Aug 1 | Artist in the Gallery with Vicky Talwar
Saturday, August 1, 2026
2 PM
Free | Registration not required
About the Program
Join exhibiting artist Vicky Talwar for an in-gallery conversation exploring the ideas, materials, and processes behind her work. Presented in an interview-style Q&A, this informal discussion offers visitors an opportunity to learn more about the artist’s practice and the themes explored in the exhibition, followed by an opportunity for audience questions.
This program is funded by the Jackman Foundation, Canada Summer Jobs, and the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham.
About the Artist
Vicky Talwar is an interdisciplinary artist whose work draws on her experiences as a Hindu Canadian, spanning painting, mixed media, performance, and installation. She holds a BFA and MFA in Art, Media, and Design from OCAD University, as well as a Bachelor of Education from York University. Talwar is an educator with the York Region District School Board and has exhibited her work nationally and internationally, including in Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, and the United Kingdom. Her recent solo exhibitions include presentations at the MacLaren Art Centre, Aurora Cultural Centre, Station Gallery, and Robert Langen Gallery. In 2017, she received the Juror’s Award from Latcham Art Centre. Her work is held in collections including Global Affairs Canada and the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre.
