Burrinja - Venu

Venue Hire Seminars, Functions, Events & much more… Burrinja is currently undergoing major redevelopment to build a new 400 Seat Theatre. Due to building works, the only hire venue available until mid 2011 is the 80 seat Burrinja Cafe. Burrinja Gallery remains open and free to the public. See Exhibitions. This page will be updated with new Venue Hire information later in 2010, when hire rates and bookings for the new theatre, as well as rehearsal, workshop and access gallery spaces will be available for mid 2011 onward. All venue enquiries: please contact our Venue Coordinator Suzanne Hewett on 9754 8723 or email your inquiry. Burrinja offers Venue options that are: Versatile - Affordable - Practical Unique – a cultural setting that gives your event that special difference Quality venues to suit different budgets, functions and organisations Great for celebrations and private functions Perfect for presentations, seminars and professional development Suitable for 10 to 200 people With full theatre & audio-visual facilities On-site catering available Dine in the fully licensed Burrinja Café & Bar Include in your event a tour of our amazing indigenous art collection Great location in the hills of the Dandenong Ranges Ample on-site parking Available at a discount to Not-for-profit Organisations The finest venue anywhere in the Dandenong Ranges

The Performance Space
Seats up to 150 people in a flat floor space with excellent stage, lighting, digital projection and sound facilities. Upgraded seating and air-conditioning (2007)
Available for performances, rehearsals, workshops, functions and seminars.
Technical and staffing services available.
Performance Space floor plan and dimensions: download PDF
Performance Space Tech Specs: download PDF

(NB. Performance space is located on the first floor. Access via stairs only.)

Meeting and Workshop spaces
Catering for 5 to 120 people in carpeted, air-conditioned comfort.
Perfect for professional development hands-on workshops.
In house or self catering options available.

Staff Support and Equipment

Burrinja provides venue staffing to ensure that your event is supported – whether your requirements are simply customer service or full audio-visual technical support.*

Because we’re staffed out of hours, we can provide options such as gallery access for your guests to make their visit extra special. (Note that pre-booking & conditions apply to gallery entry).
Please ask when booking about technical and other services you may require.
(* After Hours Duty Manager and Tech support fees apply. See Venue Hire Rates for details).

Galleries, Cultural Tours & Workshops – give your event the edge
Take advantage of our fabulous collection of indigenous art and special touring exhibitions when at Burrinja. Located in the foyer Jarmbi Gallery and the beautiful Burrinja Gallery, it is amazing the difference an art experience can make to your guests.

The Jarmbi Gallery is always accessible at no charge – and features an ever changing exhibition program of local contemporary artists. For exhibition info click here

Burrinja Gallery features four key exhibitions each year, as well as the Collection Gallery housing works from the internationally renown Burrinja Indigenous Collection. Please talk to our staff when booking about gallery tour options for your event. For exhibition info click here

Workshops & Tours – Professional Development
Burrinja can provide a range of options for your guests to participate in cultural learning tours and hands-on workshops with indigenous artists; from a self guided wander through the inspirational artwork, to a tour and discussion of the indigenous collection and even hands-on workshops. We can also tailor a package to provide professional development for your staff based on indigenous cultural activities.

A tour of the gallery's collection includes in depth discussion of the stories and culture behind the paintings, the artists and their lands, as well as the different techniques used.

If you really want something different, consider a workshop with an indigenous artist, who will take your group through creating art with traditional symbols and totems, explaining the stories and meanings behind them, as well as participating in hand stenciling and creating brushes and ochre with traditional materials.
See our Education pages for more information. LINK (http://www.burrinja.org.au/education/index.htm)

Exhibition Venue Hire
Jarmbi Gallery is available for exhibitions. Exhibition openings can be fully catered and appointments for special viewings may be made through the Centre. Inquire about exhibition terms and conditions.

Burrinja Cafe and Bar
Cafe - Live Music - Functions
Famous for great music and dinner shows, Burrinja cafe offers a unique intimate atmosphere, with a fabulous line up of Australian and international musicians. Be seduced by our warm ochres, comfy lounges and superlative art. Prefect for that special function or celebration with a delicious difference. (For Café bookings, call direct on 9754 5707)
Burrinja Café is now Open Seven Days a week, from 10am to 5pm, as well as special events.
Bookings

If you would like to receive more information about our affordable rates, venue availability and hire options, as well as ways in which we can make your event one to remember, please contact our Venue Coordinator Suzanne Hewett on 9754 8723 or email your inquiry.

Our 2008 Casual Hire Rates can be downloaded HERE

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