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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.

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On Wednesday, 23rd of April at 7pm, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the exhibition Awards Night for All Creatures and Wild Things! ⁠
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At this event we will be announcing the winning artworks, and this event is also a good opportunity for artists to meet other artists. Nibbles will be provided and drinks are available for purchase. ⁠
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Ticket prices:⁠
RQAS Brisbane Branch Members tickets: $5⁠
Non-Members tickets: $15⁠
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Tickets can be purchased via the link below, we hope to see you there! https://events.humanitix.com/all-creatures

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On Wednesday, 23rd of April at 7pm, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the exhibition Awards Night for All Creatures and Wild Things! ⁠ ⁠ At this event we will be announcing the winning artworks, and this event is also a good opportunity for artists to meet other artists. Nibbles will be provided and drinks are available for purchase. ⁠ ⁠ Ticket prices:⁠ RQAS Brisbane Branch Members tickets: $5⁠ Non-Members tickets: $15⁠ ⁠ Tickets can be purchased via the link below, we hope to see you there! https://events.humanitix.com/all-creatures

On Wednesday, 23rd of April at 7pm, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the exhibition Awards Night for All Creatures and Wild Things! ⁠
⁠
At this event we will be announcing the winning artworks, and this event is also a good opportunity for artists to meet other artists. Nibbles will be provided and drinks are available for purchase. ⁠
⁠
Ticket prices:⁠
RQAS Brisbane Branch Members tickets: $5⁠
Non-Members tickets: $15⁠
⁠
Tickets can be purchased via the link below, we hope to see you there! https://events.humanitix.com/all-creatures ...

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Artists call out: entries are now open for the 2025 RQAS Abstraction exhibition!⁠
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Artists are invited to submit artworks in their own media and style. This may range from art which includes recognisable forms as well as more expressive styles and pure abstraction, or the entrant may be inspired by art movements such as Fauvism, Dadaism or Cubism. We encourage all artists to show us their interpretation of an Abstract or Abstracted Artwork.⁠
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Entry form due date: Wednesday, 25th of June, 3:30pm⁠
Entry fees:⁠
- RQAS Brisbane members: $30⁠
- Non-members: $50⁠
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For more information and to enter visit rqas.com.au

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Artists call out: entries are now open for the 2025 RQAS Abstraction exhibition!⁠ ⁠ Artists are invited to submit artworks in their own media and style. This may range from art which includes recognisable forms as well as more expressive styles and pure abstraction, or the entrant may be inspired by art movements such as Fauvism, Dadaism or Cubism. We encourage all artists to show us their interpretation of an Abstract or Abstracted Artwork.⁠ ⁠ Entry form due date: Wednesday, 25th of June, 3:30pm⁠ Entry fees:⁠ - RQAS Brisbane members: $30⁠ - Non-members: $50⁠ ⁠ For more information and to enter visit rqas.com.au

Artists call out: entries are now open for the 2025 RQAS Abstraction exhibition!⁠
⁠
Artists are invited to submit artworks in their own media and style. This may range from art which includes recognisable forms as well as more expressive styles and pure abstraction, or the entrant may be inspired by art movements such as Fauvism, Dadaism or Cubism. We encourage all artists to show us their interpretation of an Abstract or Abstracted Artwork.⁠
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Entry form due date: Wednesday, 25th of June, 3:30pm⁠
Entry fees:⁠
- RQAS Brisbane members: $30⁠
- Non-members: $50⁠
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For more information and to enter visit rqas.com.au ...

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There are 6 weeks left to enter 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 2, members are welcome to enter artworks painted with watercolours. 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: Kenilworth Pastoral by Tony Walker, winner of First Prize in the Painting: Watercolour (Section 2) at the 134th Members Annual, 2024 @tonywstudio

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There are 6 weeks left to enter 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 2, members are welcome to enter artworks painted with watercolours. 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: Kenilworth Pastoral by Tony Walker, winner of First Prize in the Painting: Watercolour (Section 2) at the 134th Members Annual, 2024 @tonywstudio

There are 6 weeks left to enter 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 2, members are welcome to enter artworks painted with watercolours. There are also 6 other sections members can enter.⁠
⁠
Entry due date: Wednesday, 7th of May, 3:30pm⁠
Entry fee: $30 per artwork⁠
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Artwork credit: Kenilworth Pastoral by Tony Walker, winner of First Prize in the Painting: Watercolour (Section 2) at the 134th Members Annual, 2024 @tonywstudio ...

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Next week the RQAS Workshop Festival comes to Petrie Terrace Gallery! ⁠
On Saturday, 5th of April from 10:30am, we are starting the festival with an Open Day at the gallery. This is a free event and a great way to find out more about our workshops and the gallery.⁠
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If you haven`t booked tickets yet for the workshops, make sure to do so soon as spaces are filling up fast! Concession tickets are also available for workshops thanks to the support of the Lord Mayor`s Community Fund.⁠
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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

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Next week the RQAS Workshop Festival comes to Petrie Terrace Gallery! ⁠ On Saturday, 5th of April from 10:30am, we are starting the festival with an Open Day at the gallery. This is a free event and a great way to find out more about our workshops and the gallery.⁠ ⁠ If you haven't booked tickets yet for the workshops, make sure to do so soon as spaces are filling up fast! Concession tickets are also available for workshops thanks to the support of the Lord Mayor's Community Fund.⁠ ⁠ For more information on all workshops, the open day and to book tickets, visit:⁠ https://events.humanitix.com/host/workshops-festival-2025⁠

Next week the RQAS Workshop Festival comes to Petrie Terrace Gallery! ⁠
On Saturday, 5th of April from 10:30am, we are starting the festival with an Open Day at the gallery. This is a free event and a great way to find out more about our workshops and the gallery.⁠
⁠
If you haven`t booked tickets yet for the workshops, make sure to do so soon as spaces are filling up fast! Concession tickets are also available for workshops thanks to the support of the Lord Mayor`s Community Fund.⁠
⁠
For more information on all workshops, the open day and to book tickets, visit:⁠
https://events.humanitix.com/host/workshops-festival-2025⁠ ...

