CELEBRATING MEMBERS CREATIVITY AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION
This exhibition, on show at Queen’s Wharf Brisbane, is open to members of the RQAS Brisbane Branch
In partnership with Queen’s Wharf Brisbane, the Royal Queensland Art Society Brisbane Branch is pleased to offer our members the opportunity to display their work at the amazing venue that is The Star Brisbane Event Centre.
RQAS Brisbane Branch members are invited to submit up to two works that they consider to clearly reflect their artistic qualities and style. This is an open themed exhibition, and artwork must be two dimensional in oil or acrylic paint. Artists must also provide a statement about themselves and the submitted artwork that will be displayed during the exhibition.
All artworks will be available for purchase for Event Centre visitors to purchase on the spot via an online shop.
Works to be displayed will be chosen by a qualified selection panel. Artists will be notified via email if their work has been selected or not.
EXHIBITION ON SHOW
Tuesday 1st July to Monday 4th August, The Star Brisbane Event Centre at Queen’s Wharf Brisbane
Click on the buttons below to view prizes, event dates, entry fees and terms and conditions:
| Event Activity | Date | |
| 1 | Entry forms submitted to RQAS by: | Friday 6th June 3:30pm |
| 2 | Selected artists notified by: | Monday 16th June |
| 2 | Bring in day-Artwork to be delivered to RQAS: | Saturday 28th June 10:00am - 12:00pm |
| 3 | Exhibition Opens to Public: | Tuesday 1st July 9:00am |
| 4 | Exhibition closes: | Monday 4th August 5:00pm |
| 5 | Bump out Day - pickup your work from Petrie Terrace Gallery | Monday 4th August 11:00am - 1:00pm |
| Entry Fee | Description |
| $20 | Submission Fee - per artwork Non-Refundable |
| $80 | Hanging Fee - per artwork Only payable if your work is selected |
1.1 Entries due Friday 6th June 3:30pm
1.2 Entry fees are not refundable and non-transferable.
| Entry Fees | |
| $20 | Submission Fee (non-refundable) |
| $80 | Hanging fee (payable only if your work is selected) |
1.3 Entry forms must be completed via Royal Queensland Art Society Brisbane Branch Inc (RQASBB) Website
1.4 The RQASBB will email you to confirm if your artwork has been selected for display or not, or if we need further information about your entry.
1.5 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”.
2.1 Entrant must be a current financial member of the RQASBB for the duration of the showcase.
2.2 Artwork must be 2D and a painting in oil or acrylic. Mixed media works are permitted providing painting is the predominant technique
2.3 A maximum of 2 works per artist are permitted to be submitted.
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 Artwork must not have been previously displayed in a showcase or exhibition at The Star Brisbane Events Centre in the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct.
2.7 Artist must provide a statement (up to 300words) about themselves and the submitted artworks. If selected, this statement will be displayed with your work.
2.8 Artwork must be for sale.
3.1 A selection process will be conducted by a qualified selection panel which includes Fellows of the RQAS.
3.2 After the submissions have been processed, all artists will be emailed to advise if their artwork has been selected as a finalist or not. Only finalists will have their work exhibited in the exhibition.
3.3 Prizes – There are no prizes for this exhibit
3.4 The Selection Panels decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
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.
5.1 Artworks must not exceed 2.2m in width, or 2m in height, in portrait or landscape format
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
6.1 Artists will be notified by email if their work has been selected for the showcase.
6.2 Artworks to be delivered to the Petrie Terrace Gallery on Saturday 28th June 10:00am-12:00pm. 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 – Tuesday 1st July – Monday 4th August 2025.
6.9 Pick-up of Artworks will be from Petrie Terrace Gallery on Monday 4th August 2025 between 11:00am-1:00pm
6.10 Works not collected within three months of the exhibition closing date may be disposed of at the discretion of the RQAS Committee.
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.
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 above.
7.4 Artworks will only be displayed at the absolute discretion of the RQASBB & 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 Director of Gallery Operations or their representative.
8.1 Artwork must be for sale. Please allow for commission and any applicable GST when setting price.
8.2 Commission of 27.5% Including GST will be retained by RQASBB to support and promote local artists.
9.1 Should any dispute arise where no specific ruling is laid down, the matter will be referred to the RQASBB Committee. Any decision made is final.
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”.