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Burnaby, British Columbia

Canada V5A 1S6

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past
Jun 4, 2026–Jul 3, 2026

Call for Applications

Cosmic Commons Artist Residency

workshop

past
May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

Kaleidoscopes and Viewfinders

Sunday Workshop

A view through a circular opening is shown, revealing a landscaped area with several bright orange chairs arranged in front of a modern building. The background features a mix of trees, a blue sky with clouds, and grass. The foreground is slightly blurred, emphasizing the view beyond the opening.

workshop

past
May 18, 2026, 1:30 PM–5:00 PM

Drawing Realistically with Umulkheir Abdi

Teen Art Lab

A detailed pencil drawing of a seated couple, partially obscured by gold shapes over their faces. The man is wearing a suit and the woman is dressed in a flowing garment, decorated with floral patterns. They are positioned against a backdrop of draped fabric. Surrounding the couple are sketches of plants and scattered art materials, including pencils and erasers, on a work surface.

talk

past
May 17, 2026, 12:00 PM

Writing to Resist

Creative Work

A person is holding a zine titled "The Norfolk Trans Joy Community Quilt Zine." The cover features a pastel background with black handwritten text and a transgender symbol. In the background, colorful spools of thread are visible on a shelf.

talk

past
May 6, 2026–May 27, 2026

Rules of Play

Test Kitchen

A group of people are seated at a long, light-colored wooden table in a modern, brightly lit room. They are engaged in a discussion, with some facing a large presentation screen displaying a map. The room has large windows on one side, allowing natural light to stream in, and the walls are decorated with various portraits in muted colors. Attendees are dressed casually.

special project

past
Apr 30, 2026–Jun 4, 2026

Quilting with the Land

A group of children, along with two adults, are gathered around a table engaged in a cooking activity. Several kids are reaching into a large pot with a brown mixture, while one child also holds a measuring cup filled with water. The background features a colorful wall and a poster board. The children exhibit varying expressions of curiosity and focus as they participate in the activity.

talk

past
Apr 26, 2026, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM

Siobhan Angus

in Conversation with Hannah Rickards

workshop

past
Apr 23, 2026–May 21, 2026

Drink & Draw

with Neil Wedman


A person's hand is seen drawing on a paper plate with a black marker, creating an illustration of a multi-layered cake adorned with decorative elements. There are additional plates and objects in the background, including an item with text that reads "ORACLE" and a small figurine. The person's wrist is adorned with a bracelet, and they are wearing a black long-sleeved shirt.

event

past
Apr 16, 2026, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM

Games Day

at the Gibson

A table with various playing cards and game boxes is set against a wall featuring a colorful mural of plants and patterns. The sunlight casts shadows on the wooden tabletop, highlighting scattered face-up playing cards.

talk

past
Apr 12, 2026, 2:00 PM

Curatorial Portraits

A close-up view of a shelf of colourful books.
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Roundtable & Reception