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 […]

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 […]

Congratulations to the finalists of the 2023 Salon des Refusés exhibition. Run in conjunction with the Brisbane Portrait Prize, the exhibition will be on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery from [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

See a new and insightful view of the daily lives of our Artists, with the scenes and views of the artists creative places. If you would like to purchase a [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Announcing the Prize Winners for the RQAS Biennial Exhibitions 2020 – Queensland Figurative and Young Artist Award. Congratulations to all artists who entered these Exhibitions and a very special mention to those who were […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Best Artwork Still Life #368 by Laura Phillips Oil Painting $2000 101x91cm JUDGES COMMENTS: This is a successful elaboration of a simple yet engaging idea: an arrangement of rectangles as […]

The Royal Queensland Art Society is pleased to present the 2020 Members Annual Exhibition. This exhibition features works in a variety of styles and media. View in person at the […]

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 […]

All art forms and processes involve abstraction of some kind, even when the aim is representation of recognisable forms. But in modern parlance, abstract art is that which uses the [...]

  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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Graham Quirk officially opened the 129th Members Annual Exhibition Catherine Hamilton-Jones received 2nd Prize in works on canvas and board. Marg Thomas and Vashti Sita with formal proceedings. Carel Thysse [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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’ […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Exhibition Dates: 7th – 17th November 2018 Opening event: Thursday 8th November 7pm for a 7:30 start. Floor Talk: Saturday 10th November 2pm. Celebrated Australian Artist Kay Kane mounted her […]

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 opened on Wednesday 26th September to a receptive crowd of artists and art lovers alike at our own Petrie Terrace Gallery. This […]

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 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 […]

Exhibition dates: 7th August till 31st August   Our first ever Modernism exhibition opened last Wednesday evening to a packed house at our own Petrie Terrace Gallery. This open exhibition […]

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 […]

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 […]

  Exhibition dates: 26th June til 13th July 2018 Now in its 128th year the RQAS Members Annual is our longest running exhibition, this year’s show comprises of one hundred […]

  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:  […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

1st Prize – Scott Breton – An Echo of Space# 2 2nd Prize – Mark Feiler – Reclining Girl (Mara) # 11 3rd Prize – Frances McKennariey – Study of […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hi Life Drawers! An update on the Life Drawing Sessions times: Tuesdays 4 to 6pm sessions will be on 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd December, then restarting on the 20th […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Watch this space… RQAS will be hosting the Queensland Figurative Prize this year!! more details to come soon.    

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 […]

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 […]