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05/29/2026

It’s the last weekend to explore our student exhibitions featuring work from over 50 secondary students in the Burnaby School District! 💥

With “Arts Alive: (de)Construction” on view in the lower gallery and “Artist Apprenticeship: Realizations” in the upper gallery, the BAG is bursting with talent from these incredible young artists! Stop by sometime this weekend or come to In the BAG on the final day of the exhibition on Sunday, May 31, from 1–4 pm to make your very own artwork inspired by the exhibitions.

Click the link in bio for more info about the exhibitions.

Images 1-2: Installation views of “Arts Alive: (de)Construction,” Burnaby Art Gallery, May 1-31, 2026; Images 3-5: Installation views of “Artist Apprenticeship: Realizations,” Burnaby Art Gallery, May 1-31, 2026. Photography: Blaine Campbell

05/27/2026

We are pleased to announce our upcoming exhibition 𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙨 by Myfanwy MacLeod on view from June 12–August 30, 2026. Join us for the opening reception on June 11, 6–9 pm with a special performance by local experimental, neo-psychedelia brother duo Malcy at 6 pm.

“Trophies” draws from the Burnaby Art Gallery’s history as a former fraternity house, investigating frat life's hyper-masculine, ritualistic, and exclusionary behaviours through classical and contemporary portrayals. Examining the connections between ancient Greek rites and sculpture and contemporary fraternity culture's visual and performative codes, Myfanwy MacLeod proposes alternative rites and relations. Leaning into the concept of a “trophy” as a marker of achievement, the exhibition offers a nuanced exploration of success, failure, and recognition.

Click the link for more info: https://ow.ly/rYTs50Z3PgN.

Image: Myfanwy MacLeod, “Pleasure Island,” 2026, sealed EPS foam, polyester resin and vinyl paint, 159 x 68 x 111 cm. Photography: Rachel Topham Photography

05/26/2026

Be part of the Chinese Canadian Apology Public Art Project! The deadline to apply for both opportunities is this Sunday, May 31.
➤ Employment Opportunity: Public Art Project Community Liaison
➤ Call for Community Members: Join the Project Committee

Following the City of Burnaby’s official apology for historic discrimination against people of Chinese descent, Burnaby Public Art is launching the first phase and process towards a permanent commemorative public artwork. Slated for completion in 2028, the artwork will stand as a lasting marker of the City’s apology and a meaningful place for learning, reflection and collective healing.

If you are interested and engaged in Chinese Canadian history, heritage and the arts, and have a connection to Burnaby, we encourage you to apply.

Learn more or apply by clicking the link in bio.

05/25/2026

Mark your calendars for our next session of In the BAG on May 31!✂️ This month’s free, drop-in program responds to the current Arts Alive exhibition, “(de)Construction.” This annual student exhibition features artwork from the Burnaby School District with this year highlighting works from secondary student in Grades 8–12.

Thinking through the theme of deconstruction... how do you break something down then reconstruct it? Participants will disassemble & reassemble magazine images to construct something new!

⭐ In the BAG
📅 May 31, 1–4 pm
📍 Free, drop-in, no registration required.

05/22/2026

There’s nothing better than starting your morning by getting creative over a cup of tea!🫖 Our next session of Morning Makers will be all about Gelli printing on June 13, 10 am–1 pm.

These morning sessions combine artmaking and a cup of morning tea. Each month offers a different art-making experience and is an opportunity to relax and learn in a social environment. This month features Gelli plate printing with master printmaker, Julie McIntyre.

⭐ Morning Makers: Gelli Printing
📅 June 13, 10 am–1 pm
📍 To register, click the “Register for a Program” link in bio or visit: https://ow.ly/WXVi50YZ5rN or call 604-297-4422.

05/20/2026

In “Artist Apprenticeship: Realizations,” students took inspiration from the City of Burnaby Permanent Art Collection as well as the theme of transmutation to create their own works of art. In its 18th year, the program supports the creative growth and development of Burnaby Senior Secondary students in grades 11 and 12. From initial idea to result, the emphasis is placed on the process of developing artwork for an exhibition.

This year, Artist Apprenticeship students developed their conceptual skills through art workshops led by professional artist educators Cath Hughes, Colleen Brown, and Mat Holstrom. Responding to five works selected from the Collection that had elements of the theme of transmutation, each instructor encouraged play and exploration of different materials. Hands-on learning focused on the process, rather than the result. Their initial creations sprouted ideas and formed connections to their final pieces, on view in the upper gallery.

“Artist Apprenticeship: Realizations” is on view until May 31 in the upper gallery. For more info click the link: https://ow.ly/S15t50YZ5bX.

