Don`t miss out on tickets to the Opening Event for the inaugural Audrey Gibbs Art Prize! ⁠
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Join us at RQAS Brisbane Gallery for the prize presentation on Saturday, 3rd of October at 2pm. Nibbles will be 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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There`s just one month to go until the exhibition opens! Exhibition on show from Friday 2nd to Sunday 25th October to see a range of genre artworks, one of Audrey’s great pleasures. Sponsored by the Gibbs family, it will also feature a retrospective of some of her works 🖼️⁠
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🎟️ Make sure to buy your ticket via the link below soon as numbers are limited!⁠ https://events.humanitix.com/audrey-gibbs-art-prize-opening-event ...

🎨 Step into a celebration of Brisbane through art and discover the incredible Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize! Only on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery until Sunday, 13th of September.⁠
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This exhibition features artworks such as A Beautiful Day For It by Caroline Penny. Caroline says on her artwork,⁠
"I’ve lived in Brisbane now for over 25 years with my family and dog working out of my studio in Bulimba. Originally from England I arrived later in life after predominately selling my paintings in the UK. ⁠
Arriving into the clean vivid sunshine of Brisbane was quite a shock and initially I had to rethink my colour palette and even the way I finished my paintings. Everything here is so much more defined, sharp and finished, it seems like dipping one’s eyeballs in cleaning fluid. ⁠
I’ve always been drawn to the Brisbane River as a source of inspiration. As many who know my work have commented, I’m quite a blue painter. Living so close to this vein of blue it’s been hard to ignore. Having lived in London close to the River Thames, water has always been attractive to study, whether out on Moreton Bay or closer to home. For many years we were lucky enough to own a boat which gave me the added advantage of being able to see the river from a different vantage point. ‘A beautiful day for it’, was one such day. As we whizzed along the river watching the water bubbling away with Hamilton hill in the background and the perfect light early evening affords, I was transfixed by the patterns created in the water by the boat’s motor, as opposed to the calm sedate houses on the hill."⁠
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Artwork credit: A Beautiful Day For It by Caroline Penny, Oil, $975 @Artscpenny⁠
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🚨 TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO BOOK! 🚨⁠
Don’t miss ‘Immerse’ Jazz Night with the incredible @theashleighdenning and Coppertop Entertainment! 🎷🎹✨⁠
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Tonight from 7pm, RQAS Brisbane Gallery will come alive with soulful jazz music, surrounded by the award-winning artworks of the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize 🎨🎶⁠
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For one special evening, art and music will come together to create a truly unforgettable multisensory experience ✨⁠
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🎟️ TICKETS CLOSE TODAY AT 3:30PM!⁠
If you’ve been thinking about joining us, this is your final chance to secure your ticket. Book now: https://events.humanitix.com/immerse-rqas-jazz-night ⁠
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Gather your friends, immerse yourself in art and jazz, and join us for an evening you won’t want to miss! 🥂🎺🎨 ...

Visit Petrie Terrace Gallery to see amazing artworks like Literally by Steven Whitfield in the 2026 Queen`s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize!⁠
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Steven says on his piece:⁠
"Literally is inspired by Brisbane’s Cultural Precinct and the experience of walking through South Brisbane after dark, when the city’s architecture, public art and riverfront spaces take on a different character. The painting captures the illuminated façade of the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) against the evening sky. Cast across the building is the monumental shadow of Michael Parekōwhai’s iconic public sculpture, The World Turns, while a solitary figure pauses in quiet reflection. While Brisbane is often defined by its subtropical climate and rapid growth, its cultural institutions heavily shape the city’s identity. In this work, the sculpture’s massive shadow transforms the gallery wall into a temporary canvas. This creates an artwork within an artwork, prompting viewers to consider how perspective constructs meaning. The title Literally references both the physical shadow and our tendency to seek simple explanations for complex narratives. While the silhouette suggests an obvious story, closer examination reveals deeper layers of interpretation, reminding us that every city contains multiple histories, viewpoints, and lived experiences. Inspired by evening walks through Brisbane’s art precinct and conversations about contemporary issues, Literally reflects on the role of public spaces in shaping how we see ourselves, our community and our city."⁠
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Time is running out to book your tickets! Join us this Friday, 28th of August for the `Immerse` - Jazz Night, run in conjunction with the Queen`s Wharf Brisbane Art prize! Don`t wait, get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/immerse-rqas-jazz-night ⁠
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Artwork credit: Literally by Steven Whitfield, Acrylic, $2000 @stevewhitfieldillustration⁠
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🚨 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ENTER! 🚨⁠
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Calling all artists! 🎨⏰ This is your final chance to submit your genre artwork, both 2D and 3D media, to the Audrey Gibbs Art Prize! ⁠
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Whether you work in painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, mixed media or beyond — all mediums are welcome! ✨🖌️⁠
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Don’t let the deadline pass you by! If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to enter, that moment is NOW 🏃‍♀️🎨⁠
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⏰ Entries close TODAY at 3:30pm — get your artwork submitted before it’s too late at rqas.com.au. ...

