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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
Winners – 2024 Salon des Refusés
Winners – 134th RQAS Members Annual exhibition
Host Your Next Art Exhibition at Petrie Terrace Gallery!
Winners – Brisbane: Landmarks, Landscapes and Personalities 2024
Winners – Abstraction 2024
Hidden Gems 2024 – Peoples Choice Winner
What’s On – 2024 Exhibitions
The Art of Imagination 2023 – Prize Winners
Salon des Refusés 2023 – Prize Winners
Winners – Materially Designed 2023
Winners – 133rd Members Annual 2023
Brisbane: Landmarks, Landscapes and Personalities 2023 – Winners
Splash 2023 – Winners
Harold & Agnes Richardson Drawing Prize 2023 – Winners
What’s on – 2023 Exhibitions
An Artists Place – Prize Winners
Presentation Guidelines
Artist Opportunities for 2023 Exhibitions
Salon des Refusés 2022 – Prize Winners
Salon des Refusés 2022 – Finalists
Salon des Refusés 2022 – Selectors
Winners – Queensland Figurative 2022
Winners – Young Artist Award 2022
Winners – 132nd Members Annual 2022
Winners – Different Dimensions 2022
Winners – Abstraction 2022
Winners – Brisbane: Landmarks, Landscapes & Personalities 2022
Salon des Refuses – Petrie Terrace Gallery Award Winners
Salon des Refusés 2021 – Selections
Winners – Art of Imagination
Winners – 131st Members Annual 2021
People’s Choice Winner Light and Dark
Winners – Harold & Agnes Richardson Drawing Prize 2021
Winners – Different Dimensions 2021
Winners – Abstraction 2021
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS 2021 and BEYOND
The Gift of Art 2020
GALLERY CLOSED THIS SUNDAY, 13TH DECEMBER DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS PREDICTED FOR BRISBANE
Salon des Refuses – Winners 2020
Young Artist Award 2020 Finalists
The Finalists of the Salon des Refuses 2020
Queensland Figurative 2020 Finalists
Winners – Abstraction 2020
Elements 2020 Online
Abstraction 2020
Online Exhibition
Remembering Ruby Eaves (1943-2019)
En Plein Air Exhibition 2019
Drawing: the fortifying element in any artist’s work
Tom Petrie’s Diaries and other Gems
Volunteer Positions Available
Winners from Elegant Chaos: A Celebration of Still Life
Brisbane City Council supports 2019 Paint Out in Roma Street Parkland
Call for Nominations for the Brisbane Branch Committee
Abstraction 2019 Winners
Happy Easter!
Brisbane: Landscapes, Landmarks and Personalities 2019
Women’s Work: Celebrating the Female Contribution To The Arts
The Royal Queensland Art Society “Fellows” – a potted history
Final Member’s Exhibition and Holiday Closing Times
The River City Shares It’s Secrets
The Young Artist Award 2018
The Harold and Agnes Richardson Drawing Prize 2018
RQAS Biennial 2018
The Queensland Figurative 2018
Modernism: Fast not Fleeting
“Cutting Both Sides of The Line”
The Verlie Just Collection
Brisbane: Landmarks, Landscapes and Personalities 2018
Chiaroscuro : Beauty in Contrast
Abstract Exhibition 2018
Christmas Art Markets
RQAS 2017 Watercolour Exhibition
RQAS 127th Member’s Annual Exhibition 2017
Prize Winners for the Agnes and Harold Richardson Drawing Award.
Winners from Diversity in Print Exhibition
The Agnes & Harold Richardson Memorial Drawing Prize-A Brief History
Royal Queensland Art Society Biennial at Petrie Terrace Gallery
State President’s Report
Members Donate Prize to New Watercolour Exhibition
EXCURSION TO THE SUPREME COURT BUILDINGS FOR A TOUR OF THE ARTWORKS THEREIN
Winners of the 125th RQAS Annual exhibition
Open Day & Art Market-July 2015
Royal Queensland Art Society “Fellows” − a potted history
125th RQAS Annual Exhibition and Artist Entry Form
Diversity in Print 2015
Peoples choice from the RQAS members show Nature Morte
Winners of the Queensland Figurative 2014
Finalists for the Queensland Figurative 2014
Winners from the RQAS Annual 2014
Entry Date to Queensland Figurative EXTENDED by popular demand to 8th September.
