Burnaby, as a proudly diverse city, lives up to its moniker by reaching into the past to understand our present, always with eyes wide open to the future of arts and culture. Go deep inside the conceptual experiments at the galleries of Simon Fraser University, or dance on the lawn at Deer Lake Park where the world’s biggest acts grace one of our region’s most gorgeous outdoor stages. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it in Burnaby.
Edge Effects features a combination of new commissioned works and projects never before seen by audiences in Canada, such as Liz Magor’s still poignant Blue Students/Alumnos en azul (1997). Originally
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Edge Effects features a combination of new commissioned works and projects never before seen by audiences in Canada, such as Liz Magor’s still poignant Blue Students/Alumnos en azul (1997). Originally commissioned by INSITE97, the public project centred on photographic portraits of students from the School of Creative and Performing Arts in San Diego, California, and the Preparatoria Federal Lázaro Cárdenas in Tijuana, Mexico, that were placed throughout both cities. The film negatives were pressed with paper covered in iron salts, which converted into positive blue images as they were exposed to sunlight. By the end of the installation period, only a few portraits had not been completely obscured, with the artist stating that the legibility of the images represented the power of circumstance and chance that governs people’s lives.
Photo credit: Jin-me Yoon, video still from As the Crane Flies Bunker (Sonic Transformations), 2025. 4K and thermal 3-channel video installation with sound, sandbags, netting, and wood. 15:05 minutes, dimensions variable. Courtesy the artist.
Time
September 20 (Saturday) – February 15 (Sunday) (All Day)(GMT+00:00)
Kintsugi, the Japanese art of “golden joinery,” is a 500-year-old tradition of repairing broken ceramics with natural Urushi lacquer and powdered gold. Rather than disguising damage, it highlights it—honoring imperfection
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Kintsugi, the Japanese art of “golden joinery,” is a 500-year-old tradition of repairing broken ceramics with natural Urushi lacquer and powdered gold. Rather than disguising damage, it highlights it—honoring imperfection and the passage of time.
Vancouver-based artist Naoko Fukumaru draws on this ancient practice as both a craft and a meditative process. Through her work, she offers a powerful metaphor for personal healing: like broken pottery, our cracks can become part of our story—transformed, illuminated, and made beautiful.
Respecting traditional materials and methods, Fukumaru also pushes the boundaries of kintsugi through instinctive, innovative techniques. Her approach redefines what restoration can mean—bridging history and emotion in work that is both raw and radiant.
This exhibition invites viewers to reflect on what it means to be beautifully broken—and to find strength and beauty in the imperfect.
Time
October 11 (Saturday) – February 21 (Saturday) (All Day)(GMT+00:00)
The first solo-exhibition by Marika Swan, A Circle Strong Enough to Carry Both Sides explores her deeply woven understandings of the nature of duality held in all things. In elaborate,
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The first solo-exhibition by Marika Swan, A Circle Strong Enough to Carry Both Sides explores her deeply woven understandings of the nature of duality held in all things. In elaborate, large-scale imagery, Swan depicts truths about the human experience through playful imaginings of spiritual realities. Using an emotional visual language entirely her own, Swan’s woodblock printmaking is informed by the rich philosophical and carving traditions of her Nuu-chah-nulth lineage. Introduced to printmaking as a tool for political organizing, her work speaks to the challenges and world we must face now. As the only public art museum dedicated to collecting works on paper, the Burnaby Art Gallery is honoured to host this exhibition, which features new works alongside Swan’s extensive portfolio.
Time
November 14 (Friday) – January 25 (Sunday) (All Day)(GMT+00:00)
Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village with presenting partner Concord Pacific. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit.
Gate admission is
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Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village with presenting partner Concord Pacific. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit.
Please note that during times of high attendance, entry onto the site may be limited to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff. Updates will be posted on this webpage and on our social media.
Event Highlights:
Festive lights and decorations: Wander through the museum’s 10-acre open air site, beautifully illuminated with holiday lights and adorned with classic decorations.
Sports & Games Theme: Explore exhibits and activities centered around the theme of sports and games, perfect for all ages.
Seasonal Entertainment: Delight in performances from carol singers, roving entertainers, meet Father Christmas, and participate in fun activities like the scavenger hunt.
Entry Limitations: For the safety of our staff and visitors, we may limit entry when the site becomes too full. We recommend arriving early or visiting on weekdays. Updates will be posted on this webpage and on our social media.
Parking: parking is limited in the area. We highly recommend carpooling or taking transit. Please be respectful to our neighbours and parking staff.
Bring your family and friends to experience the wonder of Festive Village. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season and create lasting memories.
Hours
November 22-December 15, 2025
Tuesday-Friday, 1-5:30 pm
Saturday-Sunday, 1-9 pm
Closed Mondays
December 16, 2025-January 2, 2026
Daily, 1-9 pm
Closed December 24 and 25
Open January 1
Please note: Last admission into the Museum is 30 minutes before closing.