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The winner of the RQAS Harold and Agnes Richardson Drawing prize People`s Choice Award goes to Jared Fountain for his artwork, Self Portrait with Idol. ⁠
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Congratulations to Jared for a wonderful entry! As a part of the People`s Choice Award Jared wins a stationery prize pack donated by Staedtler! Thank you for Staedtler for this support of our drawing prize.⁠
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Artwork credit: Self Portrait with Idol by Jared Fountain, Charcoal and Paper, $1200 @artistjaredfountain⁠

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The winner of the RQAS Harold and Agnes Richardson Drawing prize People's Choice Award goes to Jared Fountain for his artwork, Self Portrait with Idol. ⁠ ⁠ Congratulations to Jared for a wonderful entry! As a part of the People's Choice Award Jared wins a stationery prize pack donated by Staedtler! Thank you for Staedtler for this support of our drawing prize.⁠ ⁠ Artwork credit: Self Portrait with Idol by Jared Fountain, Charcoal and Paper, $1200 @artistjaredfountain⁠

The winner of the RQAS Harold and Agnes Richardson Drawing prize People`s Choice Award goes to Jared Fountain for his artwork, Self Portrait with Idol. ⁠
⁠
Congratulations to Jared for a wonderful entry! As a part of the People`s Choice Award Jared wins a stationery prize pack donated by Staedtler! Thank you for Staedtler for this support of our drawing prize.⁠
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Artwork credit: Self Portrait with Idol by Jared Fountain, Charcoal and Paper, $1200 @artistjaredfountain⁠ ...

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As a part of the RQAS Workshop Festival, RQAS Brisbane Members are invited to an artist studio tour and demonstration from artist Beverley Tainton!⁠
This visit to Beverley’s studio will be an immersive experience revealing her approach to abstract painting and the drivers that inspire and guide her to this form of art. Hear Beverley talk openly about the processes of abstraction and see her demonstrate use of a range of painting tools and professional paint products to express herself on canvas.⁠
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**PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO RQAS BRISBANE BRANCH MEMBERS WHO ARE AGED 18yrs AND OVER**⁠
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Ticket price: $15 per session - includes morning tea⁠
Location: Beverley Tainton`s art studio (address details will be provided to attendees prior to tour).⁠
A minimum number of attendees is required for this event to go ahead. If cancelled by RQAS your ticket will be refunded. ⁠
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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
@taintonbeverley⁠
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This workshop is supported by the Lord Mayor`s Community Fund.

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As a part of the RQAS Workshop Festival, RQAS Brisbane Members are invited to an artist studio tour and demonstration from artist Beverley Tainton!⁠ This visit to Beverley’s studio will be an immersive experience revealing her approach to abstract painting and the drivers that inspire and guide her to this form of art. Hear Beverley talk openly about the processes of abstraction and see her demonstrate use of a range of painting tools and professional paint products to express herself on canvas.⁠ ⁠ **PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO RQAS BRISBANE BRANCH MEMBERS WHO ARE AGED 18yrs AND OVER**⁠ ⁠ Ticket price: $15 per session - includes morning tea⁠ Location: Beverley Tainton's art studio (address details will be provided to attendees prior to tour).⁠ A minimum number of attendees is required for this event to go ahead. If cancelled by RQAS your ticket will be refunded. ⁠ ⁠ For more information on all workshops, the open day and to book tickets, visit:⁠ https://events.humanitix.com/host/workshops-festival-2025⁠ @taintonbeverley⁠ ⁠ This workshop is supported by the Lord Mayor's Community Fund.

As a part of the RQAS Workshop Festival, RQAS Brisbane Members are invited to an artist studio tour and demonstration from artist Beverley Tainton!⁠
This visit to Beverley’s studio will be an immersive experience revealing her approach to abstract painting and the drivers that inspire and guide her to this form of art. Hear Beverley talk openly about the processes of abstraction and see her demonstrate use of a range of painting tools and professional paint products to express herself on canvas.⁠
⁠
**PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO RQAS BRISBANE BRANCH MEMBERS WHO ARE AGED 18yrs AND OVER**⁠
⁠
Ticket price: $15 per session - includes morning tea⁠
Location: Beverley Tainton`s art studio (address details will be provided to attendees prior to tour).⁠
A minimum number of attendees is required for this event to go ahead. If cancelled by RQAS your ticket will be refunded. ⁠
⁠
For more information on all workshops, the open day and to book tickets, visit:⁠
https://events.humanitix.com/host/workshops-festival-2025⁠
@taintonbeverley⁠
⁠
This workshop is supported by the Lord Mayor`s Community Fund. ...

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