The gallery’s adult programs allow for access to artwork through both discussion and hands on studio programming for each exhibition. Links are created from contemporary art to it’s ancestral past to provide a greater understanding of the direction and issues in contemporary art. Often related to an individual artist or group of artists, lectures and hands on workshops place international, national and regional artists and movements in a framework that helps viewers understand the work in both a global and historical context.
Lunch BAG Days 16 yrs & up
Tour the current exhibit with the gallery's public programmer then enjoy a lunch of fresh greens, breads, tapas, a tasty cheese selection and something sweet with your tea and coffee.
Call 604-297-4422 to reserve your space. Limited seating, book early. Bookings must be made 24 hours in advance of tour. Cancellation without 24 hours notice will not be refunded. $9.00 per single registration.
Fridays 12 - 1 pm
New Acquisitions exhibit with Sharon Kallis on the veranda
August 27
Doug Guildford exhibit
November 19
Davida Kidd exhibit
January 14
exhibit to be confirmed
March 18
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Workshops
Hand-Printed Cards
Learn simple printmaking techniques you can do at home. Make and use easy-cut rubber stamp prints and eraser carving with no press required. Leave with a collection of one-of-a-kind cards and your personal stamps to continue cardmaking on your own. All supplies included for the afternoon workshop. Instructor: Patricia Baldwin
Sunday, 1 session, 1-4p.m.
November 21
$24.18 228818
Printmaking:Monoprint Photo Collage NEW!
This multi-media workshop introduces a variety of materials and ways of working. Build up layers of print, collage and drawn line to create complex, imagined interior spaces peopled with self portraits or other personal photos. Personal and found images, hand colouring photocopies collaged with acetate and drawn imagery mono-prints are some of the methods explored. No drawing experience is needed. All supplies provided. Participants bring photos for photocopying. Instructor: Pat Beaton
Saturday, 1 session, 10-1p.m.
January 29
$24.18 229330
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Professional Development for Artists NEW!
This series of workshops for artists has been designed by the Burnaby Art Gallery in partnership with CARFAC BC, Both emerging and established artists will find workshops to further their professional abilities and assist them in thriving as artists in British Columbia. All workshops take place in the Fireside Room of the gallery and complimentary coffee, tea and cookies are served. Workshops over 2 hours in length include a half hour break. See below for instructor bios.
Artist’s Kick-Start and Five Year Plan
Where would you like your artistic practice to be in 2015? Assess where your career is currently, create solid goals of where you would like to be, and break it down to the realistic steps necessary to get there. Highly recommended for artists at any stage wanting to move forward in their career. Bring specific information to first workshop and expect homework. Contact programmer Sharon Kallis: 604-297-4415. Instructor: Haruko Okano
Saturdays, 2 sessions, 10:30a.m.-2 p.m.
September 18 & November 6
$55.00 229897
Artist’s Inventory and Cataloguing
For artists with a growing collection of artwork, this workshop is important for both tax and estate planning purposes. Bring a small object to this hands-on workshop and get answers from a professional librarian on how to appropriately catalogue and maintain your artwork inventory. Instructor: Nola Russell
Saturday, 1 session, 1-4:30p.m.
November 13
$25.00 229899
Marketing and Social Media for Artists
Matthew Miller of communication design agency Quirke Infographica helps artists improve their marketing through a fun, hands-on exploration of social media tools. Learning and discussing traditional and online tactics, participants use communication theory, real-world examples, and visual thinking exercises to create an action plan customized for their unique practice. Whether selling work, approaching galleries, or increasing an audience, this workshop helps artists focus on a strategic approach to marketing.
Saturday, 1 session, 1-4:30p.m.
November 20
$25.00 229902
Tax Relief: Painless Tax Preparation
For Artists! Learn the fundamentals of taxation for the self-employed with emphasis on artists/craftspeople, including which expenses are deductible, what record keeping is required, and how to get and stay organized. You leave armed with the tools to be organized, track revenue and expenses, and make tax preparation as painless as possible. Instructor: Marianna Scott, Quantum Accounting
Saturday, I session, 9:30 a.m.-1p.m.
