Arts in Greater Dandenong

The Drum Theatre was transformed into an art studio at our latest Cultural Sketch. 🎨

Audience members swapped theatre seats for sketchbooks, drawing live as Alberto moved through the space in a rare mix of performance, conversation and creative practice.

Part life drawing session, part artist talk, part social night out, Cultural Sketch continues to transform unexpected spaces across Greater Dandenong into places to slow down, observe and create.

Extraordinary stories are arriving in Dandenong, Thoughtfully preserved, documented and passed down through generations, in pictures, paintings and sentimental items.

Join us for the opening of Extraordinary Stories: Collection Highlights and hear the community stories that have shaped Greater Dandenong’s history.

Bring your lunch and hear from the curator in a relaxed lunchtime talk about how this exhibition came to be.

📅 Thursday 18 June, 12pm
📍 Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens

Book now: https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/greater-dandenong-council/events/extraordinary-stories-opening-event

Yesterday marked the beginning of National Reconciliation Week.

The City of Greater Dandenong began the week with the launch of its new Reconciliation Action Plan, including a welcome to country from Uncle Mark Brown, recognising the importance of continued reflection, action and commitment to reconciliation.

We also acknowledge the many First Nations peoples, artists and creatives who contribute so much to our community and cultural life.

This year’s theme, “All In”, has been beautifully captured through the work of artist Kobi Santy and photographer Carla Gottgens.

The final artwork will be displayed outside Council Chambers, serving as both a reminder of the importance of reconciliation and a celebration of the extraordinary artistic talent within our community.

An Edna Walling-inspired garden nestled in the heart of Dandenong. Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens transport you across time.

From the majestic 150-year-old Moreton Bay Fig trees framing the path, to florals tended with care. Join our upcoming tour and learn all about what makes this precinct the jewel of Dandenong.

📅 Thursday 4 June, 10.30am
📍 Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens

Find out more:
https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/discover-heritage-hill

Cultural Sketch returns for a special edition celebrating the opening of Quiet Proof, a new foyer exhibition at Drum Theatre featuring photographic works by Alberto Burgos (.candido_).

Blending artist talks, storytelling and live sketching, Cultural Sketch invites audiences to creatively respond throughout the evening, sketching the presenter, favourite objects, moments, sounds, or the stories being shared.

This special edition will feature Alberto Burgos in conversation about his practice and the ideas behind Quiet Proof.
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📅 Thursday 28 May, 6pm–8pm⁠
📍 Drum Theatre⁠

https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/greater-dandenong-council/events/cultural-sketch-2

One work. Two different views. Two different lights. You can see views here. But better yet, visit Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre and experience them in person.

Primary Succession by internationally renowned artist duo Wona Bae and Charlie Lawler opens in two weeks. Through sculptural forms, immersive environments and speculative ecologies, the exhibition imagines how life adapts, regenerates and remembers in a world shaped by climate crisis and ecological change.

📅 Exhibition opening: Saturday 6 June, 6pm
📍 Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre

Register for the opening event now:
https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/events/exhibition-opening-primary-succession