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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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Join us for a visit to the Star Event Centre at Queen`s Wharf Brisbane!⁠
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Attendees are invited to see the artworks on show at the RQAS Brisbane Showcase - Be Still. 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.⁠
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This event will be held at the Star Event Centre at Queen`s Wharf Brisbane on Wednesday, 15th of April from 10am-12pm.⁠
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Ticket Prices:⁠
- $5 for RQAS Brisbane Members⁠
- $15 for the Public⁠
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Please purchase your ticket by 12pm on Monday, 12th of April so that we can cater for final numbers.⁠
Book your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-brisbane-showcase-be-still-visit-to-queen-s-wharf-brisbane ⁠
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Please note, this event will be held off-site from the gallery. On arrival at Star, please make your way to the Event Centre on Level 6, where you will be greeted by RQAS staff and/or committee members.⁠
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Join us for a visit to the Star Event Centre at Queen's Wharf Brisbane!⁠ ⁠ Attendees are invited to see the artworks on show at the RQAS Brisbane Showcase - Be Still. This is the perfect opportunity to see some amazing art and catch up with other like-minded people.⁠ ⁠ 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 Wednesday, 15th of April from 10am-12pm.⁠ ⁠ Ticket Prices:⁠ - $5 for RQAS Brisbane Members⁠ - $15 for the Public⁠ ⁠ Please purchase your ticket by 12pm on Monday, 12th of April so that we can cater for final numbers.⁠ Book your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-brisbane-showcase-be-still-visit-to-queen-s-wharf-brisbane ⁠ ⁠ Please note, this event will be held off-site from the gallery. On arrival at Star, please make your way to the Event Centre on Level 6, where you will be greeted by RQAS staff and/or committee members.⁠ ⁠

Join us for a visit to the Star Event Centre at Queen`s Wharf Brisbane!⁠
⁠
Attendees are invited to see the artworks on show at the RQAS Brisbane Showcase - Be Still. This is the perfect opportunity to see some amazing art and catch up with other like-minded people.⁠
⁠
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 Wednesday, 15th of April from 10am-12pm.⁠
⁠
Ticket Prices:⁠
- $5 for RQAS Brisbane Members⁠
- $15 for the Public⁠
⁠
Please purchase your ticket by 12pm on Monday, 12th of April so that we can cater for final numbers.⁠
Book your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-brisbane-showcase-be-still-visit-to-queen-s-wharf-brisbane ⁠
⁠
Please note, this event will be held off-site from the gallery. On arrival at Star, please make your way to the Event Centre on Level 6, where you will be greeted by RQAS staff and/or committee members.⁠
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On show now at Petrie Terrace Gallery, the RQAS Queensland Figurative brings together some of Queensland’s most talented artists, each exploring the figure in bold, moving and unexpected ways 🖼️💫⁠
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Whether you’re an art lover, a collector, or just looking for something inspiring to do today — this is your sign to visit 🙌⁠
⁠
Don`t forget to book your tickets for the Opening and Awards Night ✨⁠
The event is this Thursday, 16th of April at 7pm, book your tickets before it`s too late!⁠
https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-queensland-figurative-opening-night-2026 ⁠
⁠
Artwork credit: Twilight in the Garden of Good and Evil by Karen Dyer, Oil, $1600 @karendyerpaintings

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On show now at Petrie Terrace Gallery, the RQAS Queensland Figurative brings together some of Queensland’s most talented artists, each exploring the figure in bold, moving and unexpected ways 🖼️💫⁠ ⁠ Whether you’re an art lover, a collector, or just looking for something inspiring to do today — this is your sign to visit 🙌⁠ ⁠ Don't forget to book your tickets for the Opening and Awards Night ✨⁠ The event is this Thursday, 16th of April at 7pm, book your tickets before it's too late!⁠ https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-queensland-figurative-opening-night-2026 ⁠ ⁠ Artwork credit: Twilight in the Garden of Good and Evil by Karen Dyer, Oil, $1600 @karendyerpaintings

On show now at Petrie Terrace Gallery, the RQAS Queensland Figurative brings together some of Queensland’s most talented artists, each exploring the figure in bold, moving and unexpected ways 🖼️💫⁠
⁠
Whether you’re an art lover, a collector, or just looking for something inspiring to do today — this is your sign to visit 🙌⁠
⁠
Don`t forget to book your tickets for the Opening and Awards Night ✨⁠
The event is this Thursday, 16th of April at 7pm, book your tickets before it`s too late!⁠
https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-queensland-figurative-opening-night-2026 ⁠
⁠
Artwork credit: Twilight in the Garden of Good and Evil by Karen Dyer, Oil, $1600 @karendyerpaintings ...

