Who We Are

The Burnaby Artists Guild is a nonprofit society, formed in 1970, that aims to promote appreciation of and participation in the visual arts, both among its members and in the community.

The Guild endeavors to encourage and inspire its members as well as assist its members' development by cooperative and self-sufficient programs. Presently, the membership ranges from amateur to professional artists who work in a wide variety of painting styles and subject matter.

The guild meets three times per month on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm from September to May. At these meetings, general business is discussed (online via Zoom) on the first Tuesday of each month. The other two meetings are held at the Barn Studio of the Burnaby Art Gallery (6344 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby) where invited artists or members conduct demonstrations, painting workshops or critiques to stimulate, encourage and inspire its members.

The Guild holds two major exhibitions per year, one in the spring and one in the fall. These shows give its members the opportunity to display and sell their original work. Guild members also participate in various community events in Burnaby such as the Burnaby Blooms Festival. In addition, members also display their work in venues throughout Burnaby such as the Dania Home and City of Lougheed Mall in Burnaby.