Art at Burrinja
Image credit: Ronnie Tjampitjinpa (born c.1943) Pintupi language group. Untitled, 1996, acrylic on linen, 122 x 122 cm. Photograph by Andrew Curtis. © the artist l Aboriginal Artists Agency Ltd
Burrinja presents
Three Echoes - Western Desert Art
Sat 9 Nov 2024 - Sun 19 Jan 2025 | Burrinja Gallery
Curated by celebrated writer, artist and activist, Djon Mundine OAM FAHA, Three Echoes - Western Desert Art showcases works by 57 acclaimed artists heralding from Ikuntji (Haasts Bluff), Papunya and Utopia Aboriginal communities in the western desert regions of the Northern Territory. The exhibition of paintings, prints and batiks communicates important stories of tjukurrpa (Dreaming) and Country, and explores the poetic notion of echoes.
Three Echoes - Western Desert Art is an initiative of Museums & Galleries Queensland developed in partnership with Karin Schack and Andrew Arnott, and curated by Djon Mundine OAM FAHA. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through its Visions of Australia program and through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. It is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Museums & Galleries Queensland is supported by the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation and receives funds from Creative Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund.
Eerie Creative Ecology Presents
Window into Aerie - Group Art Exhibition
Sat 7 Dec - Sun 2 Feb 2025 | Aerie Gallery
Step into ‘Window into Aerie’, an inspiring exhibition that unveils the creative journeys of Burrinja’s artists. Featuring a diverse range of artworks—from paintings to sculptures—this showcase captures the heart of artistic expression.
This annual exhibition celebrates the work of Aerie Creative Ecology members and studio artists.
Discover, connect, and be inspired!
Burrinja presents
Where Artists Meet (W.A.M.)
Thu 28 Nov @ 7.00pm | The Fat Goat
Here’s your chance to get out, have some fun and talk shop with other local artists and have a cheeky drink.
These regular gatherings propose space for connecting and developing conversation between local creatives. WAM provides a fun and friendly environment to talk shop with other artists, share tips, discuss creative practice, projects and local arts and culture. With the Dandenong Ranges rich and abundant cultural landscape Burrinja’s WAM events are a great opportunity to develop new creative networks, find out about potential opportunities and connect with your local arts community.
Join us on the last Thursday of every month @ 7pm at the Fat Goat (2 Morris Road, Upwey)
Put W.A.M. in your calendar!
Upcoming dates for 2025: TBC
Burrinja presents
The Story Makers Studio | Amandine Thomas
Stay n' Play
OCT - DEC 2024 | Burrinja Foyer
The Story Makers Studio: Make, Write & Illustrate Your Own Book!
Welcome to The Story Makers Studio, where children can bring their very own stories to life! From folding the pages of their book to filling them with captivating adventures, aspiring storytellers are invited to explore the basic building blocks of what makes a good story and the powerful impact it can have in the world.
Through helpful templates and mystery prompts featuring iconic Australian animals and habitats, creative sparks are sure to be flying, leaving story makers big and small inspired to continue sharing their voice.
Amandine Thomas is an award-winning author and illustrator based in the leafy Dandenong Ranges. Through empowering stories illustrated in a playful style, she explores the themes she is passionate about, such as our environment—and the many ways in which it can inspire and amaze us—or the connections we foster with others, with ourselves and with the world around us.
Website: amandine-thomas.com
Instagram: @amandinethomas
Facebook: @helloamandinethomas
Burrinja Presents
Sunset Sessions | Western Desert Art
Fri 17 Jan 6pm - 9pm
Immerse yourself in an inspiring evening celebrating the culture and creativity of the Western Desert. Enjoy a unique blend of music, art, and storytelling.
Event Highlights
Live Music Performance by Ash Dargan
Ash Dargan, a Larrakia artist, cultural educator, and Yidaki master from Darwin, has been captivating audiences worldwide with his unique fusion of Indigenous Australian instrumental music since 1996.
Artist Talk & Book Signing – Lia Hills
Local author Lia Hills shares her experiences engaging with Aboriginal communities while writing The Crying Place (Arrernte and Pitjantjatjara Country) and The Desert Knows Her Name (Wotjobaluk Country).
Art Workshop with Tatiana Zaslavskaia
Tatiana, originally from Moscow, is now a batik artist in the Dandenong Ranges. Drawing on her Russian and European art roots, she celebrates Australian nature in her silk paintings. Join her for a live demonstration and try this ancient technique.
Curator Talk with JD Mittmann
Burrinja’s Curator will explore the significance of Western Desert Art and share insights into the Three Echoes Exhibition.
Celebrate the richness of Western Desert culture through music, art, and conversation in this unforgettable evening.