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3 WEEKS LEFT TO ENTER!!!⁠
Don`t miss out, there are only 3 weeks left until entries close for the 136th 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 4, members are invited to enter their sculptural and 3D artworks, these can be created in any medium.⁠
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We also have 6 other sections members can enter including oil and acrylic painting, watercolour, drawing, 2D artworks in any other media and pastel.⁠
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Completed entry forms and entry fees are due to the gallery by 3:30pm on Wednesday, 29th of April⁠
For more information and to enter, visit rqas.com.au⁠
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This exhibition is for RQAS Brisbane Branch Members only. If you would like to become a member to enter, please visit our website. The exhibition will be on show from Thursday, 28th of May to Sunday, 5th of July.⁠
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Artwork credit: Enigma by Zygmunt Libucha, Marble and Granite, $6000.

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3 WEEKS LEFT TO ENTER!!!⁠ Don't miss out, there are only 3 weeks left until entries close for the 136th 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 4, members are invited to enter their sculptural and 3D artworks, these can be created in any medium.⁠ ⁠ We also have 6 other sections members can enter including oil and acrylic painting, watercolour, drawing, 2D artworks in any other media and pastel.⁠ ⁠ Completed entry forms and entry fees are due to the gallery by 3:30pm on Wednesday, 29th of April⁠ For more information and to enter, visit rqas.com.au⁠ ⁠ This exhibition is for RQAS Brisbane Branch Members only. If you would like to become a member to enter, please visit our website. The exhibition will be on show from Thursday, 28th of May to Sunday, 5th of July.⁠ ⁠ Artwork credit: Enigma by Zygmunt Libucha, Marble and Granite, $6000.

3 WEEKS LEFT TO ENTER!!!⁠
Don`t miss out, there are only 3 weeks left until entries close for the 136th 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 4, members are invited to enter their sculptural and 3D artworks, these can be created in any medium.⁠
⁠
We also have 6 other sections members can enter including oil and acrylic painting, watercolour, drawing, 2D artworks in any other media and pastel.⁠
⁠
Completed entry forms and entry fees are due to the gallery by 3:30pm on Wednesday, 29th of April⁠
For more information and to enter, visit rqas.com.au⁠
⁠
This exhibition is for RQAS Brisbane Branch Members only. If you would like to become a member to enter, please visit our website. The exhibition will be on show from Thursday, 28th of May to Sunday, 5th of July.⁠
⁠
Artwork credit: Enigma by Zygmunt Libucha, Marble and Granite, $6000. ...

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🎉 The wait is almost over, the RQAS Queensland Figurative opens at Petrie Terrace Gallery this Friday, 10th of April 🎉⁠
To officially open the exhibition and announcing the winners of the exhibition, on Thursday, 16th of April we are hosting the Opening and Awards Night. Featuring live music by the beautiful Ashleigh Denning, a free drink on arrival, grazing table, and the chance to celebrate the winner of the $10,000 First Prize, this is not an event you`ll want to miss!⁠ This event will also be officially open by Lady Mayoress Nina Schrinner.⁠
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✨ Book your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-queensland-figurative-opening-night-2026 ⁠
⁠
Artwork credit: Friends by Peter Hubbard FRQAS, Oil on Canvas, $3000 @peter.hubbard.319

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🎉 The wait is almost over, the RQAS Queensland Figurative opens at Petrie Terrace Gallery this Friday, 10th of April 🎉⁠ To officially open the exhibition and announcing the winners of the exhibition, on Thursday, 16th of April we are hosting the Opening and Awards Night. Featuring live music by the beautiful Ashleigh Denning, a free drink on arrival, grazing table, and the chance to celebrate the winner of the $10,000 First Prize, this is not an event you'll want to miss!⁠ This event will also be officially open by Lady Mayoress Nina Schrinner.⁠ ⁠ ✨ Book your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-queensland-figurative-opening-night-2026 ⁠ ⁠ Artwork credit: Friends by Peter Hubbard FRQAS, Oil on Canvas, $3000 @peter.hubbard.319

🎉 The wait is almost over, the RQAS Queensland Figurative opens at Petrie Terrace Gallery this Friday, 10th of April 🎉⁠
To officially open the exhibition and announcing the winners of the exhibition, on Thursday, 16th of April we are hosting the Opening and Awards Night. Featuring live music by the beautiful Ashleigh Denning, a free drink on arrival, grazing table, and the chance to celebrate the winner of the $10,000 First Prize, this is not an event you`ll want to miss!⁠ This event will also be officially open by Lady Mayoress Nina Schrinner.⁠
⁠
✨ Book your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-queensland-figurative-opening-night-2026 ⁠
⁠
Artwork credit: Friends by Peter Hubbard FRQAS, Oil on Canvas, $3000 @peter.hubbard.319 ...

