Special Hours for "Flight: A 72-Hour Durational Performance"
The Varley Art Gallery is open continuously for 72 hours, from Sunday, September 27 at 10 AM to Wednesday, September 30 at 10 AM, 2026.
Visitors are welcome to enter the gallery at any time, day or night, including overnight.
Learn more about 𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗔 𝟳𝟮-𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 at varleyartgallery.ca/flight-72-hour.
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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