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Welcome to Petrie Terrace Gallery
Home of the Royal Queensland Art Society (Brisbane Branch) Inc.
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Unit 3, 162 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, 4000 (just up from Roma St)
We are an open, vibrant society providing a community hub for all artists and art loving public. Our beautiful gallery is centrally located and easily accessed.
We regularly hold new exhibitions in the gallery.
Workshops and Life Drawing Classes are held regularly in the gallery and, as with most of our activities, anyone (not just members) can join in.
You can privately hire:
- our gallery spaces for private art exhibitions, classes and workshops.
- our venue as a creative backdrop for corporate team-building sessions, concerts, fashion parades, book launches, auctions, fundraising and birthdays or baby showers.
Everyone is welcome to come along to events at the gallery which include monthly artist talks and social gatherings, exhibition openings and other events. Visit our facebook page (rqasBRIS) for more information.
Please note the Gallery has limited accessibility for some of our events, please contact us via phone or email for more information.
LATEST NEWS
The Art of Imagination 2023 – Prize Winners
Congratulations to all the award recipients in the 2023 Art of Imagination. Thank you also to all of the participants in this years exhibition, as well as our judge Rachel…
Salon des Refusés 2023 – Prize Winners
Congratulations to all the award recipients in the 2023 Salon des Refusés. Thank you also to all the participants in this years exhibition, as well as our judges, sponsors and…
Winners – Materially Designed 2023
The Royal Queensland Art Society would like to congratulate the winners of our new exhibition Materially Designed and extend a heartfelt thank you to all our judges, as well as…
Winners – 133rd Members Annual 2023
The Royal Queensland Art Society would like to congratulate the winners of the 133nd Members Annual. Judged by Annette Raff, Robert Brownhall and Graeme Marshall. To find out more about…
Brisbane: Landmarks, Landscapes and Personalities 2023 – Winners
Congratulations to our prize winners and thank you to our Judge Bill Gannon, and Fellows Selector Beverley Tainton. First Prize Under Construction by Alexandra Matthews JUDGES COMMENTS A highly engaging…
Splash 2023 – Winners
Congratulations to our prize winners and thank you to our Judge Jane James, and Fellows Selector Greg de Silva. First Prize Feeding Frenzy by Casey Charles JUDGES COMMENTS “I was…
Harold & Agnes Richardson Drawing Prize 2023 – Winners
Congratulations to our prize winners and thank you to our Judge Richard Blundell, and Fellows Selector Peter Hubbard. First Prize 12 Years Old by Leo Liu JUDGES COMMENTS The work…
What’s on – 2023 Exhibitions
The Royal Queensland Art Society has so many exciting exhibitions and opportunities for artists coming up in 2023. Click the Exhibition Titles below to find out more about the entering…
An Artists Place – Prize Winners
Congratulations to our prize winners and thank you to our judge Sally L’Estrange First Prize The Artists Spontaneous Combustion by Anna Gonzalez JUDGES COMMENTS I love this painting, I’ve been…
Presentation Guidelines
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…
Artist Opportunities for 2023 Exhibitions
The Royal Queensland Art Society has so many exciting exhibitions and opportunities for artists coming up in 2023. Click the Exhibition Titles below to find out more about entering the…
Salon des Refusés 2022 – Prize Winners
Congratulations to all the recipients of the Petrie Terrace Gallery Awards. Each Selector for the Salon des Refuses has chosen a work to receive this award. Visitors have also voted…
Salon des Refusés 2022 – Finalists
Congratulations to all the artists selected in the 2022 Salon des Refusés, run in conjunction with the Brisbane Portrait Prize. Exhibition on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery from Thursday 6th…
