We are delighted to share that Lost and Found, a public art project co-presented by the City of Markham’s Public Art Program and the Varley Art Gallery of Markham, received the Creative City Impact Award in Public Art: Sustainability, announced at the 2025 Annual Creative City Conference held in Kingston, Ontario, on October 7, 2025. The […]
Sunday, November 9, 2025 2 to 4 PM Free | In-person | Registration not required About the Program This fall, across two exhibitions, the Varley Art Gallery delves into the complex relationships artists forge with the natural world. Presenting diverse perspectives, join exhibiting artists Kejie Lin, Stanzie Tooth, and Jess Riva Cooper, alongside curators Yuluo […]
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 12:30 to 1:30 PM Free | Online | Zoom link provided upon registration About the Program Take your lunch break with us and join a free online talk with Jess Riva Cooper, featured artist from the Varley Art Gallery’s fall exhibition Sights of Convergence. This session offers insight into Cooper’s creative process […]
Sunday, November 30, 2025 1 to 4 PM RSVP by November 1, 2025: michellehoman@hotmail.com About the Program Share ideas, trade cards, build a unique collection of miniature art, and view the current exhibitions while supporting a worthwhile cause. $5 donation is recommended, benefiting the Markham Food Bank. What are Trading Cards? Trading Cards, similar in […]
Saturday, December 6 4 to 8 PM Free | Drop-in About the Program Come to the Varley and make your own festive mini Christmas tree ornament to hang on your tree or give as a gift! Layer, decorate, and personalize your creation with sparkly details. Fun for all ages.
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 2 PM Free | Drop-in | Speak to front desk staff upon arrival — 星期日，2025年12月7日 | 2 PM 免费 | 无需预约 | 到达后请咨询前台工作人员 — 星期日，2025年12月7日 | 2 PM 免費 | 無需預約 | 到達後請咨詢前台工作人員 Join artist Kejie Lin for a Mandarin-language guided tour of her exhibition. This program is perfect for […]
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:30 to 1:30 PM Free | Online | Zoom link provided upon registration About the Program Take your lunch break with us and join a free online talk with Gabriela García-Luna, featured artist from the Varley Art Gallery’s fall exhibition Sights of Convergence. This session offers insight into García-Luna’s creative process and […]
We are pleased to announce that Yan Wu, the City of Markham Public Art Curator, has received the Changemaker BIPOC award, one of three prestigious annual Personnel honours, given out as part of this year’s 48th Annual GOG Awards. Yan Wu is a curator, writer, and translator whose work explores the intersections of contemporary art, […]
We are proud to share that the Varley Art Gallery’s 2024 Summer Exhibition, To go boldly, has been shortlisted for Exhibition Of The Year (Budget Over $20,000 Thematic). Curated by Anik Glaude, To go boldly explored how contemporary artists draw from science fiction to confront the past, interpret the present, and imagine the future. Through […]
Saturday, October 18, 2025 2 PM Free | Registration required About the Program Get an insider’s perspective on the Varley’s collections exhibition during this engaging talk and tour led by our curator, Anik Glaude. Learn about the curatorial vision, behind-the-scenes stories, and the themes that shaped the show. Perfect for anyone curious about how exhibitions […]
