Birrunga Gallery

Brisbane City, Brisbane Area

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At Birrunga Gallery, located in the heart of Brisbane, or Meanjin as it’s traditionally known, they take pride in being a significant cultural hub showcasing Aboriginal and contemporary art.

Founder, Birrunga Wiradyuri, a Wiradyuri man, leads as the principal artist, infusing the gallery with authenticity and vision. It is more than just an art space; it's a vibrant venue offering an immersive experience of authentic First Nations culture, including art, music, dance, artefacts, food, tours, and classes.

They’re dedicated to providing an enriching experience for those eager to immerse themselves in Indigenous art and culture.

The catering team delights in serving modern Australian cuisine with a distinctive twist, integrating native spices and ingredients in every dish. This unique blend of traditional and contemporary flavors offers our customers a culinary experience that perfectly complements our artistic surroundings.

At Birrunga Gallery, they operate with deep respect for the local Indigenous community, acknowledging and working with the permission of Uncle Eddie Ruska on the traditional lands of the Jagera, Yugerra, and Turrbal People. Their connection to these communities is fostered through ceremonies and cultural exchanges, underlining a commitment to honour and preserve Indigenous cultures.

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Importance of Place Workshop with Birrunga Wiradyuri

The first question First Nations people ask each other when they meet is “Who’s your mob? Where you from?” It’s a way we seek to find connection and how we relate to each other. This is more than simply a geographic exercise even though place is incredibly important.

By communicating and sharing our place we find our connections. We wanted to take this a step further and find a common ground for non-Indigenous people as well. We’ve achieved that by identifying that we all have that place or places that is special to us. Those places, geographic, metaphoric, emotional, historic or current are the common ground where we understand each other.This workshop teaches the Cultural aspect of the Importance of Place for First Nations mob and guides participants to find their own place and how in doing so they can then find connection with their environment and to others.

Birrunga will share his cultural place, personal and family lore as well as stories from his ancestors while guidance is given to create your own artwork. You will take home a painting and create your own tangible memory of the importance of place through Art.

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Art Talks with Kane Brunjes

Be personally guided by Kane Brunjes a Gunggari, Kabi Kabi artist. Kane Brunjes is the Lead Artist in Birrunga Gallery's Creative Cultural Development Team. He has been mentored by International Wiradyuri artist Birrunga Wiradyuri for the past 4 years. You will experience valuable behind-the-artwork insights and stories, experience Indigenous culture from an Indigenous artist through their narrative artworks.

Art talks cater for everyone, from individuals, children, families, couples, education groups, corporate and tour groups.

Birrunga Gallery and Dining also offers catering services for all of our events

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Birrang Gulaay (Signature Indigenous Experience)

Birrang Gulaay ‘crossing from where you have been to where you are headed’

This immersive cultural journey, facilitated by Birrunga Wiradyuri, guides clients from where they have been to where they are headed through ceremony and personal exploration. The 4.5-hour experience includes:

Greeting and Acknowledgement of Country: Guests are welcomed by Birrunga.

Ochre Ceremony: Cleansing of the space with ochre, to anchor the intention of the experience.

Importance of Place Workshop:

Discuss Aboriginal concepts of place and personal lore.

Share Wiradyuri lore and painting techniques.

Engage in didgeridoo meditation and paint personal canvases.

Finished canvases are dried and sent with a note from Birrunga.

Degustation Menu:

A five-course degustation menu infused with native ingredients.

Birrunga joins to discuss the workshop and share cultural stories.

Private Guided Cultural Tour:

Learn about the Creative Cultural Development Program and view artworks.

Birrunga shares personal and mentee stories.

Farewell: Guests can relax in the space post-event.

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Art Talks with Birrunga Wiradyuri

Be personally guided by Birrunga a Wiradyuri artist. Birrunga is the Founder and Principal artist at Birrunga Gallery. He has been mentoring young Indigenous artists that are part of the Creative Cultural Development Program he created 4 years ago. You will experience valuable behind-the-artwork insights and stories, experience Indigenous culture from an Indigenous artist through their narrative artworks.

Art Gallery Tours cater for everyone, from individuals, children, families, couples, education groups, corporate and tour groups.

Birrunga Gallery and Dining also offers catering services with all of our events

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  • Accessibility: Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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Birrunga Gallery

l/241 Adelaide Street,
326,
Brisbane City, Brisbane Area
Queensland 4000

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