Exhibition Installation in Progress
All exhibition spaces at the Varley Art Gallery will be closed from May 5 to 23, 2025, for the installation of our 2025 Summer Exhibitions, 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗵𝗼 and 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱!.
All other gallery spaces, including lobby, art studios, and rental spaces, will maintain regular public hours.
Join us on Saturday, May 24, for our Summer Exhibitions Opening Reception. Learn more at VarleyArtGallery.ca/2025SummerOpening.
About the Varley Art Gallery of Markham
The Varley Art Gallery is a vital cultural hub for artists and diverse communities. A municipal gallery, we create meaningful conversations about Canadian art and society. We inspire local and national audiences to engage with art through outstanding exhibitions and rich public and educational programs relevant to the communities we serve.
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Learning Programs
The Varley Art Gallery offers diverse learning opportunities for all ages. Explore and create with us.
We offer a wide variety of activities, events, art classes, camps, and workshops for the community.
We offer students in grades K to 12 interactive tours of our current exhibitions and a choice of studio activities in Painting, Sculpture, and Printmaking.
Renting Space
Rental opportunities at the Varley Art Gallery and McKay Art Centre.
The Varley Art Gallery offers large and versatile spaces, both indoor and outdoor, for your function or event. Our spaces accommodate wedding ceremonies, bridal and baby showers, recitals, cocktail hours, corporate events, and more.
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