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25.01.2022 The free RQAS Art Exhibition is now open for your enjoyment. Drop in to the Kern Arcade in East Street, Rockhampton and indulge you love of art. The RQAS members have been busy in the past months and would just love to show you what they have produced. The Exhibition and Sales are open from 9am each day through until Sunday 9th August. Social distancing is required so there is a limit to the number of people who can be at the Exhibition at any given time. However, if you pick you time your wait will hopefully be short and you will be able to view the Exhibition at your leisure. Today the wonderful team, who regularly hang the Exhibition works, were hard at work. Here is just a small taste of what is now hanging and awaiting your viewing. Please do come along and enjoy.

24.01.2022 If you anyone is interested in this workshop there is still a couple of places available.

22.01.2022 2019 Annual Exhibition of artistic marvels and inspiring creations by the RQAS Rockhampton Branch members will be opened on Friday 21st June, 2019 at 5.30pm, by Mayor Margaret Strelow. Further details will follow and be included on the Branch website, but this message is to encourage all who create to commence and complete their works for the exhibition. Nominations are required by 7th June, 2019. Dont forget the Challenge this year is to do a tonal drawing or painting in black and white with one highlight colour. We are looking for the WOW factor and we know there are plenty of local artists who can deliver. Your time starts now!

22.01.2022 Have you had a sausage cooked by an artist? Well, really, if your answer was no, then youve not lived. Artists cook the very best sausages and creatively present each one in the most perfectly positioned piece of bread. Artists dont just cook sausages they make Bunnings Sausage Sizzles a new form of mouth-watering art. Check it out this Friday, 14th November. It is your chance to taste test and rave about the best Bunnings Sausage Sizzle cooked by the artists from the Royal Queensland Art Society Rockhampton Branch. Seriously, wed love your support so we can keep creating beautiful art works for everyones enjoyment. If you are a RQAS member and would like to help out at the Bunnings Sausage Sizzle on Friday, please call Lyn on 0409 059 332.

22.01.2022 The pencils were out and sharpened ready to go. The Tuesday Art Group under the watchful eye of June worked on the skills and techniques of using colour pencils. It's essential that a good drawing is done first then the gentle layering of colours to achieve a depth of colour. Blending with a medium adds another element. Great morning was had by all with some fabulous results.

21.01.2022 RQAS Rockhampton Branch art group classes will resume with strict COVID 19 social distancing measures in place. Monday group (mixed media): from 3rd August, 2020 (6-9pm) Contact Sandra Biggin 0409464998 Tuesday group (plein air): from 23rd June, 2020 (9.30am 12.30pm) Contact June Taylor 0448128457 or Lyn Howard 040959332... Friday group (oil painting): from 4th September, 2020 (9am 12noon) Contact Coral Morris [email protected]

21.01.2022 We all know the weekend is one of the best times to enjoy art. This weekend you can judge for yourself if the prize winners of the RQAS Rockhampton Branch Clouds Competition are as excellent as we believe they are. Clouds is not an easy subject, but you will be amazed at the quality of the entries and the art works of the outstanding prize winners. You can find the Exhibition in the Kern Arcade, East Street over the weekend. It is free and some of the artists will be there each day. The Clouds Competition was won by June Taylor, with second prize to Margaret Neumann and third prize to Heather Bull. These really are amazing works of art. Youve just got to find some time to have a look. The Exhibition runs until Sunday 9th August.

20.01.2022 Join the plein-air artists group, of the RQAS Rockhampton Branch, on a Tuesday at 9.30am at the Botanic Gardens. Plein-air is considered a traditional French approach which, simply put, is painting and drawing undertaken out of doors. Plein-air art is a way for the artist to be more able to artistically represent their response to the open air scene or subject in front of them. It is mostly associated with painting and drawing scenes while being located within the scene eg p...ainting a landscape or streetscape or that swooping magpie (if you are really fast!). The RQAS group meets at a designated location where they draw and paint whatever captures their interest in the environment. Beginners are welcome and there is skilled assistance provided by other members who will teach you the basics (and some advanced skills if you so require). If the weather is not great, then the group will meet at their Art Rooms on the 1st Floor of the Walter Reid Cultural Centre. This Tuesday (tomorrow), weather permitting, the plein-air group will meet at the Botanic Gardens lagoon area (where the friendly turtles, ducks, pelicans and geese are always excited to see you). Please arrive around 9.30am and bring your art equipment, a fold-up chair (optional), hat, sunscreen and water/snacks. If you cant make it tomorrow, but would like to join the group another time, the following plein-air sessions are planned: May 21 at Rigarisford Park (Elphinstone St) at the playgound at 9.30am July 23 at The Caves Pub on the verandah at 9.30am You will be most welcome and you will thoroughly enjoy the companionship and support of other developing and skilled artists. Any enquiries regarding the weekly plein-air group, please contact Lyn Howard on 0409059332 or email [email protected]

