May 1 to 4, 2025 Free admission The Varley Art Gallery is pleased to once again participate in this year’s Canadian Art Hop. From May 1 to 4, we’ll be offering special programming and extended hours to mark the occasion. Visitors are invited to explore our 2025 Winter Exhibitions, featuring works by Karen Kar Yen […]
Saturday, May 3, 2025 2 PM | Free | Registration required Join Varley Art Gallery curator Anik Glaude for an engaging discussion on selected works from our 2025 Winter Exhibitions. Gain unique insights into the stories, themes, and techniques behind the art, and enjoy light refreshments in an intimate setting. This is a wonderful opportunity to […]
April 5 to May 4, 2025 During gallery public hours Varley Art Gallery of Markham lobby About the Program Celebrate Earth Month with the Varley Art Gallery! Donate your gently used magazines and books at the gallery to support sustainability and creativity. Your contributions will be repurposed for our children’s art programs, helping to inspire […]
The Main Street Unionville is getting a beautiful refresh to enhance the charm and experience for everyone. The City of Markham is excited to announce the commencement of the Main Street Unionville Restoration, a significant initiative aimed at preserving and enhancing the historic charm of Main Street Unionville. This project will cover the area from […]
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 12:30 to 1:30 PM Free | Online | Zoom link provided upon registration About the Program Beneath the Surface: Stories of Kinship and Connection exhibiting artist Emma Nishimura will share insights into her research and art practice, which explore the complicated experiences of her paternal grandparents and Japanese Canadians during and […]
Saturday and Sunday, February 1 and 2, 2025 10 AM to 5 PM Free | Drop-in About the Program 2025 marks the Year of the Snake, a symbol of flexibility and duality across cultures. The theme Fluidity in Diversity highlights the beauty of embracing differences while celebrating individual traditions within the vibrant diversity of the […]
Saturday and Sunday, February 15 and 16, 2025 10 AM to 5 PM Free | Drop-in About the Program Join us at the Varley for a vibrant weekend featuring Afro-Caribbean market stalls, live steel pan music, poetry readings, and singing performances. Celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Black communities with us. All are […]
Sunday, February 23, 2025 2 to 4 PM Free | Registration required Join Varley Art Gallery curator Anik Glaude for an engaging discussion on selected works from our collection and 2025 Winter Exhibitions. Gain unique insights into the stories, themes, and techniques behind the art, and enjoy light refreshments in an intimate setting. This is a […]
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 12:30 to 1:30 PM Free | Online | Zoom link provided upon registration About the Program Join Karen Kar Yen Law: Better Bitter exhibiting artist as she discusses her latest works on view at the Varley Art Gallery. A printmaker and painter, Law explores the intersections of mediums, abstraction, and Chinese […]
Saturday, March 15, 2025 2 to 4 PM Free | Drop-in | Refreshments provided Join us for a talk with artists Nestor Kruger and Patrick Cruz, whose proposals were selected for the Main Street Unionville Public Art Program, part of the larger restoration project along this historic street. Drawing on the layered local history and ecological features of […]
