Dandenong Ranges Open Studios

Dandenong Ranges Open Studios

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Posted 2015-04-12 by Jenfollow

Sat 18 Apr 2015 - Sun 19 Apr 2015


The annual 'Meet the Makers Hidden in the Hills' weekend and group exhibition is back. It's all happening on the weekend of Saturday and Sunday 18th and 19th April 2015 (studios open 10am to 5pm) and it's free entry.


An event that generally attracts around 5,000 artistic and art loving visitors and tourists from all over Victoria, it's got a firm foothold on the cultural calendar, and it's highly anticipated by the initiated. Nestled amongst the stunning forest of the Dandenong Ranges, it's a great opportunity to see the artists in their natural environment.


You'll get to meet the artists surrounded by their work in their workspace and there are more than 36 local Hills artists and art collectives involved this year. There's a diverse range of mediums that include ceramics, textiles, painting, illustration, performance, woodwork and street art exhibiting at an exceptionally high standard.


Now in its 12th year, two new categories of artists have been added to the program; a) Emerging Artists within the first 5 years of their practice and b) a sprinkling of Odd Balls who push the boundaries of what the audience have come to expect of this well known event.

IMPORTANT:
Download your easy-to-use Open Studios guidebook and touring map in PDF format HERE , or you can download it off the website itself as well. It's important because it gives you all the information about where each artist is located, the timetable for the Saturday and Sunday events and a list telling you which demonstrations and workshops are free and which ones attract a fee. With the number of people attending it may pay to get in early and book these workshops to make sure you don't miss out.

Accompanying Exhibition: On the brink - The tensity of change
In addition, there's an accompanying exhibition of new work from all the artists exhibiting at Burrinja . It's been running since the 28th of March and will continue to the 3rd of May 2015.


LaunchEvent
Preceding the Open Studios Weekend, the launch event will kick start the Open Studios weekend with a fine selection of art performance, drinks, live music by Justine Walsh and of course great company. The Launch Event is at 7pm on the 16th of April 2015 - Burrinja Gallery, Glenfern Rd, corner Matson Drive, Upway. Why not join the Facebook Event Page of this Launch.

If you're an artist with a studio in the Dandenong ranges, you can apply to be part of the 2016 program. Applications will open in September 2015. Limited studio spaces are available at Burrinja, hence conditions and selection criteria apply.



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