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Dates:

Family Open Studios

–  Spring 2026

 

Family Open Studios invites participants of all ages to engage in a welcoming atmosphere of creativity, discovery, and hands-on artmaking at the Art Gallery of Burlington. Through open-ended play and optional guided activities, families are encouraged to experiment, improvise, and explore materials at their own pace.

 

Each session features a thoughtfully designed project led by an Artist Instructor, alongside access to a wide range of art materials. Our instructors are present to support and inspire, offering encouragement, demonstrations, and creative problem-solving for all ages and experience levels.

 

Programming evolves throughout the year in dialogue with our exhibitions, offering fresh opportunities for discovery and creative exploration each season.

 

Overview

  • All ages welcome (children participate with their adult caregiver)
  • Drop-in, process-based artmaking, with optional guided projects
  • Support and guidance from Artist Instructors
  • Relaxed environment that encourages curiosity, play and material exploration
  • Materials are provided while supplies last

 

FAQ

April 8, 2026

Family Open Studios 

03/29/2026 - 04/26/2026
Free, drop-in sessions! Celebrate heritage, imagination and the power of storytelling through art this Spring. This season of family-friendly programming is inspired by artists Roda Medhat and Phuong Nguyen.

May 3, 2026

Family Open Studios 

05/03/2026 - 06/28/2026
Free, drop-in sessions! This season of Family Open Studios is inspired by the imaginative, materially rich practice of Celina Eceiza, whose work combines colour, texture, movement, and abstraction to create dreamlike, atmospheric environments.

May 16, 2026

Exhibition Opening Family Open Studio 

05/16/2026
Let’s celebrate together! During the opening, visitors of all ages are invited to take part in a special drop‑in project developed in response to Celina Eceiza’s playful approach to form, colour, and material re‑use.

May 18, 2026

Victoria Day Open Studio

05/18/2026
Come celebrate the long weekend with a free community art-making session. For this Holiday Open Studio, we are offering hands-on activities inspired by our current exhibitions, with an emphasis on the immersive work of Celina Eceiza.