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Summer 2021 Programs

Priority registration for summer programs begins May 31 at 9am for Burnaby residents. General registration for non-Burnaby residents begins June 3. Registration is available online via WebReg, or call 604-297-4422 (Monday-Friday, 10am-4:30pm) to register by phone.

Program details, including prices, dates and course descriptions, are available for viewing via the online registration links below.

Fall Program Registration

Priority registration for fall programs begins August 17 at 10am for Burnaby residents.

General registration for everyone begins August 19 at 10am.

• Preschool

  • BAG Summer Art Adventures (4-5)

    Children explore creativity, new techniques and materials in structured activities around fundamental, age-appropriate artistic concepts. The gallery's summer exhibitions and the beautiful Century Gardens inspire projects such as printmaking, sculptural creations, mixed-media painting, drawing and collage. It's fun and challenging for all levels. Supplies included in fees. Program requires completion of the participant package.

    Down in the Dirt Mon-Fri, July 5-9: 10am-12pm

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• Children

  • BAG Summer Art Adventures (6-8)

    Give your young artist the opportunity to unleash their creativity with fun, engaging, hands-on art classes at the gallery this summer. Learn new techniques, make new friends, and explore the gallery and surrounding gardens for inspiration. BAG's experienced instructors will teach your child new artistic skills in many different mediums and encourage them to stretch their imagination, all while having fun in a supportive, dynamic environment. Each week provides a new focus with a different theme for every budding artist. Some programs offer 1:1 support. Please see program description for more details. Program requires completion of the participant package.

    Down in the Dirt Mon-Fri, July 5-9: 1-3pm	Waitlist
    Days of Colour Mon-Fri, July 12-16: 9am-3pm	Waitlist
    Find It, Make It! Mon-Fri, July 26-30: 9am-3pm	Waitlist
    Find It, Make It! 1:1 Support   Mon-Fri, July 26-30: 9am-3pm	Waitlist
    Art Unusual Mon-Fri, August 9-13: 9am-3pm	Waitlist
    Art Unusual 1:1 Support   Mon-Fri, August 9-13: 9am-3pm	Waitlist

  
  

  • BAG Summer Art Adventures (9-12)

    Give your young artist the opportunity to unleash their creativity with fun, engaging, hands-on art classes at the gallery this summer. Learn new techniques, make new friends, and explore the gallery and surrounding gardens for inspiration. BAG's experienced instructors will teach your child new artistic skills in many different mediums and encourage them to stretch their imagination, all while having fun in a supportive, dynamic environment. Each week provides a new focus with a different theme for every budding artist. Program requires completion of the participant package.

    Art Explorers Mon-Fri, July 19-23: 9am-3pm	Waitlist
    Ecology of Art Tue-Fri, August 3-6: 9am-3pm	Waitlist

  
  

  • BAG Summer After Camp Club

    The Burnaby Art Gallery is pleased to offer an extended day program to accommodate families unable to pick up their children from camp. Your child will be able to participate in relaxed activities and games supervised by camp staff. They may also bring a book to enjoy during this time. Please consider packing an extra snack as well. Supplies included in fees.

    Various dates: 3-5pm

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• Adult
  
  

  • BAG Workshop Series: Big Day Birding

    In these hands-on workshops participants are encouraged to explore new methods, develop different technical skills, and expand their creative thinking. Enroll in one or treat yourself to all of them and discover something new. Join knowledge holder John Preissl on a walk around Deer Lake Park to experience birds that call this ecologically-sensitive area home, including herons, barn owls, eagles, mallards, and more. Materials for sketching en plein air will be provided. Afterward, gather on the Veranda for an art activity based on your sketches of local birds and flora. Bring your own lunch. A $10 supply fee added at payment.

    June 26: 9:30am-3:30pm

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• Gallery Talks & Tours

  • Lyse Lemieux Curatorial Tour

    Sunday, July 11: 2-2:45pm, 3-3:45pm

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For Everyone's Safety:

• Fine Arts programs will have reduced capacity to allow for physical distancing
• Physical distancing will be enforced through set-up and floor markers
• Please maintain 6 feet or more between yourself and others at all times
• Designated washrooms determined for use during programs
• Respect and follow the directions of BAG staff at all times
• Expect staff to follow enhanced cleaning and sanitization protocols with frequent cleaning of high touch points 
• Practice good hygiene: wash or sanitize your hands often, and cover your cough or sneeze
• If you appear to be sick, you will not be allowed to participate. Please stay home if you are sick