Salon des Refusés 2022 – Selectors
We are delighted to introduce to you our selectors, who have the unenviable job of choosing the finalists for the Salon des Refusés. With so much talent on offer it…
Winners – Queensland Figurative 2022
The Royal Queensland Art Society would like to congratulate all the winners in the 2022 Queensland Figurative Exhibition, part of the RQAS Biennial. Thanks also to our Judge Ben Smith.…
Winners – Young Artist Award 2022
The Royal Queensland Art Society would like to congratulate all the winners in the 2022 Young Artist Award, part of the RQAS Biennial. Thanks also to our Judge Ben Smith.…
Winners – 132nd Members Annual 2022
The Royal Queensland Art Society would like to congratulate the winners of the 132nd Members Annual, judged by María Saurí, Julie Fay Brims and Julie Manning . Exhibition continues in…
Winners – Different Dimensions 2022
The Royal Queensland Art Society would like to congratulate all the winners in the Different Dimensions 2022 Exhibition. Thanks also to our Judge Catherine Reason Macauley, and Fellows Selector Frances…
Winners – Abstraction 2022
The Royal Queensland Art Society would like to congratulate all the winners in the Abstraction 2022 Exhibition. Thanks also to our Judge Joe Furlonger, and Fellows Selector Frances McKennariey. Please…
Winners – Brisbane: Landmarks, Landscapes & Personalities 2022
The Royal Queensland Art Society would like to congratulate all the winners in the Brisbane: Landmarks, Landscapes and Personalities 2022 Exhibition. Thanks also to our Judge Maureen Hansen, and Fellows…
Salon des Refuses – Petrie Terrace Gallery Award Winners
Congratulations to all the recipients of the Petrie Terrace Gallery Awards. Each Selector for the Salon des Refuses has chosen a work to receive this award. Click here to view…
Salon des Refusés 2021 – Selections
Congratulations to all the artists selected in the 2021 Salon des Refusés, run in conjunction with the Brisbane Portrait Prize. Exhibition on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery from Thursday 7th…
Winners – Art of Imagination
Congratulations to the winners from the Art of Imagination. Judged by Patrick Jones. Fellow Recognition Award judged by Greg de Silva. First Prize Undiscovered by Scott Breton Oil on Panel…
Winners – 131st Members Annual 2021
The Royal Queensland Art Society would like to congratulate the winners of the 131st Members Annual, judged by Roger Clarke and Karl de Waal. Exhibition continues in Petrie Terrace Gallery…
People’s Choice Winner Light and Dark
Congratulations to the winner of the People’s Choice award in the RQAS recent Light and Dark exhibition. This beautiful artwork was also sold during the exhibition. PEOPLES CHOICE: Winner There…
Winners – Harold & Agnes Richardson Drawing Prize 2021
The Royal Queensland Art Society would like to congratulate the winners of the 2021 Harold & Agnes Richardson Drawing prize. Judged by Bill Platz. This prize celebrates the practice of…
Winners – Different Dimensions 2021
The Royal Queensland Art Society would like to congratulate the winners of the 2021 Different Dimensions sculpture Exhibition, judged by Rhyl Hinwood. First Prize Sanctuary by Bill Gale Wood, Epoxy…
Winners – Abstraction 2021
The Royal Queensland Art Society would like to congratulate the winners of the 2021 Abstraction Exhibition, judged by Cees Sleidrecht. First Prize You should Come Down And See This by…
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS 2021 and BEYOND
We are excited to announce the following exhibitions currently planned at the Petrie Terrace Gallery for 2021 and beyond. Click on the links below to view more exhibition information, the…
The Gift of Art 2020
The Royal Queensland Art Society’s Christmas Exhibition, ‘The Gift of Art’ is on show now at Petrie Terrace Gallery until 17th December or online below. Come visit us and find…
