Artists are invited to consider our relationships with animals. Artworks can depict imagined, observed or experienced perceptions of the natural world, explore environmental and scientific themes or investigate animals in folklore, symbology or the domestic realm.
The exhibition will be on show from Thursday, 17th April to Sunday, 11th May 2025
*Please note* gallery closed for ANZAC day on 25th April
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| Event Activity | Date | |
| 1 | Entry forms submitted to RQAS by: | Wednesday, 19th of March 2025 by 3:30pm |
| 2 | Bring in day-Artwork to be delivered to RQAS: | Tuesday 15th of April 2025 between 10am - 12pm |
| 3 | Exhibition Opens to Public: | Thursday, 17th April 2025 10:00am |
| 6 | Exhibition closes: | Sunday, 11th May 2025 3:30pm |
| 7 | Bump out Day - pickup your work: | Monday 12th of May 2025 between 10am-12pm |
| Entry Fee | Description |
| $50 | Per Artwork |
| $30 | Per Artwork - RQAS Brisbane Branch Members |
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
| Entry Fees | |
| $50 | per artwork |
| $30 | per artwork – RQAS Brisbane Branch Members |
1.2 Entry forms can be completed either:
1.3 The successful completion and submission of
the entry form, image(s), and
payment will be considered as receipt of payment
and entry only. The gallery will email you to
confirm your place in the exhibition or if we need
further information about your entry.
1.4 Image Format: Image(s) of your work need to be submitted as a digital jpeg file.
Save the file as “yourname_artworktitle”
Eligibility:
2.1 Any 2D or 3D media may be submitted.
2.2 Members and Non-Members may enter this exhibition.
2.3 This exhibition does not accept entries that were completed in whole or in part by artificial intelligence.
2.4 Artwork must not have won a prize in any other competition. Artwork must not have been entered in an RQAS-sponsored competition in the last two years.
Selection, Judging & Prizes:
3.1 A selection process may be implemented. After the submissions, all artists will be advised if they have been selected as a finalist or not. Only finalists will have their work exhibited in the Gallery.
3.2 Prizes come to the value of:
| First Prize | $500 |
| Second Prize | $250 |
| Third Prize | $100 |
| People’s Choice will be awarded at the end of the Exhibition. The winner will receive free Membership to RQAS Brisbane Branch for 12 months. | |
| Current RQAS Members are eligible for the Fellows Recognition Award | |
3.3 The Judge/s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
Permissions & Copyright:
4.1 Exhibitors agree to images of their work being reproduced in print and online for promotional purposes.
4.2 Entries must be the original work of the exhibitor, and not infringe the copyright, moral rights or other rights of any third party.
4.3 If you are submitting a portrait 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.
Size:
5.1 Artworks must not exceed 1.5m in width.
5.2 All works need to be easily and safely carried by 1 to 2 people.
Delivery, Installation & Pick-up:
6.1 Artworks to be delivered to the Gallery at 3/162 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, QLD, 4000 on Tuesday 15th of April between 10am – 12pm.
6.2 If you are not able to deliver at this time please
contact the gallery to make alternative
arrangements once your entry form has been
submitted.
6.3 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.
6.4 Any questions artists have during installation must be addressed to the Operations Manager or their representative.
6.5 Should any dispute arise where no specific ruling is laid down the RQAS Committee’s decision is final.
6.6 Entries may ONLY be picked up after the end of the exhibition.
6.7 Works not collected within three months of the exhibition closing date may be disposed of at the discretion of the RQAS Committee.
Presentation:
7.1 Artworks MUST be clean, dry and
professionally finished (such as but not limited to:
squared up, with no damage to work or frame). Any artwork not professionally finished will not be
able to be placed on display.
7.2 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.
7.3 Stretched canvas edges must be cleanly
finished, either by painting in a solid colour, or by
painting in round.
Commission & Sales:
8.1 Artwork must be for sale, please allow for RQAS commission and any applicable GST when setting price. Artists aged 17yrs or under DO NOT have to list their artwork for sale, but must notify gallery at time of entry.
8.2 The gallery will charge 27.5% commission (including GST) on all sales.
8.3 We offer 3-month lay-by options for buyers. Any lay-by not finalised within this time will have the artwork returned to the Artist.
8.4 Artists will be paid for any sales after the end of the exhibition OR when any lay-by is paid in full.
Events
9.1 All entrants and their guests who wish to attend the opening event must book/purchase a ticket.
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”.