Public Programs
Closed Until Further Notice
While Burnaby Art Gallery is closed and in-person programs and exhibitions are cancelled, our programming and curatorial staff are continuing to work while social distancing. Planning is in process for upcoming online educational resources, lesson plans and activity guides for teachers and families to use. Keep up to date while following along on social media and our eNews.
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.
Spring / Summer 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. - June 7: Birdwatching: Art in Flight
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- Preschool
- Summer Art Camps (4-5 years)
Register » - Imagination Station Parent & Tot (2-5 years & parent)
Register » - Prints Charming: Adventures in Printmaking (4-6 years)
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- Summer Art Camps (4-5 years)
- Children
- Summer Art Camps (6-8 years)
Register » - Summer Art Camps (9-12 years)
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- Summer Art Camps (6-8 years)
- 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.
- Artist Apprenticeship Program (16-18 years)
- Adult
- Printmaking & Pinot Series (19+)
April 8, May 13 & June 3
Register » - From Petal to Pencil (16+)
May 23-24
Register » - Big Day Birding (16+)
May 30
Register » - Drink 'n Draw: VSO on the Veranda (19+)
July 18
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- Printmaking & Pinot Series (19+)
- Gallery Talks & Tours
- Gary Lee-Nova: Oblique Trajectories
Sunday, July 5, 2pm | Free
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Join curator Jennifer Cane on a tour of the Gary Lee-Nova exhibition.
- Gary Lee-Nova: Oblique Trajectories
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 Spring / Summer Biannual Guide.
