Saturday, October 20, 2024 | 2 to 4 PM Free | Registration required (Space limited) What stories do we carry in the pockets of our memories? How have they shaped who we are today? As we head into winter, how do we weave the tapestry of our experiences into a comforting coat? Reflecting on […]
Saturday, October 12 | 12 to 3 PM Free | Registration not required Drop-in for a self-guided sewing activity inspired by our 2024 Fall Exhibitions. Explore textiles, patterns, and more, before practicing your hand stitching by crafting your own plushy. All supplies are provided. Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or new to sewing, you’ll have […]
Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 2 to 4 PM Free | Ages 16+ | Registration required (Space is limited) Join Meera Sethi: A Brief History of Wear exhibiting artist Meera Sethi for a workshop exploring her three-part, research-based project, Unskilled. This project examines the life cycle of clothing—from cotton seed to closet—and challenges the fast […]
Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 7 to 10 PM Tickets: $50 each | Ages 19+ Organizer: Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham Beneficiary: Varley Art Gallery of Markham Don’t miss this extraordinary fusion of art, fashion, and music, all in support of a great cause! Event highlights: Tour of Meera Sethi: A Brief History of Wear Artist […]
Sunday, September 22, 2024 | 2 to 4 PM Free | Registration not required Join us for the launch of our 2024 Fall Exhibitions Meera Sethi: A Brief History of Wear and Tracing Patterns. Event highlights: • Special gallery tour led by exhibiting artist Meera Sethi • Drag performance by artist LaWhore Vagistan • Hands-on […]
Are you a senior group looking for a creative and enriching experience? Join us at the Varley Art Gallery for a free art workshop designed specifically for local seniors. Workshop details: What: Free 2-hour hands-on art workshop, plus a guided tour of our current exhibitions Who: Local seniors (ages 55+), up to 20 participants per workshop Where: Varley […]
Saturday, August 31, 2024 | 3 PM Free | Drop-in | Speak to front desk staff upon arrival — 星期六，2024年8月31日 | 3 PM 免费 | 无需预约 | 到达后请咨询前台工作人员 — 星期六，2024年8月31日 | 3 PM 免費 | 無需預約 | 到達後請咨詢前台工作人員 Join Yan Wu, the City of Markham’s Public Art Curator, for a guided tour in Mandarin at […]
Friday, August 30 | 7:30 PM Saturday, August 31 | 7:30 PM Sunday, September 1 | 6 PM Ticket required Eternal Echoes is an immersive dance show produced and choreographed by Zoe Kwan. The show touches on the concept of resilience in the face of life’s tempests, and draws on Chinese Martial Arts principles such […]
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 12:30 to 1:30 PM Free | Online | Registration required In this virtual Lunch and Learn session, To go boldly exhibiting artist Sonny Assu will explore the ways his love of Star Trek has influenced his artistic practice over the past several years. He will share insights into how the iconic series has shaped […]
Saturday, August 10, 2024 2 to 4 PM Free | Registration not required Discover Canadian artistry at our in-person gallery talk. Join us for an insightful afternoon with our special guest, Annemarie Hagan, daughter of the renowned Canadian artist Fred Hagan, whose work is currently on display. Event highlights: Gain unique perspectives as Annemarie shares […]
