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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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Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RQAS Young Artist Award! Pictured here is one of the winning artworks in section 2 (17 years and under), ⁠Mother in the Bad Ischl Summer by Weiliao Zhang.⁠
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This artwork was judged by Annette Raff and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠
"Celebrating - the artist’s skill in observation from life⁠
The most striking element of this painting is the observation of light and shadow and how that behaves in a physical space when describing a complex subject that includes foliage, architectural and human elements. All the while balancing technical skill with a strong sense of being there."⁠
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The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 29th of March 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: Mother in the Bad Ischl Summer by Weiliao Zhang, Acrylic NFS⁠
@annetteraff

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RQAS Young Artist Award! Pictured here is one of the winning artworks in section 2 (17 years and under), ⁠Mother in the Bad Ischl Summer by Weiliao Zhang.⁠ ⁠ This artwork was judged by Annette Raff and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠ "Celebrating - the artist’s skill in observation from life⁠ The most striking element of this painting is the observation of light and shadow and how that behaves in a physical space when describing a complex subject that includes foliage, architectural and human elements. All the while balancing technical skill with a strong sense of being there."⁠ ⁠ The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 29th of March 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: Mother in the Bad Ischl Summer by Weiliao Zhang, Acrylic NFS⁠ @annetteraff

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RQAS Young Artist Award! Pictured here is one of the winning artworks in section 2 (17 years and under), ⁠Mother in the Bad Ischl Summer by Weiliao Zhang.⁠
⁠
This artwork was judged by Annette Raff and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠
"Celebrating - the artist’s skill in observation from life⁠
The most striking element of this painting is the observation of light and shadow and how that behaves in a physical space when describing a complex subject that includes foliage, architectural and human elements. All the while balancing technical skill with a strong sense of being there."⁠
⁠
The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 29th of March 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: Mother in the Bad Ischl Summer by Weiliao Zhang, Acrylic NFS⁠
@annetteraff ...

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There`s not much time left now to buy tickets for the Marvellous Mugs workshop run by the talented Carys Martin!⁠
Held at Carys Martin Ceramics (offsite from Petrie Terrace Gallery), this relaxed and welcoming session focuses on surface decoration and personal expression by creating your very own mug. Participants will each receive a leather-hard, wheel-thrown mug form to work upon, allowing you to concentrate fully on texture, pattern, and design without the pressure of throwing the form yourself.⁠
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When: Saturday, 21st of March, 10am-12pm⁠
Ticket price: ⁠
- $100 for RQAS Brisbane Members⁠
- $115 non-members⁠
Location: Offsite at Carys Martin Ceramics - Unit 11, 7-9 Grant St, Cleveland⁠
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Suitable for beginners through to more experienced makers; this workshop is also suitable for teenagers, but we do ask that younger teens should come with a parent of guardian.⁠
⁠
Make sure to purchase tickets soon via the link below as spaces are limited! https://events.humanitix.com/marvellous-mugs-workshop-with-carys-martin ⁠
@carysmartinceramics

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There's not much time left now to buy tickets for the Marvellous Mugs workshop run by the talented Carys Martin!⁠ Held at Carys Martin Ceramics (offsite from Petrie Terrace Gallery), this relaxed and welcoming session focuses on surface decoration and personal expression by creating your very own mug. Participants will each receive a leather-hard, wheel-thrown mug form to work upon, allowing you to concentrate fully on texture, pattern, and design without the pressure of throwing the form yourself.⁠ ⁠ When: Saturday, 21st of March, 10am-12pm⁠ Ticket price: ⁠ - $100 for RQAS Brisbane Members⁠ - $115 non-members⁠ Location: Offsite at Carys Martin Ceramics - Unit 11, 7-9 Grant St, Cleveland⁠ ⁠ Suitable for beginners through to more experienced makers; this workshop is also suitable for teenagers, but we do ask that younger teens should come with a parent of guardian.⁠ ⁠ Make sure to purchase tickets soon via the link below as spaces are limited! https://events.humanitix.com/marvellous-mugs-workshop-with-carys-martin ⁠ @carysmartinceramics

