Melbourne Graduate School of Education Early Learning Centre (ELC) and Boorai - The Children's Art Gallery

• Overview

• Collaborative Exhibitions

• Current Exhibition

• Virtual Galleries

• Gallery Brochure

Boorai, the word for 'baby' or 'child' in Wurundjeri, is the name of a unique children's Art Gallery, near the Yarra River in Abbotsford, Melbourne.

Boorai - The Children's Art Gallery overview

Boorai, the word for ‘baby’ or ‘child’ in Wurundjeri language, is the name given to the Children’s Art Gallery that is located within the ELC. Boorai provides a permanent venue for the display and appreciation of children's art and stories. This unique space presents local, national and international exhibitions that stimulate and challenge audiences to recognise and value the personal and socio-cultural comments expressed by children through their art and stories. These symbolic representations and related documentation, support research activity and provide teachers and parents with further understanding of the ideas, beliefs and abilities of young children. In an increasingly global community, Boorai – The Children’s Art Gallery gives emphasis to exhibitions which foster inter-cultural understanding for children, families and the wider community.

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Collaborative Exhibitions

An Invitation...
The Early Learning Centre is committed to the development and presentation of child art exhibitions in a variety of local, national and international settings. It provides a permanent venue for children's art. Boorai invites individuals and groups to:

• Contribute significant child art exhibitions for display at Boorai - The Children’s Art Gallery
• Collaborate in joint projects centred on the development of collections of children’s art from diverse cultures.
• Host touring exhibitions developed by Boorai - The Children's Art Gallery
• Develop research and project materials suitable for exhibition Contact the Centre for more information.