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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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The winner of the RQAS Queensland Figurative People`s Choice Award goes to Hyelan Kim for her artwork, Mother and Child.⁠
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Congratulations to Hyelan for an impressive artwork! Thank you to all of our finalists for being a part of the exhibition, and to everyone that voted in the People`s Choice Award.⁠
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Artwork credit: Mother and Child by Hyelan Kim, Watercolour, $700.

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The winner of the RQAS Queensland Figurative People's Choice Award goes to Hyelan Kim for her artwork, Mother and Child.⁠ ⁠ Congratulations to Hyelan for an impressive artwork! Thank you to all of our finalists for being a part of the exhibition, and to everyone that voted in the People's Choice Award.⁠ ⁠ Artwork credit: Mother and Child by Hyelan Kim, Watercolour, $700.

The winner of the RQAS Queensland Figurative People`s Choice Award goes to Hyelan Kim for her artwork, Mother and Child.⁠
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Congratulations to Hyelan for an impressive artwork! Thank you to all of our finalists for being a part of the exhibition, and to everyone that voted in the People`s Choice Award.⁠
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Artwork credit: Mother and Child by Hyelan Kim, Watercolour, $700. ...

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Back by popular demand, the Studio Gallery is being brought downstairs in May! RQAS Brisbane Members are being given the opportunity to display their work for this Mini Members’ exhibition.⁠
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On show from Wednesday, 13th of May to Sunday, 24th of May, visit Petrie Terrace Gallery to see how talented our members are in this open themed exhibition.⁠
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For any RQAS Brisbane Members interested in being a part of the second week of the Studio Showcase, make sure to email gallery@rqas.com.au.

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Back by popular demand, the Studio Gallery is being brought downstairs in May! RQAS Brisbane Members are being given the opportunity to display their work for this Mini Members’ exhibition.⁠ ⁠ On show from Wednesday, 13th of May to Sunday, 24th of May, visit Petrie Terrace Gallery to see how talented our members are in this open themed exhibition.⁠ ⁠ For any RQAS Brisbane Members interested in being a part of the second week of the Studio Showcase, make sure to email gallery@rqas.com.au.

Back by popular demand, the Studio Gallery is being brought downstairs in May! RQAS Brisbane Members are being given the opportunity to display their work for this Mini Members’ exhibition.⁠
⁠
On show from Wednesday, 13th of May to Sunday, 24th of May, visit Petrie Terrace Gallery to see how talented our members are in this open themed exhibition.⁠
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For any RQAS Brisbane Members interested in being a part of the second week of the Studio Showcase, make sure to email gallery@rqas.com.au. ...

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Today is your last chance to see the Queensland Figurative! 🎨⚡⁠
We’re in the final hours of this incredible exhibition, which closes today (10th of May) at 3:30pm — don’t miss your opportunity to experience these powerful works up close.⁠
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Make your visit count and vote for your favourite artwork in the People’s Choice Award before it`s too late! 🗳️✨⁠
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Artwork credit: Persephone in Green by Jennifer Allnutt, Oil, $2500.

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Today is your last chance to see the Queensland Figurative! 🎨⚡⁠ We’re in the final hours of this incredible exhibition, which closes today (10th of May) at 3:30pm — don’t miss your opportunity to experience these powerful works up close.⁠ ⁠ Make your visit count and vote for your favourite artwork in the People’s Choice Award before it's too late! 🗳️✨⁠ ⁠ Artwork credit: Persephone in Green by Jennifer Allnutt, Oil, $2500.

Today is your last chance to see the Queensland Figurative! 🎨⚡⁠
We’re in the final hours of this incredible exhibition, which closes today (10th of May) at 3:30pm — don’t miss your opportunity to experience these powerful works up close.⁠
⁠
Make your visit count and vote for your favourite artwork in the People’s Choice Award before it`s too late! 🗳️✨⁠
⁠
Artwork credit: Persephone in Green by Jennifer Allnutt, Oil, $2500. ...