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Entries are currently open for the 2026 Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize — and there are only 2 months left to submit ⏳🎨⁠
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Presented by the Royal Queensland Art Society Brisbane Branch in partnership with Queen’s Wharf Brisbane and The Star Brisbane, this exciting exhibition returns after a hugely successful 2025 — now with an expanded range of eligible mediums ✨⁠
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We’re calling on local artists to capture what makes Brisbane so special 💫 From iconic scenes to hidden gems, share your unique perspective and connection to the city through your art 🌇🖼️⁠
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Entries due: Saturday 6th June 2026 3:30pm⁠
Entry fee per artwork: $50⁠
Prize pool of $30,000!⁠
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Don’t wait — start creating and get your entries in before time runs out! ⏰🔥 Enter at rqas.com.au⁠
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Artwork credit: Winner of Highly Commended in 2025 Queen`s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize - Voir by Julie Purcell, Oil on Board, $1200 @modconned⁠
@thestarbrisbane⁠
@queenswharf_brisbane

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Entries are currently open for the 2026 Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize — and there are only 2 months left to submit ⏳🎨⁠ ⁠ Presented by the Royal Queensland Art Society Brisbane Branch in partnership with Queen’s Wharf Brisbane and The Star Brisbane, this exciting exhibition returns after a hugely successful 2025 — now with an expanded range of eligible mediums ✨⁠ ⁠ We’re calling on local artists to capture what makes Brisbane so special 💫 From iconic scenes to hidden gems, share your unique perspective and connection to the city through your art 🌇🖼️⁠ ⁠ Entries due: Saturday 6th June 2026 3:30pm⁠ Entry fee per artwork: $50⁠ Prize pool of $30,000!⁠ ⁠ Don’t wait — start creating and get your entries in before time runs out! ⏰🔥 Enter at rqas.com.au⁠ ⁠ Artwork credit: Winner of Highly Commended in 2025 Queen's Wharf Brisbane Art Prize - Voir by Julie Purcell, Oil on Board, $1200 @modconned⁠ @thestarbrisbane⁠ @queenswharf_brisbane

Entries are currently open for the 2026 Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize — and there are only 2 months left to submit ⏳🎨⁠
⁠
Presented by the Royal Queensland Art Society Brisbane Branch in partnership with Queen’s Wharf Brisbane and The Star Brisbane, this exciting exhibition returns after a hugely successful 2025 — now with an expanded range of eligible mediums ✨⁠
⁠
We’re calling on local artists to capture what makes Brisbane so special 💫 From iconic scenes to hidden gems, share your unique perspective and connection to the city through your art 🌇🖼️⁠
⁠
Entries due: Saturday 6th June 2026 3:30pm⁠
Entry fee per artwork: $50⁠
Prize pool of $30,000!⁠
⁠
Don’t wait — start creating and get your entries in before time runs out! ⏰🔥 Enter at rqas.com.au⁠
⁠
Artwork credit: Winner of Highly Commended in 2025 Queen`s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize - Voir by Julie Purcell, Oil on Board, $1200 @modconned⁠
@thestarbrisbane⁠
@queenswharf_brisbane ...

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Opening this week on Friday, 10th of April is the Biennial Queensland Figurative! This exhibition celebrates the human figure as depicted by Queensland`s best artists 🖼️⁠
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Don`t forget to book your tickets to the Opening and Awards Night on Thursday, 16th of April. Join us at 7pm at Petrie Terrace Gallery for a night of art and sophistication!⁠ This event will also be officially open by Lady Mayoress Nina Schrinner.⁠
✨ Book your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-queensland-figurative-opening-night-2026 ⁠
⁠
Artwork credit: The Great Tackle: When Ssireum Meets AFL by Umihee Kim, Natural colour pigment, $3000 @umi.k.artist

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Opening this week on Friday, 10th of April is the Biennial Queensland Figurative! This exhibition celebrates the human figure as depicted by Queensland's best artists 🖼️⁠ ⁠ Don't forget to book your tickets to the Opening and Awards Night on Thursday, 16th of April. Join us at 7pm at Petrie Terrace Gallery for a night of art and sophistication!⁠ This event will also be officially open by Lady Mayoress Nina Schrinner.⁠ ✨ Book your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-queensland-figurative-opening-night-2026 ⁠ ⁠ Artwork credit: The Great Tackle: When Ssireum Meets AFL by Umihee Kim, Natural colour pigment, $3000 @umi.k.artist

Opening this week on Friday, 10th of April is the Biennial Queensland Figurative! This exhibition celebrates the human figure as depicted by Queensland`s best artists 🖼️⁠
⁠
Don`t forget to book your tickets to the Opening and Awards Night on Thursday, 16th of April. Join us at 7pm at Petrie Terrace Gallery for a night of art and sophistication!⁠ This event will also be officially open by Lady Mayoress Nina Schrinner.⁠
✨ Book your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-queensland-figurative-opening-night-2026 ⁠
⁠
Artwork credit: The Great Tackle: When Ssireum Meets AFL by Umihee Kim, Natural colour pigment, $3000 @umi.k.artist ...

