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SUMMARY:Colours of Summer
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1523319263370{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]We invite artists to celebrate the vibrant\, rich\, and distinctive colour palette of the Queensland summer. This exhibition explores the bold and joyful colours that define our summer landscape\, lifestyle\, and cultural experiences. Artists are encouraged to interpret Colours of Summer through a variety of lenses: artists may like to depict summer weather\, activities\, what this season means to them\, and anything else that relates to this time of year. \nAll artistic media and approaches are welcome\, including painting\, drawing\, photography\, printmaking\, mixed media\, sculpture\, and textile works. Both representational and abstract interpretations of the theme are encouraged. Artworks can be 2D or 3D and must be no larger than 1m x 1m.  \nThis exhibition is not judged. People’s Choice will be awarded at the end of the exhibition with the winner receiving free membership to RQAS Brisbane Branch for 12 months. \nPlease see details below on how to enter\, terms and conditions\, and presentation guidelines.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_column_text] \nINFORMATION FOR ARTISTS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nClick on the buttons below to view prizes\, event dates\, entry fees and terms and conditions: \n[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_tabs shape=”square” spacing=”10″ alignment=”center” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”EVENT DATES” tab_id=”dates”][vc_column_text] \nDATES\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”4″ el_width=”10″ accent_color=”#d25846″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_table vc_table_theme=”classic” allow_html=”1″][bg#d05c49;c#ffffff]\,[bg#d05c49;c#ffffff;b]Event%20Activity\,[bg#d05c49;c#ffffff;b]Date|1\,Entry%20forms%20submitted%20to%20RQAS%20by%3A\,Wednesday%2C%2028th%20of%20October%2C%203%3A30pm|2\,Bring%20in%20day-Artwork%20to%20be%20delivered%20to%20RQAS%3A\,Tuesday%2C%2024th%20of%20November%20between%2010am%20-%2012pm|3\,Exhibition%20Opens%20to%20Public%3A\,Wednesday%2C%2025th%20November%202026%2C%2010%3A00am|5\,Exhibition%20closes%3A\,Friday%2C%2011th%20December%202026%2C%203%3A30pm|6\,Bump%20out%20Day%20-%20pickup%20your%20work%3A\,Saturday%2C%2012th%20of%20December%20between%2010am%20-%2012pm[/vc_table][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”ENTRY FEES” tab_id=”entryfees”][vc_column_text] \nENTRY FEES\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”4″ el_width=”10″ accent_color=”#d25846″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_table vc_table_theme=”classic” allow_html=”1″][bg#d05c49;c#ffffff;b]Entry%20Fee\,[bg#d05c49;c#ffffff;b]Description|%2435\,Per%20Artwork|%2420\,Per%20Artwork%20-%20RQAS%20Brisbane%20Branch%20Members[/vc_table][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”TERMS AND CONDITIONS” tab_id=”1607945731535-a081cfe6-1ef9″][vc_column_text] \nCONDITIONS OF ENTRY\nENTRY\n1.1. Entry fees are not refundable and non-transferrable.\nEntry Fees:\n– $20 per artwork\n– $35 RQAS Brisbane Branch Members\n1.2. Entry forms can be completed either:\n– on the RQAS website\,\n– emailed to: entries@rqas.com.au\n– or are to be returned to RQAS Brisbane Gallery at Unit 3\, 162 Petrie Terrace Brisbane.\n1.3. The RQAS will email you to confirm if your artwork has been selected as a finalist or not\, or if we need\nfurther information about your entry. Only finalists will have their work exhibited in the Gallery.\n1.4. High Resolution Image(s) of your work must be provided for your entry to be accepted. Images must be\nsubmitted as a digital jpeg or png file. Save the file as “yourname_artworktitle”.\n1.5. Artists are permitted to enter a maximum of 4 works. \nMEDIA\nExhibition Entry Form for Colours of Summer\n2.1. This exhibition accepts 2D and 3D works in any medium.\n2.2. This exhibition does not accept entries that were completed in whole or in part by Artificial Intelligence\n(AI). \nELIGIBILITY\n3.1. Artwork must not have been a finalist in an RQAS sponsored competition in the 2-year period prior to\nentries closing.\n3.2. Artwork must be for sale. Artists aged 17yrs or under DO NOT have to list their artwork for sale but must\nnotify gallery at time of entry. \nSIZE:\n4.1 Artworks must not exceed 1m in width and 1m in height\, including frame.\n4.2 All works must not weigh more than 15kgs and need to be easily and safely carried by 1 to 2 people.\n4.3 May be made up of multiple panels\, providing all panels combined still fit within the size restrictions\nnoted above. \nPERMISSIONS & COPYRIGHT:\n5.1. Exhibitors agree to grant RQAS Brisbane a non-exclusive\, sub-licensable\, worldwide\, perpetual and\nirrevocable license to exercise copyright in your artwork for the purposes of administering\, promoting and\nproviding information about the exhibition. This includes producing photographs\, catalogues and\nadvertising for promotional purposes.\n5.2. Entries must be the original work of the exhibitor\, and not infringe the copyright\, moral rights\, or other\nrights of any third party. Entries should also adhere to Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property\nprotocols.