The annual Open Studios group exhibition is designed to produce a cohesive and diverse range of artwork to showcase the creative energy and skill of each artist. This year’s theme is TRANSCEND.

      Asking each studio to contemplate what it means “Transcend” the Dandenong Ranges Open Studios Group Exhibition offers compelling takes on nature, community, spirituality, interior worlds and more. Be captivated by inspiring moments of reflection and renewal, magic and escapism, comfort and calm.

      This year there are more than 50 artworks showcasing the talent of the artists in the program. Why not visit the exhibition before the open weekend to get a taster. Then curate your arts trail with your most adored artworks.

      Don’t forget to vote for your favouite piece in the People’s Choice Award.

      Exhibition Launch: 7pm Thursday 30 March – everyone welcome

      31 March to 13 May

      Burrinja Gallery

      Cnr Glenfern Rd & Matson Dr, UPWEY

      Gallery Open Wednesday to Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

      and 10:00am to 5:00pm on the open weekend

      Previous years

      People's Choice Award Winners

      People's Choice Awards

      Every year you are invited to vote for your favourite artwork in the Dandenong Ranges Open Studios Group Exhibition. Here are the winners so far…

      Visual Arts Innovation Award Winners

      Visual Arts Innovation Award

      Dandenong Ranges Open Studios & Swinburne University of Technology – Diploma of Visual Arts, Wantirna Campus  present the Visual Arts Innovation Award.  Judged by a panel of Swinburne University Arts Educators, this award is awarded to the work that is deemed the most innovative.