There`s not much time left now to buy tickets for the Marvellous Mugs workshop run by the talented Carys Martin!⁠
Held at Carys Martin Ceramics (offsite from Petrie Terrace Gallery), this relaxed and welcoming session focuses on surface decoration and personal expression by creating your very own mug. Participants will each receive a leather-hard, wheel-thrown mug form to work upon, allowing you to concentrate fully on texture, pattern, and design without the pressure of throwing the form yourself.⁠
⁠
When: Saturday, 21st of March, 10am-12pm⁠
Ticket price: ⁠
- $100 for RQAS Brisbane Members⁠
- $115 non-members⁠
Location: Offsite at Carys Martin Ceramics - Unit 11, 7-9 Grant St, Cleveland⁠
⁠
Suitable for beginners through to more experienced makers; this workshop is also suitable for teenagers, but we do ask that younger teens should come with a parent of guardian.⁠
⁠
Make sure to purchase tickets soon via the link below as spaces are limited! https://events.humanitix.com/marvellous-mugs-workshop-with-carys-martin ⁠
@carysmartinceramics ...

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RQAS Young Artist Award! Pictured here is one of the winning artworks in section 2 (17yrs and under), B2 by Archer Tiel.⁠
⁠
This artwork was judged by Annette Raff and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠
"Celebrating - the artist’s skill in observation from life:⁠
A lovely, restrained brush technique paying attention to the light and shadow describing the essential planes of the face, neck and shirt in a confident painterly way for such a young artist."⁠
⁠
The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 29th of March 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: B2 by Archer Tiel, Acrylic and Gloss Medium, NFS.⁠
@annetteraff

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RQAS Young Artist Award! Pictured here is one of the winning artworks in section 2 (17yrs and under), B2 by Archer Tiel.⁠ ⁠ This artwork was judged by Annette Raff and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠ "Celebrating - the artist’s skill in observation from life:⁠ A lovely, restrained brush technique paying attention to the light and shadow describing the essential planes of the face, neck and shirt in a confident painterly way for such a young artist."⁠ ⁠ The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 29th of March 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: B2 by Archer Tiel, Acrylic and Gloss Medium, NFS.⁠ @annetteraff

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RQAS Young Artist Award! Pictured here is one of the winning artworks in section 2 (17yrs and under), B2 by Archer Tiel.⁠
⁠
This artwork was judged by Annette Raff and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠
"Celebrating - the artist’s skill in observation from life:⁠
A lovely, restrained brush technique paying attention to the light and shadow describing the essential planes of the face, neck and shirt in a confident painterly way for such a young artist."⁠
⁠
The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 29th of March 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: B2 by Archer Tiel, Acrylic and Gloss Medium, NFS.⁠
@annetteraff ...

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RQAS Young Artist Award! Pictured here is one of the Highly Commended artworks in section 1 (18-30yrs), Street Kitty by Seras Pendragon.⁠
⁠
This artwork was judged by Annette Raff and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠
"Celebrating - Originality: ⁠
I cannot help but smile when I look at this painting. A cheerful take and creatively composed with a skillful use of complementary colours of cools and warms."⁠
⁠
The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 29th of March 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: Street Kitty by Seras Pendragon, Acrylic, NFS.⁠
@annetteraff

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RQAS Young Artist Award! Pictured here is one of the Highly Commended artworks in section 1 (18-30yrs), Street Kitty by Seras Pendragon.⁠ ⁠ This artwork was judged by Annette Raff and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠ "Celebrating - Originality: ⁠ I cannot help but smile when I look at this painting. A cheerful take and creatively composed with a skillful use of complementary colours of cools and warms."⁠ ⁠ The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 29th of March 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: Street Kitty by Seras Pendragon, Acrylic, NFS.⁠ @annetteraff

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RQAS Young Artist Award! Pictured here is one of the Highly Commended artworks in section 1 (18-30yrs), Street Kitty by Seras Pendragon.⁠
⁠
This artwork was judged by Annette Raff and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠
"Celebrating - Originality: ⁠
I cannot help but smile when I look at this painting. A cheerful take and creatively composed with a skillful use of complementary colours of cools and warms."⁠
⁠
The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 29th of March 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: Street Kitty by Seras Pendragon, Acrylic, NFS.⁠
@annetteraff ...