19.01.2022 What do you call Santas little helpers? Subordinate clauses. Rock on down to the RQAS Artists Christmas Shop in the Kern Arcade, East Street Mall tomorrow and Santas little artists will be delighted to assist you with your Christmas purchases. There is something for everyone and a price to suit every wallet. There is a little bit of fun to be had as well and some prizes to be won. The Christmas Shop is open from 9.30am each day through until 24th December, but dont delay as these wonderful works of art will quickly disappear.

19.01.2022 It's not too late to sign up for Jacky Chan workshops. To find out more email [email protected]

18.01.2022 RQAS Rockhampton Branch Covid-19 Plan. We are all looking forward to resuming our regular group art sessions. This wont happen until social distancing is no longer required and we are able to gather in groups again. We must stay safe and enjoy the time we have to indulge in our love of painting, drawing and creating art. At this stage (and please remember this may change), we hope to hold the first RQAS Rockhampton Branch monthly meeting on a Friday in June. The date will be... notified closer to the time. This meeting will consider future events including the Annual Exhibition, which is booked for late July/early August. Please assume the Annual Exhibition will go ahead at some point in time this year so do keep focussed on your wonderful works of art. The various groups who meet in the Club Rooms at the Walter Reid Cultural Centre will also remain in hibernation until the Health Authorities and the Rockhampton Regional Council (RRC) deem it is safe for us to return. Workshops planned for this year, including the Tricia Ruest workshop, have been rescheduled and deposits will be refunded once a monthly meeting can be held. We thank the RRC for rebating our lease payment on the Club Rooms. We are most appreciative of this initiative by the RRC. As a consequence of the RRCs assistance we have reduced the members fees to $20 for the 2020/2021 membership year. Payment of membership fees is due by 1st July, 2020. The Commonwealth Bank has waived the Merchant Fee for the time being, which is a further, appreciated financial support for the club. Please do contact the RQAS Rockhampton Branch Executive if you have any queries. Contact details are on the website and in Newsletters. We hope to see you all again in the not too distant future and in the meantime stay safe, well and continue to create inspiring art. See more

17.01.2022 ART EXHIBITION NOMINATION DATE REMINDER A reminder that the 2019 RQAS Rockhampton Branch Art Exhibition nominations are required by 7th June, 2019. Forms can be found on the RQAS Rockhampton Branch website at http://rqasrockhampton.com/ or by contacting the Secretarys email [email protected] The Exhibition will be launched by Mayor Margaret Strelow at 5.30pm on Friday 21st June, 2019. All welcome and free entry.... The Exhibition opens for viewing and sales on Tuesday 18th June to Saturday 6th July, 2019. The challenging and exciting Challenge art works for 2019 will be stunning and well worth all the effort by local artists. The Peoples Choice will be competitive and also challenging. Any queries to Lyn Howard [email protected] or 0409059332

17.01.2022 Everyday Sketchers are out and about in the Rockhampton region capturing wonderful moments in time and local scenes. The clever people who attended Deb Mosterts Everyday Sketchbook Workshop in early April, offered by the RQAS Rockhampton Branch, are utilising their newfound skills. There is great joy in taking the time to look more closely and appreciate what is around us in our everyday life. Everyday sketching heightens our senses and raises our awareness of detail, line, form and colour. We hope you enjoy viewing just a small sample of the works completed during the April Workshop under the talented guidance of Deb Mostert.

16.01.2022 Invitation to a Book Launch. Nick Daley has a passion for old buildings and has produced many fine pen and wash artworks over a number of years. Nick has now published a collection of his most impressive works. The RQAS Rockhampton Branch feel privileged to have Nick launch his book at the Club Rooms in the Walter Reid Cultural Centre at 10am, Tuesday 12th March, 2019. Please do join us in celebrating this wonderful achievement with Nick. The public are most welcome to attend the launch.

