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Jul 11, 2025

Summer Camp: Where Art Meet Science
Summer Camp: Where Art Meet Science

Campers put the “A” in STEAM this summer at the Varley as they look at science, technology, engineering, and math through an artist’s lens. Using a variety of media, and colourful experiments campers will test their creative limits!

07/07/2025 - 07/11/2025
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: Sculpture for Storytellers
Summer Camp: Sculpture for Storytellers

Campers explore the tradition of storytelling to create and tell stories of their own. Through careful design and 3-dimensional sculpture, your child will learn the unique ways in which artists may share their stories through form.

07/07/2025 - 07/11/2025
Varley Art Gallery of Markham
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ages 7 to 8
$423 for 5 days
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Summer Camp: Little Makers Studio
Summer Camp: Little Makers Studio

 In this fun-filled camp, kids will explore the world of colours, shapes, and textures through simple, hands-on projects like drawing, painting, and crafting. With a focus on play and exploration, they’ll use easy-to-handle materials to create their very own masterpieces. It’s the perfect space for budding artists to express themselves, build confidence, and have a blast making art!

07/07/2025 - 07/11/2025
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: Colour Craze
Summer Camp: Colour Craze

Little artists will have a blast discovering the magic of colours! They’ll explore how to mix and blend different hues, creating beautiful and fun artworks. Through playful activities like painting, colouring, and experimenting with new colour combinations, kids will not only sharpen their artistic skills but also learn how colours can express feelings and tell stories.

07/07/2025 - 07/11/2025
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