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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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Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Salon des Refusés Petrie Terrace Gallery Awards! Pictured here is one of the winning artworks, Self Thinking of Adam Cullen by Daniel Butterworth.⁠
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This artwork was judged by Frances McKennariey FRQAS and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠
"This work makes compelling use of the traditional, though not conventional portrait elements using a limited palette, perspective and movement. The paint reveals the artist’s physical presence in every mark, texture and rhythm. Importantly, the use of perspective also serves to highlight the artist’s own action of thinking and movement so that we witness the act of creation itself in this work. An outstanding achievement depicting the deep connection between the artist, his materials, and his life."⁠
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The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 2nd of November. Make sure to come into the gallery to see all of the finalists, and place your vote for the People`s Choice Award!⁠
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Artwork credit: Self Thinking of Adam Cullen by Daniel Butterworth, Acrylic on Cardboard @dan_butterworth_artist⁠
@brisbaneportraitprize

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Salon des Refusés Petrie Terrace Gallery Awards! Pictured here is one of the winning artworks, Self Thinking of Adam Cullen by Daniel Butterworth.⁠ ⁠ This artwork was judged by Frances McKennariey FRQAS and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠ "This work makes compelling use of the traditional, though not conventional portrait elements using a limited palette, perspective and movement. The paint reveals the artist’s physical presence in every mark, texture and rhythm. Importantly, the use of perspective also serves to highlight the artist’s own action of thinking and movement so that we witness the act of creation itself in this work. An outstanding achievement depicting the deep connection between the artist, his materials, and his life."⁠ ⁠ The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 2nd of November. Make sure to come into the gallery to see all of the finalists, and place your vote for the People's Choice Award!⁠ ⁠ Artwork credit: Self Thinking of Adam Cullen by Daniel Butterworth, Acrylic on Cardboard @dan_butterworth_artist⁠ @brisbaneportraitprize

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Salon des Refusés Petrie Terrace Gallery Awards! Pictured here is one of the winning artworks, Self Thinking of Adam Cullen by Daniel Butterworth.⁠
⁠
This artwork was judged by Frances McKennariey FRQAS and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠
"This work makes compelling use of the traditional, though not conventional portrait elements using a limited palette, perspective and movement. The paint reveals the artist’s physical presence in every mark, texture and rhythm. Importantly, the use of perspective also serves to highlight the artist’s own action of thinking and movement so that we witness the act of creation itself in this work. An outstanding achievement depicting the deep connection between the artist, his materials, and his life."⁠
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The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 2nd of November. Make sure to come into the gallery to see all of the finalists, and place your vote for the People`s Choice Award!⁠
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Artwork credit: Self Thinking of Adam Cullen by Daniel Butterworth, Acrylic on Cardboard @dan_butterworth_artist⁠
@brisbaneportraitprize ...

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Salon des Refusés Petrie Terrace Gallery Awards! Pictured here is one of the winning artworks, Self Portrait with Poppies by Jared Fountain.⁠
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This artwork was judged by Andrew Bonneau and below are his comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠
The use of atmosphere in this painting is great. Brush marks are varied, and the composition is engaging. Interestingly, sharp edges are not used in the face, but reserved for the poppy leaves, leaving the face more ambiguous. A fascinating use of subtle layering of paint gives a sense of optical depth. ⁠
Overall, this portrait definitely has a sense of human presence and feeling.⁠
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The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 2nd of November. Make sure to come into the gallery to see all of the finalists, and place your vote for the People`s Choice Award!⁠
⁠
Artwork credit: Self Portrait with Poppies by Jared Fountain, Oil @artistjaredfountain⁠
@brisbaneportraitprize

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Salon des Refusés Petrie Terrace Gallery Awards! Pictured here is one of the winning artworks, Self Portrait with Poppies by Jared Fountain.⁠ ⁠ This artwork was judged by Andrew Bonneau and below are his comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠ The use of atmosphere in this painting is great. Brush marks are varied, and the composition is engaging. Interestingly, sharp edges are not used in the face, but reserved for the poppy leaves, leaving the face more ambiguous. A fascinating use of subtle layering of paint gives a sense of optical depth. ⁠ Overall, this portrait definitely has a sense of human presence and feeling.⁠ ⁠ The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 2nd of November. Make sure to come into the gallery to see all of the finalists, and place your vote for the People's Choice Award!⁠ ⁠ Artwork credit: Self Portrait with Poppies by Jared Fountain, Oil @artistjaredfountain⁠ @brisbaneportraitprize

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Salon des Refusés Petrie Terrace Gallery Awards! Pictured here is one of the winning artworks, Self Portrait with Poppies by Jared Fountain.⁠
⁠
This artwork was judged by Andrew Bonneau and below are his comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠
The use of atmosphere in this painting is great. Brush marks are varied, and the composition is engaging. Interestingly, sharp edges are not used in the face, but reserved for the poppy leaves, leaving the face more ambiguous. A fascinating use of subtle layering of paint gives a sense of optical depth. ⁠
Overall, this portrait definitely has a sense of human presence and feeling.⁠
⁠
The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 2nd of November. Make sure to come into the gallery to see all of the finalists, and place your vote for the People`s Choice Award!⁠
⁠
Artwork credit: Self Portrait with Poppies by Jared Fountain, Oil @artistjaredfountain⁠
@brisbaneportraitprize ...

