Burrinja Cultural Centre
Burrinja, a vibrant cultural centre for community in the Dandenong Ranges, has a community-based vision: Building Community through Art.
Burrinja serves as a cultural hub in the Dandenong Ranges. Burrinja is committed to ensuring the cultural vibrancy in the region by providing opportunities for the development of unique arts practices and continued support to existing art forms in Hills.
It includes multiple galleries, artists’ studios and a world-class collection Indigenous and Oceanic art. There is also a 400-seat theatre, black box space, children’s’stay and Play’ art activities, rehearsal, meeting and making spaces, community cultural developments projects, museum collection management, live entertainment, an Indigenous cultural garden, and on-site cafe & bar.
Burrinja is an amazing place to see great art from Tuesday through Sunday.
Burrinja Cultural Centre is a non-profit arts organization in the Dandenong Ranges that aims to bring people together through art performances and exhibitions.
The Burrinja Cultural Centre is a vibrant community center in Upwey that hosts various art exhibitions as well as other events. It has three art galleries and hosts an annual program that includes both regional and local artists.
Burrinja Cultural Centre’s uniqueness is its presence of studio artists, who offer private and group classes in a variety of art forms, including painting, sculpture, and photography. Artists at Burrinja’s cultural centre offer seamless ways to pass on their knowledge and maintain a high standard in all forms of art.
Visitors can also enjoy performances by renowned performers from around the globe. The theatre performance of the world-famous guitar duo, Grigoryan Brothers, is one example. It was held in 2015.
Burrinja Cultural Centre has a cafeteria and bar located on site to ensure that visitors enjoy great performances and delicious meals.
In partnership with Yarra Ranges Council
Burrinja and Yarra Ranges Council will collaborate to promote cultural expression and development, foster a sense of community and local identity, and encourage participation in cultural activities using a variety of strategies, from training and advocacy to project development. Burrinja and the Shire agree to recognize the uniqueness of the Shire and provide services that are sensitive to environmental and indigenous issues.
Burrinja awarded Best Small Museum in Victoria, 2013, & 2017
Burrinja was thrilled to be awarded the 2017 Award for the Best Small Museum (Museums Australia, VIC)
Burrinja was awarded the Archival Survival Award for Small Museums for its public programming, exhibition and community engagement in Black Mist Burnt Country.
This award is in addition to the ‘Highly Commended’ award given for the exhibition at the Museums’ and Galleries National Award – ‘Temporary Or Travelling Exhibition’.
Surprisingly, Burrinja is now the third recipient of this prestigious Award in seven years!
* 2010 – Public Programming
* 2014 – Fashion meets Fiction: The Darnell Collection: Exhibition, Programs and Partnerships
* 2017 – Black Mist Burnt Country – Exhibition, public programs and community partnerships
Dr Farnell noted that Burrinja’s active partnerships with Yarra Ranges Council, other key funding partners, as well as at a grass-roots level within this region and its creative communities are what make such rewarding outcomes possible.
Museums Australia (Victoria), noted that Burrinja, a community arts centre and public gallery in the Dandenong Ranges, has shown commitment to excellence and best practices involving people and communities in all areas of public programming. Planning a variety of activities and events across key areas of community engagement, arts, education, and community, is centered on ensuring that everyone has access to the best possible programming.
Burrinja Gains Museums Australia Victoria Accreditation
Burrinja Cultural Centre (Victoria) is proud to announce that it has been awarded Accreditation from Museums Australia. Burrinja has been diligent in meeting the National Standards for best museum practice. Museums spend two to three years creating policies, procedures and practices that meet recognized museum standards in order to become accredited. The Burrinja board and staff are grateful for their hard work in maintaining and developing these procedures.
A professional panel made an assessment of the museum and produced a positive report.
Parking for Cars
The Burrinja Car Park is located off Matson Dve. Burrinja visitors are encouraged to carpool to attend events, and asked to be considerate of their neighbours when leaving and parking.
Accessibility
Parking accessible
Access to the theatre, Black Box and upstairs galleries via an elevator. Also, access to the lower-level car park.
Burrinja Theatre offers wheelchair-accessible seating upon request
The Phonic Hearing Augmentation system (hearing loop), covers 90% of the theatre and works in conjunction hearing aids with the correct switch setting
Guide dogs are welcomed
Eat & Drink
Pre-show refreshments and snacks are available at the Foyer Bar.
Burrinja Cultural Centre is located near the “Tree Removal Melbourne“.
Tree Removal Melbourne – All Tree Cutting & Other Services
Tree Removal Melbourne Offers Tree Services, Stump Grinding, Emergency Tree Removal Experts In Melbourne!
Please check below Google Maps.
Tree Removal Melbourne is your most affordable tree removal & trimming company in Melbourne, Victoria and surrounding suburbs. We save home owners time & money without sacrificing any amount of quality to our services and ethics. Give us a call. We’re here to save the day.
Melbourne Tree Removal Guys
26 Fleetwood Dr
Narre Warren VIC 3805
https://treeremoval-melbourne.com.au
- Find us on Google Map