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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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Don`t miss out!!! There are only 2 months left until entries close for the Young Artist Award!⁠
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Young artists aged 30 years and under are invited to submit Paintings or Drawings of a subject observed from life. This means to directly observe your subject (whether it be human, animal, landscape or still life) in real life, rather than drawing from a photograph or from your imagination. Pictured here are a few of our favourite entries from the 2024 Young Artist Award to help get you inspired.⁠
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Entry form due: Wednesday, 11th of February, 3:30pm⁠
Entry fee: $35 per artwork (includes one year of RQAS membership!)⁠
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Click here to enter before its too late! https://rqas.com.au/event/yaa-2026/ ⁠
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Artwork credit: Rina by Xeniya Girs`ka, Oil, @xeni.yaa; A Night to Remember by Amy Miller, Acrylic, @a_mysart; Still Mum by Lilah McMahon, Pencil, @artbylilah; Flat Rock by Summer Lucas, Oil; Ladies in the Garden by Lou-Anne Clancy, Watercolour and Coloured Pencil, @lou.bee22; Glory In Innocence by Dorothy Huang, Oil; Holding Blue (Model`s name unknown) by Jenny Hjertquist, Conté, @jenny.hjertquist; The Edge of Seventeen by Catherine Maticka, Oil, @catmatika

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Don't miss out!!! There are only 2 months left until entries close for the Young Artist Award!⁠ ⁠ Young artists aged 30 years and under are invited to submit Paintings or Drawings of a subject observed from life. This means to directly observe your subject (whether it be human, animal, landscape or still life) in real life, rather than drawing from a photograph or from your imagination. Pictured here are a few of our favourite entries from the 2024 Young Artist Award to help get you inspired.⁠ ⁠ Entry form due: Wednesday, 11th of February, 3:30pm⁠ Entry fee: $35 per artwork (includes one year of RQAS membership!)⁠ ⁠ Click here to enter before its too late! https://rqas.com.au/event/yaa-2026/ ⁠ ⁠ Artwork credit: Rina by Xeniya Girs'ka, Oil, @xeni.yaa; A Night to Remember by Amy Miller, Acrylic, @a_mysart; Still Mum by Lilah McMahon, Pencil, @artbylilah; Flat Rock by Summer Lucas, Oil; Ladies in the Garden by Lou-Anne Clancy, Watercolour and Coloured Pencil, @lou.bee22; Glory In Innocence by Dorothy Huang, Oil; Holding Blue (Model's name unknown) by Jenny Hjertquist, Conté, @jenny.hjertquist; The Edge of Seventeen by Catherine Maticka, Oil, @catmatika

Don`t miss out!!! There are only 2 months left until entries close for the Young Artist Award!⁠
⁠
Young artists aged 30 years and under are invited to submit Paintings or Drawings of a subject observed from life. This means to directly observe your subject (whether it be human, animal, landscape or still life) in real life, rather than drawing from a photograph or from your imagination. Pictured here are a few of our favourite entries from the 2024 Young Artist Award to help get you inspired.⁠
⁠
Entry form due: Wednesday, 11th of February, 3:30pm⁠
Entry fee: $35 per artwork (includes one year of RQAS membership!)⁠
⁠
Click here to enter before its too late! https://rqas.com.au/event/yaa-2026/ ⁠
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Artwork credit: Rina by Xeniya Girs`ka, Oil, @xeni.yaa; A Night to Remember by Amy Miller, Acrylic, @a_mysart; Still Mum by Lilah McMahon, Pencil, @artbylilah; Flat Rock by Summer Lucas, Oil; Ladies in the Garden by Lou-Anne Clancy, Watercolour and Coloured Pencil, @lou.bee22; Glory In Innocence by Dorothy Huang, Oil; Holding Blue (Model`s name unknown) by Jenny Hjertquist, Conté, @jenny.hjertquist; The Edge of Seventeen by Catherine Maticka, Oil, @catmatika ...

