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Burnaby Art Gallery programs are designed to interpret works in our exhibitions – both from the City of Burnaby Permanent Collection and works on loan. Hands-on programs and discussions of works on exhibit engage participants and foster the development of technical skills, personal expression and critical thinking.

Online program registration requires a Family PIN and Client Number, if you do not have a current Webreg profile, please call 604-297-4422. Our staff will assist you with issuing a PIN and client number.

Fall 2019 / Winter 2020 Programs

• Family
  • Free, drop-in. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • In the BAG Family Sundays | 1-4pm
    Come and make art! Get your minds humming with a visit to the gallery and then to the studio for family-friendly art projects. Each program begins on the hour and half-hour mark with the last program at 3:30pm. A different project is featured every month. Sponsored by ABC Recycling. 
  • September 15: Drawing from History 
  • October 20: Printing the Present
  • November 17: Collecting Memories 
  • December 15: Wayfinding with Water
  • January 12: Land and Connections 
  • February 16: Site as Source
  • March 18: Process through Place
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• Preschool
  • Artful Duo Parent & Tot (2-5 years & parent)
    Fridays, September - March 
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  • Adventures in Printmaking (4-6 years)
    Saturdays, October 5-November 2
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  • Holiday Art Cards (4-6 years)
    Saturdays, November 30-December 14
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  • Art Under Foot (4-6 years)
    Saturdays, February 22-March 14
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  • Spring Break Mini Camps (4-6 years)
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• Children
  • Art Under Foot (6-9 years)
    Saturdays, February 22-March 14
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  • Stewardship Working with artist Jeffery McNeil-Seymour (5-16 years)
    Saturday, January 18
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  • Rocks & Rubble: Upcycled Art Making Workshop with Maika'i Tubbs (5-16 years)
    Saturday, January 18
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  • Spring Break Mini Camps (6-9 years)
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• Teen
  • Artist Apprenticeship Program (16-18 years)
    Senior secondary students take on the role of professional artists to create an exhibition for a public space. Guided by practicing artists, curators, programmers and marketing staff, students create artwork and learn how to develop and promote their show. Students also spend a day touring galleries - from artist-run centres to commercial galleries. Volunteer hours accrued may be used towards career placement programs. Contact the Burnaby Art Gallery for more information: 604-297-4422.
• Adult
  • Holiday Art Cards (16+)
    Saturdays, November 30-December 14
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  • Art Under Foot (16+)
    Saturdays, February 22-March 14
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  • Printmaking & Pinot Series (19+)
    November 13, December 11, January 22, February 12
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• Gallery Talks & Tours
  • Panel Discussion
    Echoes and Reflections: A public dialogue between artists on land, language and futurity
    Sunday, January 19, 2-4pm
    Free, registration encouraged | Register »
  • Artist Talk: Looking Through a Hole in the Earth 
    Sunday, February 9, 2pm | Free

The Burnaby Art Gallery also offers a variety of curriculum-based programs for school groups and homelearners of all ages. Learn more »

For more information on our programs offered, please view our Fall / Winter Biannual Guide.