Art Gallery of Burlington

Site: Burlington

Record #: BTN0112
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

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

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

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Arts / Culture ; Community Programs
HCSD Sub Heading Arts and Hobby Instruction ; Arts Associations ; Meeting Space ; Visual Arts
Service Categories Art Loan/Rental ; Arts and Crafts Instruction ; Arts Associations ; Arts Centres ; Meeting Space ; Visual Arts