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New website, murals, cafe specials, and no masks.
Our first exhibition for 2022 is also just around the corner...
Make sure to get your tickets as this one isn't staying on our walls for too long!
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Our website just got a fresh lick of paint. Make sure to check it out and see what's new!
We've made it easier to access everything you need with a click of a button.
We've also revamped our online store with a number of Indigenous made products, all available for delivery nationwide.
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Click here to visit the website
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From 6pm on Friday, 4 March, masks will no longer be required for the majority of venues and settings.
This includes our gallery and cafe, for both staff and patrons.
However, you will still need to wear one on public transport, in hospitals, disability care, prisons, aged care, airports and planes.
You'll now be able to enjoy our space with no restrictions.
We hope to see your smiling faces soon 😁
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📅 Open Tuesday to Saturday
Walk-ins Welcome or Book a Table Here
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__ 30% Off @ Birrunga Cafe
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Enjoy 30% off your total bill, every Thursday & Friday!
We recognise that your happiness should not be limited to an hour. That's why we doubled it, to last from 3pm to 6pm.
So gather your crew and come on down for your post work wind down - we promise you won't regret it.
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📅 Every Thursday & Friday
🕒 From 3pm to 6pm
🍸 Walk-ins Welcome or Book a Table Here
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Enjoy a few behind (and in front of) the scenes images of Birrunga Gallery’s first 2022 Big Art project, the commissioned work of Wiradyuri Stories, on Wiradyuri Ngurambang (Country). Produced by Birrunga with Kane and Stevie on deck as the next part of their Cultural Creative Development Program.
The work is composed of 20x aluminium panels and a custom timber frame that was created under the direction of the wonderful Stephen Champion. Stephen runs the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC) and it was in the Town Hall part of the complex where the frame was constructed with the panels secured and primed ready for our team.
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As you can see from the images, there wasn't room to spare - meaning we needed to produce the work in landscape rather than portrait orientation - a challenge that Kane and Stevie managed really well. We’d like to thank Stephen and his team for looking after us so beautifully.
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Birrunga pictured with Mayor of Bathurst, Cr Robert Taylor
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After the work was completed and dried sufficiently to manage disassembly without damage, the panels were removed and stored until Birrunga returned to oversee the installation onto the amazingly engineered frame on the side of the Post Office building in Bathurst. A few touch-ups of paint on the screws and the work was left to contractors to clear coat.
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We’d like to mention our ongoing relationship with Resene paints, who we use exclusively for our paint supplies. They are amazing in their service and the product is second to none.
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Our CCDP crew was invited to attend a Cultural Immersion Guided Tour of the National Gallery of Australia by our Brother Ian RT Colless, from the Dharabuladh (Therabluat) clan of the Gundungurra people. This tour happened after we initially completed the work inside BMEC. The tour was amazing, comprehensive nano-breakneck paced!
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There was so much to take in including plenty of behind the scenes access.
Ian’s role is with the National Gallery of Australia's Indigenous Engagement team, as the Wesfarmers Indigenous Arts Leadership Program Coordinator.
Stay tuned because the story doesn’t end here...
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The official opening of the mural is on April 28th, 2022.
There will be a number of significant Wiradyuri Ceremonies on the evening, and quite a list of honoured guests.
We will bring you all the details
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Our Cultural Creative Program’s 2022 is off to a flying start with our Bathurst project, and most recently, with this commissioned work for North Shore Brisbane, which has transformed the popular venue: The North Shore Shed.
As always our works are story based and in this instance we worked in consultation with Jagera TO, Madonna Thomson in the formation and execution of the piece.
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The story is the 3 Circles story. This is really just a teaser with the full content and images to come after the official launch and reveal on 18 March.
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Birrunga worked with CCDP participants,
Kane Brunjes (Gungerri/Kabi Kabi - 3rd year), and
Stevie O’Chin (Wakka Wake/Kabi Kabi/Koa/Yuin - 2nd year),
as the next installment of their cultural and artistic development.
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__ Tickets On Sale - Archibald Prize Preview Opening Night
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Tickets are now on sale for our 7th Annual Archibald Prize Preview.
With submissions for the 2022 Archibald, Wynne & Sulman prizes, this year will feature 12 artworks from our line up of resident artists:
Wellborn - 1st Year
Stevie O’Chin - 2nd Year & 2021 Brisbane Portrait Prize Finalist
Kane Brunjes - 3rd Year & 2021 Brisbane Portrait Prize Finalist
Birrunga Wiradyuri - 2021 Brisbane Portrait Prize Finalist, 2021 Brisbane Portrait Prize Packers Prize Winner & 2021 Moran Prize Semifinalist
Along with a complimentary drink and canapés on the night, each ticket holder will also receive an exclusive hardcopy exhibition catalogue to keep.
This one won't be in the gallery for long - Get your tickets today!
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Introducing Birrunga Cafe's latest offering, The Wine Down 🥂
For only $50pp, you can enjoy a 2 hour package of all-you-can-drink wine paired with our Native tasting platters.
Available every 2nd Friday night, starting from 25 March.
Act fast as there are only limited timeslots available!
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📅 Every 2nd Friday
🎫 Bookings Essential
🍷 Bookings will be available via Opentable from 14 March
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__ Public Holiday Closures
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Please note that the gallery, cafe, and office will be closed on the following dates:
Friday, 15 April to Monday, 18 April (Easter Holidays), and Monday, 25 April (ANZAC Day).
Please note that the gallery, cafe, and office will be closed on the following dates:
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Please don't hesitate to contact us for more information
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Thank you for your ongoing support.
Our venue serves as a safe space for everyone to enjoy.
Hope to see you soon,
Birrunga Gallery Mob
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