Image 1: Ana Varajic, Grade 11, Burnaby Mountain Secondary School, We’re Not So Different, You and I, 2026, acrylic on canvas, 61.0 x 91.4 cm; Image 2: Aster Begby Andersen, Grade 11, Burnaby North Secondary School, The Better You, 2026, mixed media sculpture, 37.5 x 30.0 x 45.0 cm; Image 3: Emma Yeh, Grade 12, Burnaby North Secondary School, A Corporate Dream, 2026, oil on canvas, 76.0 cm x 38.0 cm; Image 4: Salina Siqi Liu, Grade 12, Burnaby South Secondary School, Untethered, 2026, mixed media sculpture, 72.0 x 34.0 x 19.0 cm. Photography: Blaine Campbell.

05/18/2026

Join us for a special demonstration and talk with master carver and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) artist Sweewa on June 4, from 12-1pm! 🌟 This free, hour-long demonstration will showcase his mastery of jewellery carving, using metal or repurposed coins. Sweewa will walk us through his practice and engage in conversation about his life as an artist.

Born in 1944, Sweewa (Joseph Kambeitz) is a master carver, jeweller and engraver. His traditional name means small eulachon in the downriver dialect of hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓. With over 60 years of artistry, he began carving at 16 and joined the Vancouver School of Art (now Emily Carr University of Art & Design) in 1962. Sweewa is mainly self-taught and combines modern techniques with a traditional Salish style. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge, mentoring and community.

Please note, there is limited space. Registration is required.

⭐ Demonstration & Talk with kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Artist Sweewa
📅 June 4, 12-1 pm
📍 To register, visit: https://ow.ly/CjFi50YZ555 or call 604-297-4422

Image: courtesy of the artist.

05/15/2026

💥Catch us at the Vancouver Art Book Fair opening tonight!📖

We'll be at the Roundhouse all weekend, so make sure to stop by to browse our publications and join us on Sunday, May 17 at noon, to attend the panel discussion “Creative Work: Writing to Resist.”

The panel discussion will be a conversation between Haruko Okano, contributor to our latest publication, The Rest is Up to Us (2026), alongside Laura Moseley, Jamelie Hassan and Ron Benner, and moderated by Lois Klassen. This panel is produced in partnership with Vancouver Art Book Fair and Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum.

Learn more: https://vancouverartbookfair.com/

⭐ Vancouver Art Book Fair Panel: Creative Work: Writing to Resist
📅 May 17, 12 pm
📍 Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver

05/13/2026

Our current Arts Alive and Artist Apprenticeship exhibitions showcase the incredible creativity of Burnaby youth!🌟 Featuring artwork created by Burnaby Secondary Students, these two exhibitions run until May 31 in the upper and lower galleries.

In “Arts Alive: (de)Construction” students display work that contemplate and respond to the physical, ideological, political and emotional forms of deconstruction. While in “Artist Apprenticeship: Realizations,” students respond to works in the City of Burnaby Permanent Art Collection, speaking to their interpretation of the theme of ‘transmutation.’

https://ow.ly/9MNt50YWeRN

Images: Installation views of “Arts Alive: (de)Construction” and “Artist Apprenticeship: Realizations,” Burnaby Art Gallery, May 1-31, 2026. Photography: Blaine Campbell

05/11/2026

Celebrating the creativity of Burnaby youth, the Arts Alive program has been running for 44 years in collaboration with Burnaby School District 41! Here are some of the creative responses to this year's theme of deconstruction:

⭐ Clarissa Stewart, “Humming Bird,” Grade 10:
I like the way the feathers layer over each other to create the wings and tail.

⭐ Leah MacFarlane, “Living Surrealism,” Grade 10:
The idea behind my artwork is that I wanted it to look realistic, but also surreal at the same time. I would like the viewer to notice the eyes. I feel the eyes play a big role in my art piece.

⭐ Chloe Rollins, “Lament of Childhood,” Grade 10:
The idea behind my artwork is to show how the internet and societal standards can rip through childhood, turning what should be the best years of our lives into grey areas filled with insecurity.

The exhibition “Arts Alive: (de)Construction” runs until May 31. https://ow.ly/HqqC50YWfpJ

Image 1: Clarissa Stewart, “Humming Bird,” Grade 10, 2026, Burnaby Mountain Secondary School, recycled mixed media sculpture, 18.0 cm x 25.0 cm x 14.0 cm.
Image 2: Leah MacFarlane, “Living Surrealism,” Grade 10, 2026, Burnaby Central Secondary School, ink and graphite on paper.
Image 3: Chloe Rollins, Lament of Childhood, Grade 10, 2026, Byrne Creek Secondary School, print on paper, 38.5 cm x 27.5 cm.

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