Upcoming Exhibitions
December 2025
Gallery Closed for 2025 Christmas Holidays
The gallery is closed for Christmas from Monday, 15th of December, 2025. We will re-open to the public on Wednesday, 14th of January, 2026. For life drawing dates please click…
Read more »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" is a group show organised by artist and RQAS Fellow, Richard Blundell. This exhibition will be on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery from Wednesday, 18th of February to Sunday,…
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 watercolours, oils, drawing and more, spread out over the month…
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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 »April 2026
Queensland Figurative
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.
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