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Salon des Refusés Petrie Terrace Gallery Awards! Pictured here is one of the winning artworks, Girl on Rug by Alissa Lamb.⁠
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This artwork was judged by Jan Manton and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ As a judge, I was immediately drawn to ‘Girl on Rug’ for its thoughtful composition and refined sense of balance. The aerial viewpoint creates a flattened perspective that highlights the dialogue between the striped dress and the ornate rug beneath. I appreciate the artist’s confident use of cropping — the rug’s fringe at the top left and the extended leg anchoring the lower edge — which adds both tension and harmony to the work. The longer you look, the more you notice how the careful design and quiet emotion work hand in hand.⁠
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The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 2nd of November. Make sure to come into the gallery to see all of the finalists, and place your vote for the People`s Choice Award!⁠
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Artwork credit: Girl on Rug by Alissa Lamb, Acrylic @alissabrooke_art⁠
@brisbaneportraitprize

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Salon des Refusés Petrie Terrace Gallery Awards! Pictured here is one of the winning artworks, Girl on Rug by Alissa Lamb.⁠ ⁠ This artwork was judged by Jan Manton and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ As a judge, I was immediately drawn to ‘Girl on Rug’ for its thoughtful composition and refined sense of balance. The aerial viewpoint creates a flattened perspective that highlights the dialogue between the striped dress and the ornate rug beneath. I appreciate the artist’s confident use of cropping — the rug’s fringe at the top left and the extended leg anchoring the lower edge — which adds both tension and harmony to the work. The longer you look, the more you notice how the careful design and quiet emotion work hand in hand.⁠ ⁠ The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 2nd of November. Make sure to come into the gallery to see all of the finalists, and place your vote for the People's Choice Award!⁠ ⁠ Artwork credit: Girl on Rug by Alissa Lamb, Acrylic @alissabrooke_art⁠ @brisbaneportraitprize

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Salon des Refusés Petrie Terrace Gallery Awards! Pictured here is one of the winning artworks, Girl on Rug by Alissa Lamb.⁠
⁠
This artwork was judged by Jan Manton and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ As a judge, I was immediately drawn to ‘Girl on Rug’ for its thoughtful composition and refined sense of balance. The aerial viewpoint creates a flattened perspective that highlights the dialogue between the striped dress and the ornate rug beneath. I appreciate the artist’s confident use of cropping — the rug’s fringe at the top left and the extended leg anchoring the lower edge — which adds both tension and harmony to the work. The longer you look, the more you notice how the careful design and quiet emotion work hand in hand.⁠
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The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 2nd of November. Make sure to come into the gallery to see all of the finalists, and place your vote for the People`s Choice Award!⁠
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Artwork credit: Girl on Rug by Alissa Lamb, Acrylic @alissabrooke_art⁠
@brisbaneportraitprize ...

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Announcing the winners of the 2025 Salon des Refusés Petrie Terrace Gallery Awards!⁠
- Judged by Jan Manton: Girl on Rug by Alissa Lamb @alissabrooke_art⁠
- Judged by Frances McKennariey FRQAS: Self Thinking of Adam Cullen by Daniel Butterworth @dan_butterworth_artist⁠
- Judged by Andrew Bonneau: Self Portrait with Poppies by Jared Fountain @artistjaredfountain⁠
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Congratulations to our winners, and thank you for everyone that entered the Salon des Refusés. The exhibition will be on show at the gallery until Sunday, 2nd of November.⁠
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We will also be hosting artists talks on Saturday, 25th of October from 2-4pm Tickets can be purchased via the link below.⁠
https://events.humanitix.com/2025-salon-des-refuses-wine-and-cheese-afternoon ⁠
@brisbaneportraitprize

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Announcing the winners of the 2025 Salon des Refusés Petrie Terrace Gallery Awards!⁠ - Judged by Jan Manton: Girl on Rug by Alissa Lamb @alissabrooke_art⁠ - Judged by Frances McKennariey FRQAS: Self Thinking of Adam Cullen by Daniel Butterworth @dan_butterworth_artist⁠ - Judged by Andrew Bonneau: Self Portrait with Poppies by Jared Fountain @artistjaredfountain⁠ ⁠ Congratulations to our winners, and thank you for everyone that entered the Salon des Refusés. The exhibition will be on show at the gallery until Sunday, 2nd of November.⁠ ⁠ We will also be hosting artists talks on Saturday, 25th of October from 2-4pm Tickets can be purchased via the link below.⁠ https://events.humanitix.com/2025-salon-des-refuses-wine-and-cheese-afternoon ⁠ @brisbaneportraitprize