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To kick off the RQAS workshop program for 2026, we introduce `The Fundamental Structure of the Human Head – The Key to Expressive Likeness with Dr Kay Kane`.⁠
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This incremental 5-week workshop is suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists. The basic tenet is that strategies for drawing should not be preoccupied with photographic reality, but rather with understanding core elements of (all) drawing. The main purpose of this particular workshop is to develop an understanding of the connectedness between structure and expressive interpretation of the human visage. ⁠
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Cost (for all 5 classes running from 31/1-28/2):⁠
- RQAS Brisbane Members: $375⁠
- Non-Members: $450⁠
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For more information and to book your tickets, visit: https://events.humanitix.com/workshop-the-fundamental-structure-of-the-human-head-2026

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To kick off the RQAS workshop program for 2026, we introduce 'The Fundamental Structure of the Human Head – The Key to Expressive Likeness with Dr Kay Kane'.⁠ ⁠ This incremental 5-week workshop is suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists. The basic tenet is that strategies for drawing should not be preoccupied with photographic reality, but rather with understanding core elements of (all) drawing. The main purpose of this particular workshop is to develop an understanding of the connectedness between structure and expressive interpretation of the human visage. ⁠ ⁠ Cost (for all 5 classes running from 31/1-28/2):⁠ - RQAS Brisbane Members: $375⁠ - Non-Members: $450⁠ ⁠ For more information and to book your tickets, visit: https://events.humanitix.com/workshop-the-fundamental-structure-of-the-human-head-2026

To kick off the RQAS workshop program for 2026, we introduce `The Fundamental Structure of the Human Head – The Key to Expressive Likeness with Dr Kay Kane`.⁠
⁠
This incremental 5-week workshop is suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists. The basic tenet is that strategies for drawing should not be preoccupied with photographic reality, but rather with understanding core elements of (all) drawing. The main purpose of this particular workshop is to develop an understanding of the connectedness between structure and expressive interpretation of the human visage. ⁠
⁠
Cost (for all 5 classes running from 31/1-28/2):⁠
- RQAS Brisbane Members: $375⁠
- Non-Members: $450⁠
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For more information and to book your tickets, visit: https://events.humanitix.com/workshop-the-fundamental-structure-of-the-human-head-2026 ...

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Only 1 week left to discover how Fellow and RQAS member Peter Hubbard has so beautifully captured the everyday streetscapes of Brisbane and his everyday life 🌟🎨⁠
Visit us this week at Petrie Terrace Gallery to enjoy his expressive and evocative pieces before the exhibition ends on Sunday, 7th December — make sure you see it while you can!⁠
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Artwork credit: Early Morning Vulture Street (2) by Peter Hubbard, Oil on Board, $420 @peter.hubbard.319

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Only 1 week left to discover how Fellow and RQAS member Peter Hubbard has so beautifully captured the everyday streetscapes of Brisbane and his everyday life 🌟🎨⁠ Visit us this week at Petrie Terrace Gallery to enjoy his expressive and evocative pieces before the exhibition ends on Sunday, 7th December — make sure you see it while you can!⁠ ⁠ Artwork credit: Early Morning Vulture Street (2) by Peter Hubbard, Oil on Board, $420 @peter.hubbard.319

Only 1 week left to discover how Fellow and RQAS member Peter Hubbard has so beautifully captured the everyday streetscapes of Brisbane and his everyday life 🌟🎨⁠
Visit us this week at Petrie Terrace Gallery to enjoy his expressive and evocative pieces before the exhibition ends on Sunday, 7th December — make sure you see it while you can!⁠
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Artwork credit: Early Morning Vulture Street (2) by Peter Hubbard, Oil on Board, $420 @peter.hubbard.319 ...

