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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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Artists Call Out: entries are now open for the Audrey Gibbs Art Prize!⁠
Audrey Gibb’s joined the Royal Queensland Art Society in 1983 and was recognised as a Fellow of the society in 2009. This exhibition explores 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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Genre Artworks are those that depict ordinary people in everyday situations, both in the exterior and the interior. Rather than heroic or mythological subjects, these works celebrate the familiar: everyday people participating in domestic routines, work, leisure, social gatherings, and quiet moments of daily life. Spanning centuries, the show highlights how artists have found beauty, humour, and meaning in the ordinary, offering intimate windows into human experience and social history.⁠
Artists are invited to submit their genre artworks in one of the following eligible mediums: Pastel, Watercolour, Pencil (including coloured), and Charcoal.⁠
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Entries due: Wednesday, 26th of August, 3:30pm⁠
Entry fees: ⁠
- $30 for RQAS Brisbane Members⁠
- $50 for non-members⁠
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On show at Petrie Terrace Gallery from Friday, 2nd of October to Sunday, 25th of October. For more information and to enter visit rqas.com.au

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Artists Call Out: entries are now open for the Audrey Gibbs Art Prize!⁠ Audrey Gibb’s joined the Royal Queensland Art Society in 1983 and was recognised as a Fellow of the society in 2009. This exhibition explores genre artworks, one of Audrey’s great pleasures. Sponsored by the Gibbs family, it will also feature a retrospective of some of her works.⁠ ⁠ Genre Artworks are those that depict ordinary people in everyday situations, both in the exterior and the interior. Rather than heroic or mythological subjects, these works celebrate the familiar: everyday people participating in domestic routines, work, leisure, social gatherings, and quiet moments of daily life. Spanning centuries, the show highlights how artists have found beauty, humour, and meaning in the ordinary, offering intimate windows into human experience and social history.⁠ Artists are invited to submit their genre artworks in one of the following eligible mediums: Pastel, Watercolour, Pencil (including coloured), and Charcoal.⁠ ⁠ Entries due: Wednesday, 26th of August, 3:30pm⁠ Entry fees: ⁠ - $30 for RQAS Brisbane Members⁠ - $50 for non-members⁠ ⁠ On show at Petrie Terrace Gallery from Friday, 2nd of October to Sunday, 25th of October. For more information and to enter visit rqas.com.au

Artists Call Out: entries are now open for the Audrey Gibbs Art Prize!⁠
Audrey Gibb’s joined the Royal Queensland Art Society in 1983 and was recognised as a Fellow of the society in 2009. This exhibition explores genre artworks, one of Audrey’s great pleasures. Sponsored by the Gibbs family, it will also feature a retrospective of some of her works.⁠
⁠
Genre Artworks are those that depict ordinary people in everyday situations, both in the exterior and the interior. Rather than heroic or mythological subjects, these works celebrate the familiar: everyday people participating in domestic routines, work, leisure, social gatherings, and quiet moments of daily life. Spanning centuries, the show highlights how artists have found beauty, humour, and meaning in the ordinary, offering intimate windows into human experience and social history.⁠
Artists are invited to submit their genre artworks in one of the following eligible mediums: Pastel, Watercolour, Pencil (including coloured), and Charcoal.⁠
⁠
Entries due: Wednesday, 26th of August, 3:30pm⁠
Entry fees: ⁠
- $30 for RQAS Brisbane Members⁠
- $50 for non-members⁠
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On show at Petrie Terrace Gallery from Friday, 2nd of October to Sunday, 25th of October. For more information and to enter visit rqas.com.au ...

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The RQAS Queensland Figurative is in full swing! 🎨✨⁠
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Now’s the perfect time to visit and experience this incredible showcase of works celebrating the human form in all its diversity and creativity 🖼️💫 With so much talent on display, there’s something to captivate everyone.⁠
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While you’re here, don’t forget to cast your vote in the People’s Choice Award 🗳️💛 and support the artwork that stands out to you!⁠
Plan your visit and immerse yourself in this inspiring exhibition before it closes on Sunday, 10th of May 👏⁠
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Artwork credit: Beach Vibes by Lisa Rink, Oil, $3500.

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The RQAS Queensland Figurative is in full swing! 🎨✨⁠ ⁠ Now’s the perfect time to visit and experience this incredible showcase of works celebrating the human form in all its diversity and creativity 🖼️💫 With so much talent on display, there’s something to captivate everyone.⁠ ⁠ While you’re here, don’t forget to cast your vote in the People’s Choice Award 🗳️💛 and support the artwork that stands out to you!⁠ Plan your visit and immerse yourself in this inspiring exhibition before it closes on Sunday, 10th of May 👏⁠ ⁠ Artwork credit: Beach Vibes by Lisa Rink, Oil, $3500.

