File FGF98 - Royal Queensland Art Society Gallery File

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Reference code

FGF98

Title

Royal Queensland Art Society Gallery File

Date(s)

  • 1931- (Creation)

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File

Extent and medium

5 folders ; 30 cm.

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Name of creator

Administrative history

Established in 1887, the society's aim is to encourage and promote the cultivation and appreciation of the fine arts of painting, sculpture, architecture and the artistic crafts.

Name of creator

(1887-)

Administrative history

The Royal Queensland Art Society had its inaugural meeting in September 1887 and received the Royal Warrant in 1927. Many of Queensland's leading artists have been associated with the Society. It has a gallery and studio in Brisbane and holds workshops, seminars, life classes and exhibitions. Branches of the RQAS are situated in Brisbane, Rockhampton and the Gold Coast.

Archival history

From the Fryer Library Art Exhibition Catalogues of Queensland.

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

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Scope and content

Contains material such as art exhibition catalogues, invitations and ephemeral items relating to Australian artists exhibiting in Queensland galleries.

Folder 1: 1928-1989 -- Folder 2: 1990-1999 -- Folder 3: 2000-2009 -- Folder 4: 2010-2019 -- Folder 5: Regional branches.

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Accruals

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Conditions governing access

Unrestricted access.

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Language of material

  • English

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Alma MMS ID

991011316139703131

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Status

Revised

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Dates of creation revision deletion

Revised, Linda Justo, 3-Feb-2022. Migrated from LMS: April 2019, P.A.

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