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The RQAS Members Studio Showcase is back for December at Petrie Terrace Gallery!⁠
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RQAS Brisbane Members have the opportunity to book a 2 linear metre space to display their work for this Mini Members’ exhibition, on show from Wednesday, 10th of December to Sunday, 14th of December.⁠
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Come into the gallery to see a range of beautiful artworks, as well as finding a last minute Christmas gift. For any RQAS Brisbane Members who are interested in being a part of this exhibition, please contact the gallery.

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The RQAS Members Studio Showcase is back for December at Petrie Terrace Gallery!⁠ ⁠ RQAS Brisbane Members have the opportunity to book a 2 linear metre space to display their work for this Mini Members’ exhibition, on show from Wednesday, 10th of December to Sunday, 14th of December.⁠ ⁠ Come into the gallery to see a range of beautiful artworks, as well as finding a last minute Christmas gift. For any RQAS Brisbane Members who are interested in being a part of this exhibition, please contact the gallery.

The RQAS Members Studio Showcase is back for December at Petrie Terrace Gallery!⁠
⁠
RQAS Brisbane Members have the opportunity to book a 2 linear metre space to display their work for this Mini Members’ exhibition, on show from Wednesday, 10th of December to Sunday, 14th of December.⁠
⁠
Come into the gallery to see a range of beautiful artworks, as well as finding a last minute Christmas gift. For any RQAS Brisbane Members who are interested in being a part of this exhibition, please contact the gallery. ...

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Come into Petrie Terrace Gallery today to see recent works by Fellow and RQAS member, Peter Hubbard! On show until Sunday, 7th of December — don’t miss your chance to explore his beautifully detailed and atmospheric pieces ✨🖼️⁠
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There is also an opening event this Saturday, 29th of November, 2pm-4pm; this is a free event and all are welcome to attend.⁠
Artwork credit: At the Garden Gate by Peter Hubbard, Oil on Board, $1100 @peter.hubbard.319

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Come into Petrie Terrace Gallery today to see recent works by Fellow and RQAS member, Peter Hubbard! On show until Sunday, 7th of December — don’t miss your chance to explore his beautifully detailed and atmospheric pieces ✨🖼️⁠ ⁠ There is also an opening event this Saturday, 29th of November, 2pm-4pm; this is a free event and all are welcome to attend.⁠ Artwork credit: At the Garden Gate by Peter Hubbard, Oil on Board, $1100 @peter.hubbard.319

Come into Petrie Terrace Gallery today to see recent works by Fellow and RQAS member, Peter Hubbard! On show until Sunday, 7th of December — don’t miss your chance to explore his beautifully detailed and atmospheric pieces ✨🖼️⁠
⁠
There is also an opening event this Saturday, 29th of November, 2pm-4pm; this is a free event and all are welcome to attend.⁠
Artwork credit: At the Garden Gate by Peter Hubbard, Oil on Board, $1100 @peter.hubbard.319 ...

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Back by popular demand for 2026 is the RQAS Workshop Festival! This time around there will be a range of workshops covering painting, drawing and more, spread out over the entire month of March.⁠
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The Festival will also be run in conjunction with the biennial Young Artist Award. Held at both Petrie Terrace Gallery and at off-site locations, this is the time to try something new and see what Brisbane tutors have to offer.⁠
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More information coming soon!

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Back by popular demand for 2026 is the RQAS Workshop Festival! This time around there will be a range of workshops covering painting, drawing and more, spread out over the entire month of March.⁠ ⁠ The Festival will also be run in conjunction with the biennial Young Artist Award. Held at both Petrie Terrace Gallery and at off-site locations, this is the time to try something new and see what Brisbane tutors have to offer.⁠ ⁠ More information coming soon!

Back by popular demand for 2026 is the RQAS Workshop Festival! This time around there will be a range of workshops covering painting, drawing and more, spread out over the entire month of March.⁠
⁠
The Festival will also be run in conjunction with the biennial Young Artist Award. Held at both Petrie Terrace Gallery and at off-site locations, this is the time to try something new and see what Brisbane tutors have to offer.⁠
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More information coming soon! ...

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