🎟️ Tickets are now available for October ART TALKS! 🎟️⁠
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Join us at RQAS Brisbane Gallery on Sunday, 18th October for "Beyond The Gilded Frame: Portraits of Colonial Childhood" with Professor Elisabeth Findlay. ⁠
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Portraits of children are cherished possessions, freezing family moments in time. The Victorian era viewed childhood as a fleeting age of innocence, a precious stage of life. This talk steps into the world of the nineteenth century child and discusses portraits of Australian colonial childhood. It will delve into the many reasons for why we make portraits of children, from sentimental keepsakes to declarations of dynastic pride and generational authority.⁠
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This talk will take place amongst the Audrey Gibbs Art Prize exhibition, a celebration of genre works taking the everyday and ordinary life as their subject.⁠
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When: Sunday, 18th of October from 10.30am - 12.30pm⁠
Where: RQAS Brisbane Gallery ⁠
Ticket Prices:⁠
- $5 for RQAS Brisbane Members⁠
- $15 for the Public⁠
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Afternoon tea is included in the ticket price.⁠
Book your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/october-art-talks⁠ ...

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Audrey Gibbs Art Prize! Pictured here is the one of our Highly Commended winners, My Favourite Swing by Carolyn Morgan. Please scroll down to see the comments from our judges.⁠
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"This is a work Audrey would have found especially compelling. It is a somewhat ethereal style artwork, and while is delicate and modest in scale, it is still quietly powerful. The skillful paintwork, striking colour palette and composition create an ephemeral quality, capturing a magical moment in time."⁠
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Make sure to visit RQAS Brisbane Gallery soon to see all of our amazing finalists, as well as a selection of artworks by Audrey Gibbs. Exhibition is on show until Sunday, 25th of October, we look forward to seeing you in the gallery!⁠
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Artwork credit: My Favourite Swing by Carolyn Morgan, Oil, $550 @carolynmorganart ...

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Audrey Gibbs Art Prize! Pictured here is the Overall Winner, Indulgence by Purple Chang. Please scroll down to see the comments from our judges.⁠
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``Our winning work demonstrates a confidence and grace of execution that is outstanding. The artist has captured a moment of captivating connection between subjects which can be hard enough to do in any medium, but is especially so in watercolour. It is not, however, overworked with the warm browns complementing each other beautifully. The love between the woman and the cat is evident and the work overall is masterful. There is something very Audrey about it.``⁠
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Make sure to visit RQAS Brisbane Gallery soon to see all of our amazing finalists, as well as a selection of artworks by Audrey Gibbs. Exhibition is on show until Sunday, 25th of October, we look forward to seeing you in the gallery!⁠
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Artwork credit: Indulgence by Purple Chang, Watercolour, $1100 @artbypurpl3 ...

If you missed out on seeing the 2026 Queen`s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize, this is the event for you. Join us for a visit to the Star Event Centre at Queen`s Wharf Brisbane! Guest will enjoy a selection of finalist artworks from the Queen`s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize in a state-of-the-art venue. This is the perfect opportunity to see some amazing art and catch up with other like-minded people.⁠
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Morning tea is included in the ticket price, and guests may also like to visit the Sky Deck at the conclusion of the visit. This event will be held at the Star Event Centre at Queen`s Wharf Brisbane on Monday, 12th of October from 10am-12pm.⁠
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Ticket Prices:⁠
- $5 for RQAS Brisbane Members⁠
- $15 for the Public⁠
Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/qwbap-showcase-2026 ⁠
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Please make sure to RSVP by 12pm on Wednesday, 7th of October. Walk-ins are not permitted.⁠
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Please note, this event will be held off-site from the gallery at The Star Event Centre (Level 6, 33 William St, Brisbane QLD 4000).⁠
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✨We can`t for you to see the Audrey Gibbs Art Prize exhibition - opening TODAY! ✨⁠
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On show at RQAS Brisbane Gallery until Sunday, 25th of October, come along to experience everyday life wherever it happens - in the ordinary rhythms of quiet mornings, passing moments and, even, the walk home.⁠
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🎟️ There`s still a few tickets available to the Opening Event and Prize Presentation, taking place tomorrow, Saturday 3rd of October at 2pm.⁠
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Tickets available at: https://events.humanitix.com/audrey-gibbs-art-prize-opening-event.⁠
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Artwork credit: All Stations by David Burrows, Silk Screen Print, $600 ...

📢 Don`t miss out! Last chance to buy tickets for the Opening Event of the Audrey Gibbs Art Prize!⁠
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Nibbles will be provided and drinks available for purchase. There will also be live music!⁠ 🎵⁠
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📅 When: Saturday, 3rd of October, 2:00pm⁠-4:00pm⁠
📍 Where: RQAS Brisbane Gallery⁠
🎟️ Buy tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/audrey-gibbs-art-prize-opening-event⁠
💵 Ticket prices:⁠
- RQAS Brisbane Branch Members: $5⁠
- Non-Members: $15⁠ ...

Quiet joys, quietly extraordinary - a look at the everyday moments we almost let pass by. The Audrey Gibbs Art Prize opens this Friday, 2nd of October at RQAS Brisbane Gallery. 🖼️⁠
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Alongside this exhibition, Professor Elisabeth Findlay of QCAD will present `Beyond the Gilded Frame: Portraits of Colonial Childhood` at the October ART TALKS event on Sunday, 18th of October at 10.30am.⁠
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For more information and to book tickets visit https://events.humanitix.com/october-art-talks⁠
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Artwork credit: Connections by Beverley Tainton F.R.Q.A.S., Professional Acrylic on Stretched Canvas, $4600. @taintonbeverley ...