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Christmas Art Markets
This December 10th Petrie Terrace Gallery and Aspire Gallery have joined forces to bring you the best artist and artisan markets for Christmas, pop by the two locations to pick […]
Continue ReadingRQAS 2017 Watercolour Exhibition
Top image: Judges Natasha Hodgson & Di Taylor congratulate 1st Prize winner Jacki Archibald, photo by Joanne Heath. Bottom image: Maria Field opens The RQAS 2017 Watercolour Exhibition Photo by Joanne […]
Continue ReadingRQAS 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 […]
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