The Burnside Painting Group actively supports and promotes artistic skill and creativity in the local community. We currently have over 100 active members. Becoming a member offers many benefits for a very modest annual fee ($75).
We invite anyone aged sixteen or over, who enjoys professional art tuition and practice in the company of like-minded others, to explore our comprehensive range of tutored Short (6 weeks) Art Courses, all delivered by experienced and well-known Australian artists.
Join us in 2025. Your annual subscription includes organised tours to the Art Gallery of South Australia and other art exhibitions, social events with interesting guest speakers, opportunities to exhibit and sell artwork at our very popular SALA and other Exhibitions, Companion Painting, and much more..
Classes
Our classes and workshops are run by talented and experienced tutors and are suitable for novices through to experts.
Activities
From social nights to gallery tours, we hold a range of art-based events for our members.
Exhibitions
We are proud to present our members’ works through multiple exhibitions and open days throughout the year.
Upcoming BPG events & classes
MARCH MONTHLY GALLERY VISIT – CHIHULY RETURNS TO THE JAM FACTORYFri, 28 Mar 2025, 10.00am
MONOTYPE PRINTING with SANDRA EARLE-RUSSO: M2 – NOW FULLMon, 31 Mar 2025, 10am - 12.30pm
ANIMALS IN ACRYLICS with CAT LEONARD: W2Wed, 2 Apr 2025, 7pm - 9.30pm
April AGSA Visit – Transitions in LandscapesWed, 9 Apr 2025, 10.20am
PLEIN AIR AT CARRICK HILLFri, 11 Apr 2025, 10.00am
Companion Painting
We offer members the opportunity to paint together informally on Monday mornings during class term time. Come along to paint, chat, learn from each other and have a coffee.
AGSA Visits
Members of the Burnside Painting Group are invited to join a small group of members who meet on specific nominated dates to enjoy a tour of exhibitions on display at the Gallery.
Member Galleries
Members of the Burnside Painting Group come from a diverse range of artistic backgrounds. Click the button to view select member galleries.
Latest News
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NEWS UPDATE
We are very pleased to announce a second JESS MARA Ink and Wash course on Wednesday night, commencing 28th May. Jess is a very popular tutor from ACSA, so if you missed out on her Monday course or Wednesday suits you better, this is your chance. More information can be found here: INK AND WASH…