Daniela DE MARTINO (Monbulk) (10:08): Autumn is here, and that means the return of some great local creative arts events across the hills. I was thrilled to officially open the annual Dandenong Ranges Open Studios group exhibition Continuum last Thursday night at Burrinja Cultural Centre. This launched the much-loved and eagerly anticipated open studios weekends held over two weekends. Starting this Saturday and ending on Sunday 29 March, 47 artists studios will be open to the public, completely free of charge. The Dandenong Ranges has long been renowned for the abundance of artists calling this place home, and we are the richer for their vibrant talents, nestled in amongst our beautiful landscape. It is a wonderful opportunity to go behind the scenes and see how artists use their talents to create their works. I am delighted that Burrinja last year received $400,000 over the next four years through our state government’s creative enterprises program. This will help this incredible venue continue to thrive and be the cultural heart of the Dandenong Ranges.