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RQAS 127th Member’s Annual Exhibition 2017
Judged by Scott Maxwell Section 1 Works on Canvas and Board First Prize ROBIN FINLAY “Bunty” oil on board What a wonderful use of colour! It gels well. The gold […]
Continue ReadingPrize Winners for the Agnes and Harold Richardson Drawing Award.
1st Prize – Scott Breton – An Echo of Space# 2 2nd Prize – Mark Feiler – Reclining Girl (Mara) # 11 3rd Prize – Frances McKennariey – Study of […]
Continue ReadingWinners from Diversity in Print Exhibition
Highly Commended for Etching Kay Watnabe’s etching ” Thrust” This etching contains an effortless motion, it reminds me of how music can move through opposing directions in it’s own sonic […]
Continue ReadingThe Agnes & Harold Richardson Memorial Drawing Prize-A Brief History
The Harold Richardson Drawing Award was instigated in 1984 by the Royal Queensland Art Society, shortly after his Passing. Richardson himself wasn’t an artist, but had a passion for the […]
Continue ReadingRoyal Queensland Art Society Biennial at Petrie Terrace Gallery
A New Initiative from the Royal Queensland Art Society RQAS Biennial comprises three feature competitions: RQAS Members Annual Exhibition (from 16th August) is a long-standing event on the RQAS calendar […]
Continue ReadingState President’s Report
by Sue Gleeson, President RQAS Inc At the recent RQAS Inc AGM, I was delighted to welcome Marion and Philip Ham as Honorary Members. Philip has been coming to RQAS for […]
Continue ReadingMembers Donate Prize to New Watercolour Exhibition
3 Long standing RQAS members of the Brisbane Branch have donated the Prizes to this months Watercolour show, Ruby Eaves, Glen Gillard and Gallery Director Peter Hubbard. The Official opening […]
Continue ReadingEXCURSION TO THE SUPREME COURT BUILDINGS FOR A TOUR OF THE ARTWORKS THEREIN
This was a marvellous opportunity for RQAS members as we have deep connections with artists who have their portrait painting exhibited in the Supreme Court. There was a good role […]
Continue ReadingWinners of the 125th RQAS Annual exhibition
RQAS ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW 2015 JUDGE: Dr Rhyl Hinwood AM SECTION 1 PAINTING (ACRYLIC AND OIL) 1st PRIZE: (103) “ELEPHANT ROCK” OIL David Ladley Excellent draughtsmanship and representation of a […]
Continue ReadingOpen Day & Art Market-July 2015
As part of the RQAS Annual members Exhibition, The Petrie Terrace Gallery will be open on Sunday 26 July, from 8:30am to 2:00pm, for our bi-annual Art Market. There will […]
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