15.01.2022 "Art is the only way to run away without leaving home." Twyla Tharp However, you are very lucky because you can stay local and still escape by attending the free RQAS Rockhampton Branch ART EXHIBITION being held between 20th July and 9th August, 2020. Youll find the works of wonderfully talented Rockhampton artists at the Exhibition in the Kern Arcade, East Street, Rockhampton. Local artists have been able to indulge their creative talents over the past few months and have ...been painting prolifically. Now you will have the opportunity to enjoy viewing (and hopefully buying) their impressive array of works. Winners of the Competition will be announced at 9am on Tuesday 21st July. If you are an RQAS Member, nominations for the Exhibition and Competition artworks are required by tomorrow, Monday, 13th July. Details for entries are on the RQAS Rockhampton Branch website http://rqasrockhampton.com/ or by contacting the Secretary by email on [email protected].

14.01.2022 Rockhamptons Fine Art on show at the Show. RQAS Rockhampton Branch are proud supporters of the 146th Rockhampton Agricultural Show being held on 12-14 June, 2019. Members of RQAS organise the Fine Arts Section of the Show. They liaise with prize sponsors, curate and facilitate the hanging and judging of the art works. Members of RQAS are also prize sponsors. Please consider supporting the Show and entering your art in the Fine Art Section. ... Applications to enter close on Monday, 27th May, 2019. Online nominations - www.rockshow.com.au Exhibits are to be delivered by Sunday, 9th June, 2019 between 9.00am - 12.00pm at the James Lawrence Pavillion, Rockhampton Show Grounds. If you would like to encourage artists, then please consider being a sponsor of the Fine Arts Section of the Show, and contributing towards the prize money, awards and the conduct of the Fine Art Competition. Generous existing sponsors are warmly thanked and greatly appreciated: James House of Frames Mi Art Emrod Pest Control Brian Burns Memorial June Taylor Lynette Howard Leanne Burns RQAS, Rockhampton Branch Mater/Misericordiae Hospital, Rockhampton If you have any queries about the Fine Art Section of the Show, please contact the Fine Art Committee: June Taylor 0749361509 [email protected] Lyn Howard 0409059332 [email protected] Please do bring the family and join the community at the 2019 Show. It is shaping up to be a fantastic Show. All the fun of the Show and tickets can be found at: https://www.rockyshow.com.au/Home

14.01.2022 Coral Morris and Heather Bull are members of the Rockhampton Branch of the RQAS. These two talented artists are holding an independent art exhibition in the Kern Arcade from 4th to 22nd September. Do find some time to view their work and speak with them about their art. They will be in attendance each day and are happy to share their knowledge.

13.01.2022 How true is the quote from Edgar Degas that 'painting is easy when you don't know how, but very difficult when you do'? Artists are rarely completely satisfied with their works of art, but some artists do make painting look easy. If you have time on Sunday or during the coming week, please do call into the RQAS Rockhampton Branch free Art Exhibition and view some of the very clever works by talented local artists. They make it look easy. The Exhibition and Sales (it is never to early to do Christmas shopping!) are on each day until 9th August in the Kern Arcade on East Street. Artists will be in attendance and would enjoy the opportunity to speak with you about their art and the wonderful paintings being exhibited.

11.01.2022 EXCITING NEWS Local artists have been able to indulge their creative talents over the past few months and have been painting prolifically. Now you will have the opportunity to enjoy viewing (and hopefully buying) their impressive array of works. An Art Exhibition, Competition and Sales by the Royal Queensland Art Society, Rockhampton Branch, will be held from Monday 20th July to Sunday 9th August, 2020 at the Kern Arcade, East Street, Rockhampton.... Winners of the Competition will be announced at 9am on Tuesday 21st July. Nominations for the Exhibition and Competition artworks are required by Monday 13th July. Details for entries are on the RQAS Rockhampton Branch website http://rqasrockhampton.com/ or by contacting the Secretary by email on [email protected].

11.01.2022 Hi Everyone. Meet international artist Jacky Chan. Jacky had been studying and teaching art in Florence Italy until Covid 19. Luckily for us he has relocated to Rockhampton. Jacky, in conjunction with RQAS, will be conducting a series of 4 workshops at the Walter Reid Cultural Centre. These workshops are open to all.... Medium: Your choice. Bring all your materials necessary including canvas and/or paper. Also bring a sketch pad and pencils/charcoals. Subject: Still life. BYO item/s - could be something special to you or fruit/ vegetables. A cloth if you have one suitable. You can also borrow from the club's collection of objects. Time and Dates: 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Tues 24 & Thurs 26 November and Tues 1 and Thurs 3 December. Cost: $120. To be paid in full on the first night. EFTPOS or by cash. Refreshments: Tea/ coffee available for$2 each night. Cold drinks may be purchased. CONTACT: To reserve your spot or for more information. [email protected], [email protected] or Phone Lyn on 0409049332.

