RM GALLERIES is now Pete Martin Galleries and will be relocated to www.petemartingalleries.com.au . Most artists from RM Galleries will be represented along with some exciting new additions.

GRAHAM BOROUGH CATE COLLOPY PETE MARTIN TRISHA LAMBI

DESLEY ROLPH MARYIKA WELTER TERRY BOUTON DAVID PARKER

WARREN PALMER MADELEINE EKEBLAD LISA PULLEN

GALLERY HOURS: WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY 10AM - 4PM, THURSDAYS UNTIL 6PM. OTHER TIMES AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT.

THURSDAY 29TH NOVEMBER, ARTIST TALK IN RESIDENCE, 5 - 7PM

This is Cate Collopy's second exhibition at RM Galleries. Since moving to the hinterland region of Northern New South Wales, Collopy's work has taken on renewed inspiration. She presents stunning canvases that invite us into the groundscape of her surrounding landscape.

GALLERY HOURS: WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY, 10AM - 4PM, THURSDAYS UNTIL 6PM. OTHER HOURS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT

Kerry Drysdale is an emerging artist about to make a big splash in Brisbane. An art educator for many years, now is the time to launch his practice as a professional artist. Maturity and many years of painting for pleasure, have juxtaposed resulting in some stunning canvases depicting the complex nature of water, its beauty and movement.

GALLERY HOURS: WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY 10AM - 4PM. THURSDAYS UNTIL 6PM OTHER TIMES AVAILABLE FOR APPOINTMENT

Warren Palmer is a social realist and a commentator. Esteemed artist and lecturer at the Brisbane Institute of Art and retired lecturer Queensland University of Technology, Palmer showcases new work in ceramics, pastels & multi media.

OPENING NIGHT: FRIDAY 12 OCTOBER 5 - 8PM

PREVIEW AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT

GALLERY HOURS: WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY 10AM - 4PM. THURSDAY UNTIL 6PM. OTHER HOURS BY APPOINTMENT

Annabel Tully’s latest exhibition at RM Galleries in Hamilton, is another step in her meteoric rise as an emerging artist of merit.

Her exhibition “Homeland”, depicts the beauty and vastness of the channel country of south western Queensland, where she lives. Not jaded by the environment, she is astute enough to be aware of its complexities and its innate capacity to nurture the creative mind.

The demand for Annabel Tully’s work during the past year follows her very successful “near sell-out”solo show in 2006 at RM Galleries. Regularly selling from the stockroom Tully is one of the gallery’s most popular artists. Her delightful paintings speak to a wide audience, as they exude an honesty and love of her “Homeland”.

OPENING NIGHT FRIDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 6 - 8 PM

GALLERY HOURS: WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 10AM - 4PM

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11AM - 3PM

OTHER TIMES AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT

The elegant RM Galleries on the ground level of the beautiful historically listed Palma Rosa at Hamilton, provides an interesting backdrop to these dynamic paintings that support strong skills in draftsmanship and composition. Like many of Australia’s mature female painters who have experienced the ebb and flow of life, she paints with passion and authority those subjects often seen tackled by men.

“In many ways, her personal tenacity, and the strength in her compositions remind me of Grace Cossington Smith.” says Des Rolph, Co-Director”. “She has the ability to discover great subjects in what is overlooked by many, and creates fabulous compositions of buildings that seemingly come to life. Her brave use of colour adds to the strength and contrasts resulting in powerful images. Standing in the gallery surrounded by these large works, one cannot help feeling enticed into the depths of the paintings.”

With a career exceeding 20 years, Dempsey first studied and worked in ceramics. This love of form led her to discover that painting structure in architecture in its various complexities, was another avenue she could passionately turn her skills to.

Several years of study at TAFE and the Queensland College of Art in Brisbane, see her emerge with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and an Advanced Diploma in Ceramics. In 1989, Ken Done invited her down to Sydney for solo exhibition at Moore Park, after seeing her work at a Waterfront Place exhibition.

GALLERY HOURS - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY, 10AM - 4PM,

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11AM - 3PM.

Following Lyne Marshall's recent successes, brings news that two of her works submitted for the Flying Arts Prize, have been selected as finalist entries.

"Fire Season" & "Flood Season". See Lyne's website for details. www.artclique.com.au

OTHER TIMES ARE AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT.

Earth Matters - Lyne Marshall presents exciting new work which centres around earthly matters. This exhibition follows a very successful year for Lyne. She has been recipient of many awards, successful shows in China, and the publication of a book, "Gleanor or Gladiator - the struggle to create". Don't miss the stunning exhibition.

DATES: 25 JULY - 15 AUGUST, 2007.

GALLERY HOURS: WED - FRI 10AM - 4PM, SAT & SUN 11AM - 3PM

OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT

OPENING NIGHT - DRINKS WITH THE ARTIST FRIDAY 27 JULY 6 - 8 PM

PREVIEW OF EXHIBITION IS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT

THE ARTIST WILL ALSO BE IN RESIDENCE ON SATURDAY 28 & 29 JULY 11AM - 3PM

Silent Presence, Rolph continues her exploration of the mystique of the Australian Landscape with a fresh interpretation.