Entry form with T&C’s for the Queensland Figurative 2014
Exciting New Figurative Prize
Print Winners 2014
Diversity in Print
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📅 There`s not much time left now to get your tickets! On Saturday, 28th of September at 7pm, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the Opening event for both the Queensland Figurative and Young Artist Award! ✨
RSVP is 3:30pm on this Saturday, 21st of September, and tickets can be bought via the Humanitix link below: https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-biennial-opening-night
We look forward to seeing you at the gallery!
Artwork credit: In the Studio by Glen Gillard, Oil, $1000 @glengillard
📅 There`s not much time left now to get your tickets! On Saturday, 28th of September at 7pm, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the Opening event for both the Queensland Figurative and Young Artist Award! ✨
RSVP is 3:30pm on this Saturday, 21st of September, and tickets can be bought via the Humanitix link below: https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-biennial-opening-night
We look forward to seeing you at the gallery!
Artwork credit: In the Studio by Glen Gillard, Oil, $1000 @glengillard
The countdown is on, not long now until the Queensland Figurative is on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery!
On show from Friday, 27th September, come along to the gallery to see the figurative artworks of talented Brisbane artists.
On Saturday, 28th of September at 7pm, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the Opening event for both the Queensland Figurative and Young Artist Award!
RSVP is 3:30pm on this Saturday, 21st of September, and tickets can be bought via the Humanitix link below: https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-biennial-opening-night
We look forward to seeing you at the gallery!
The countdown is on, not long now until the Queensland Figurative is on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery!
On show from Friday, 27th September, come along to the gallery to see the figurative artworks of talented Brisbane artists.
On Saturday, 28th of September at 7pm, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the Opening event for both the Queensland Figurative and Young Artist Award!
RSVP is 3:30pm on this Saturday, 21st of September, and tickets can be bought via the Humanitix link below: https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-biennial-opening-night
We look forward to seeing you at the gallery!
The anticipation continues to build as we approach the opening of the 2024 Young Artist Award! 🌟 The exhibition will be on show from Friday, 27th of September at Petrie Terrace Gallery.
On Saturday, 28th of September at 7pm, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the Opening event for both the Queensland Figurative and Young Artist Award!
RSVP is 3:30pm on Saturday, 21st of September, and tickets can be bought via the Humanitix link: https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-biennial-opening-night
We can`t wait to see you there! Your support of the arts helps keep our creative community thriving.
Artwork credit: Grapes by Sam Herde, Acrylic, $150 @ham.serde
The anticipation continues to build as we approach the opening of the 2024 Young Artist Award! 🌟 The exhibition will be on show from Friday, 27th of September at Petrie Terrace Gallery.
On Saturday, 28th of September at 7pm, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the Opening event for both the Queensland Figurative and Young Artist Award!
RSVP is 3:30pm on Saturday, 21st of September, and tickets can be bought via the Humanitix link: https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-biennial-opening-night
We can`t wait to see you there! Your support of the arts helps keep our creative community thriving.
Artwork credit: Grapes by Sam Herde, Acrylic, $150 @ham.serde
The RQAS watercolour workshop, Blossoms Unveiled: Innovative Watercolour Negative Techniques, is a one day workshop designed for those who wish to explore imaginative techniques in watercolour, in this class we`ll focus on the negative painting technique.
Negative painting involves painting the shapes around your subject instead of the subject itself. This unique approach allows you to build depth and create striking visual effects by layering colours. During the workshop, you`ll master this technique and learn how to effectively mix colours to achieve the desired tones and shades.
