The Burnaby Art Gallery is getting set to usher in the festive season.
The gallery is getting ready to open two complementary shows to mark the season: an exhibition of master engraver Henry Eric Bergman’s scenes of the Canadian winter, and a display of handmade artist cards. Both exhibitions are set to run from Nov. 4 to Jan. 7.
Bergman was trained as a commercial wood engraver and later took up a fine art practice. His engravings were often inspired by landscapes, as well as flora and fauna. Some of his best-known works from the City of Burnaby permanent art collection will be shown in the new exhibition, along with works held in private collections, plus personal items and tools.
Running alongside the Bergman exhibition will be Season’s Greetings, a selection of art – including greeting cards – that includes work by Alistair Bell, Thomassie Echalook, L.L. FitzGerald, William Kurelek and W.J. Phillips. Gallery patrons will also be invited to create their own cards for display in the gallery.
An opening reception is set for Thursday, Nov. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m., and all are welcome. It’s free.
Other upcoming events include an About the Artist talk on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m., in which Karen Paul and Norma Bergman will share stories of the life and work of their grandfather.
Families will also be invited in to the gallery to take part in In the BAG Family Sunday drop-ins, which run from 1 to 4 p.m. once a month. On Sunday, Nov. 13, families can try out relief printing. On Sunday, Dec. 11, the theme is Holiday Art Cards, with Colour in Twilight on Sunday, Jan. 8.
Anyone interested in finding out more about the exhibition is also invited to take part in an Art Tour Tuesday session on Nov. 15 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. (free), or a tea and tour from 2 to 3:30 p.m. that same day at a cost of $7.50.
The Burnaby Art Gallery is at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. It’s open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is by donation, with a suggested donation of $5. For more information, see www.burnabyartgallery.ca or call 604-297-4422.