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Don`t miss out! Tickets currently available for the RQAS Queensland Figurative Opening and Awards Night ✨⁠
⁠
Join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery on Thursday, 16th of April at 7pm for a night of amazing art, a free drink on arrival and grazing table, and live music by the beautiful Ashleigh Denning!⁠ This event will also be officially open by Lady Mayoress Nina Schrinner.⁠
⁠
Ticket prices:⁠
- $30: RQAS Brisbane Branch Members and Entrants tickets⁠
- $50: Non-members⁠
⁠
We look forward to seeing you at the gallery to celebrate the winners, but make sure to secure your ticket via the link below soon as numbers are limited!⁠
https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-queensland-figurative-opening-night-2026 ⁠

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Don't miss out! Tickets currently available for the RQAS Queensland Figurative Opening and Awards Night ✨⁠ ⁠ Join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery on Thursday, 16th of April at 7pm for a night of amazing art, a free drink on arrival and grazing table, and live music by the beautiful Ashleigh Denning!⁠ This event will also be officially open by Lady Mayoress Nina Schrinner.⁠ ⁠ Ticket prices:⁠ - $30: RQAS Brisbane Branch Members and Entrants tickets⁠ - $50: Non-members⁠ ⁠ We look forward to seeing you at the gallery to celebrate the winners, but make sure to secure your ticket via the link below soon as numbers are limited!⁠ https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-queensland-figurative-opening-night-2026 ⁠

Don`t miss out! Tickets currently available for the RQAS Queensland Figurative Opening and Awards Night ✨⁠
⁠
Join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery on Thursday, 16th of April at 7pm for a night of amazing art, a free drink on arrival and grazing table, and live music by the beautiful Ashleigh Denning!⁠ This event will also be officially open by Lady Mayoress Nina Schrinner.⁠
⁠
Ticket prices:⁠
- $30: RQAS Brisbane Branch Members and Entrants tickets⁠
- $50: Non-members⁠
⁠
We look forward to seeing you at the gallery to celebrate the winners, but make sure to secure your ticket via the link below soon as numbers are limited!⁠
https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-queensland-figurative-opening-night-2026 ⁠ ...

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Next week from Friday, 10th of April, Petrie Terrace Gallery will be hosting the biennial Queensland Figurative, an exhibition which celebrates the power and diversity of figurative art.⁠
⁠
To open the exhibition, we invite you to join us at the Opening and Awards Night on Thursday, 16th of April at 7pm. Held at Petrie Terrace Gallery, this is a chance to celebrate all of our talented finalists and congratulate the winners!⁠
For more information and to book, visit: https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-queensland-figurative-opening-night-2026 ⁠
⁠
Artwork credit: Duet by Katia Strounina, Oil, $800 @katia_strounina_art

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Next week from Friday, 10th of April, Petrie Terrace Gallery will be hosting the biennial Queensland Figurative, an exhibition which celebrates the power and diversity of figurative art.⁠ ⁠ To open the exhibition, we invite you to join us at the Opening and Awards Night on Thursday, 16th of April at 7pm. Held at Petrie Terrace Gallery, this is a chance to celebrate all of our talented finalists and congratulate the winners!⁠ For more information and to book, visit: https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-queensland-figurative-opening-night-2026 ⁠ ⁠ Artwork credit: Duet by Katia Strounina, Oil, $800 @katia_strounina_art

Next week from Friday, 10th of April, Petrie Terrace Gallery will be hosting the biennial Queensland Figurative, an exhibition which celebrates the power and diversity of figurative art.⁠
⁠
To open the exhibition, we invite you to join us at the Opening and Awards Night on Thursday, 16th of April at 7pm. Held at Petrie Terrace Gallery, this is a chance to celebrate all of our talented finalists and congratulate the winners!⁠
For more information and to book, visit: https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-queensland-figurative-opening-night-2026 ⁠
⁠
Artwork credit: Duet by Katia Strounina, Oil, $800 @katia_strounina_art ...

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