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Welcome to Petrie Terrace Gallery
Home of the Royal Queensland Art Society (Brisbane Branch) Inc.
Book into all our upcoming Awards Nights, Openings, Workshops, Classes and other Events via Eventbrite.
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.
LATEST NEWS
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We are delighted to announce Moore Australia as our major sponsor for the 2025 RQAS Abstraction exhibition!
Moore Australia is a member of the Moore Global network. With firms across Australia, locally they have 26 partners and more than 220 team members in six offices across Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
They provide a comprehensive 360-degree range of audit, business, tax, accounting and consulting services. Working with a diverse portfolio of individuals and businesses of all sizes, they service clients across Australia and internationally, delivering tailored solutions to help their clients thrive in a changing world.
Not much time left now to enter Abstraction!
Entry form due date: Wednesday, 25th of June, 3:30pm
Entry fees:
- RQAS Brisbane members: $30
- Non-members: $50
To enter your 2D and 3D works visit rqas.com.au
Artwork credit: Knowing Myself by Julie Gilroy @julie.gilroy, Botanic by Gabe Parker @mr_gabe_parker, Trunk by Glenda Markwell @GlendaMarkwellArt; winners of 2024 RQAS Abstraction.
@moore_australia

We are delighted to announce Moore Australia as our major sponsor for the 2025 RQAS Abstraction exhibition!
Moore Australia is a member of the Moore Global network. With firms across Australia, locally they have 26 partners and more than 220 team members in six offices across Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
They provide a comprehensive 360-degree range of audit, business, tax, accounting and consulting services. Working with a diverse portfolio of individuals and businesses of all sizes, they service clients across Australia and internationally, delivering tailored solutions to help their clients thrive in a changing world.
Not much time left now to enter Abstraction!
Entry form due date: Wednesday, 25th of June, 3:30pm
Entry fees:
- RQAS Brisbane members: $30
- Non-members: $50
To enter your 2D and 3D works visit rqas.com.au
Artwork credit: Knowing Myself by Julie Gilroy @julie.gilroy, Botanic by Gabe Parker @mr_gabe_parker, Trunk by Glenda Markwell @GlendaMarkwellArt; winners of 2024 RQAS Abstraction.
@moore_australia
The RQAS Members Annual - Painting and Sculpture exhibition is now in its last days at Petrie Terrace Gallery.
Make sure to visit the gallery before Sunday, 22nd of June to see high-quality oil and acrylic paintings, and stunning sculptures by our talented RQAS Members.
Artwork credit: Vincent`s World in Vietnam by Renuka Russell, Oil, $875

The RQAS Members Annual - Painting and Sculpture exhibition is now in its last days at Petrie Terrace Gallery.
Make sure to visit the gallery before Sunday, 22nd of June to see high-quality oil and acrylic paintings, and stunning sculptures by our talented RQAS Members.
Artwork credit: Vincent`s World in Vietnam by Renuka Russell, Oil, $875
The Royal Queensland Art Society is delighted to announce the judges for the first Queen`s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize. Run in partnership with Queen`s Wharf Brisbane, the prize brings new opportunities to Queensland Artists and celebrates the unique city of Brisbane and the surrounding areas.
Dr Kay Kane FRQAS
Currently working full-time as an artist in Marburg, Kay completed her Bachelor of Fine Art at Central School of Art, London, practicing and exhibiting there until her return to Australia. She was a founder of Salisbury Studios Inc. among others and served as President of the Royal Queensland Art Society.
Jun Chen
Jun Chen emigrated to Australia in 1990 and has become one of Australia`s most prominent impasto painters. Chen trained in Chinese brush painting at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. In 1993, he moved to Brisbane and began a Masters of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) at Queensland University of Technology. During this time, he began to work with the oils for which he is now known.
Bruce Heiser
Former gallerist, Bruce Heiser, is a Brisbane based art dealer, valuer, and researcher with a particular interest in the work of Jon Molvig. He has been a registered valuer with the Commonwealth Government’s Cultural Gifts Program since 2005. In 2022 his book examining the final series of works produced by Molvig in 1967-68 prior to the artist’s premature death, Jon Molvig: The Tree of Man Paintings, was published.
For the full judges` bios visit: https://rqas.com.au/qwbap-2025-judges/
And to submit your QWBAP before entries close on Saturday, 5th of July, visit rqas.com.au
@queenswharf_brisbane
@thestarbrisbane
@artladyk
@bruceheiserprojects