GALLERY CLOSED THIS SUNDAY, 13TH DECEMBER DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS PREDICTED FOR BRISBANE
Unfortunately Petrie Terrace Gallery will be closed this Sunday, 13th December due to severe storm warnings predicted for South East Qld this weekend. We apologise for any inconvenience …stay safe…stay…
Salon des Refuses – Winners 2020
The Royal Queensland Art Society is delighted to announce the recipients of the Petrie Terrace Gallery Awards for the Salon des Refusés from the Brisbane Portrait Prize Each of the three Selectors…
Young Artist Award 2020 Finalists
The Royal Queensland Art Society would like to congratulate the finalists of the Young Artist Award 2020. The exhibition is on show in the Petrie Terrace Gallery until Sunday 4th…
The Finalists of the Salon des Refuses 2020
Petrie Terrace Gallery is delighted to present the finalists in this years Salon de Refusés which run in conjunction with the Brisbane Portrait Prize. This exhibition will run from Friday…
Queensland Figurative 2020 Finalists
The Royal Queensland Art Society would like to congratulate the finalists of the Queensland Figurative 2020 on their selection. The panel endeavoured to assemble a strong collection of artworks from a very competitive field…
Winners – Abstraction 2020
Untitled I (Deliberate Pictures Series) by Natalie Lavelle $2800 Acrylic and Thread on Canvas 105cm JUDGES COMMENTS: Above all other works in the exhibition, this painting connects directly with the…
Elements 2020 Online
The Royal Queensland Art Society invites you to enjoy our Elements Exhibition. Artists were asked to respond to the title theme ‘Elements’. This exhibition features works in a variety of…
Abstraction 2020
Welcome to Abstraction 2020: This year we are running this exhibition online and in the Petrie Terrace Gallery from Friday June the 12th when the Gallery will re-open. Abstraction was…
Online Exhibition
RQAS is proud to present our first online exhibition, created to allow our Artists a chance to exhibit their artworks created in isolation. Artists To find out…
Remembering Ruby Eaves (1943-2019)
There are very few people who make a noticeable mark on the art world, but Ruby Eaves was one of the very dedicated and talented few, who did just that.…
En Plein Air Exhibition 2019
Chris Huber, Sultry Mood and Jacaranda, 1990, oil, 99cm x 70cm $1990 Tony Walker, At Double Island Point, Watercolour, 76 x 57cm, $900 The world around us serves as one…
Drawing: the fortifying element in any artist’s work
The importance of drawing lies in the fact that it embodies a genuine and independent way of thinking. It is the most fundamental and direct of the visual arts in…
Tom Petrie’s Diaries and other Gems
Throw back Thursday! You might all enjoy some little historical tip-bits that John Kane shared in his opening speech, that he gave a last year at out Members Annual. I…
Volunteer Positions Available
Volunteer Gallery Assistant Positions Available – INTAKE EVERY JAN, APRIL, JULY & OCTOBER . The Royal Queensland Art Society, Brisbane Branch are looking for passionate, proactive people to join…
Winners from Elegant Chaos: A Celebration of Still Life
Judged by Guest Artist Frances McKennariery, Her comments listed below First Place The energy of chaos is beautifully demonstrated and held in shallow space through expert use of a high key…
Brisbane City Council supports 2019 Paint Out in Roma Street Parkland
The final event in the Brisbane Landscapes exhibition was the Paint Out in Roma Street Parkland and the closing event back at Petrie Terrace Gallery. This event was sponsored by…
Call for Nominations for the Brisbane Branch Committee
Make a difference in your local art scene!! We are seeking expressions of interest from people who are able to attend committee meetings monthly, support the objectives of the RQAS,…
Abstraction 2019 Winners
Officially opened by Marg Thomas Brisbane Branch President at 2pm on Saturday the 18th May 2019 Comments by Guest Artist & Judge Leigh Camilleri Winner #5 Helen Creed for ‘Summer Haze’…
Happy Easter!
