the RQAS Splash exhibition, not only do we have water-themed paintings and other 2D artworks on display, we also have a range of stunning sculptures created by some very talented sculptors! This includes the beautiful bronze sculpture, Into the Breeze by @camcrossleysculptor 🌊
Exhibition is on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery until Sunday, 15th of February, make sure to come into the gallery soon to see some amazing pieces and submit your vote in the People`s Choice Award!
Artwork credit: Into the Breeze by Cam Crossley, Cast Bronze with Cupric Patina, $5750.
As a part of the RQAS Splash exhibition, not only do we have water-themed paintings and other 2D artworks on display, we also have a range of stunning sculptures created by some very talented sculptors! This includes the beautiful bronze sculpture, Into the Breeze by @camcrossleysculptor 🌊
Exhibition is on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery until Sunday, 15th of February, make sure to come into the gallery soon to see some amazing pieces and submit your vote in the People`s Choice Award!
Artwork credit: Into the Breeze by Cam Crossley, Cast Bronze with Cupric Patina, $5750.
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