✨ Come and experience the incredible Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize at Petrie Terrace Gallery ✨ Currently on show are artworks such as Welcome Home by David Ladley F.R.Q.A.S.⁠
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David says on this piece:⁠
"The title is probably a little sentimental, but the real purpose of my paintings is to record a significant period in Qld housing history. ⁠
Early timber houses were quite basic in terms of functional accommodation, but from about 1875 until the first world war brought change. The wealthier families liked to indulge in evidence of their prosperity. Decoration in the grander homes displayed gables with fretwork showing foliage, flowers, fruit and vines. Pluses more geometric roof finishes. ⁠
Hopefully these old homes will be preserved and cared for so future generations can appreciate."⁠
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Don`t forget, this Friday, 28th of August as a part of this exhibition, we are hosting `Immerse` - Jazz Night! Get your tickets here before the event sells out: https://events.humanitix.com/immerse-rqas-jazz-night ⁠
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Artwork credit: Welcome Home by David Ladley F.R.Q.A.S., Oil, $1500.⁠
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⏰ LESS THAN ONE WEEK LEFT TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS! ⏰⁠
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This Friday, 28th of August, RQAS Brisbane Gallery is hosting ‘Immerse’ Jazz Night with @theashleighdenning and Coppertop Entertainment! 🎷✨⁠
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Join us for a truly unique evening of live jazz, set amongst the award-winning artworks of the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize 🎨🎶⁠
In the elegant gallery setting, soulful melodies will intertwine with stunning visual artistry to create an unforgettable multisensory experience 🎺🎹✨⁠
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The beautiful Ashleigh Denning is no stranger to events at the gallery, having provided atmosphere and wowed audiences with her incredible vocals over the years. But this time, we’re thrilled to welcome Ashleigh alongside Coppertop Entertainment for an evening where the gallery comes alive with both art and music 💫⁠
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🎟️ Don’t miss out — tickets are limited and there’s less than a week left to book! Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/immerse-rqas-jazz-night ...

Visit Petrie Terrace Gallery today to see how local artists capture both the big and little things we love about Brisbane, including Every Wednesday by Tanya Burkitt.⁠
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Tanya says on her own artwork, "It’s the little things that we sometimes take for granted. We’re so fortunate to have a rubbish collection system to keep our beautiful Brisbane city clean. As a kid, our rubbish bins were small, not fly proof and the newspapers were shoved in the same bin, no recycling. Sweaty men would run with the bin on one shoulder, leaping fences and avoiding dogs, lucky to receive a ‘tallie of XXXX’ for Christmas. ⁠
“Every Wednesday” is a story of our collective routine of having our rubbish and recycling removed. The crows are part of our suburban landscape. This scene is from my street where I have lived for 43 years."⁠
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Don`t miss out! Today we are holding our ART TALKS event at 2pm, where Mostyn Bramely-Moore (One of the judges for this exhibition) will be speaking about his art practice and art schools. Book your tickets now at https://events.humanitix.com/art-talks-qwbap-2026 or pay at the door!⁠
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Artwork credit: Every Wednesday by Tanya Burkitt, Acrylic, $1200 @tanyaburkittart⁠
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