The RQAS Queensland Figurative is in full swing! 🎨✨⁠
⁠
Now’s the perfect time to visit and experience this incredible showcase of works celebrating the human form in all its diversity and creativity 🖼️💫 With so much talent on display, there’s something to captivate everyone.⁠
⁠
While you’re here, don’t forget to cast your vote in the People’s Choice Award 🗳️💛 and support the artwork that stands out to you!⁠
Plan your visit and immerse yourself in this inspiring exhibition before it closes on Sunday, 10th of May 👏⁠
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Artwork credit: Beach Vibes by Lisa Rink, Oil, $3500. ...

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🎨 Don’t miss your chance to see the incredible showcase of talent at the RQAS Queensland Figurative! Petrie Terrace Gallery is filled with striking works celebrating the human form in all its creativity and expression 🖼️✨⁠
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While you’re here, make sure to cast your vote in the People’s Choice Award 🗳️💫 and support your favourite artist before the exhibition closes on Sunday, 10th of May.⁠
⁠
Artwork credit: Muse-Woven (Polyhymnia and Erato) by Scott Breton FRQAS, Oil, $6500 @scottbreton

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🎨 Don’t miss your chance to see the incredible showcase of talent at the RQAS Queensland Figurative! Petrie Terrace Gallery is filled with striking works celebrating the human form in all its creativity and expression 🖼️✨⁠ ⁠ While you’re here, make sure to cast your vote in the People’s Choice Award 🗳️💫 and support your favourite artist before the exhibition closes on Sunday, 10th of May.⁠ ⁠ Artwork credit: Muse-Woven (Polyhymnia and Erato) by Scott Breton FRQAS, Oil, $6500 @scottbreton

🎨 Don’t miss your chance to see the incredible showcase of talent at the RQAS Queensland Figurative! Petrie Terrace Gallery is filled with striking works celebrating the human form in all its creativity and expression 🖼️✨⁠
⁠
While you’re here, make sure to cast your vote in the People’s Choice Award 🗳️💫 and support your favourite artist before the exhibition closes on Sunday, 10th of May.⁠
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Artwork credit: Muse-Woven (Polyhymnia and Erato) by Scott Breton FRQAS, Oil, $6500 @scottbreton ...

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⏳ DON`T FORGET, ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY ⏳⁠
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RQAS Brisbane branch members only have 2 days left to enter the 136th RQAS Members Annual exhibition! For this exhibition artists are invited to submit works in their own unique style and media. For section 7, members are invited to enter their pastel artworks. This includes both soft and oil pastels.⁠
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We also have 6 other sections members can enter including oil and acrylic painting, watercolour, sculpture and 3D, drawing, and 2D artworks in any other media.⁠
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📅 Completed entry forms and entry fees are due to the gallery by 3:30pm this 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: La Sylph by Teresa Durie, Pastel, $900 @teresa.durie

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⏳ DON'T FORGET, ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY ⏳⁠ ⁠ RQAS Brisbane branch members only have 2 days left to enter the 136th RQAS Members Annual exhibition! For this exhibition artists are invited to submit works in their own unique style and media. For section 7, members are invited to enter their pastel artworks. This includes both soft and oil pastels.⁠ ⁠ We also have 6 other sections members can enter including oil and acrylic painting, watercolour, sculpture and 3D, drawing, and 2D artworks in any other media.⁠ ⁠ 📅 Completed entry forms and entry fees are due to the gallery by 3:30pm this 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: La Sylph by Teresa Durie, Pastel, $900 @teresa.durie

⏳ DON`T FORGET, ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY ⏳⁠
⁠
RQAS Brisbane branch members only have 2 days left to enter the 136th RQAS Members Annual exhibition! For this exhibition artists are invited to submit works in their own unique style and media. For section 7, members are invited to enter their pastel artworks. This includes both soft and oil pastels.⁠
⁠
We also have 6 other sections members can enter including oil and acrylic painting, watercolour, sculpture and 3D, drawing, and 2D artworks in any other media.⁠
⁠
📅 Completed entry forms and entry fees are due to the gallery by 3:30pm this 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.⁠
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Artwork credit: La Sylph by Teresa Durie, Pastel, $900 @teresa.durie ...

