The Burnside Painting Group actively supports and promotes artistic skill and creativity in the local community. We currently have some 80 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 ( 4 and 6 weeks) Art Courses, all delivered by experienced and well-known Australian artists.
Join us in 2023. Your annual subscription includes organised tours to the Art Gallery of South Australia and other art exhibitions, social events with interesting guest speakers, and opportunities to exhibit and sell artwork at our very popular SALA and other Exhibitions.
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
AGSA October Visit: Liam Fleming: Light & ColourWed, 11 Oct 2023, 10.20am
60th Anniversary CelebrationWed, 18 Oct 2023, 7pm - 10pm
Alex Beckinsale – Life Drawing: M7Mon, 23 Oct 2023, 10am - 12.30pm
Jess Mara – Realist Painting Techniques: T7Thu, 26 Oct 2023, 10am - 12.30pm
AGSA November Visit: TarnanthiWed, 8 Nov 2023, 10.20am
Plein Air
Unfortunately our Plein Air sessions are currently in recess. However if you have a passion for Plein Air and would like to coordinate informal sessions please contact The President at burnspaintpres@gmail.com
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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PAINTING TOGETHER WITH COMPANION PAINTING
Invitation to members, old and new, or anyone wanting to try it out to come together to paint as a community of artists. Monday morning 10.00 – 12.30 has always been the ‘heart land’ time for BPG and in the past, for Companion Painting. Offering this expanded version of Companion Painting gives us the chance […]