Sunday, September 27 at 10 AM to Wednesday, September 30 at 10 AM, 2026 Free | Registration not required About the Program Over approximately 72 hours, Anique Jordan inhabits the gallery, moving through unscripted periods of rest, sleep, and travel. Informed by the Shouter Baptist spiritual practice of “moaning,” which involves extended fasting, Flight similarly […]
Sunday, September 27, 2026 12 PM to 4 PM Free | Registration not required About the Program Every Child Matters. Take a moment to learn, reflect, and connect with the meaning of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Explore resources and respond to a reflection prompt through writing, drawing, or quiet […]
Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Free | Online | Zoom link provided upon registration About the Program Join exhibiting artist Anique Jordan and curator Essence Harden for a conversation exploring Jordan’s artistic practice and exhibition. Hear directly from Jordan about her work and creative process, followed by a discussion with Harden […]
Friday, October 16, 2026 7 to 10 PM Tickets: $60 Benefiting the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham About the Fundraiser Boots for Art returns for a boot-stompin’ evening of line dancing, fundraising, and community spirit in support of the Varley Art Gallery. Dust off your favourite cowboy boots and hit the dance floor with Cheatin’ […]
Saturdays, October 17 and November 14, 2026 2 PM Free | Registration not required About the Program Presented as part of I Think This Means I Can Fly, Study Hall invites participants to engage with ideas of mythology, movement, disobedience, refusal, and dreaming. Drawing on Fred Moten’s understanding of “study” as a continuous and lived […]
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 12 to 1:30 PM | Free Register on Eventbrite; space is limited. About the Program Join Public Art Curator Yan Wu for a guided tour of the City of Markham’s Public Art Circulating Collection at the Markham Civic Centre. Discover artworks on view and learn about the artists, stories, and ideas […]
Saturday, October 24, 2026 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM Free | Register on Eventbrite; spots are limited About the Program Spend a day exploring exhibitions across the GTA with guided visits and conversation. Begin at the Aga Khan Museum with the Toronto Biennial of Art, featuring Dawit L. Petros and his installation Emergent Formations, 2026. […]
Saturday, November 21, 2026 2 PM Free | In-person | Limited space; registration recommended About the Program What stories can be found within the Varley Art Gallery’s permanent collection? Join the Gallery’s curator Anik Glaude for an informal walkthrough exploring artworks on view and the artists, ideas, and histories that shape the exhibition. Gain new perspectives […]
Saturday, December 12 5 to 8 PM Free | Drop-in About the Program Celebrate the magic of the season with a festive, family-friendly art activity during Olde Tyme Christmas. Drop in and get creative as Historic Main Street Unionville comes alive with holiday cheer.
Saturday, September 26, 2026 2 PM to 4 PM Free | Registration not required About the Program Celebrate the opening of our Fall Exhibitions with an afternoon of art and conversation inspired by the work of Anique Jordan. Enjoy Caribbean cuisine, hear directly from the artist during a special talk, and take part in a […]
