At the Art Gallery of Burlington, we stand as a dynamic cultural beacon, passionately dedicated to bringing contemporary art and craft to life in ways that resonate deeply. We believe in the transformative power of art, fostering connections that inspire us to cultivate meaningful relationships and a richer understanding of ourselves and the world around us. We honour the water protectors and land stewards of the Indigenous peoples whose unwavering care has nurtured the Treaty Lands and Territory where we create, learn, play, and innovate.
Made of colourful, hand-dyed, stitched, embroidered textiles and large-scale drawings that cover the walls, floors, and ceilings, the installation’s furnishings invite us to linger, explore, rest, meet, and let our imaginations roam.
In Locutions: Fragments out of a Deluge, Chukwudubem Ukaigwe builds an exhibition around this question of containment: what things carry, what they cannot, and what leaks through regardless.
An interdisciplinary performance experience that invites audiences into meaningful, multigenerational conversation. Created by collaborators whose ages span six decades, the work is driven by the belief that connection and communication…
Enjoy a fun afternoon in the Clay Studio with friends and family as we teach you how to build structural forms out of clay using beginner-friendly handbuilding techniques.
Learn how to harness colour to customize threads in this two-part workshop for experienced weavers.
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Here you’ll discover a world where contemporary art and craft come to life. Whether you are visiting for an exhibition, taking part in a workshop, or simply exploring our collections, we invite you to join us in celebrating the creativity and innovation that define our community.
Explore the dynamic world of contemporary Canadian ceramics at the Art Gallery of Burlington.
Karla Rivera, Belongings, 2021.
Glazes, Slip-cast porcelain.
2022.031.0.2
Donated by Joan Bennett, 2022.
We honour the sacred land we have operated on for nearly 50 years. Steeped in the traditions of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Métis, it carries the weight of countless stories, teachings, and cultural practices that have thrived across generations. Our commitment goes beyond acknowledgment; we embrace the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, promoting peaceful coexistence and respect for the Earth among the Iroquois Confederacy, Ojibway, and allied Nations.
We recognize that this land belongs to the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and express gratitude for their stewardship. At the Art Gallery of Burlington, we foster an inclusive environment for community engagement, reflecting the values of harmony upheld by First Nations. As custodians of contemporary Canadian ceramics, we recognize the connection between our art and Indigenous traditions, celebrating the clay that embodies the land’s essence and our shared responsibility to honour our bond with nature.