10.01.2022 A huge thank you to all those wonderful people who fell for the amazing, mouth-watering smell of a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle and purchased a sausage (or two) from the RQAS award-winning cooks yesterday. We sincerely thank you for your support and we hope you enjoyed every mouthful. Thank you too, to the wonderful members who endured a very hot day and cooked, served, set-up and cleaned up on Friday.

10.01.2022 Stunning art is selling fast at the RQAS Rockhampton Branch Art Exhibition and Sale in the Kern Arcade. Red dots are everywhere . These amazing works in the photos are sold and heading off to grace the walls of art lovers. Please do come and view the Exhibition and support local artists. The Exhibition is open until Sunday 7th July. Local artists are at the Exhibition each day and very happy to talk about their art with you.

08.01.2022 It is well known that artistic people cook the very best sausages . The Rockhampton Branch of the RQAS are holding a fundraising sausage sizzle at Bunnings this Friday (24th May, 2019) from 7.30am. Along with purchasing a sausage and a drink you can support the artists by buying a ticket in the raffle to win a stunning watercolour by one of the RQAS members, Andrea Chapman.

08.01.2022 Art Exhibition absolutely not to be missed. A few photos of amazing works by local artists. Merely a taste of what is on offer. Viewing and sales from Tuesday, 18th June. Mayor Margaret Strelow will officially launch the Exhibition in 21st June at 5.30pm in Kern Arcade, East Street. All welcome. A free event.

07.01.2022 RQAS Rockhampton Branch Art Classes Update... Art groups will take a break over the festive season. The final class dates for 2019 and when classes will resume in 2020 are: Monday group: 25 November 2019, 3 February 2020 Tuesday group: 10 December 2019, 4 February 2020 Friday group: 6 December 2019, 31 January 2020... If your resolution for 2020 is to pick up a paint brush or pencil and make art, then please contact the Branch President, Lyn Howard (mobile: 0409 059 332 or email: [email protected]) for further information and to be assured you are most welcome to join the group and have creative fun in 2020.

06.01.2022 2019 Art Exhibition and Sales - RQAS Rockhampton Branch Annual Art Exhibition nominations are required by 7th June, 2019. The Exhibition viewing and sales will commence on Tuesday 18th June through until Saturday 6th July, 2019. The Official Launch of the Exhibition, by Mayor Margaret Strelow, will be held on Friday 21st June at 5.30pm. All artists, art critics and anyone who enjoys art will be most welcome to view the artworks and attend the Official Launch. The exhibiting ...artists will appreciate your engagement at the Exhibition. The judge for the very challenging and exciting Challenge art work for 2019 will be the outstanding local fine artist, Catherine Boreham. Nomination Forms, Exhibition Rules and other details can be found on the RQAS Rockhampton Branch website (under Events/Exhibitions) or by contacting the Secretarys email: [email protected] See more

05.01.2022 RQAS Rockhampton Branch ART EXHIBITION DATE REMINDER The Rockhampton Branch of the RQAS Art Exhibition will be launched by Mayor Margaret Strelow at 5.30pm on Friday 21st June, 2019. This year the Exhibition will be held in the Kern Arcade in East Street. All are welcome to attend and the entry is free. The Exhibition opens for viewing and sales on Tuesday 18th June to Saturday 6th July, 2019.... The competitive and exciting Challenge for nominating artists will be to present an art work using the colours black and white with one other colour of the artists choice. This is a harder challenge than first assumed. The results, however, can be absolutely stunning. Come along to the Exhibition and vote in the Peoples Choice on which art work you determine is the Best in Exhibition. The artists would appreciate your opinion and encouragement. Please do like, share and forward this information to the supportive art community. Art is free for us all to enjoy. Any enquiries to Lyn Howard [email protected] or 0409059332

05.01.2022 The recent oil painting workshop presented by Philip Miles attracted interstate visitors to the CQ Region. It is not surprising Philip has such a following. His landscape paintings and his individual tuition to emerging and experienced artists is highly valued. The weekend workshop, offered by the RQAS Rockhampton Brach, was held on Sat 28th and Sunday 29th September in the RQAS Club Rooms in the Walter Reid Centre, Rockhampton. The limited palate, subject matter of clouds ...and a rocky shore seascape and the detailed practical information provided by Philip brought high praise from those who attended. If you are interested in reading further about Philips work he has an informative Facebook site: Philip Miles Artist. Photos of the weekend workshop have been provided by attendees. It is obvious from these happy snaps that it was a weekend of great enjoyment and wonderful learning experiences. See more

05.01.2022 Fine works of art have been walking out the door of the RQAS Rockhampton Branch Christmas Shop in the Kern Arcade, East Street in the CBD. You still have a few more days to buy something rather special for that extra special person in your life at Christmas time. The photos are of just a few of the amazing works still available. The Christmas Shop will be open until Christmas Eve. Please do come in and support local artists and buy your Christmas presents ... or, simply give yourself something that makes you feel great .