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Tickets are currently available for our May ART TALKS event - Daphne Mayo: Artist, National, Queensland Icon and Influencer.⁠
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This talk is presented by Richard Blundell FRQAS who will be discussing the life of Daphne Mayo. Mayo was an artist, including a talented sculptor, RQAS Vice-President and life member (1927-30); Foundation Member of the Australian Academy of Art (a Federal Government supported anti-modernist organisation); co-establisher of the Art Reference Library at The University of Queensland; fund raiser and trustee for the Queensland Art Gallery; recipient of an MBE (1959), and overall an amazing person. ⁠
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To learn more about her life, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery on Sunday, 24th May from 2pm to 4pm. Afternoon tea is included in the ticket price.⁠
Ticket Prices:⁠
- $5 for RQAS Brisbane Members⁠
- $15 for the Public⁠
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Don`t miss your chance to attend this month`s art talks event and enjoy the fellowship of other like-minded artists - book your tickets now!⁠
https://events.humanitix.com/art-talks-may2026

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Tickets are currently available for our May ART TALKS event - Daphne Mayo: Artist, National, Queensland Icon and Influencer.⁠ ⁠ This talk is presented by Richard Blundell FRQAS who will be discussing the life of Daphne Mayo. Mayo was an artist, including a talented sculptor, RQAS Vice-President and life member (1927-30); Foundation Member of the Australian Academy of Art (a Federal Government supported anti-modernist organisation); co-establisher of the Art Reference Library at The University of Queensland; fund raiser and trustee for the Queensland Art Gallery; recipient of an MBE (1959), and overall an amazing person. ⁠ ⁠ To learn more about her life, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery on Sunday, 24th May from 2pm to 4pm. Afternoon tea is included in the ticket price.⁠ Ticket Prices:⁠ - $5 for RQAS Brisbane Members⁠ - $15 for the Public⁠ ⁠ Don't miss your chance to attend this month's art talks event and enjoy the fellowship of other like-minded artists - book your tickets now!⁠ https://events.humanitix.com/art-talks-may2026

Tickets are currently available for our May ART TALKS event - Daphne Mayo: Artist, National, Queensland Icon and Influencer.⁠
⁠
This talk is presented by Richard Blundell FRQAS who will be discussing the life of Daphne Mayo. Mayo was an artist, including a talented sculptor, RQAS Vice-President and life member (1927-30); Foundation Member of the Australian Academy of Art (a Federal Government supported anti-modernist organisation); co-establisher of the Art Reference Library at The University of Queensland; fund raiser and trustee for the Queensland Art Gallery; recipient of an MBE (1959), and overall an amazing person. ⁠
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To learn more about her life, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery on Sunday, 24th May from 2pm to 4pm. Afternoon tea is included in the ticket price.⁠
Ticket Prices:⁠
- $5 for RQAS Brisbane Members⁠
- $15 for the Public⁠
⁠
Don`t miss your chance to attend this month`s art talks event and enjoy the fellowship of other like-minded artists - book your tickets now!⁠
https://events.humanitix.com/art-talks-may2026 ...

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We are now in the final days to experience the RQAS Queensland Figurative! 🎨⏳ On show until Sunday, 10th of May, don’t miss your chance to see this incredible showcase of talent celebrating the human form—once it’s gone, it’s gone!⁠
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Make time to visit, soak it all in, and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award before the exhibition closes 🗳️✨⁠
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See you at the gallery before it’s too late! 👀⁠
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Artwork credit: Mudjimba Belles by Rodney Cassidy, Acrylic, $995.

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We are now in the final days to experience the RQAS Queensland Figurative! 🎨⏳ On show until Sunday, 10th of May, don’t miss your chance to see this incredible showcase of talent celebrating the human form—once it’s gone, it’s gone!⁠ ⁠ Make time to visit, soak it all in, and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award before the exhibition closes 🗳️✨⁠ ⁠ See you at the gallery before it’s too late! 👀⁠ ⁠ Artwork credit: Mudjimba Belles by Rodney Cassidy, Acrylic, $995.

We are now in the final days to experience the RQAS Queensland Figurative! 🎨⏳ On show until Sunday, 10th of May, don’t miss your chance to see this incredible showcase of talent celebrating the human form—once it’s gone, it’s gone!⁠
⁠
Make time to visit, soak it all in, and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award before the exhibition closes 🗳️✨⁠
⁠
See you at the gallery before it’s too late! 👀⁠
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Artwork credit: Mudjimba Belles by Rodney Cassidy, Acrylic, $995. ...

