The Burnaby Art Gallery provides access to and interpretation of contemporary visual art in alternative venues throughout the City of Burnaby. Themed exhibitions created from the permanent collection and emerging artists’ works comprise the Burnaby public library exhibit program. The McGill and Bob Prittie libraries are the main branches where exhibitions occur. Exhibitions are traditionally between 35 and 60 days in length and reference topical subjects within the art world and media related news and information. All exhibits are curated and organized by the Burnaby Art Gallery.
At Bob Prittie Library:
The Burnaby Art Gallery in association with the Burnaby Public Library
and Literacy Now Burnaby Presents:
The Burnaby Reads Photo Contest 2009
January 11 - March 22, 2010
The Burnaby Reads Photo Contest attracted more than 125 entries illustrating the many ways people in Burnaby read, everyday. The contest was sponsored by Literacy Now Burnaby as part of the Burnaby Reads celebrations held last September. Literacy Now Burnaby, in partnership with many organizations, raises awareness of the importance of literacy as a foundation skill for lifelong learning.
Bob Prittie Library
6100 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, British Columbia
Tel: 604.436.5400
The Bob Prittie Library is open Monday to Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. For information on holiday hours call 604.436.5410.
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At McGill Library:
Matthew Varey: The Inevitable Intrusion of Circumstance II
January 12 - March 22, 2010
The Burnaby Art Gallery is pleased to host this exhibit of computer generated photographs by Toronto artist Matthew Varey. These digital prints are part of a larger body of work including sculpture, paintings and drawings, parts of which were shown in solo exhibitions at The McMaster Museum of Art in Hamilton and Toronto’s XEXE Gallery last year.
Matthew Varey began exhibiting his work throughout Canada and Europe in 1989. Since that time he has had over thirty solo exhibits and participated in numerous group shows. This is his first exhibition in Burnaby. More information on Matthew and his work is available on the artist’s website: matthewvarey.com
McGill Library
4595 Albert Street
Burnaby, British Columbia
Tel: 604.299.8955
The McGill Library is open Monday to Friday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Call for information on holiday hours.