June 1 to September 7, 2026 During gallery public hours $12.50 (plus security deposit) First come, first serve About the Program Get creative this summer with Art Boxes, available for rent from June to September 2026*! Perfect for families, couples, friends, or solo artists who are looking to unleash their creativity, each box is packed […]
Dr. Sylvester and Mrs. Pauline Chuang Curatorial Scholarship Presented by the Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham, the Dr. Sylvester and Mrs. Pauline Chuang Curatorial Scholarship is a paid internship that supports the next generation of curators, art historians, and collections professionals through meaningful, hands-on experience in a public art gallery setting. Participants will gain […]
July 1 to September 7, 2026 Free | Registration not required Please check in with front desk staff upon arrival Public Tour Schedule (30 minutes, English) Fridays | 7 PM Saturdays and Sundays | 3 PM Canada Day (Wednesday, July 1) | 3 PM Civic Holiday (Monday, August 3) | 3 PM Labour Day (Monday, […]
Every weekend, July 11 to September 6, 2026 10 AM to 4:30 PM Free | All ages | Registration not required Drop-in Activities Schedule July 11 and 12 | Abstract Swirl Painting Inspired by Vicky Talwar Come create beautiful swirling paintings inspired by the flowing ribbons and shifting colours in Vicky Talwar’s artwork. Decorate your […]
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 […]
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 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 offering […]
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 Could 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 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 Circulation Collection at the Markham Civic Centre. Discover artworks on view and learn about the artists, stories, and ideas that shape […]
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. […]
