The Burnaby Art Gallery is celebrating the recent gift of a collection of First Nations and Inuit prints.
A new exhibit devoted to the recent acquisitions runs from Jan. 31 to April 6, with an opening reception on Jan. 30 from 7 to 9 p.m.
A press release notes the gallery recently received the promised gift of the "significant collection" of prints, created during the 1970s to early 1980s period, with many included in the Northwest Coast Indian Artist Guild series of 1977 and 1978. The gallery also added two notable Inuit works of Canadian heritage to its collection last year.
The new exhibition features master works by Kenojuak Ashevak, Piseolak Ashoona, Robert Davidson, Beau Dick, Joseph and Kananginak Pootoogook, Richard Hunt, Bill Reid and Roy Henry Vickers, among others.
A number of public programs are planned to run in connection with the exhibition.
Among them:
* In the BAG family Sunday programs: These free drop-in programs provide an interactive experience for all ages, combining the current exhibition with hands-on studio activities. Programs are set for Sunday, Feb. 2 and Sunday, March 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. No registration is needed.
* Lunch BAG Day: This tour and lunch is set for Sunday, Feb. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. Call 604-297-4422 to reserve a space, or book online at www.burnabyartgallery.ca. It's for ages 19 and up.
* Fireside talk with Krista Belle Stewart: Stewart, an MFA candidate at the Milton Avery Graduate School of Arts at Bard College, is a member of the Upper Nicola Band of the Okanagan Nation. She has undertaken a research-based curatorial project that focuses on historical exhibitions at the Burnaby Art Gallery and objects in its permanent collection.
* Mandarin walking tour with Dong Yue Su: Visitors can enjoy a guided tour of the exhibition on Saturday, March 22 from noon to 1 p.m. No registration is required, and it's open to all ages.
The Burnaby Art Gallery is at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. It's open Tuesdays to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Exhibitions and public programs are by donation; suggested donation is $5.
See www.burnabyartgallery.ca, call 604-297-4422 or email [email protected] for more details.