The Royal Queensland Art Society is delighted to announce the judges for the first Queen`s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize. Run in partnership with Queen`s Wharf Brisbane, the prize brings new opportunities to Queensland Artists and celebrates the unique city of Brisbane and the surrounding areas.
Dr Kay Kane FRQAS
Currently working full-time as an artist in Marburg, Kay completed her Bachelor of Fine Art at Central School of Art, London, practicing and exhibiting there until her return to Australia. She was a founder of Salisbury Studios Inc. among others and served as President of the Royal Queensland Art Society.
Jun Chen
Jun Chen emigrated to Australia in 1990 and has become one of Australia`s most prominent impasto painters. Chen trained in Chinese brush painting at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. In 1993, he moved to Brisbane and began a Masters of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) at Queensland University of Technology. During this time, he began to work with the oils for which he is now known.
Bruce Heiser
Former gallerist, Bruce Heiser, is a Brisbane based art dealer, valuer, and researcher with a particular interest in the work of Jon Molvig. He has been a registered valuer with the Commonwealth Government’s Cultural Gifts Program since 2005. In 2022 his book examining the final series of works produced by Molvig in 1967-68 prior to the artist’s premature death, Jon Molvig: The Tree of Man Paintings, was published.
For the full judges` bios visit: https://rqas.com.au/qwbap-2025-judges/
And to submit your QWBAP before entries close on Saturday, 5th of July, visit rqas.com.au
@queenswharf_brisbane
@thestarbrisbane
@artladyk
@bruceheiserprojects
The RQAS Members Annual - Painting and Sculpture exhibition is now in its last days at Petrie Terrace Gallery. Section 1 (Acrylic and Oil paintings) and section 4 (sculpture) will be on show until Sunday, 22nd of June.
We will then swap over the artwork for the second half of the Members Annual exhibition - A Mix of Media. Make sure to come into the gallery to soon to see the artwork of our talented members!
Artwork credit: Liberty by Katia Strounina, Polymer Clay and Bronze Coating, $1500 @katia_strounina_art

The RQAS Members Annual - Painting and Sculpture exhibition is now in its last days at Petrie Terrace Gallery. Section 1 (Acrylic and Oil paintings) and section 4 (sculpture) will be on show until Sunday, 22nd of June.
We will then swap over the artwork for the second half of the Members Annual exhibition - A Mix of Media. Make sure to come into the gallery to soon to see the artwork of our talented members!
Artwork credit: Liberty by Katia Strounina, Polymer Clay and Bronze Coating, $1500 @katia_strounina_art
Don`t forget to buy your tickets!
On Friday, 27th of June at 7pm, the Members Annual - A Mix of Media Awards Night will be held for Section 2 (watercolour), Section 3 (photography and digital), Section 5 (drawing), Section 6 (2D artworks), and Section 7 (pastel) at Petrie Terrace Gallery. Drinks are available for purchase and nibbles will be provided.
Ticket prices:
RQAS Brisbane Branch Members tickets: $5
Non-Members tickets: $15
Please book your ticket through Humanitix to secure an invite as numbers are limited!
https://events.humanitix.com/members-annual-awards-night-a-mix-of-media
The second half of the Members Annual exhibition will be on show from Thursday, 26th June to Sunday, 13th July, 2025.

