ENTRY FEES

Entry

1.1 Entry fees are not refundable and non-transferable.

Entry Fees
$50	per artwork

1.2 Entry forms must be completed via RQAS Website

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.

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”.

Eligibility:

2.1 Entrant must be a resident of Queensland. Proof of Address may be required.

2.2 Artwork must be 2D and a painting or drawing in any medium. For works using collage or mixed media, the painting or drawing must be the predominant technique displayed.

2.3 Photography and digital works, including digital drawings are not accepted.

2.4 This exhibition does not accept entries that were completed in whole or in part by artificial intelligence.

2.5 Subject of the artwork must be from within the Greater Brisbane Area.

NOTE: Greater Brisbane Area includes the following council areas: Brisbane City, Ipswich, Logan City, Moreton Bay and Redland City

 2.6 Artwork must not have won a prize in any other competition. Artwork must not have been a finalist in an exhibition organised by RQAS in the 24 months prior to entries closing.

2.7 Artist must provide a statement (up to 300words) about themselves; the story behind their artwork, its connection to Brisbane and what it means to them. If selected as a finalist, this statement will be displayed with your work.

2.8 Artwork must be for sale.

2.9 RQAS Brisbane Branch Committee Members and staff members are not eligible to participate in the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize

2.10 Destination Brisbane Consortium and The Star Entertainment Group team members are not eligible to participate in the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize.

Selection, Judging & Prizes:

3.1 A selection process will be conducted by a qualified selection panel which includes the exhibition judges.

3.2 After the 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.

3.3 Prizes – Sponsored by Queen’s Wharf Brisbane and The Star Brisbane

       Overall Prize – $20,000

       Highly Commended – $5000

       Highly Commended – $5000

3.4 The Judge/s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.

Permissions & Copyright:

4.1 Exhibitors agree to grant RQAS and The Star Entertainment Group 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

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. Entries should also adhere to Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property protocols.

4.3 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.

Size:

• Artworks must not exceed 2m in width, or 2m in height

5.2 All works must not weigh more than 15kgs and need to be easily and safely carried by 1 to 2 people.

5.3 May be made up of multiple panels, providing all panels still fit within the size restrictions noted above

Delivery, Installation & Pick-up:

6.1 Artists will be notified by email if they are a finalist, and finalists will be published on the RQAS website.

6.2 Artworks to be delivered to the Petrie Terrace Gallery on Saturday 30^th August. If you are not able to deliver at this time please contact the gallery to make alternative arrangements.

6.2 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.

6.3 Artworks cannot be delivered by post. A courier can deliver your artwork at the specific delivery times above

6.4 If you are a finalist and your artwork is not delivered within the times allowed it will not be hung in the exhibition.

6.5 Any questions artists have during installation must be addressed to the Curator/Manager or their representative.

6.6 Artworks must be made available for the full duration of the exhibition – Saturday 30^th August – Monday 10^th November 2025.

6.7 You will be advised via email if your artwork has been shortlisted for the Showcase at Queen’s Wharf from Thursday 2^nd October to Sunday 9^th November 2025.

6.8 Artworks not shortlisted for Queen’s Wharf will be able to be picked up on Friday 3^rd to Saturday 4^th October 2025

6.9 Pick-up of Artworks shortlisted for Queen’s Wharf will be from Petrie Terrace Gallery on Monday 10^th November 2025

6.10 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 The work must be suitably presented and ready to be safely displayed with the appropriate hardware (7.3), as well as being clean and dry. Damaged artworks/frames will not be able to be placed on display.

7.2 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 [insert hyperlink].

7.3 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. [insert hyperlink]

7.4 Artworks will only be displayed at the absolute discretion of the RQAS & Queen’s Wharf Brisbane we will not display any artwork deemed unsafe, offensive, or unsuitable

7.5 Your artwork must be clearly labelled on the back with your name and contact details.

7.6 Multi-panelled artworks must include a picture of the assembled work with clear instructions for installation

7.7 Any questions artists have during installation must be addressed to the Manager or their representative.

Commission & Sales:

8.1 Artwork must be for sale. Please allow for commission and any applicable GST when setting price.

8.2 Commission of 33.3% Including GST will be retained by RQAS Brisbane Branch to support and promote local artists.

General

9.1 Should any dispute arise where no specific ruling is laid down, the matter will be referred to the RQAS Brisbane Branch Management and the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize organisation committee. Any decision made is final.

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, making sure the matt is not marked and frame is not damaged

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”.