Upcoming Exhibitions
January 2026
Splash
RQAS is starting 2026 with a Splash!!! Our coasts and waterways are extremely valuable to us all in Southeast Queensland and this exhibition allows us to celebrate all things nautical…
Read more »February 2026
FRIENDS – Group Show
FRIENDS brings together eight artists in a collective exhibition of art-makes with divergent art practices: Chrys Zantis; Gillian Richards; Laila Bjornsson; Lien Jansen; Dr Nicola Hooper; Ping Li; Rachael Lee;…
Read more »March 2026
RQAS Workshop Festival – 2026
Back by popular demand is the RQAS Workshop Festival! This time around there will be a range of workshops covering acrylics, oils, drawing and much, much more, spread out over…
Read more »Brisbane, QLD 4000 Australia
RQAS Young Artist Award
In line with the society’s commitment to encouraging and supporting young people, the Young Artist Award (YAA) is an open competition for artists aged 30 & under, offering a prize pool valued at $2500 for Queensland’s emerging fine artists.
Read more »RQAS Brisbane Art Showcase – Be Still
This showcase celebrates the creativity and artistic expression of our members. Featuring 2D artworks in one of the following mediums: Pastel; Watercolour; Printmaking; Photography; Digital. It will be on display in The Star Brisbane Event Centre at Queen's Wharf Brisbane from Wednesday 11th March to Sunday 19th April.
Read more »April 2026
Queensland Figurative 2026
The Queensland Figurative is a non-acquisitive art competition that celebrates the dynamic role of the human figure in visual art. Open exclusively to artists residing in Queensland, this competition seeks…
Read more »May 2026
136th Members Annual 2026
Welcome to the 136th Royal Queensland Art Society's Members Annual Art Exhibition! This year's exhibition showcases the incredible talent and creativity of our members across seven sections of entry.
Read more »August 2026
Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize 2026
THE STORIES OF BRISBANE AND SURROUNDS TOLD THROUGH ART. In partnership with Queen's Wharf Brisbane and The Star Brisbane, The Royal Queensland Art Society Brisbane Branch is pleased to present the 2025 Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize. Artists are asked to submit an artwork that reflects what makes Brisbane and its surrounding attractions unique. Tell us the story of what you love about Brisbane and your connection to it through your art.
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