The workshop will be held in the upstairs studio gallery at Petrie Terrace Gallery on Saturday, 9th November, 9:30am to 4:30pm.
If you book via the Humanitix link below before Saturday, 28th of September, you can get $10 off your ticket!
https://events.humanitix.com/blossoms-unveiled-innovative-watercolour-negative-painting-technique
@annetteraff
The RQAS watercolour workshop, Blossoms Unveiled: Innovative Watercolour Negative Techniques, is a one day workshop designed for those who wish to explore imaginative techniques in watercolour, in this class we`ll focus on the negative painting technique.
Negative painting involves painting the shapes around your subject instead of the subject itself. This unique approach allows you to build depth and create striking visual effects by layering colours. During the workshop, you`ll master this technique and learn how to effectively mix colours to achieve the desired tones and shades.
The workshop will be held in the upstairs studio gallery at Petrie Terrace Gallery on Saturday, 9th November, 9:30am to 4:30pm.
If you book via the Humanitix link below before Saturday, 28th of September, you can get $10 off your ticket!
https://events.humanitix.com/blossoms-unveiled-innovative-watercolour-negative-painting-technique
@annetteraff
✨ The countdown is on! Just 2 more weeks until the highly anticipated Queensland Figurative opens its doors at the Petrie Terrace Gallery! 🎨
📅 Save the date: on Saturday, 28th of September at 7pm, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the Opening event for both the Queensland Figurative and Young Artist Award!
RSVP is 3:30pm on Saturday, 21st of September, and tickets can be bought via the Humanitix link below: https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-biennial-opening-night
Artwork credit: Beauty in Bloom by Johnny Huang, Oil, $4000 @minja8454
✨ The countdown is on! Just 2 more weeks until the highly anticipated Queensland Figurative opens its doors at the Petrie Terrace Gallery! 🎨
📅 Save the date: on Saturday, 28th of September at 7pm, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the Opening event for both the Queensland Figurative and Young Artist Award!
RSVP is 3:30pm on Saturday, 21st of September, and tickets can be bought via the Humanitix link below: https://events.humanitix.com/rqas-biennial-opening-night
Artwork credit: Beauty in Bloom by Johnny Huang, Oil, $4000 @minja8454
The Royal Queensland Art Society is pleased to announce The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) Brisbane as one of our sponsors for the 2024 Young Artist Award.
ADFAS organises International and Australian speakers who are experts in the Arts to present lectures and events to its 350 members. ADFAS Brisbane promotes the cultivation and study of the decorative and fine arts, design, architecture and social history. The society fundraises to generate funds to enable ADFAS Brisbane to sponsor emerging artists, musicians, and dancers. The intent is to support opportunities for young artists to receive the mentoring and experience that they need to optimise their potential.
Rachel Tyquin, Chair of ADFAS Brisbane, shared recently, about the partnership with RQAS: “We are committed to the support of young artists in our community through a range of philanthropic donations and by creating partnerships with arts organisations. It is wonderful to be working in partnership with the Royal Queensland Arts Society to support emerging young artists through the Young Artist Award. We are delighted to sponsor prizes in these awards and proud to be associated with such a long standing Brisbane gallery."
Thank you again to ADFAS for their support of the Young Artist Award, which will be on show from Friday 27th September to Sunday 27th October 2024.
https://www.artsnational.au/
The Royal Queensland Art Society is pleased to announce The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) Brisbane as one of our sponsors for the 2024 Young Artist Award.
ADFAS organises International and Australian speakers who are experts in the Arts to present lectures and events to its 350 members. ADFAS Brisbane promotes the cultivation and study of the decorative and fine arts, design, architecture and social history. The society fundraises to generate funds to enable ADFAS Brisbane to sponsor emerging artists, musicians, and dancers. The intent is to support opportunities for young artists to receive the mentoring and experience that they need to optimise their potential.