The year is rolling on by, it’s Easter already! The RQAS wishes everyone a very Happy Easter with lots of yummy treats and family time. Please note that Petrie Terrace…
Brisbane: Landscapes, Landmarks and Personalities 2019
Our Brisbane Landscapes, Landmarks, and Personalities exhibition and competition opened to a packed house at Petrie Terrace Gallery last Saturday 6th April. Now in its second year, the BLLP is…
Women’s Work: Celebrating the Female Contribution To The Arts
This year to celebrate the RQAS’s legacy of strong female artists we are holding our augural Women’s Work Exhibition and fundraiser! Dates: 27thFebruary till 17thMarch 2019 Gala Opening Event: …
The Royal Queensland Art Society “Fellows” – a potted history
The history of the Royal Queensland Art Society “Fellows” began in the late 1960’s when grading of membership was discussed by council, however it was put on the continual backburner…
Final Member’s Exhibition and Holiday Closing Times
Christmas time is here and at Petrie Terrace Gallery we have the perfect picture, print or painting for you. Come by the gallery until Friday 14th December to see our…
The River City Shares It’s Secrets
Opening event: Wednesday 21st November 7pm Exhibition Dates: 20th November till 2nd Dec Petrie Terrace Gallery is thrilled to be hosting “Brisbane Secrets” a solo exhibition of paintings and drawings…
The Young Artist Award 2018
The Young Artist Award 2018 opened to a receptive crowd at our own Petrie Terrace Gallery last Wednesday 17th October. The award was officially opened by CEO of Artisan Claire…
The Harold and Agnes Richardson Drawing Prize 2018
The Harold and Agnes Richardson Drawing Prize 2018 opened on Wednesday 26th September to a receptive crowd of artists and art lovers alike at our own Petrie Terrace Gallery. This…
RQAS Biennial 2018
The RQAS Biennial opened with a splash at our own Petrie Terrace Gallery last Wednesday 5th September. With over 150 people in attendance for the gala opening and awards night…
The Queensland Figurative 2018
The Queensland Figurative opened last Wednesday night to a packed house of over 150 patrons. Now in its third year, this unique and prestigious prize celebrates the wealth of artistic…
Modernism: Fast not Fleeting
Image: “Adelaide Nightscape” By Mike White to be featured in the RQAS Modernism Exhibition Opening on Wednesday 8th August 7pm. We often say now that life moves fast, our…
“Cutting Both Sides of The Line”
Pictured: Wayne Singleton works in his studio. Exhibition Dates: 17th July til 29th July Official Opening: Sunday 22nd July 12pm – 4pm Artist Demonstration and Q and A: Saturday 28th…
The Verlie Just Collection
Exhibition dates: 14th – 23rd June 2018 Please email gallery@rqas.com.au for a copy of the catalogue or follow this link to a facebook page with the catalogue. Opening hours: …
Brisbane: Landmarks, Landscapes and Personalities 2018
From Noosa to Brisbane and down to the border and back what does south-east Queensland mean to you? That is the question our artists asked themselves for this exhibition. RQAS…
Chiaroscuro : Beauty in Contrast
Chiaroscuro: Beauty in Contrast This RQAS sponsored Exhibition and Fundraiser opened last Wednesday 14th March showing a collection of contemporary Queensland artists who have engaged with the contrast of light and…
Abstract Exhibition 2018
The RQAS Abstract Exhibition opened last night with over 40 artists exhibiting over 70 works, we have been overwhelmed by the talent and variations with which the artists responded to…
Christmas Art Markets
This December 10th Petrie Terrace Gallery and Aspire Gallery have joined forces to bring you the best artist and artisan markets for Christmas, pop by the two locations to pick…
RQAS 2017 Watercolour Exhibition
Top image: Judges Natasha Hodgson & Di Taylor congratulate 1st Prize winner Jacki Archibald, photo by Joanne Heath. Bottom image: Maria Field opens The RQAS 2017 Watercolour Exhibition Photo by Joanne…
RQAS 127th Member’s Annual Exhibition 2017
Judged by Scott Maxwell Section 1 Works on Canvas and Board First Prize ROBIN FINLAY “Bunty” oil on board What a wonderful use of colour! It gels well. The gold…
Prize Winners for the Agnes and Harold Richardson Drawing Award.
