Art Gallery of Burlington

Site: Burlington

Record #: BTN0112
Last Modified: 26 Jul 2024
Last Full Update: 09 Jul 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-632-7796; 
Brock Lobby Information Desk 905-632-7796 ext 367
Fax 905-632-0278
E-Mail info@agb.life
Website agb.life
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, X (Twitter) X (Twitter)
Primary Contact Jessica Generalovic, Executive Assistant / Office Manager; Phone: 905-632-7796 ext 307; Email: jessicag@agb.life
Volunteer Coordinator Jess Sutton, Head of Guest & Member Experience; Phone: 905-632-7796 ext 331; Email: jessica@agb.life

Site Information

Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
1333 Lakeshore Rd
Burlington, ON L7S 1A9
Intersection Maple Ave and Lakeshore Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Public art gallery that supports contemporary art, craft, and related thought

  • home of and partner to Arts Burlington, an organization representing six guilds
Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Primary Executive Emma Sankey, Executive Director; Phone: 905-632-7796 ext 306; Email: emma@agb.life
Alternate Executive Suzanne Carte, Artistic Director & Curator; Phone: 905-632-7796 ext 303; Email: suzanne@agb.life
Funding City / Town ; Provincial - Ontario Arts Council ; Federal - Ministry of Culture and Communications ; Donations - registered charity

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Art gallery with conservatory and outdoor courtyard 

  • stages up to 20 exhibitions throughout the year, showcasing work from internationally recognized artists, national and regional artists, and local guild members
  • The Art Shop sells the work of Canadian artists and features an art rental program 
  • home to six art and fine craft guilds with studios
  • offers classes to adults and children in various craft and visual art disciplines such as life drawing, painting, basketry, calligraphy, pottery and cartooning 
  • March break programs, art camps in summer months
  • provides opportunities for discovery and 'hands-on' learning, as well as mentoring and showcasing visual artists at all skill levels 
  • dedicated to building and promoting its collection of Canadian contemporary ceramics

Meeting rental facilities: 

  • Fireside Lounge with capacity up to 60 people
  • Shoreline and Rotary Room with capactity up to 250 people
Hours

AGB: Tue-Thu 10 am-9 pm and Fri-Sun 10 am-5 pm

  • AGB Shop: Tue-Sun 10 am-5 pm
  • extended hours available for room rentals
Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

Exhibitions open to all

Call for information on rental facilities
Languages English
Fees Membership ; Service - for rental ; None - for admission ; metered parking

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories Sports / Recreation
Youth Sub-Categories Camps
Service Categories Art Loan/Rental ; Arts and Crafts Instruction ; Arts Associations ; Arts Centres ; Meeting Space ; Visual Arts