Rachel Tyquin, Chair of ADFAS Brisbane, shared recently, about the partnership with RQAS: “We are committed to the support of young artists in our community through a range of philanthropic donations and by creating partnerships with arts organisations. It is wonderful to be working in partnership with the Royal Queensland Arts Society to support emerging young artists through the Young Artist Award. We are delighted to sponsor prizes in these awards and proud to be associated with such a long standing Brisbane gallery."
Thank you again to ADFAS for their support of the Young Artist Award, which will be on show from Friday 27th September to Sunday 27th October 2024.
https://www.artsnational.au/
The exhibition Brushstrokes of 20th Century Contemporaries – Rigby, Roggenkamp and de Silva has been lucky enough to have an article written about it by Phil Brown, and published on inReview.
Phil says on the exhibition, "It’s an extraordinary museum-quality show featuring three important Queensland artists. They may not be fashionable now but anyone interested in our art history will know their names – John Rigby, Joy Roggenkamp and Frank de Silva...
Joy Roggenkamp worshipped nature, something that was articulated by the poet Judith Wright who wrote, referring to the pictures in an exhibition of her wildflower period … “Human life can only be properly interpreted against its background. For Joy Roggenkamp, that background has always been a natural one. She has seen and transformed its details and shapes in her paintings: trees, flowers, skies, dunes and hills and swamps, and their meanings, are the regions she knows best.”
To read the full article, please visit: https://inreview.com.au/inreview/visual-art/2024/09/10/brilliant-brushstrokes-legacy-from-a-lost-world/
The exhibition will be on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery until Sunday, 22nd of September.
Artwork credit: Revenge of the Birds by Joy Roggenkamp, Acrylic on board, $3250.
To find out more visit: https://johnrigbyart.au/
@johnrigbyart
The exhibition Brushstrokes of 20th Century Contemporaries – Rigby, Roggenkamp and de Silva has been lucky enough to have an article written about it by Phil Brown, and published on inReview.
Phil says on the exhibition, "It’s an extraordinary museum-quality show featuring three important Queensland artists. They may not be fashionable now but anyone interested in our art history will know their names – John Rigby, Joy Roggenkamp and Frank de Silva...
Joy Roggenkamp worshipped nature, something that was articulated by the poet Judith Wright who wrote, referring to the pictures in an exhibition of her wildflower period … “Human life can only be properly interpreted against its background. For Joy Roggenkamp, that background has always been a natural one. She has seen and transformed its details and shapes in her paintings: trees, flowers, skies, dunes and hills and swamps, and their meanings, are the regions she knows best.”
To read the full article, please visit: https://inreview.com.au/inreview/visual-art/2024/09/10/brilliant-brushstrokes-legacy-from-a-lost-world/
The exhibition will be on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery until Sunday, 22nd of September.
Artwork credit: Revenge of the Birds by Joy Roggenkamp, Acrylic on board, $3250.
To find out more visit: https://johnrigbyart.au/
@johnrigbyart
Space is filling up fast and we are currently finalising our exhibition schedule for next year, so act now to secure your preferred dates for gallery hire in 2025 at Petrie Terrace Gallery!
The Society is offering competitive rates on our wonderful gallery space. With an updated application process, it is easy for groups or individual artists to apply. To submit an Expression of Interest please follow the link below to fill in the form: https://www.jotform.com/form/240741307436048
For more information on full costs, and the terms and conditions, please visit: https://rqas.com.au/gallery-hire/
Space is filling up fast and we are currently finalising our exhibition schedule for next year, so act now to secure your preferred dates for gallery hire in 2025 at Petrie Terrace Gallery!
The Society is offering competitive rates on our wonderful gallery space. With an updated application process, it is easy for groups or individual artists to apply. To submit an Expression of Interest please follow the link below to fill in the form: https://www.jotform.com/form/240741307436048
For more information on full costs, and the terms and conditions, please visit: https://rqas.com.au/gallery-hire/
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