1st Prize – Scott Breton – An Echo of Space# 2 2nd Prize – Mark Feiler – Reclining Girl (Mara) # 11 3rd Prize – Frances McKennariey – Study of…
Winners from Diversity in Print Exhibition
Highly Commended for Etching Kay Watnabe’s etching ” Thrust” This etching contains an effortless motion, it reminds me of how music can move through opposing directions in it’s own sonic…
The Agnes & Harold Richardson Memorial Drawing Prize-A Brief History
The Harold Richardson Drawing Award was instigated in 1984 by the Royal Queensland Art Society, shortly after his Passing. Richardson himself wasn’t an artist, but had a passion for the…
Royal Queensland Art Society Biennial at Petrie Terrace Gallery
A New Initiative from the Royal Queensland Art Society RQAS Biennial comprises three feature competitions: RQAS Members Annual Exhibition (from 16th August) is a long-standing event on the RQAS calendar…
State President’s Report
by Sue Gleeson, President RQAS Inc At the recent RQAS Inc AGM, I was delighted to welcome Marion and Philip Ham as Honorary Members. Philip has been coming to RQAS for…
Members Donate Prize to New Watercolour Exhibition
3 Long standing RQAS members of the Brisbane Branch have donated the Prizes to this months Watercolour show, Ruby Eaves, Glen Gillard and Gallery Director Peter Hubbard. The Official opening…
EXCURSION TO THE SUPREME COURT BUILDINGS FOR A TOUR OF THE ARTWORKS THEREIN
This was a marvellous opportunity for RQAS members as we have deep connections with artists who have their portrait painting exhibited in the Supreme Court. There was a good role…
Winners of the 125th RQAS Annual exhibition
RQAS ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW 2015 JUDGE: Dr Rhyl Hinwood AM SECTION 1 PAINTING (ACRYLIC AND OIL) 1st PRIZE: (103) “ELEPHANT ROCK” OIL David Ladley Excellent draughtsmanship and representation of a…
Open Day & Art Market-July 2015
As part of the RQAS Annual members Exhibition, The Petrie Terrace Gallery will be open on Sunday 26 July, from 8:30am to 2:00pm, for our bi-annual Art Market. There will…
Royal Queensland Art Society “Fellows” − a potted history
The history of the Royal Queensland Art Society “Fellows” began in the late 1960s when grading of membership was discussed by council, although it was put on the continual backburner…
125th RQAS Annual Exhibition and Artist Entry Form
Governor of Queensland opens The 125th Annual Art Prize RQAS Exhibition Opening Wednesday 15th July, 7 for 7.30pm. Longest standing Queensland Art Society Royal Queensland Art Society (RQAS) at Petrie…
Diversity in Print 2015
First Prize # 21 “Seed” Relief etching by David Nixon Congratulations on a beautifully resolved work of great visual clarity. This simple and timeless subject – the seed – has…
Peoples choice from the RQAS members show Nature Morte
Our Peoples Choice prize produced 3 winners on Sunday 15th February 2015! Thanks to everyone who voted, and congratulations to Nick Leavey for his painting Nature Morte, Brian Deagon for…
Winners of the Queensland Figurative 2014
The Judges Comments -from Wendy Sharpe It was an honour to be asked to judge the inaugural Queensland Figurative Art Prize. It was wonderful to see such a range of…
Finalists for the Queensland Figurative 2014
Congratulations!! to all all our Finalists for the Queensland Figurative 2014 Pauline Adair Embrace Pauline Adair Play of Light Hadieh Afshani Sibou Chase Archer She looked as real as me…
Winners from the RQAS Annual 2014
Congratulations to our Winners from Wednesday night Opening of the RQAS 124th Annual Exhibition! OPEN Section 1, 1st Prize, Don Hamilton ‘Hill Country, Tamborine Valley’ #128 Section 1, 2nd Prize,…
Entry Date to Queensland Figurative EXTENDED by popular demand to 8th September.
Non Acquisitive Prize of $10,000 People’s Choice Prize $1,000 Terms and Conditions Email in your image and entry form for The Queensland Figurative 2014-Art Competition entries@rqas.com.au. * clarification: entry is…
Entry form with T&C’s for the Queensland Figurative 2014
The Entry form for the Queensland Figurative 2014 Prize in September are now available here!! If you have any questions please contact the Gallery. $10,000 non-acquisitive award open to Queensland artists…
Exciting New Figurative Prize
Watch this space… RQAS will be hosting the Queensland Figurative Prize this year!! more details to come soon.
Print Winners 2014
Our Diversity in Print Winners!!! The Awards were presented on Wednesday, Congratulations to… 1st Prize – David Nixon’s Conundrum 2nd Prize – Frances Luke’s Mangrove Dream Both of these works…
Diversity in Print
Print making competition. $700 First Prize, $200 Second Prize, $100 Peoples Choice. Opening & Awards Tonight 7 for 7.30pm on Wednesday 14th May 2014 Exhibition continues until 3pm Saturday 31st…
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