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On Saturday, 30th of May at 6pm, we invite you to join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery to open the first half of the 136th Members Annual art exhibition!⁠
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This opening event is for sections 1 (oil and acrylic painting) and 4 (sculpture and 3D works). Join us for an evening of art and music and for the announcement of the winners.⁠
Nibbles are provided and drinks are available for purchase,⁠
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Ticket prices:⁠
- $5: RQAS Brisbane Branch Members⁠
- $15: Non-Members⁠
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We look forward to seeing you at the gallery for a fun evening to support our members, but make sure to secure your ticket via the link below soon as numbers are limited!⁠
https://events.humanitix.com/136th-members-annual-opening-paintings-and-sculpture ⁠
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RQAS Members Annual exhibition on show from Thursday, 28th May to Sunday, 5th July.

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On Saturday, 30th of May at 6pm, we invite you to join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery to open the first half of the 136th Members Annual art exhibition!⁠ ⁠ This opening event is for sections 1 (oil and acrylic painting) and 4 (sculpture and 3D works). Join us for an evening of art and music and for the announcement of the winners.⁠ Nibbles are provided and drinks are available for purchase,⁠ ⁠ Ticket prices:⁠ - $5: RQAS Brisbane Branch Members⁠ - $15: Non-Members⁠ ⁠ We look forward to seeing you at the gallery for a fun evening to support our members, but make sure to secure your ticket via the link below soon as numbers are limited!⁠ https://events.humanitix.com/136th-members-annual-opening-paintings-and-sculpture ⁠ ⁠ RQAS Members Annual exhibition on show from Thursday, 28th May to Sunday, 5th July.

On Saturday, 30th of May at 6pm, we invite you to join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery to open the first half of the 136th Members Annual art exhibition!⁠
⁠
This opening event is for sections 1 (oil and acrylic painting) and 4 (sculpture and 3D works). Join us for an evening of art and music and for the announcement of the winners.⁠
Nibbles are provided and drinks are available for purchase,⁠
⁠
Ticket prices:⁠
- $5: RQAS Brisbane Branch Members⁠
- $15: Non-Members⁠
⁠
We look forward to seeing you at the gallery for a fun evening to support our members, but make sure to secure your ticket via the link below soon as numbers are limited!⁠
https://events.humanitix.com/136th-members-annual-opening-paintings-and-sculpture ⁠
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RQAS Members Annual exhibition on show from Thursday, 28th May to Sunday, 5th July. ...

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Final week to experience the RQAS Queensland Figurative! 🎨✨⁠
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Don’t miss your chance to see this incredible showcase of talent before it closes this Subday, 10th of May — this is it! ⏳👀 Come and immerse yourself in the powerful, expressive works celebrating the human form.⁠
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Make sure you visit Petrie Terrace Gallery before it’s gone! 🚶‍♀️💫⁠
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Artwork credit: The Painter`s Mother by Rachel Hazzard, Acrylic, $5000.

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Final week to experience the RQAS Queensland Figurative! 🎨✨⁠ ⁠ Don’t miss your chance to see this incredible showcase of talent before it closes this Subday, 10th of May — this is it! ⏳👀 Come and immerse yourself in the powerful, expressive works celebrating the human form.⁠ ⁠ Make sure you visit Petrie Terrace Gallery before it’s gone! 🚶‍♀️💫⁠ ⁠ Artwork credit: The Painter's Mother by Rachel Hazzard, Acrylic, $5000.

Final week to experience the RQAS Queensland Figurative! 🎨✨⁠
⁠
Don’t miss your chance to see this incredible showcase of talent before it closes this Subday, 10th of May — this is it! ⏳👀 Come and immerse yourself in the powerful, expressive works celebrating the human form.⁠
⁠
Make sure you visit Petrie Terrace Gallery before it’s gone! 🚶‍♀️💫⁠
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Artwork credit: The Painter`s Mother by Rachel Hazzard, Acrylic, $5000. ...

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