Announcing the winners of the 2025 Salon des Refusés Petrie Terrace Gallery Awards!⁠
- Judged by Jan Manton: Girl on Rug by Alissa Lamb @alissabrooke_art⁠
- Judged by Frances McKennariey FRQAS: Self Thinking of Adam Cullen by Daniel Butterworth @dan_butterworth_artist⁠
- Judged by Andrew Bonneau: Self Portrait with Poppies by Jared Fountain @artistjaredfountain⁠
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Congratulations to our winners, and thank you for everyone that entered the Salon des Refusés. The exhibition will be on show at the gallery until Sunday, 2nd of November.⁠
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We will also be hosting artists talks on Saturday, 25th of October from 2-4pm Tickets can be purchased via the link below.⁠
https://events.humanitix.com/2025-salon-des-refuses-wine-and-cheese-afternoon ⁠
@brisbaneportraitprize ...

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The Salon des Refusés is now open at Petrie Terrace Gallery! Come into the gallery today to see the many faces and personalities of Brisbane.⁠
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Self-portrait Daisy Hill `24 is by Richard Blundell, artist and Fellow of the RQAS. He was born in Brisbane in 1947, and he says that his connections to Brisbane’s regional environs define his relationship to himself and more than fifty years of painting practices. Richard`s home and studio are on a designated Land-for-wildlife property, and are close to the Daisy Hill Conservation Park and the Chung Tian Buddhist Temple.⁠
Richard says on his entry into the Salon, "Investigation of my life’s meaning and values of action and erasure are aligned to my dominant hand and merge with favoured trees, pets and dreams. Mindful living with native birds and wildlife amongst the trees of Daisy Hill plays a key role in my creative interests and my self-portrait."⁠
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Artwork credit: Self-portrait Daisy Hill `24 by Richard Blundell FRQAS, Oil on Linen.⁠
@brisbaneportraitprize

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The Salon des Refusés is now open at Petrie Terrace Gallery! Come into the gallery today to see the many faces and personalities of Brisbane.⁠ ⁠ Self-portrait Daisy Hill '24 is by Richard Blundell, artist and Fellow of the RQAS. He was born in Brisbane in 1947, and he says that his connections to Brisbane’s regional environs define his relationship to himself and more than fifty years of painting practices. Richard's home and studio are on a designated Land-for-wildlife property, and are close to the Daisy Hill Conservation Park and the Chung Tian Buddhist Temple.⁠ Richard says on his entry into the Salon, "Investigation of my life’s meaning and values of action and erasure are aligned to my dominant hand and merge with favoured trees, pets and dreams. Mindful living with native birds and wildlife amongst the trees of Daisy Hill plays a key role in my creative interests and my self-portrait."⁠ ⁠ Artwork credit: Self-portrait Daisy Hill '24 by Richard Blundell FRQAS, Oil on Linen.⁠ @brisbaneportraitprize

The Salon des Refusés is now open at Petrie Terrace Gallery! Come into the gallery today to see the many faces and personalities of Brisbane.⁠
⁠
Self-portrait Daisy Hill `24 is by Richard Blundell, artist and Fellow of the RQAS. He was born in Brisbane in 1947, and he says that his connections to Brisbane’s regional environs define his relationship to himself and more than fifty years of painting practices. Richard`s home and studio are on a designated Land-for-wildlife property, and are close to the Daisy Hill Conservation Park and the Chung Tian Buddhist Temple.⁠
Richard says on his entry into the Salon, "Investigation of my life’s meaning and values of action and erasure are aligned to my dominant hand and merge with favoured trees, pets and dreams. Mindful living with native birds and wildlife amongst the trees of Daisy Hill plays a key role in my creative interests and my self-portrait."⁠
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Artwork credit: Self-portrait Daisy Hill `24 by Richard Blundell FRQAS, Oil on Linen.⁠
@brisbaneportraitprize ...

