Current and Upcoming Exhibitions
Redland Coast Art Society Art Gallery and Studio is open for viewing by the public every 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm.
We are displaying work by local artists - most of whom are members of our wonderful art society. The artwork on display is priced very sensibly.
Chat with our artists and tutors, wander around the Gallery and Studio at your leisure or help yourself to a beverage from our kitchen. We would love to see you!
Current Exhibition : “The Furry and Feathered”
Our current group exhibition is dedicated to Pets, Wild animals and Birds!
Exhibition Dates: 13 July – 19 September*
*Open to the public every 2nd and 4th Sunday from 10am to 3pm.
Ekka Day Market at Cafe Arabica - Call for artists!
RCAS members have a unique opportunity to place two market stalls and display 10 paintings on walls at the Cafe Arabica in Cleveland on the Ekka Day 13 August (Wednesday)
We offered to sell our works during cafe open hours from 8 am to 2:30 pm.
Please submit your works for sale and it would be great if you could personally help at the market.
Submissions are free, the commission is as usual: 10% for members.
Tutors Art Show:
26/09/2025 - 24/10/2025; Opens 26 September, 6-8pm.
Annual Members Exhibition
October, date to be advised.
Prizes by sections. (Painting; Works on paper; Sculpture)
Christmas Exhibition and Fair.
Mid November to End December 2025. Members are welcome to prepare small art and craft pieces to be presented on tables.
Future Exhibitions
Artists are encouraged to see the list and prepare well in advance.
Works must be an original work of the exhibiting artist.
Artwork must be new to RCAS and not previously exhibited in any of our shows.
All artwork must be accompanied by an accurately completed entry form and with the correct entry fee which may be paid direct to RCAS Bank account or cash to a member of the management team.
Artist will be asked to consent to the use of images of their artwork in RCAS promotional materials, including the website or social media. Unless written notifice is provided to opt out, consent will be assumed by default.
Work must be delivered to the RCAS gallery at least seven days prior to the exhibition opening. Late entries will only be accepted at the discretion of the Gallery Coordinator.
The gallery coordinator has the right to accept or deny entry to any works based on the above criteria or for any other reason at their sole discretion.
Drawings, two-dimensional works and Paintings using various media.
Painted surfaces must be completely dry.
Loose surfaces such as Charcoal, Pastel or chalk should be protected by an appropriate fixative and ideally mounted in a frame behind Perspex or Glass.
Framed artwork must be properly mounted and backed with paper or board.
An adhesive label with the artist’s name, the name of the artwork, the media and the price, if for sale, must be correctly identified.
D-Rings of the appropriate size must be fixed for hanging purposes. Wire or a strong string to be attached between each D-Ring. The gallery will perform this task for you at a cost of $5 per artwork.
Instructions for fixing D rings:
Measure a point to the apex of the D-Ring.
For large D-Rings 70mm
For small D-Rings 40mm
Ensure the D-Rings are firmly fixed in place with screws.
Drill a pilot hole in the frame at the marked position to avoid splitting the frame.
Three-Dimensional Works; Sculptures, Ceramics, Various hanging installations etc.
Artworks must be of a reasonable size. Maximum 920mm x 1220 mm. Any submitted artwork larger than the above will be only accepted at the discretion of the gallery coordinator.
A stable support base should be provided if appropriate.
The artist maybe required to install their artwork under the supervision of the Gallery Coordinator.
The gallery staff may decline to help with moving or lifting heavy pieces of artwork.
Disclaimer
All artwork is exhibited at the owners own risk. RCAS will take reasonable care to ensure the safety of all artwork exhibited in RCAS gallery or stored on the property.
No responsibility will be accepted for accidental damage or theft of artwork held on the RCAS property.
