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Jul 18, 2025

Summer Camp: Photography Camp: Capture Your World
Summer Camp: Photography Camp: Capture Your World

Campers will explore the art of capturing stunning images using any camera, whether it’s a smartphone, digital camera, or tablet. They’ll learn how to experiment with different angles, lighting, and compositions to tell their own visual stories. With a focus on creativity over technicalities, kids will discover how to take amazing photos, express their ideas, and have fun doing it. No matter what camera you bring, this camp is all about the art of seeing the world through a lens!

07/14/2025 - 07/18/2025
Varley Art Gallery of Markham
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ages 9 to 12
$423 for 5 days
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Summer Camp: Creative Canvas
Summer Camp: Creative Canvas

At Creative Canvas, young artists will unleash their imagination on canvas, exploring a variety of painting techniques and styles. From vibrant abstract art to beautiful landscapes and portraits, campers will experiment with acrylics, tempera, and other fun materials. They’ll learn how to blend colors, create texture, and bring their ideas to life with each brushstroke.

07/14/2025 - 07/18/2025
Varley Art Gallery of Markham
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ages 7 to 8
$423 for 5 days
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Sumer Camp: Play with Paint
Sumer Camp: Play with Paint

 Using a variety of painting materials, campers will experiment with fun techniques like splattering, brushing, and blending to create colourful, imaginative works of art. They’ll explore different styles, from abstract to nature-inspired, while learning the basics of paint mixing and texture. It’s all about having fun with colours, exploring new ideas, and discovering the joy of creating through paint!

07/14/2025 - 07/18/2025
Varley Art Gallery of Markham
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ages 6 to 7
$423 for 5 days
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Summer Camp: Crafty Critters
Summer Camp: Crafty Critters

Our camp is a haven for young artists to explore the enchanting world of crafting creatures, from fantastical beasts to friendly critters. Through a mix of painting, sculpting, and imaginative projects, kids will bring their crafty critters to life, fostering both artistic skills and a love for imaginative expression. Join us for a summer filled with laughter, creativity, and a gallery of delightful critters crafted by your child’s hands!

07/14/2025 - 07/18/2025
Varley Art Gallery of Markham
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ages 4 to 5
$423 for 5 days
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Drop-in Friday Night Life Drawing: Open Studio
Drop-in Friday Night Life Drawing: Open Studio

Presented in partnership with the Markham Group of Artists, this weekly Friday evening program offers a non-instructional life drawing session featuring a live model. Open to artists of all skill levels, the program provides a relaxed and supportive environment for exploring portraiture and life drawing. Participants are required to bring their own art materials. Space is limited.

*No session on Friday, June 20.

06/06/2025 - 08/29/2025
Varley Art Gallery of Markham
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ages 18+
Every Fri
$25 per session
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Exhibition Guided Tours
Exhibition Guided Tours

Join our Gallery Animateurs, Sophie Erdmann and Madeleine Chiappetta, for free 30-minute tours of our 2025 Summer Exhibitions, Between the Current and the Echo and All Aboard!

Tours are available in English.

The Gallery Animateurs program is funded by Canada Summer Jobs and the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham.

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07/04/2025 - 08/30/2025
Varley Art Gallery of Markham
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Everyone welcome
Every Fri
Free | Registration not required
Music on the Street
Music on the Street

Join us for a lively summer music series presented in partnership with the Varley Art Gallery, UBIA, and Markham Arts Council. Every Friday, enjoy live performances by local musicians that bring Main Street Unionville and the Varley courtyard to life with music and community spirit.

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06/13/2025 - 09/05/2025
Varley Art Gallery of Markham Courtyard
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Everyone welcome
Every Fri
Free | Registration not required