ENTRY FEES

PRIZES

SECTIONS

Section 1: Painting (Acrylic & Oil)

Section 2: Painting (Watercolour)

Section 3: Photography, Digital Painting, & Digital Manipulation.

Section 4: Sculpture, 3D (all media) for free-standing works to be displayed on a stand or plinth

Section 5:  Drawing (all media)

Section 6: 2D Artworks (any other media) INCLUDES printmaking, collage, encaustic, resin and other media.

EXCLUDES artworks where the majority of the work is completed as a painting in oils, acrylics, pastel or watercolour.

Section 7: Pastels

Artists permitted up to 2 entries in any section, and no more than 4 works overall across both exhibitions.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1.1 If RQAS is unable to hang all works entered, entry fees will be refunded for works not hung.

Entry Fees: $30 per artwork. Open to current financial RQAS Brisbane Branch Members Only

1.2. Entry forms can be completed either:
• on the RQAS website,
• emailed to: entries@rqas.com.au
• or are to be returned to Petrie Terrace Gallery at Unit 3, 162 Petrie Terrace Brisbane.

1.3. The RQAS will email you to confirm if your artwork has been selected as a finalist or not, or if we need further information about your entry. Only finalists will have their work exhibited in the Gallery.
1.4. High Resolution Image(s) of your work must be provided for your entry to be accepted. Images must be submitted as a digital jpeg or png file. Save the file as “yourname_artworktitle”.
1.5. Artists permitted up to 2 entries in any section, and no more than 4 works overall across both exhibitions.

MEDIA
2.1. Any 2D or 3D media may be submitted in the sections listed above.
2.2. This exhibition does not accept entries that were completed in whole or in part by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

ELIGIBILITY
3.1. RQAS membership must be current & financial until the end of the exhibitions on 5th July, 2026.
3.2. Artwork must not have won a prize in any other competition.
3.3. Artwork must not have been a finalist in an RQAS sponsored competition in the 2 year period prior to entries closing.
3.4. Artwork must be for sale. Artists aged 17yrs or under DO NOT have to list their artwork for sale, but must notify gallery at time of entry.

SIZE
4.1 Artworks must not exceed 1.53m in width, including frame.
4.2 All works must not weigh more than 15kgs and need to be easily and safely carried by 1 to 2 people
4.3 May be made up of multiple panels, providing all panels still fit within the size restrictions noted above.

PERMISSIONS & COPYRIGHT
5.1. Exhibitors agree to grant RQAS a non-exclusive, sub-licensable, worldwide, perpetual and irrevocable license to exercise copyright in your artwork for the purposes of administering, promoting and providing information about the exhibition. This includes producing photographs, catalogues and advertising for promotional purposes
5.2. Entries must be the original work of the exhibitor, and not infringe the copyright, moral rights, or other rights of any third party. Entries should also adhere to Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property protocols.
5.3. If you are submitting an artwork of a personality, the entrant must have the subject’s consent to enter the artwork in this exhibition including ensuring they understand the artwork may be displayed to the public.

PRESENTATION
6.1 The work must be suitably presented and ready to be safely displayed with the appropriate hardware (6.3), as well as being clean and dry. Damaged artworks/frames will not be able to be placed on display.
6.2 Any artwork not clean or professionally finished will not be able to be placed on display. This includes but is not limited to stretched canvas edges being painted in the round or in a solid colour. Stretched canvas must be square. Refer to framing guidelines.
6.3 Framed artworks and works on canvas (or otherwise mounted) must be ready to hang on the wall using large “D” rings placed approximately 5cm from the top of the frame. Wire or string is not required. Refer to framing guidelines.
6.4 Your artwork must be clearly labelled on the back with your name and contact details.
6.5 Artworks will only be displayed at the absolute discretion of the RQAS Brisbane we will not display any artwork deemed unsafe, offensive, or unsuitable.
6.6 Multi-panelled artworks must include a picture of the assembled work with clear instructions for installation.
6.7 Any questions artists have during installation must be addressed to the Director of Gallery Operations or their representative.

SELECTION, JUDGING AND PRIZES
7.1. A selection process will be conducted by a qualified selection panel which includes the exhibition judge/s
7.2. After all submissions have been processed, all artists will be emailed to advise if they have been selected as a finalist or not. Only finalists will have their work exhibited in the exhibition
7.3. Prizes to the value of:
First Prize in each section $600
Second Prize in each section $300
Youth Prize (aged 30 or under) $150 & free Membership for 12 months
People’s Choice Award This will be awarded at the end of each exhibition. The winners will receive free Membership to RQAS Brisbane Branch for 12 months.

