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 2024. 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

Social Night and Annual General MeetingWed, 20 Mar 2024, 7pm - 9.30pm

March Friday Gallery Visit – Gallery OneFri, 22 Mar 2024, 10.00am

Pets and other Animals – M2Mon, 8 Apr 2024, 10am - 12.30pm

Life Drawing – W2Wed, 10 Apr 2024, 7pm - 9.30pm

AGSA April Visit: 18th Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Inner Sanctum (upstairs)Wed, 10 Apr 2024, 10.20am

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

  • Gallery Visits and Social Nights

    Do you enjoy visiting art galleries, hearing interest guest speakers, and meeting up with your art friends? Plan your social art year with our calendar of exciting Gallery Visits and Social Nights. Now available at https://burnsidepaintinggroup.org/activities/calendar/

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