The society was founded on 9 April 1941 by six artists, led by Lilian Pedersen.[2] ?The other founders were Mona Elliott (the first chairperson), Frank Sherrin, Rosalie Wilson, Leonard Shillam and Ann Ross.[3] Its patron was James Vincent Duhig.[4]
The Group was based for many years in the St Mary's art studio, beneath the church hall of St. Mary's Anglican Church, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane. It now operates workshops from a studio at 37 Quarry Rd, Sherwood.
Founding members included sculptor Lewis Jarvis Harvey.[5]
In 2021 the Half Dozen Group of Artists Inc. celebrates its 80th birthday. The Annual Exhibition continues as a major feature of its history and events.[6]