05.01.2022 Everyday Sketchbook with Deb Mostert two day workshop will be held on 6th and 7th April in Room 1.1 Walter Reid Cultural Centre, Rockhampton. The cost is $125 for members RQAS and $145 for non-members. Numbers are limited. To reserve your place in this excellent workshop sponsored by the Royal Qld Art Society Rockhampton Branch Inc, please contact Lyn on 0409059332 or email [email protected]. Lyn will be able to provide additional details. This workshop will explore the u...se of sketchbooks as an everyday record of a life observed. With a simple kit of materials that you can carry with you, you can start a habit of drawing every day. Using pens and watercolour we will explore recording our daily lives from the ordinary to the unusual and prove to ourselves that we can get a creative habit going and keep ourselves observant and present. We will experiment with crosshatching, watercolour washes and fun drawing exercises. We will explore the use of sketchbooks as an incubator, a sentimental keepsake, a mind clearer, a list holder, an idea launcher, a best friend, a personal, intimate and honest playground. They are just for us, a safe space with no pressure to perform, a place to relax, a window into our thoughts and dreams and a visible record of a life observed, to be thumbed back through in times of creative drought. We will discover that we CAN draw and that any time is a good time to build our creative habits! Artist Bio - Deb Mostert Debs contemporary art practice is 25 years young and involves drawing, painting and lately, some small sculpture. Debs work has been built around the search for collected personal objects and curated public museum collections which can become metaphors for shifting memory, collection, migration and value. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art from Queensland College of Art and has had 16 solo shows and been involved in more than 60 group shows in both Regional and commercial galleries. She has won several awards and been a finalist in many National art prizes including the Bale Painting Prize, the Salon de Refuses, Jacaranda Drawing Prize, and Marie Ellis Prize for Drawing. Deb has over 16 years teaching experience with workshops and artist in residencies. Deb recently had her sketches projected onto the William Jolly Bridge by the Brisbane City Council.

04.01.2022 Support for artists in rural, remote and isolated areas in Queensland. The Rockhampton Branch of the Royal Queensland Art Society offers membership of the Society for people who live outside a 100-km radius of Rockhampton and who do not have easy access to other art organisations. Country membership is at a reduced rate compared with ordinary membership (currently $15 v. $40), as we understand that it is likely to be difficult for country members to regularly attend classes... and workshops, which are held at the Walter Reid Cultural Centre (WRCC) in Rockhampton. If, however, country members are able to attend, then they will be eligible for the same reduced cost for classes and workshops as ordinary members. Country members can exhibit and sell artworks through the Annual Exhibition and Sales and any other sales organised by the club, and which are staged in Rockhampton. Country members will receive the monthly newsletter (by e-mail) so that they can be kept up-to-date on activities and they can attend the monthly meetings (held in the WRCC on the 2nd Friday of each month, except December and January) and the AGM (held in August) if it is convenient for them to do so. It may also be possible for country members to obtain feedback and critiques of their artworks from other members of the club, if they so wish. For more information about the RQAS Rockhampton Branch, please visit our website (http://www.rqasrockhampton.com) or contact the Secretary on [email protected] See more

04.01.2022 CHRISTMAS SHOP 2 - 24 Dec, 2019 The perfect Christmas gift is, without doubt, a unique and extra special piece of original art work. You will find this at the RQAS Rockhampton Branch Christmas Shop in the Kern Arcade from 2nd to 24th December, 2019. Start saving your pocket money now so you have heaps to spend on those wonderful and deserving people in your life. The fun is all in the giving, but first you must find the gift. We will help you and we will encourage you to have heaps of fun when you visit the Christmas Shop. Pop this in your must do calendar for December.