March 5
$25.00 229909
Artist’s Estate Planning
What happens if you die in British Columbia without a will? Are you sure your estate will go to the people that you intend? Preparing a will and planning your estate should be a part of every artist’s professional toolbox. Participants use a ten point worksheet on estate planning for artists and learn about an executor’s responsibilities and gifts of artwork. Leave with personal worksheet and other informational materials. Instructor: Martha Rans
Saturday, 1 session, 1-3p.m.
March 12
$30.00 229912
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Meet Our Instructors
The Burnaby Art Gallery is proud to have such an experienced, talented and diverse group of artists with a passion for teaching working with us.
Pat Beaton - Pat is a professional printmaker with a wide range of experience in teaching both printmaking and art. Her growing following of both young and mature students love her relaxed and informative teaching style.
Jody MacDonald - Jody majored in printmaking and textiles at H.B. Beal Technical School (Ontario) and graduated from the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design with a diploma in studio arts (1996). Her work incorporates numerous disciplines involving drawing, painting, sculpture, video and performance. Students love Jody’s enthusiasm and approach to teaching technique.
Instructor Profiles for Professional Development for Artists Series
Haruko Okano is a professional interdisciplinary artist with over 30 years experience. She is currently the curator of a small community public art gallery connected to the Britannia Community Centre. She has an extensive background as a facilitator of creative process, and professional development in the arts. She has exhibited internationally in over 10 countries and has participated as a juror for national and provincial arts funding agencies. She has also participated in several artist residencies offered by local, national and international organizations with the latest residency being in Mexico (April - June 2010). She was a recipient of the VIVA Award in 2000 in recognition of her contributions in the arts and has been awarded several artist grants from both provincial and federal government programs.
Nola Russell
Born 50 yrs. ago, she was a farm kid until her family moved to the city, where she graduated from high school in 1977. Nola married a TV cameraman 25 yrs. ago and they moved across Canada 5 times. She ran a successful computer graphics business for 6 yrs. and honed her teaching skills at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. They moved to Vancouver Island in 2000 and Nola returned to school, where she received a BFA in Visual Arts in 2006 and a BA in English and History in Art in 2007. Finally, she went to Halifax, NS for 2 years, where she graduated in 2009 with a Masters degree in Library Sciences. Her friends say that she is a naturally brilliant organizer, as well as an equally creative artist, takes pride in her work, is honest, quick, and efficient with a “can-do” attitude. She lives in Victoria, where she is pursuing her dreams by teaching others.
Matthew Miller is the principal of Quirke Infographica, a communication design agency specializing in design-driven approaches to contemporary and emerging business opportunities where information and visual solutions are vital to client success. In addition to designing, Matthew manages Quirke's 25-plus associates on projects involving identity design and branding, business analysis and information architecture, social media and content generation, as well as application design and development for web and mobile technologies.Matthew combines over ten years experience with an MA in Applied Communication. His first love, however, is pushing paint around a canvas to portray symbolic narratives using modern themes. Matthew enjoys speaking with artists about discovering and sharing their unique perspectives and authentic voices through existing and emerging communication channels. In addition to engaging artists in social media workshops, Matthew will be speaking about mobile technologies at the BC Museum Association's 2010 annual conference called I, Museum: Community, Technology, Opportunity.
Marianna Scott has been in accounting since 1987. She has been preparing personal taxes for the self-employed since 1996. In 2003 Marianna joined Quantum Accounting Services Inc., a Vancouver based accounting and bookkeeping firm that focuses on arts organizations and artists. She has been presenting workshops for self-employed artists and craftspeople for the past five years.
Martha Rans has been practicing law since 1995 and has acted for artists in all disciplines including painting, photography, architecture, sculpture, textile, film and video, new media, animation, website and graphic design, theatre and dance. She regularly advises arts-related and other not-for-profit organizations on a wide range of legal issues including intellectual property, employment, labour, health & safety and privacy. Martha is the founder and current Legal Director of the Artists Legal Outreach, a volunteer-run community clinic providing access to legal information and advice for artists and arts organizations.
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Registration and Cancellation
Our adult participants love our programs; but any class can be cancelled if there is not enough registration one week before the first class. Please register early to avoid disappointment. Register now for the winter session.
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