The Star Entertainment Group’s Post

As part of a partnership with RQAS Petrie Terrace Gallery, Home of the Royal Queensland Art Society Brisbane Branch we are proud to announce Kate Marek as the inaugural #QueensWharfBrisbane Art Prize winner. Kate was presented the award by Patron of the Royal Queensland Art Society, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland, winning for her evocative and compelling nine-panel artwork called ‘Moment’s and Memories’, with The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek MP and Vicki Howard also present at the gala awards night at #TheStarBrisbane Event Centre. The landmark prize attracted 187 entries from across Queensland. A further two artists were recognised with each winning a Highly Commended Award. Julie Purcell for her work ‘Voir’ and Beverley Tainton for her work ‘Tropical Dome’. RQAS Brisbane Branch President Brent O'Neill said, “We are thrilled to see the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize come to life and winner is deserving of the award.” Daniel Finch, Chief Executive Officer of The Star Brisbane, said, “Congratulations to the winners and all that contributed entries—this prize is a celebration of Brisbane’s artistic heartbeat, and we’re honoured to showcase the winning piece and other finalists in our state-of-the art Event Centre where thousands will get to see and enjoy them over the next month.”  📷 Jonty Bush #KateMarek #BeverleyTainton #JuliePurcell #JunChen #HonourableDrJeannetteYoung #ProfessorNimmo #DrKayKane The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek MP Vicki Howard