Burnie Arts Council Inc (BAC) is the original branch of Tasmanian Regional Arts.

Burnie Arts Council’s mission is to activate, incubate, connect, and advocate for arts and artists in our region.

In 2023 we celebrated 75 years of continuous operation. During that time we have actively raised the profile of Burnie as an arts and cultural centre. We view art and community as inextricably linked, and aim to foster that connection wherever possible.

NEXT MEETING: 20 January, 2025. 5.15pm, 211 Mount St Upper Burnie (December meeting cancelled)

NEWS: ‘Dream Burnie’ written by Justin Heazlewood, will be released on Feb 3. The book is over 300 colour pages and tells the stories of around 20 of Burnie’s most successful creative alumni. More about Dream Burnie here.

NEWS: The Helen Denise Jones OAM Memorial Arts Bursary has been announced. The winner is the very talented Sophia Lee from Burnie. Pianist, vocalist and composer. More here

JOIN: Never a better time! Single Membership is now $15. Join HERE

Did you know we are creating a regular newsletter? Submit articles/entries to secretaryburnieartsc@gmail.com

Burnie Arts Council acknowledges that every part of Australia is, always was and always will be, Aboriginal land. We pay our respect to the original owners and custodians of the pataway land where we meet, create and share.

Image: Universe of Paper opening, 21st Sept, 2024. Pre-show soirée event for Paper on Skin™ gala. Tara Palmer Photography. Supported by the Regional Arts Fund