Galleries
Burnaby’s galleries showcase contemporary and community-based art
from Host Nations, local, and regional artists. These welcoming spaces foster
connection and celebrate diverse perspectives on these shared lands.
Burnaby has a diverse gallery scene, ranging from the university-based Gibson Art Museum to community-focused spaces like the Deer Lake Gallery. Peruse contemporary exhibitions, research-based installations, and curated collections that highlight both local and international perspectives.
Yes. The City of Burnaby sometimes hosts exhibitions in accessible public spaces beyond traditional gallery walls. You can find rotating displays at the Bob Prittie Metrotown and McGill libraries, as well as various public art installations throughout the city’s civic centres and parks.
The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is an excellent place to start, as it hosts seasonal markets and exhibitions featuring original works by local makers. Additionally, the Nikkei National Museum and the Burnaby Art Gallery often carry unique pieces and prints by regional artists in their gift shops.
Absolutely. Burnaby’s galleries are designed to be welcoming, social spaces. Whether you are visiting solo for quiet reflection or meeting a group for an artist talk, these spaces provide a relaxed environment to engage with creative ideas and visual storytelling together.
Burnaby is internationally recognized for its focus on works on paper. The Burnaby Art Gallery stewards a prestigious permanent collection dedicated to this medium, making it a unique destination in Canada for printmaking, drawing, and photography.
CONNECTION THROUGH ART
Burnaby’s galleries offer collaborative spaces that celebrate local voices and broader creative conversations. Slow down and engage with visual storytelling that reflects the diverse histories and contemporary presence of these lands. Through rotating exhibitions, public programs, and community engagement, these spaces foster deep connections with the art and the artists who shape our region.
ART GALLERY
Burnaby Art Gallery
Located on the ancestral lands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking Peoples within a historic heritage home, the gallery hosts contemporary exhibitions and artist talks. These programs encourage meaningful engagement with visual storytelling and creative perspectives that reflect our shared and complex histories.
Phone: 604-297-4440
Email: bag@burnaby.ca
ART MUSEUM
Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum
Located at SFU’s Burnaby campus, the Gibson is a purpose-built space dedicated to inclusive learning. It looks after the university’s extensive art collection and hosts exhibitions that spark conversation about the social and cultural life of our region, offering fresh perspectives on contemporary art.
Phone: 778-782-4270
Email: maed@sfm.vancouver.bc.ca
COMMUNITY GALLERY
Deer Lake Gallery
A community hub for local talent, this gallery showcases exhibitions that reflect diverse artistic voices. It offers a welcoming environment to engage with the creativity and living heritage that defines the Deer Lake area.
Phone: 604-297-4453
Email: arts@burnaby.ca
CONTEMPORARY GALLERY
MALEK Art Gallery
This modern gallery supports emerging and mid-career artists. Its exhibitions explore contemporary themes and foster artistic dialogue, providing a dynamic space for new perspectives and creative expression within the city.
Phone: 604-297-4440
Email: cmalek.fineart@gmail.com
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