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On show from this Friday, 10th of October to Sunday, 2nd of November is the Salon des Refusés!⁠
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This portraiture exhibition will include artworks such as Blooming by Charlotte Lanchester:⁠
"Inspired by the beauty and reflective nature of self-portraiture, Blooming represents Charlotte Lanchester in a stippling perceptual drawing. Lanchester utilises the meditative process of stippling as a protective tool for therapeutic self-care, reflecting on her identity in a meticulous process of building an artwork dot by dot. Variations in density and depth in the Indian ink allow Lanchester to create drawings that become “bigger picture” reflections. The process of stippling supports Charlotte Lanchester to achieve mindfulness-awareness, a sense of self-compassion and purpose, relaxation, and acts as a supportive structure of self-care. This fundamentally allows her to reach a flow state when engaging in reflective art making. Blooming acts as a visual metaphor for Lanchester to use reflective artmaking to support her identity and self-concept. "⁠
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Artwork credit: Blooming by Charlotte Lanchester, Ink.⁠
@brisbaneportraitprize

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On show from this Friday, 10th of October to Sunday, 2nd of November is the Salon des Refusés!⁠ ⁠ This portraiture exhibition will include artworks such as Blooming by Charlotte Lanchester:⁠ "Inspired by the beauty and reflective nature of self-portraiture, Blooming represents Charlotte Lanchester in a stippling perceptual drawing. Lanchester utilises the meditative process of stippling as a protective tool for therapeutic self-care, reflecting on her identity in a meticulous process of building an artwork dot by dot. Variations in density and depth in the Indian ink allow Lanchester to create drawings that become “bigger picture” reflections. The process of stippling supports Charlotte Lanchester to achieve mindfulness-awareness, a sense of self-compassion and purpose, relaxation, and acts as a supportive structure of self-care. This fundamentally allows her to reach a flow state when engaging in reflective art making. Blooming acts as a visual metaphor for Lanchester to use reflective artmaking to support her identity and self-concept. "⁠ ⁠ Artwork credit: Blooming by Charlotte Lanchester, Ink.⁠ @brisbaneportraitprize

On show from this Friday, 10th of October to Sunday, 2nd of November is the Salon des Refusés!⁠
⁠
This portraiture exhibition will include artworks such as Blooming by Charlotte Lanchester:⁠
"Inspired by the beauty and reflective nature of self-portraiture, Blooming represents Charlotte Lanchester in a stippling perceptual drawing. Lanchester utilises the meditative process of stippling as a protective tool for therapeutic self-care, reflecting on her identity in a meticulous process of building an artwork dot by dot. Variations in density and depth in the Indian ink allow Lanchester to create drawings that become “bigger picture” reflections. The process of stippling supports Charlotte Lanchester to achieve mindfulness-awareness, a sense of self-compassion and purpose, relaxation, and acts as a supportive structure of self-care. This fundamentally allows her to reach a flow state when engaging in reflective art making. Blooming acts as a visual metaphor for Lanchester to use reflective artmaking to support her identity and self-concept. "⁠
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Artwork credit: Blooming by Charlotte Lanchester, Ink.⁠
@brisbaneportraitprize ...

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🌟 Last chance to book your tickets! ⁠
3 day portrait workshop with artist and Salon des Refusés judge, Andrew Bonneau this Friday 🎨🖌️⁠
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Dates: Friday 10th, Saturday 11th, and Sunday 12th of October, 9.00am-4.00pm each day⁠
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Venue: Royal Queensland Art Society, Petrie Terrace Gallery – 3/162 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane City, QLD 4000⁠
Please note this workshop is in the upstairs studio gallery which is only accessible via stairs.⁠
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For more information and to book tickets, visit: https://rqas.com.au/event/3-day-portrait-workshop-with-andrew-bonneau-2025/ ⁠
@andrew_bonneau

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🌟 Last chance to book your tickets! ⁠ 3 day portrait workshop with artist and Salon des Refusés judge, Andrew Bonneau this Friday 🎨🖌️⁠ ⁠ Dates: Friday 10th, Saturday 11th, and Sunday 12th of October, 9.00am-4.00pm each day⁠ ⁠ Venue: Royal Queensland Art Society, Petrie Terrace Gallery – 3/162 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane City, QLD 4000⁠ Please note this workshop is in the upstairs studio gallery which is only accessible via stairs.⁠ ⁠ For more information and to book tickets, visit: https://rqas.com.au/event/3-day-portrait-workshop-with-andrew-bonneau-2025/ ⁠ @andrew_bonneau

🌟 Last chance to book your tickets! ⁠
3 day portrait workshop with artist and Salon des Refusés judge, Andrew Bonneau this Friday 🎨🖌️⁠
⁠
Dates: Friday 10th, Saturday 11th, and Sunday 12th of October, 9.00am-4.00pm each day⁠
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Venue: Royal Queensland Art Society, Petrie Terrace Gallery – 3/162 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane City, QLD 4000⁠
Please note this workshop is in the upstairs studio gallery which is only accessible via stairs.⁠
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For more information and to book tickets, visit: https://rqas.com.au/event/3-day-portrait-workshop-with-andrew-bonneau-2025/ ⁠
@andrew_bonneau ...

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