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RQAS Young Artist Award! Pictured here is one of the Highly Commended artworks, Hues of Autumn by Sam Geritz.⁠
⁠
This artwork was judged by Annette Raff and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠
"Celebrating – Originality: ⁠
A beautifully composed example of restrained focus and concentration. This artist has lost themselves in the subject in producing a cleverly composed and intriguing work of art."⁠
⁠
The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 29th of March 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: Hues of Autumn by Sam Geritz, Water Soluble Oil, NFS.⁠
@annetteraff

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RQAS Young Artist Award! Pictured here is one of the Highly Commended artworks, Hues of Autumn by Sam Geritz.⁠ ⁠ This artwork was judged by Annette Raff and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠ "Celebrating – Originality: ⁠ A beautifully composed example of restrained focus and concentration. This artist has lost themselves in the subject in producing a cleverly composed and intriguing work of art."⁠ ⁠ The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 29th of March 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: Hues of Autumn by Sam Geritz, Water Soluble Oil, NFS.⁠ @annetteraff

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RQAS Young Artist Award! Pictured here is one of the Highly Commended artworks, Hues of Autumn by Sam Geritz.⁠
⁠
This artwork was judged by Annette Raff and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠
"Celebrating – Originality: ⁠
A beautifully composed example of restrained focus and concentration. This artist has lost themselves in the subject in producing a cleverly composed and intriguing work of art."⁠
⁠
The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 29th of March 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: Hues of Autumn by Sam Geritz, Water Soluble Oil, NFS.⁠
@annetteraff ...

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For our next `ART TALKS` event, the RQAS invites its members and the art loving community to: "Drawing with Fractal Mathematics and Other Stories by Danny Dela-Bosca".⁠
⁠
Dr Daniel Della-Bosca is the program director for Design at the Queensland College of Art and Design, Griffith University. His talk concerns the rich realm of fractals, (a tangible element of complexity theory) and particularly looks at examples that have correlation in natural shapes, forms, and patterns. Using fractal mathematics as a guide, we will discuss the field of aesthetics from a sensorial perspective, and we will explore the notion that complexity, not simplicity is important to art and design and especially important to our psychological wellbeing.⁠
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This talk will be held at Petrie Terrace Gallery on Sunday, 22nd of March from 2pm to 4pm, afternoon tea is included in the ticket price.⁠
Ticket Prices:⁠
- $5 for RQAS Brisbane Members⁠
- $15 for the Public⁠
⁠
Book your tickets via the link below now:⁠
https://events.humanitix.com/art-talks-drawing-with-fractal-mathematics-and-other-stories-by-danny-delabosca

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For our next 'ART TALKS' event, the RQAS invites its members and the art loving community to: "Drawing with Fractal Mathematics and Other Stories by Danny Dela-Bosca".⁠ ⁠ Dr Daniel Della-Bosca is the program director for Design at the Queensland College of Art and Design, Griffith University. His talk concerns the rich realm of fractals, (a tangible element of complexity theory) and particularly looks at examples that have correlation in natural shapes, forms, and patterns. Using fractal mathematics as a guide, we will discuss the field of aesthetics from a sensorial perspective, and we will explore the notion that complexity, not simplicity is important to art and design and especially important to our psychological wellbeing.⁠ ⁠ This talk will be held at Petrie Terrace Gallery on Sunday, 22nd of March from 2pm to 4pm, afternoon tea is included in the ticket price.⁠ Ticket Prices:⁠ - $5 for RQAS Brisbane Members⁠ - $15 for the Public⁠ ⁠ Book your tickets via the link below now:⁠ https://events.humanitix.com/art-talks-drawing-with-fractal-mathematics-and-other-stories-by-danny-delabosca

