Our public programs encourage audiences to form deeper connections with art from our permanent collection and works on loan. Taking inspiration from our collection of works on paper, special events, and the beauty of Deer Lake Park, Burnaby Art Gallery (BAG) inspires, educates, and engages Greater Vancouver and beyond.
From outreach engagements, curator and artist talks and tours, to virtual programs, such as our Out of the BAG series for families and schools, BAG offers up to 100 programs a year. Our hands-on approach brings together communities, artists and artist’s work.
Discover your creativity at the Burnaby Art Gallery!
Activity registration
Registration is open! Explore our wide range of exciting winter activities. You're sure to find something unique for you!
Registration is available online via WebReg, or call 604-297-4422 (Monday-Friday, 10 am-4:30 pm) to register by phone.
Group tours based on our exhibitions are available for booking. For pricing and registration, please contact our Education Assistant at 604-297-4414.
BAG on a Bike is BAG's fully functioning printing press on the back of an electronic bike. This fun and interactive art-making experience brings people, art and communities together. Make a print to take home!
BAG on a Bike makes stops at community events and gatherings throughout the Lower Mainland in the drier months. It is also available for booking as a rental. For pricing and registration, please contact our Education Assistant at 604-297-4414.
2025 schedule
November
- Christmas in the Square, Port Coquitlam Community Centre (Wilson Avenue), November 29, 10 am-6 pm
Ageing Artfully: Art Workshops for Senior Living Facilities
This new program initiative at the Burnaby Art Gallery helps support seniors in care facilities experience and engage in art appreciation and hands on art creation. Bringing real work from the Burnaby Art Gallery Permanent Art Collection to senior living facilities, the outreaches promise to foster a sense of curiosity, unique art materials, and a love for art.
This program can be booked throughout the year, and activities have been developed with dexterity and engagement considerations in mind. Please connect with our Fine Arts Programmer at 604-297-4858 for more information, or fill out a booking form and email it to [email protected].
The Artist's Garden
Monday-Friday | 1.5 hours | maximum 12 participants
The Artist’s Garden delivers the gallery experience to individuals in independent living, assisted living and long-term care facilities. Bridging art appreciation with hands-on creation, this program fosters creativity, connection and a deeper understanding of how artistic choices shape emotion and meaning. Rooted in the theme of gardens as spaces of memory and personal reflection, this activity encourages participants to explore their inner landscapes and translate their experiences into visual expression, making art accessible to seniors.
Fees
Booking information and pricing:
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2 same day bookings |
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Zone A: Facilities within Burnaby boundary |
$180 + tax per workshop |
170 + tax per workshop |
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Zone B: Facilities within New Westminster, Vancouver (east of Main), Coquitlam, Port Moody |
$220 + tax per workshop |
$210 + tax per workshop |
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Zone C: Facilities within Vancouver (west of Main), North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, Delta |
$250 + tax per workshop |
$240 + tax per workshop |
Tours with workshops at the Burnaby Art Gallery are also available to book. Please connect with Fine Arts Programmer at 604-297-4858 to find out more.
The Studio Barn is the perfect place for a team building session or custom art workshop for your group. For pricing and registration, please contact our Fine Arts Programmer at 604-297-4858.