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There is no better weekend activity than visiting your local art gallery, and the best place to start is Petrie Terrace Gallery to see the current Queensland Figurative exhibition!⁠
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Not only do you have the opportunity to see the winning artworks in person, but there are also many amazing finalist artworks on display and available for purchase, such as Leaflocked by Murray Charteris.⁠
Make sure to visit the gallery before the exhibition closes on Sunday, 10th of May ✨🖼️⁠
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Artwork credit: Leaflocked by Murray Charteris, Acrylic, $5825.

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There is no better weekend activity than visiting your local art gallery, and the best place to start is Petrie Terrace Gallery to see the current Queensland Figurative exhibition!⁠ ⁠ Not only do you have the opportunity to see the winning artworks in person, but there are also many amazing finalist artworks on display and available for purchase, such as Leaflocked by Murray Charteris.⁠ Make sure to visit the gallery before the exhibition closes on Sunday, 10th of May ✨🖼️⁠ ⁠ Artwork credit: Leaflocked by Murray Charteris, Acrylic, $5825.

There is no better weekend activity than visiting your local art gallery, and the best place to start is Petrie Terrace Gallery to see the current Queensland Figurative exhibition!⁠
⁠
Not only do you have the opportunity to see the winning artworks in person, but there are also many amazing finalist artworks on display and available for purchase, such as Leaflocked by Murray Charteris.⁠
Make sure to visit the gallery before the exhibition closes on Sunday, 10th of May ✨🖼️⁠
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Artwork credit: Leaflocked by Murray Charteris, Acrylic, $5825. ...

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Petrie Terrace Gallery is closed today for ANZAC Day - Saturday, 25th of April. The gallery will reopen again tomorrow on Sunday, 26th of April at 10am.⁠
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If you need to contact us during the closure period, please email gallery@rqas.com.au and we will respond as soon as possible.⁠

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Petrie Terrace Gallery is closed today for ANZAC Day - Saturday, 25th of April. The gallery will reopen again tomorrow on Sunday, 26th of April at 10am.⁠ ⁠ If you need to contact us during the closure period, please email gallery@rqas.com.au and we will respond as soon as possible.⁠

Petrie Terrace Gallery is closed today for ANZAC Day - Saturday, 25th of April. The gallery will reopen again tomorrow on Sunday, 26th of April at 10am.⁠
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If you need to contact us during the closure period, please email gallery@rqas.com.au and we will respond as soon as possible.⁠ ...

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RQAS Queensland Figurative! Pictured here is winner of the Fellows Recognition Award, Arna Baartz, In Her Studio by Monica Batiste.⁠
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This artwork was judged by Dr Kay Kane FRQAS and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠A striking work. Strong composition. The eye is subtly led from the figure to the environment via tone shape and colour. The figure itself is skillfully drawn, and the overall economy of means encourages one to spend much more than a cursory minute in front of this painting. ⁠
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The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 10th of May at Petrie Terrace Gallery. Make sure to come into the gallery to see all of the finalists, and place your vote for the People`s Choice Award!⁠
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Artwork credit: Arna Baartz, In Her Studio by Monica Batiste, Oil on Linen, $4400 @monicabatiste_artist⁠
@artladyk

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RQAS Queensland Figurative! Pictured here is winner of the Fellows Recognition Award, Arna Baartz, In Her Studio by Monica Batiste.⁠ ⁠ This artwork was judged by Dr Kay Kane FRQAS and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠A striking work. Strong composition. The eye is subtly led from the figure to the environment via tone shape and colour. The figure itself is skillfully drawn, and the overall economy of means encourages one to spend much more than a cursory minute in front of this painting. ⁠ ⁠ The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 10th of May at Petrie Terrace Gallery. Make sure to come into the gallery to see all of the finalists, and place your vote for the People's Choice Award!⁠ ⁠ Artwork credit: Arna Baartz, In Her Studio by Monica Batiste, Oil on Linen, $4400 @monicabatiste_artist⁠ @artladyk

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RQAS Queensland Figurative! Pictured here is winner of the Fellows Recognition Award, Arna Baartz, In Her Studio by Monica Batiste.⁠
⁠
This artwork was judged by Dr Kay Kane FRQAS and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠A striking work. Strong composition. The eye is subtly led from the figure to the environment via tone shape and colour. The figure itself is skillfully drawn, and the overall economy of means encourages one to spend much more than a cursory minute in front of this painting. ⁠
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The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 10th of May at Petrie Terrace Gallery. Make sure to come into the gallery to see all of the finalists, and place your vote for the People`s Choice Award!⁠
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Artwork credit: Arna Baartz, In Her Studio by Monica Batiste, Oil on Linen, $4400 @monicabatiste_artist⁠
@artladyk ...

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