\n5.3. If you are submitting an artwork of a personality\, the entrant must have the subject’s consent to enter the\nartwork in this exhibition including ensuring they understand the artwork may be displayed to the public. \nPRESENTATION\n6.1 The work must be suitably presented and ready to be safely displayed with the appropriate hardware\n(6.3)\, as well as being clean and dry. Damaged artworks/frames will not be able to be placed on display.\n6.2 Any artwork not clean or professionally finished will not be able to be placed on display. Stretched canvas\nmust be square. Refer to framing guidelines.\n6.3 Framed artworks and works on canvas (or otherwise mounted) must be ready to hang on the wall using\nlarge “D” rings placed approximately 5cm from the top of the frame. Wire or string is not required. Refer\nto framing guidelines.\n6.4 Your artwork must be clearly labelled on the back with your name and contact details.\n6.5 Artworks will only be displayed at the absolute discretion of the RQAS Brisbane. We will not display any\nartwork deemed unsafe\, offensive\, or unsuitable\n6.6 Multi-panelled artworks must include a picture of the assembled work with clear instructions for\ninstallation\n6.7 Any questions artists have during installation must be addressed to the Director of Gallery Operations or\ntheir representative. \nDELIVERY\, INSTALLATION & PICK-UP:\n7.1 Artists will be notified by email if they are a finalist or not. Artworks to be delivered to the RQAS Brisbane\nGallery on Tuesday\, 24th of November between 10am – 12pm.\n7.2 If you are not able to deliver at this time\, please contact the gallery to make alternative arrangements.\n7.3 Entries are accepted\, displayed\, and returned at the owner’s risk. Freight and insurance are also the\nowner’s responsibility. All care will be taken\, but no responsibility accepted for loss or damage.\n7.4 Artworks cannot be delivered by post. A courier can deliver your artwork at the specific delivery times\nabove.\n7.5 If you are a finalist and your artwork is not delivered within the times allowed it will not be hung in the\nexhibition.\n7.6 Any questions artists have during installation must be addressed to the Director of gallery operations or\ntheir representative.\n7.7 Artworks must be made available for the full duration of the exhibition – Wednesday\, 25th November to\nFriday\, 11th December 2026 – and may only be picked up when the exhibition has finished.\nPick-up of Artworks will be from Petrie Terrace Gallery on Saturday\, 12th of December between 10am –\n12pm.\n7.8 Works not collected within three months of the exhibition closing date may be disposed of at the\ndiscretion of the RQAS Brisbane Branch Committee. \nSALES\n8.1 Artwork must be for sale. Please allow for RQAS commission and any applicable GST when setting price.\nArtists aged 17yrs or under DO NOT have to list their artwork for sale but must notify gallery at time of\nentry.\n8.2 The gallery will charge 27.5% commission (including GST) on all sales.\n8.3 Artists will be paid for any sales after the end of the exhibition OR when artworks have been paid in full. \nEVENTS & PRIZES\n9.1 This exhibition is not judged.\n9.2 People’s Choice will be awarded at the end of the Exhibition. The winner will receive a free Membership to\nRQAS Brisbane Branch for 12 months.\n9.3 All entrants and their guests must book into any event associated with the exhibition and purchase a ticket\nif they wish to attend. Attendance to the exhibition is free outside of ticketed events. \nGENERAL\n10.1 Should any dispute arise where no specific ruling is laid down the RQAS Brisbane Branch committee’s\ndecision is final. \nGALLERY HOURS & CONTACT\n10am to 3.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Closed public holidays.\nPhone: 07 3367 1977 Email: gallery@rqas.com.au or visit www.rqas.com.au[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”PRESENTATION GUIDELINES” tab_id=”1672956571084-6a92bf6e-a33c”][vc_column_text] \nFinishing and Professionalism for Artwork Entered into RQAS Exhibitions\n  \nWhen 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. \nPLEASE REFER TO THE EXHIBITION TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR MINIMUM FRAMING REQUIREMENTS. \nArtworks 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. \nTo download guidelines and view images please click here \nPainted Edges & Framed Works \nIf 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. \nD Rings \nFramed 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. \nSquaring Up \nTo 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. \nFoxing & Mould \nFoxing 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. \nArtwork Labels  \nClearly 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”.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nONLINE ENTRY FORM\n[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZpdHNhZm9ybWFsaXR5LmNvbSUyRmZvcm0lMkZjb2xvdXJzLW9mLXN1bW1lci0yMDI2JTIyJTIwc3R5bGUlM0QlMjJ3aWR0aCUzQTEwMCUyNSUzQmJvcmRlciUzQW5vbmUlM0JoZWlnaHQlM0ExMjAwcHglM0IlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] \nHARDCOPY ENTRY FORM\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Click Here to Download the PDF Entry Form” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Frqas.com.au%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FEntry-form-Colours-of-Summer-Non-Judged-Exhibition-FINAL.pdf|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] \n
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