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Prize 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 […]
Continue ReadingRoyal Queensland Art Society “Fellows” − a potted history
The history of the Royal Queensland Art Society “Fellows” began in the late 1960s when grading of membership was discussed by council, although it was put on the continual backburner […]
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