GALLERY HOURS: WED - FRI 10AM - 4PM, SAT & SUN 11AM - 3PM

OPENING NIGHT - DRINKS WITH THE ARTIST FRIDAY 27 JULY 6 - 8 PM. OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT.

THE ARTIST WILL ALSO BE IN RESIDENCE ON SATURDAY 28 JULY.

*PREVIEW IS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT

Rhonda is a Brisbane based sculptor who choose to follow her passion for sculpting and left the corporate world.

Her works are figurative and inspired by the variations in shape and movement of the human form. She works exclusively in bronze or glass.

Rhonda has a uniquely original style making her work quite distinctive even though the human body has long been an inspiration for artists in all cultures and times. Her work captures a frozen moment in time that can often appear to defy gravity as the sculpture seem poised on the brink of continuing their flow.

The sculptures appear often to have some of the ‘heroic’ qualities of ancient myths and legends but the names for her pieces, such as Kev and Narelle, are well grounded in iconic Aussie-ism.

EXHIBITION DATES: 21 JULY - 5 AUGUST (these are the correct dates but there is a glitch in our system on dates shown above)

Evguenia Men, Russian born artist, presents exciting new works from the stockroom. Evguenia's sense of humour is delightfully presented once again in these cleverly constructed quirky images of everyday objects, giving them life and personality.

PREVIEW AVAILABLE - PLEASE INQUIRE

EXHIBITION HOURS: WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY, 10AM - 4PM.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 11AM - 3PM

OTHER TIMES AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT..

David Parker explores compositions in colour in the landscape. The talents of David are evident and supported when viewing his work. By using thick texturous lashings of oil paint, these paintings exude the artist's energy and competence.

GALLERY HOURS: WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY, 10AM - 4PM, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11AM - 3PM. OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT.

PREVIEW OF THE EXHIBITION IS AVAILABLE.

Pete brings a unique insight into Australian landscape as viewed from above, capturing moments in time. Each work intricately inlaid with the spirit of Australia from quiet waterholes to busy streets and the Brisbane River. Voyeuristic is all about the celebration of 'seeing'' of being a witness to something great.

THURSDAY NIGHT AUCTION - 21 JUNE 2007 **6 PM SHARP

Anna Greig is going to Madagascar! Why? You might ask. Well, because this amazing island needs help - quickly. To quote David Attenborough ‘Madagascar possess a great range of animals and plants that live nowhere else in the world. Although this immense island has now lost much of its original vegetation, its forest still survives… and it still contains spectacular populations of monkey-like lemurs and much else besides’.

This month we are featuring a selection of new works by Trisha Lambi.

GALLERY HOURS: WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY, 10AM - 4PM, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11AM - 3PM. OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT.

PREVIEW OF THE EXHIBITION IS AVAILABLE.

Pete brings a unique insight into Australian landscape as viewed from above, capturing moments in time. Each work intricately inlaid with the spirit of Australia from quiet waterholes to busy streets and the Brisbane River. Voyeuristic is all about the celebration of 'seeing'' of being a witness to something great.

EXHIBITION DATES AND PRIVATE VIEWING:

2ND - 29TH MAY. PRIVATE VIEWING AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT.

PREVIEW NIGHT: THURSDAY 3RD MAY, 5 - 7PM - RSVP ESSENTIAL

OFFICIAL OPENING: FRIDAY 4TH MAY 6.00 - 8.00 PM, TO BE OPENED BY MR JIM SOORLEY. ** OPEN INVITATION -ALL WELCOME **

GALLERY HOURS: WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 10AM - 4PM.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11AM - 3PM.

A series of important new works by renowned Cairns Indigenous artist, Arone Meeks,which explores the fragility of the Great Barrier Reef. Once again, Meeks' presents us with a collection of stunningly beautiful executed works.

EXHIBITION HOURS: WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY, 10AM - 4PM

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11AM - 3PM. OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT.

OPENING NIGHT: FRIDAY 20TH APRIL, 6 - 8 PM. ALL WELCOME.

Robin Hines, renowned artist from Coolum Beach in Queensland, showcases ethereal works of the watery environments from the Sunshine Coast.

(image detail, Lake McKenzie)

GALLERY HOURS: WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 10AM - 4PM, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11AM - 3PM. PLEASE CONTACT US SHOULD YOU WISH TO PREVIEW THE EXHIBITION. OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT.

An exhibition by renowned artist, Michael Pospischil.

Pospischil, an artist whose insightful and painterly explorations of Australia and especially Western Queensland, brings a large collection of stunningly evocative works to Brisbane. Twice a finalist of the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize in 2004 & 1998, and winner of the Heysen Prize for Australian Landscape painting 2004.

GALLERY HOURS: WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 10AM - 4PM, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11AM - 3PM. OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT.

This is Madeleine Ekeblad's first solo show with us, and we are excited about presenting Brisbane with such a unique body of work. The simplicity of each canvas conceals the intricate planning and preparation that goes into every piece. Madeleine studied with renowned Australian artist Don Waters and recognition of her art came in 2001, when she was invited by the late Pro Hart to be listed with his World Heritage Art organisation.

