Pasifik Horizon, which showcases Contemporary artwork from Papua New Guinea and New Calendonia is now on show until Sunday, 8th November. To open the exhibition visitors are welcome to attend the official opening event this evening (Thursday, 29th of October), starting at 6pm at RQAS Brisbane Gallery. ⁠
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PNG artist Apa Hugo, one of the country’s most beloved contemporary painters, presents colourful depictions of village life, birds, animals, and cultural symbolism in this exhibition — a style shaped by his early mentorship under the late Mathius Kauage. Clement Koys contributes bold, modern interpretations of Melanesian identity, exploring cultural resilience and generational knowledge.⁠
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New Caledonian artist Stéphane Foucaud brings a striking “neo‑tribal” visual language informed by Kanak land markers, scarification motifs, and syncretic mythologies. His hybrid style blends spontaneous brushwork with fine pen drawing, reflecting the layered cultural landscape of Oceania.⁠
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A dedicated Paradise Palette mini‑section will also feature selected works from PPAI’s collection, honouring the founding vision of Don Wotton and celebrating the Institute’s mission to elevate Pacific artists and strengthen regional cultural exchange. We look forward to seeing you in the gallery this month to see this vibrant exhibition.⁠
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⏰🎨 ENTRIES CLOSE TODAY FOR COLOURS OF SUMMER 🌞⁠
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Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of this exhibition! Colours of Summer explores the bold and joyful colours that define our summer landscape, lifestyle, and cultural experiences ⛱️ Artists are encouraged to interpret Colours of Summer through a variety of lenses. This is a non-judged exhibition and artworks in any medium will be accepted but must be no larger than 1m x 1m (including frame).⁠
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🌈 Entries close TODAY (Wednesday, 28th October) at 3:30pm, so there’s no time to waste! Get your artworks submitted before the deadline and make sure you don’t miss out🖌️✨ ⁠
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Enter now at rqas.com.au before it is too late! ...

Opening tomorrow at RQAS Brisbane Gallery is Pasifik Horizon, a landmark exhibition bringing together leading artists from Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia to celebrate the creativity, identity, and cultural exchange of art from the Pacific.⁠
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On show from Wednesday, 28th of October until Sunday, 8th of November, this exhibition features artworks by Apa Hugo and Clement Koys (Papua New Guinea) and Stéphane Foucaud (New Caledonia), Pasifik Horizon showcases the dynamic artistic voices shaping contemporary Melanesian and Francophone Pacific art.⁠
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Visitors are also welcome to attend the official opening event on Thursday, 29th of October, 6pm-8:30pm at RQAS Brisbane Gallery. This is a free event, we look forward to seeing you at the gallery!⁠
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Artwork credit: Face Paint by Clement Koys.⁠
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There`s no better way to make the most of the warm summer nights and to open our newest summer themed exhibition, than joining us on Saturday, 28th of November at 5pm for the opening event of Colours of Summer!⁠
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This is your chance to start summer off right, enjoy some amazing summer themed artworks and mingle with other artists and creatives. Drinks are available for purchase and nibbles will be provided. ⁠
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*Everyone`s favourite summer cocktail Aperol Spritz will also be available for purchase for this event only*⁠
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Ticket prices: ⁠
- RQAS Brisbane Branch Members tickets: $5 ⁠
- Non-Members tickets: $15 ⁠
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For more info and to book your tickets, visit: https://events.humanitix.com/sunset-drinks-colours-of-summer-opening ...

🎨 TODAY is the FINAL DAY to see the Audrey Gibbs Art Prize 🎨⁠
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Exhibition officially closes at 3:30pm, Sunday 25th October, so if you haven`t already been to RQAS Brisbane Gallery, make sure to visit today! ⁠
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We have some beautiful genre artworks depicting intimate everyday moments, and we would love to share these artworks with you before the exhibition closes.⁠
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Artwork credit: Little Baker by Karen Jackman, Acrylic, $600 @artyspot_karen ...

Artists call out! Get started early on your 2027 Harold and Agnes Richardson Drawing Prize entries today ✏️⁠⭐⁠
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This prize celebrates the practice of drawing, a foundational skill for good artistic practice. Artists are invited to submit drawings completed in a variety of media including (but not limited to) pencil, graphite, charcoal, or pen. ⁠
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Entries must be monochromatic with tonal gradations derived from main media used. A small amount of colour may be used to enhance the drawing; however, this must be kept to a minimum. ⁠
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📅 Entries due: Wednesday, 27th of January 2027 by 3.30pm⁠
Entry fees:⁠
- $30 per artwork for RQAS Brisbane Members⁠
- $50 per artwork for Non-Members⁠
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We are in the FINAL DAYS of the Audrey Gibbs Art prize!⁠
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The exhibition is only on show until 3:30pm this Sunday, 25th of October, so make sure to come in soon to see the incredible finalist artworks, as well as submit your People`s Choice vote before it is too late!⁠
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Artwork credit: Splashing About by Miranda Free, Oil on Timber, $2400. ...

Coming up next month at RQAS Brisbane is `Save Antarctica - Photography Exhibition by Christine Hall`. Hall is an award winning, Sunshine Coast Professional Photographer, who invites you to experience Antarctica from the waterline. Through photography, this exhibition explores the accelerating changes unfolding across Antarctica and their wider consequences, from ice mass loss and rising sea levels to the fragile ecosystems that depend on floating ice.⁠
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Photographed from a Zodiac at water level, the images offer an intimate perspective of a rapidly changing environment, connecting us directly with the ice, ocean and wildlife of Antarctica. For one week only come and experience the photographs, reflect on a landscape in profound transition, and consider the broader consequences of these changes for our shared environment.⁠
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Come, look closer, and connect with Antarctica.⁠
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Official Opening: Saturday 14th November 6-8pm⁠
Full Exhibition: Wednesday 11th November – Sunday 15th November 10am – 3:30pm⁠
Artist Talk: Thursday 12th November 2-4pm⁠
Venue: RQAS Brisbane, 3/162 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane⁠
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