Royal Queensland Art Society – Brisbane
| Main Focus: | Painting |
| State: | Queensland |
| Region: | Brisbane Region |
| President: | Dr Kay Kane (State Body President John Pyke) |
| Established: | 1887 |
| Exhibitions: | Yes |
| Art Shows: | Yes |
| Tuition: | Yes |
| Workshops: | Yes |
| New Members | Welcome |
Group Information
The Queensland Art Society was established in 1887. In 1922 the Society was successful in receiving royal patronage and thus adding ‘Royal’ to its name. In 1931, the gallery was relocated to the old Museum in Bowen Park and enjoyed a surge in patronage.
The Society initially located in Brisbane now has two other locations; in Rockhampton and the Gold Coast.
Committee Members
President
Dr Kay Kane (State Body President John Pyke)
Vice President
State Body Vice President Sue Gleeson
Membership Information
Membership is available to practising artists, and to all those with a general interest in the arts, in Brisbane and around Queensland.
All Members receive discounts at Oxlades and a discounted rate on Gallery Hire at The Petrie Terrace Gallery.
A newsletter is sent out monthly to members to keep them informed of the various activities, both within and outside the Society.
The society has an extensive library which is open for the use of all members.
Group meetings are held on the last Sunday of each month 2pm - 4pm with a lecture or demonstration by a Guest Speaker.
Events
Exhibitions
The Society’s Petrie Terrace Gallery is located at Unit 3, 162 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane Queensland, which is ideally situated for workshops and exhibitions with lots of free on-street parking available.
The RQAS gallery spaces are well used by the local arts community with high-quality exhibitions being held on a regular basis. With its excellent gallery space, central location, and innovative initiatives, the RQAS will continue to be an important resource for local artists into the future.
Tuition
Workshops
Life Drawing Sessions and various Art Workshops are held at their Petrie Terrace Gallery in Brisbane.
Contact Details
- Phone Number: (07) 3367 1977
Address
Unit 3, 162 Petrie Tce,
Brisbane, Qld, 4000