GALLERY HOURS: WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 10AM - 4PM, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11AM - 3PM. OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT.

This is Merry Sparks' first major solo exhibition - the quality of the work defies her status as an emerging artist. Merry is one of a new generation of Brisbane artists who revels in the quality of mark making.

GALLERY HOURS: WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 10AM - 4PM, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11AM - 3PM. OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT.

An exciting exhibition of work from new and previous artists from our stable, who will be exhibiting in 2007, either in solo or group shows.

A stunning selection of works by the talented artists represented by RM Galleries.

GALLERY HOURS: WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY, 10AM - 4PM

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 11AM - 3PM

The exraordinary talents of Helen Sanderson are compelling, thought provoking and ultimately informative.

GALLERY HOURS: WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 10AM - 4PM, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11AM - 3PM, OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT

Gallery Directors;- Desley Rolph and Pete Martin have combined their talents to create a body of work that deals solely with the outback. The mysteries of the min min lights and the challenge of existence in the harshnes of such a beautiful land.

GALLERY HOURS: WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 10AM - 4PM, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11AM - 3PM, OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT

The latest series of Channel Country landscapes depicting the strong connection between the land and it's inhabitants.

OPENING NIGHT: FRIDAY 13TH OCTOBER, 6 - 8 PM

GALLERY HOURS: WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 10AM - 4PM

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11AM - 3PM

OPENING NIGHT FRIDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER, 6 - 8 PM

GALLERY HOURS, WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 10AM - 4PM, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11AM - 3PM. OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT

OPENING NIGHT FRIDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER 6 - 8 PM.

SYLVIA WILL BE PRESENT FROM 3PM ON FRIDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER FOR DISCUSSION ABOUT HER WORK IF YOU WISH TO MEET HER PRIOR TO THE OPENING.

GALLERY HOURS: WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 10AM - 4PM, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 11am - 3pm. Or by appointment

This exciting exhibition “Resonance”, is Maryika Welter’s latest and most dynamic body of works,

giving this Queensland award winning artist further momentum to her successful and highly

productive career.

GALLERY HOURS: TUESDAY - FRIDAY 10AM - 4PM,

SATURDAY 10AM - 3PM

an exciting exhibition of bovine beauties

stunningly executed works on canvas by

Di West that will put a smile on your face.

GALLERY HOURS: TUESDAY - FRIDAY, 10AM - 4PM

SATURDAY 10AM - 3PM

"3 Sides" is an exhibition of work by an artist whose career has spanned his whole working life, in public art, sculpture and painting. The exhibition comprises of drawings, paintings and sculptures (both large and small). In the three disciplines the stylistic approach is of images refined to a contemplative essence in detailed, well crafted objects that reward the viewer with new insights at each viewing.

GALLERY HOURS: TUESDAY - FRIDAY 10AM - 4PM

SATURDAYS 10AM - 3PM.

OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT

Take a ride over the landscape of central Australia with artist Des Rolph in her 12th solo exhibition. Following hot on the heels of her recent successful solo show in Melbourne where most of the works sold before opening night, this show "Hovering" is an extension of a theme where her current work is focused. Rolph's delightful works encompasses the stories and mystery surrounding the Min Min lights and other various phenomena which makes the Australian landscape mysterious and glorious.

GALLERY HOURS: TUESDAY - FRIDAY, 10AM - 4PM

SATURDAYS, 10AM - 3PM

OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT

RM Galleries is very pleased to bring this very important exhibition to Brisbane, in association with the Frances Reilly Gallery, of Eumundi.

Jenuarrie, Arone Meeks and Colleen Wall are all highly successful and dedicated artists, whose work is held in many government, corporate and private collections throughout Australia and overseas.

Nostalgia threads in paint and objects evoke a sense of spirit and place as the artist weaves a narrative in the in-between of half-remembered stories and the strangely familiar.

Gallery hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10am - 4pm,

Saturdays 10am - 3pm.

This exhibition by the Purple Boot Collective, namely - Karleen Gwinner, Pete Martin, Des Rolph, Vanessa Bliss, is a selection of work by the group who have shared artistic time together at Artist Camps around South East Queensland, Northern New South Wales and into the outback.

Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4pm

Saturdays 10am - 3pm

Luxuriate in the richness of texture and colour, take a ride on the cutting edge of contemporary art every piece offers an intimate journey into the imagination

Our present behaviours and beliefs are very much influenced by our past, Stelliani surrounds herself with images marked by time, memory and the harshness of life events, her work is concerned with what is well worn, modest and simple.

Levitate and See lifts the viewer to a new vantage to view the Australian landscape. Pete Martin's sense of fun and skillful lightplay draw you in and let you float unnoticed above stock and over waterholes, all the while tantalising you with brilliant colours.

This exhibition explores the fusion of landscape and figure in a most exciting way. This is a must see exhibition.

The Grand Opening was attended by over 350 people, the greater percentage of them in 'black tie', it was busy night full of fun and lots of new faces. RM Galleries was well received, how could it fail with such beautiful works in such a beautiful location? We look forward to catching up with you all throughout the year.