7.4. RQAS reserves the right to not award or review prize money if there are insufficient entries.
7.5. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

DELIVERY, INSTALLATION & PICK-UP
8.1 Artworks to be delivered to the Petrie Terrace Gallery on, and if you are not able to deliver at this designated time, please contact the gallery to make alternative arrangements.
8.2 Entries are accepted, displayed, and returned at the owner’s risk. Freight and insurance are also the owner’s responsibility. All care will be taken, but no responsibility accepted for loss or damage.
8.3 Artworks cannot be delivered by post. A courier can deliver your artwork at the specific delivery times above.
8.4 If you are a finalist and your artwork is not delivered within the times allowed it will not be hung in the exhibition.
8.5 Any questions artists have during installation must be addressed to the Director of Gallery Operations or their representative.
8.6 Artworks must be made available for the full duration of the exhibition. Entries may ONLY be picked up after the end of the exhibition from Petrie Terrace Gallery. Bump out dates for each exhibition will be advised after entries close.
8.7 Works not collected within three months of the exhibition closing date may be disposed of at the discretion of the RQAS Brisbane Branch Committee.

SALES
9.1 Artwork must be for sale. Please allow for RQAS commission and any applicable GST when setting price.
9.2 The gallery will charge 27.5% commission (including GST) on all sales.
9.3 Artists will be paid for any sales after the end of the exhibition OR when artworks have been paid in full.

GENERAL
10.1 All entrants and their guests must book into any events associated with the exhibition and purchase a ticket if they wish to attend. Attendance to the exhibition is free outside of ticketed events.
10.2 Should any dispute arise where no specific ruling is laid down the RQAS Brisbane Branch committee’s decision is final.

GALLERY HOURS & CONTACT
10am to 3.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Closed public holidays.
Phone: 07 3367 1977 Email: gallery@rqas.com.au www.rqas.com.au

Finishing and Professionalism for Artwork Entered into RQAS Exhibitions

When entering artwork into RQAS exhibitions, the artworks need to be presented and finished in a professional manner. This helps the gallery to create a cohesive exhibition with a professional look, as well as ensuring the hanging process is easy and safe for our staff and volunteers.

PLEASE REFER TO THE EXHIBITION TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR MINIMUM FRAMING REQUIREMENTS.

Artworks must be clean, dry and professionally finished before being delivered to the gallery. This includes cleaning the glass and wiping off any dust that may have accumulated while in storage.

To download guidelines and view images please click here

Painted Edges & Framed Works

If works on stretched canvas are not framed the edges of the canvas must be cleanly finished. Artists may choose to paint the edge a single colour such as grey or a colour that complements the artwork, see  Figure 1, or you may complete the artwork in the “round” as in Figure 2. In the “round” means to extend the painting around the edge of the canvas. Essentially, the edges should not have random marks, such as fingerprints or paint drips.

D Rings

Framed artworks and works on canvas (or otherwise mounted) must be ready to hang on the wall using medium or large sized “D” rings placed approximately 5-10cm from the top of the frame. Attach hooks facing upwards and on the outside of the canvas frame, as pictured in Figure 3. Wire or string is not required. However, if you would like to add wire or string, please see Figure 3. As you can see the wire is further down the canvas and is not attached to the top “D” ring.

Squaring Up

To determine if a rectangular or square canvas is “square” or “squared up”, measure the diagonal of the canvas/artwork, and it should be the same length both ways. Please refer to Figure 4.

Foxing & Mould

Foxing is an age-related process of deterioration that causes spots and browning and can appear as brown, yellow, or red stains on the paper or canvas. If it appears on an artwork mat, the work must be reframed with a new mat. If it appears on the canvas or paper, it must be treated and repainted, so it is not visible.

Artwork Labels

Clearly mark the artist’s name, contact details, the title of work, and price on an artwork label, to be placed on the back of the work. We need this information to easily identify your artwork before the exhibition labels (didactics) and catalogue are printed for the exhibition. Some artists choose to write this information on the back of the frame/canvas directly. You may also choose to include this on a removable/temporary label, or on a permanent label or “Certificate of Authenticity”.