Don`t forget to buy your tickets!
On Friday, 27th of June at 7pm, the Members Annual - A Mix of Media Awards Night will be held for Section 2 (watercolour), Section 3 (photography and digital), Section 5 (drawing), Section 6 (2D artworks), and Section 7 (pastel) at Petrie Terrace Gallery. Drinks are available for purchase and nibbles will be provided.
Ticket prices:
RQAS Brisbane Branch Members tickets: $5
Non-Members tickets: $15
Please book your ticket through Humanitix to secure an invite as numbers are limited!
https://events.humanitix.com/members-annual-awards-night-a-mix-of-media
The second half of the Members Annual exhibition will be on show from Thursday, 26th June to Sunday, 13th July, 2025.
Join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery where you will get to create your own unique printed bags! During this fun, creative workshop we will explore different techniques to create your own original designs on calico bags. Using colourful paints we will stamp, hand paint and screen-print your own designs which when ironed will fully washable and very practical for carrying about with you.
When: Friday, 4th of July, 10am to 1pm
Location: Upstairs Studio Gallery, Petrie Terrace Gallery (U3, 162 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane)
Ticket price: $50 (this workshop is best for kids aged between 7- 13 years old)
Make sure to book your ticket via the link below as spaces are limited!
https://events.humanitix.com/fabric-painting-workshop-with-nancy-brown
**Please Note** Workshop is in the upstairs studio gallery which is only accessible via stairs.
@nancybrownarts

Join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery where you will get to create your own unique printed bags! During this fun, creative workshop we will explore different techniques to create your own original designs on calico bags. Using colourful paints we will stamp, hand paint and screen-print your own designs which when ironed will fully washable and very practical for carrying about with you.
When: Friday, 4th of July, 10am to 1pm
Location: Upstairs Studio Gallery, Petrie Terrace Gallery (U3, 162 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane)
Ticket price: $50 (this workshop is best for kids aged between 7- 13 years old)
Make sure to book your ticket via the link below as spaces are limited!
https://events.humanitix.com/fabric-painting-workshop-with-nancy-brown
**Please Note** Workshop is in the upstairs studio gallery which is only accessible via stairs.
@nancybrownarts
Don`t miss out! There are only 3 weeks left to enter into the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize.
Enter your artwork of Brisbane to go into the running for the $30,000 prize pool.
Entry form due date: Saturday, 5th July at 3:30pm
Entry fees: $50 per artwork
Open to all Queensland Artists.
For further information about the QWBAP, the terms and conditions, and to enter online, visit: www.rqas.com.au/event/qwbap-2025
Artwork credit: The Queen`s Arms by Peter Hubbard, winner of First Prize in the 2024 BLLP exhibition.
@queenswharf_brisbane
@thestarbrisbane
@peter.hubbard.319

Don`t miss out! There are only 3 weeks left to enter into the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize.
Enter your artwork of Brisbane to go into the running for the $30,000 prize pool.
Entry form due date: Saturday, 5th July at 3:30pm
Entry fees: $50 per artwork
Open to all Queensland Artists.
For further information about the QWBAP, the terms and conditions, and to enter online, visit: www.rqas.com.au/event/qwbap-2025
Artwork credit: The Queen`s Arms by Peter Hubbard, winner of First Prize in the 2024 BLLP exhibition.
@queenswharf_brisbane
@thestarbrisbane
@peter.hubbard.319
Welcome to the 135th Royal Queensland Art Society’s Members Annual Art Exhibition! This year’s exhibition showcases the incredible talent and creativity of our members across seven sections of entry. From paintings to photography; drawing to sculpture; and everything in between, artists were invited to submit their work in a theme of their own choosing.
Section 1 (Acrylic and Oil paintings) and section 4 (sculpture) are currently on display until Sunday, 22nd of June. Come in today to see the winners and all of the other amazing finalist artworks!
Artwork credit: Poetic Nonsense by Purple Chang, Oil, $3000 @artbypurpl3

Welcome to the 135th Royal Queensland Art Society’s Members Annual Art Exhibition! This year’s exhibition showcases the incredible talent and creativity of our members across seven sections of entry. From paintings to photography; drawing to sculpture; and everything in between, artists were invited to submit their work in a theme of their own choosing.
Section 1 (Acrylic and Oil paintings) and section 4 (sculpture) are currently on display until Sunday, 22nd of June. Come in today to see the winners and all of the other amazing finalist artworks!
Artwork credit: Poetic Nonsense by Purple Chang, Oil, $3000 @artbypurpl3
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