The Burnaby Art Gallery is the only public art museum in Canada dedicated to works of art on paper; representing a variety of techniques and practices from artists of diverse backgrounds. It's dedicated to collecting, preserving and presenting a contemporary and historical visual art program by local, national, and internationally recognized artists–a mission that began in 1967. The gallery cares for and manages more than 6,500 works of art in the City of Burnaby Permanent Art Collection, as well as the City of Burnaby Public Art Collection. Tues to Fri 10 am - 4:30 pm, Sat & Sun noon - 5 pm.
Burnaby Art Gallery
6344 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, British Columbia V5G 2J3
6344 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, British Columbia V5G 2J3
604-205-7339
Tues to Fri 10 am - 4:30 pm, Sat & Sun noon - 5 pm
Public
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