Upcoming Exhibitions

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September 2024
Queensland Figurative 2024
Non-Acquisitive competition open to Queensland Artists for paintings in which the human figure is integrated into the composition This exhibition is part of the RQAS Biennial, which also features the Young Artist Award.
Read more »Young Artist Award 2024
In line with the society’s commitment to encouraging and supporting young people the YAA is an open competition for artists aged 30 and under, offering $2500 prize pool for Queensland’s emerging fine art champions.
Read more »November 2024
Connected Visions
Connected Visions will display a variety of artworks including paintings and sculptures by Art Therapists Bethany Mahadeo, Claudje Lecompte, Jane Griffin, Janie B Olsen, Tabitha Ford.
This exhibition will be on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery from Wednesday, 6th November to Sunday, 10th November, 2024.
Read more »Brisbane, QLD 4000 Australia
Extinction is For Ever
Extinction is for Ever is a collaborative sculpture installation. Claudje Lecompte and Susan Margaret are co-curators and are collaborating with 30 artists and the Queensland Conservation Council.
This exhibition will be on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery from Tuesday, 12th November to Monday, 18th November, 2024.
Brisbane, QLD 4000 Australia
The Small Art Show – 2024
The Small Art Show is back at
Petrie Terrace Gallery!
From urban sketchers, en plein air painters, studio works and your art from the imagination. Submit your own style of art to this small works show.
Entry forms due Wednesday, 23rd October by 3:30pm and exhibition will be on show from Friday, 22nd November to Friday, 13th December, 2024.
With the entry fee between $10- $30 this is an affordable show where you can enter multiple artworks - even unframed ones!
December 2024
Gallery Closed for the RQAS Members Christmas Party
On Sunday 1st December, we are holding the RQAS Members Christmas Party from 12:30pm-4:00pm. The gallery will not be open to the public during this private event. We will be…
Read more »Gallery Closed for Christmas Holidays
The gallery is closed for Christmas from Sunday, 15th of December, 2024. We will re-open to the public on Wednesday, 15th of January, 2025. For life drawing dates please click…
Read more »January 2025
Hidden Gems 2025
This is an open-themed exhibition which will allow entrants to show work in any style and media. The exhibition will be on show from Thursday 23rd January to Sunday 16th…
Read more »February 2025
RQAS February Studio Showcase
February Studio Showcase The Studio Gallery is being brought downstairs in February! 12 RQAS Brisbane Members were given opportunity to display their work for this Mini Members’ exhibition. Come into…
Read more »Harold & Agnes Richardson Drawing Prize 2025
This prize celebrates the practice of drawing, a foundational skill for good artistic practice. Artists are invited to submit drawings completed in a variety of media including (but not limited…
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