04.01.2022 Fine Art at the 2019 Rockhampton Agricultural Show It is the last day today, Friday, 14th June to view the very impressive fine art on display at the Show. If you can find the time, please do treat yourself to a visit to the Show and a viewing of the Open Section of the Fine Arts. The 2019 Best in Show was awarded to June Taylor for a stunning artwork so beautifully executed that it will send chocoholics into a meltdown. RQAS Rockhampton Branch would like to recognise June ...Taylor for her exceptional talent and her massive support of the Rockhampton Show. June took out other awards in the Show including 1st and 2nd prize in the Drawing, Pencil, Pen/Ink and Charcoal Section; 1st prize in the Pastel Section; and, 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize in the Mixed Media Section. Congratulations also to: Heather Bull who received 1st price in the Oil Acrylic Section and Alana Read who received 1st prize in the Watercolour Section. Other prize winners awarded places in various Sections are also to be congratulated for making it very hard for the Judge to choose 1st prize works. The competition in all Sections of the Fine Arts ensured those artworks and artists awarded places (1st, 2nd, 3rd and Highly Commended), were well deserved. Lastly, a special thank you to Lyn Howard, RQAS Rockhampton Branch President, along with June Taylor and many other volunteers who curated and administered the Fine Arts Section of the Rockhampton Show this year. They are to be applauded and congratulated for a great showing of regional talent. See more

03.01.2022 Oil painters take note. Under the auspices of the RQAS Rockhampton Branch, award winning artist, Philip Miles, will deliver a 2 day workshop in Rockhampton. Philips Workshop will offer a superb opportunity for oil painters to be inspired in their painting and to enhance their skills. The Workshop will be held on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September, 2019, at the RQAS Club Room 1.1 Walter Reid Cultural Centre, Rockhampton.... The cost for the 2 day Workshop is $110 for members RQAS, and $130 for non-members. To reserve a place, or for further information, please contact Lyn on 0409059332. Places are limited. Philips Facebook site at https:www.facebook.com/Philip-Miles-Artist-139643256173422/ provides a Biography: "... I am a landscape artist and have been working as an artist since 2008. I had previously been a missionary in Japan for fifteen years and prior to that had worked in libraries and then in kitchens. My love for painting is not new, even if working as an artist is a new experience. I grew up drawing and painting and considered art as a career in my younger years. Nonetheless, life took me in other directions and I did very little painting for 25 years or so. The last several years, therefore have been a process of playing catch up. The medium I work in is oil paint, but my knowledge of the technical side of oil painting was very limited when I started up again, so the last few years have been devoted to expanding my technical knowledge and developing skills in a wide variety of techniques. I have also tried to push my subject matter beyond straightforward landscape painting...."

03.01.2022 Wonderful Official Launch by Mayor Margaret Strelow, of the RQAS Rockhampton Branch Art Exhibition, on Friday evening. The Exhibition is open for a few more weeks so drop into the Kern Arcade and enjoy the wonderful talent in our local community.

01.01.2022 Your Christmas presents are sorted courtesy of the members of the Royal Queensland Art Society, Rockhampton Branch. For this Christmas we suggest you buy original art and give it away with all the joy beautiful art brings to the beholder. There are heaps of benefits in buying art: * it is great for your health; * easy on your wallet;... * appreciated by the gift recipients; * lasts forever (well, at least a lifetime); * usually gains in value; * you are supporting local artists; * each piece of art is unique; and it is * from the soul of the artist. Come in early to choose your wonderful art works at the RQAS Rockhampton Branch Christmas Shop, opening on 2nd December at 9.30am. The Christmas Shop will be open until 24th December. You can find the Christmas Shop in The Kern Arcade, East Street Mall in Rockhamptons CBD. The artists look forward to meeting you and wishing you the very best of Christmas cheer. See more

01.01.2022 How true is the quote from Edgar Degas that painting is easy when you dont know how, but very difficult when you do? Artists are rarely completely satisfied with their works of art, but some artists do make painting look easy. If you have time on Sunday or during the coming week, please do call into the RQAS Rockhampton Branch free Art Exhibition and view some of the very clever works by talented local artists. They make it look easy. The Exhibition and Sales (it is never to early to do Christmas shopping!) are on each day until 9th August in the Kern Arcade on East Street. Artists will be in attendance and would enjoy the opportunity to speak with you about their art and the wonderful paintings being exhibited.

01.01.2022 Congratulations from RQAS Rockhampton Branch to June Taylor for her Award of the 2019 Best in Show at the Rockhampton Agricultural Show. Well deserved and a must see if you are visiting the Show this year. An excellent Fine Arts Section is on display.