July 4 to September 1 Free | Registration not required Please speak to front staff upon arrival Fridays | 7 PM Saturdays and Sundays | 2 PM Canada Day (Tuesday, July 1) | 2 PM Civic Holiday (Monday, August 4) | 2 PM Labour Day (Monday, September 1) | 2 PM Join our Gallery Animateurs, […]
June to September, 2025 $12.50 (plus security deposit) First come, first served Get creative this summer with ArtBoxes, available for rent from June to September 2025*! Perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to unleash their inner artist, these boxes come packed with all the art supplies you need for an outdoor en plein air […]
Fridays, June 13 to September 5 5 to 8 PM Varley Art Gallery Courtyard Free | Drop-in 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 […]
Sunday, July 13, 2025 2 PM Free | Registration required About the Program “Hello, sun in my face. Hello you who made the morning and spread it over the fields…Watch, now, how I start the day in happiness, in kindness.” ― Mary Oliver Join local arts educator and poet Sheniz Janmohamed for a summer edition […]
Sunday, August 3, 2025 1 to 4 PM Free | Registration required About the Program Hop on the Art Bus for a trip from Toronto to the Varley to explore the works of the Z’otz* Collective! Enjoy a comfortable ride, a guided tour led by the exhibiting artists, and a return trip downtown—all in one afternoon. […]
Our 2024 Annual Report is now available: 2024 Annual Report “2024 was a year of superlatives for the Varley Art Gallery. Our first great success was reaching visitorship of 62,373, the highest annual attendance since opening our doors in 1997. In our 27 years of operation, we can now boast over one million visitors.” — […]
Saturday to Tuesday, June 28 to July 1 10 AM to 5 PM Free | Drop-in Over the Canada Day long weekend, come into the Varley and celebrate Canada with a free, hands-on art activity for the whole family. Design your own art tile inspired by Canadian landscapes, symbols, and cultures to add to a […]
Saturday, June 28, 2025 2 PM Free | Registration required About the Program Take part in this playful collaborative drawing workshop with exhibiting artists, the Z’otz* Collective! Using pencil crayons, markers, and collage materials, participants will create whimsical creatures and scenes through fast-paced, imaginative exercises. As drawings are passed around the table, each person adds […]
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 12:30 to 1:30 PM Free | Registration required About the Program Join us for a one-hour Lunch and Learn Webinar sponsored by the Varley-McKay Art Foundation, featuring the Z’otz* Collective. Learn about their collaborative creative process, cultural inspirations, and dynamic storytelling through drawing, sculpture, and mixed media. Register About the Exhibition This […]
Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8 11 AM to 4 PM Free | Drop-in Stop by the Varley Art Gallery during Unionville’s annual street festival for a free, family-friendly art activity inspired by the Varley’s latest exhibitions. Explore the gallery and get creative together with hands-on fun for all ages.
