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June 28 | Make Your Mark: Artist Workshop with Z’otz* Collective

12 papercut artworks handing on a black wall.

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 […]

June 11 | Lunch and Learn with Z’otz* Collective

Promotional banner of event "Lunch and Learn with Z’otz* Collective" at the Varley Art Gallery of Markham, featuring the Z'otz* Collective standing in front of their mural artwork in the background

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 […]

June 7 to 8 | Unionville Festival

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.

May 24 | 2025 Summer Exhibitions Opening Reception

Saturday, May 24, 2025 2 to 4 PM Free | Drop-in About the Program Be among the first to experience our 2025 Summer Exhibitions, Between the Current and the Echo and All Aboard! Explore vibrant artworks by the Z’otz* Collective while enjoying live Latin music, light refreshments, and engaging hands-on activities for all ages. Connect […]

Main Street Unionville Restoration: A Beautiful Refresh

Main Street Unionville

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 […]

Wallace Joyce Scholarship: Application Deadline Extended

Wallace Joyce Scholarship presentation ceremony at the Varley Art Gallery of Markham.

Initiated by the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham, the Wallace Joyce Scholarship is a $1,000 bursary awarded annually to a graduating high school student in York Region who is pursuing post-secondary studies in an art or design-related field. This scholarship honours the legacy of Mr. Wallace Joyce, a devoted supporter of the arts who made […]

January 25 | 2025 Winter Exhibitions Opening Reception

Karen Kar Yen Law, Melontype No. 14 (detail), 2024, monotype on paper, 45.72 cm x 35.56 cm. Courtesy of the artist.

  Saturday, January 25, 2025 2 to 4 PM (Smudging ceremony starts at 1:45 PM) Free | Drop-in About the Program Join us to celebrate the launch of our winter exhibitions, Karen Kar Yen Law: Better Bitter, Beneath the Surface: Stories of Kinship and Connection, and The Printmaker’s Matrix: Process, Image, and Innovation.  Engage with talks […]

February 1 and 2 | LunarFest 2025

LunarFest 2025 at the Varley Art Gallery of Markham.

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 […]

February 5 | Lunch and Learn with artist Emma Nishimura

Emma Nishimura, Collected Stories: Jeanie Nishimura, 2017, etching and hand painting on gampi with wax and thread, 35.56 cm x 43.18 cm. Photo: Emma Nishimura. Courtesy of the artist.

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 […]

February 15 and 16 | Black History Month at the Varley

Promotional graphic of "Black History Month at the Varley Art Gallery of Markham".

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 […]