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 […]
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 […]
Wednesday, October 8, 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 Stanzie Tooth, featured artist from the Varley Art Gallery’s fall exhibition Sights of Convergence. This session offers insight into Tooth’s creative process […]
Saturday, September 20, 2025 2 to 4 PM Free | Drop-in About the Program Join us to celebrate the launch of our new fall exhibitions. Enjoy a guided tour with guest curator Yuluo Wei, meet the artists, engage in an immersive dance performance, and take part in a hands-on art activity for all ages. Light […]
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.” — […]
Join the Love at Mid-Autumn 2025 Magical Lantern Art Contest, presented by Fête Chinoise. Pay homage to vintage Chinese styled lanterns from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and today. These lanterns hold deep traditional meanings rooted in our collective upbringing as diaspora families. The Varley Art Gallery of Markham is happy to serve as one of […]
Our Park returns in 2025 with Learning from Mushroom, a city-wide public art initiative exploring what mycelial growth can teach us about community, resilience, and connection. Inspired by how mushrooms create rich ecosystems through decay and interdependence, this year’s program asks how material culture is made—through local ecologies, immigrant histories, and collective care. Rooted in Markham’s complex […]
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 […]
June to September, 2025 $12.50 (plus security deposit) First come, first served Get creative this summer with Art Boxes, 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 […]
July 4 to September 1 Free | Registration not required Please speak to front staff upon arrival Fridays | 7 PM Saturdays and Sundays (July) | 2 PM Saturdays and Sundays (August) | 3 PM Canada Day (Tuesday, July 1) | 2 PM Civic Holiday (Monday, August 4) | 3 PM Labour Day (Monday, September […]