For our next `ART TALKS` event, the RQAS invites its members and the art loving community to: "Drawing with Fractal Mathematics and Other Stories by Danny Dela-Bosca".⁠
⁠
Dr Daniel Della-Bosca is the program director for Design at the Queensland College of Art and Design, Griffith University. His talk concerns the rich realm of fractals, (a tangible element of complexity theory) and particularly looks at examples that have correlation in natural shapes, forms, and patterns. Using fractal mathematics as a guide, we will discuss the field of aesthetics from a sensorial perspective, and we will explore the notion that complexity, not simplicity is important to art and design and especially important to our psychological wellbeing.⁠
⁠
This talk will be held at Petrie Terrace Gallery on Sunday, 22nd of March from 2pm to 4pm, afternoon tea is included in the ticket price.⁠
Ticket Prices:⁠
- $5 for RQAS Brisbane Members⁠
- $15 for the Public⁠
⁠
Book your tickets via the link below now:⁠
https://events.humanitix.com/art-talks-drawing-with-fractal-mathematics-and-other-stories-by-danny-delabosca ...

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RQAS Young Artist Award! Pictured here is one of the Highly Commended artworks in section 1 (18-30yrs), It Needs More Salt by Amy Miller.⁠
⁠
This artwork was judged by Annette Raff and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠
"Celebrating – Originality:⁠
An everyday subject transformed and elevated with attention to the simplicity of shadow and light."⁠
⁠
The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 29th of March 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: It Needs More Salt by Amy Miller, Acrylic, $80 @a_mysart⁠
@annetteraff

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RQAS Young Artist Award! Pictured here is one of the Highly Commended artworks in section 1 (18-30yrs), It Needs More Salt by Amy Miller.⁠ ⁠ This artwork was judged by Annette Raff and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠ "Celebrating – Originality:⁠ An everyday subject transformed and elevated with attention to the simplicity of shadow and light."⁠ ⁠ The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 29th of March 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: It Needs More Salt by Amy Miller, Acrylic, $80 @a_mysart⁠ @annetteraff

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RQAS Young Artist Award! Pictured here is one of the Highly Commended artworks in section 1 (18-30yrs), It Needs More Salt by Amy Miller.⁠
⁠
This artwork was judged by Annette Raff and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠
"Celebrating – Originality:⁠
An everyday subject transformed and elevated with attention to the simplicity of shadow and light."⁠
⁠
The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 29th of March 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: It Needs More Salt by Amy Miller, Acrylic, $80 @a_mysart⁠
@annetteraff ...

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RQAS Young Artist Award! Pictured here is one of the winning artworks in section 1 (18-30yrs), Mired by Petrit Elshani.⁠
⁠
This artwork was judged by Annette Raff and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠
"Celebrating - the artist’s skill in observation from life:⁠
This is a lovely example of getting the most “feeling” from the “fewest marks”. This artist has focused on using bold, confident brushstrokes to simplify complex facial planes."⁠
⁠
The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 29th of March 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: Mired by Petrit Elshani, Oil on ACM, NFS.⁠
@annetteraff

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RQAS Young Artist Award! Pictured here is one of the winning artworks in section 1 (18-30yrs), Mired by Petrit Elshani.⁠ ⁠ This artwork was judged by Annette Raff and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠ "Celebrating - the artist’s skill in observation from life:⁠ This is a lovely example of getting the most “feeling” from the “fewest marks”. This artist has focused on using bold, confident brushstrokes to simplify complex facial planes."⁠ ⁠ The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 29th of March 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: Mired by Petrit Elshani, Oil on ACM, NFS.⁠ @annetteraff

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RQAS Young Artist Award! Pictured here is one of the winning artworks in section 1 (18-30yrs), Mired by Petrit Elshani.⁠
⁠
This artwork was judged by Annette Raff and below are her comments on the piece:⁠ ⁠
"Celebrating - the artist’s skill in observation from life:⁠
This is a lovely example of getting the most “feeling” from the “fewest marks”. This artist has focused on using bold, confident brushstrokes to simplify complex facial planes."⁠
⁠
The exhibition will be on show until Sunday, 29th of March 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: Mired by Petrit Elshani, Oil on ACM, NFS.⁠
@annetteraff ...

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