Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23, 2026 10 AM to 5 PM Free | Registration not required About the Program During the Markham Jazz Festival, explore the Varley’s current exhibitions at your own pace and enjoy live music in the courtyard. The gallery will be open throughout the festival, offering a welcoming, air-conditioned space […]
Fridays, June 26, July 10, July 24, and August 28, 2026 7 to 9:30 PM Varley Art Gallery of Markham Courtyard Ages 19+ | Tickets: $35 + HST About the Event One ticket. A full evening of art, music & flavour. Presented in partnership with Destination Markham, The Summer Set turns the Varley Art Gallery […]
Saturday, August 29, 2026 1 to 4:30 PM Free | Registration not required About the Program Inspired by the current exhibitions, visitors are invited to drop into an open studio focused on experimentation. Explore mark-making, layering, and abstraction without the pressure of a finished product, emphasizing intuition and creative process. All materials provided. About “What […]
Our 2025 Annual Report is now available: 2025 Annual Report Overview In 2025, the Varley Art Gallery of Markham experienced transformation and growth, demonstrated resilience, and achieved record-breaking engagement. “2025 was a stellar year for the Varley. We reached a new attendance level of 67,000 visitors, surpassing the previous high set in 2024. Since opening […]
Saturday, July 18, 2026 1 to 4 PM Free | Registration required About the Program Join us for a free, hands-on embroidery workshop with exhibiting artist Par Nair to create a small, hand-stitched work inspired by the Varley’s 2026 Summer Exhibitions. Drawing from traditions of painting and mark-making, this program approaches embroidery as a gestural, […]
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 7 to 9 PM Free | Registration not required About the Program Celebrate the official Group of Seven Day at the Varley Art Gallery in partnership with The York Region Reading Series. Explore the rich connection between visual art and poetry through an inspiring evening of poetry readings and creative exchange. […]
Community Art Mural Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28, 2026 10 AM to 4 PM Free | Registration not required About the Program Celebrate Canada Day at the Varley Art Gallery through a collaborative community mural. Visitors of all ages are invited to contribute to a shared artwork using a range of materials, with […]
Saturday, May 23, 2026 2 PM to 4 PM Free | Registration not required About the Program Celebrate the opening of the Varley Art Gallery’s 2026 Summer Exhibitions with an afternoon of art and conversation. Meet exhibiting artists Par Nair, Scott Sawtell, and Vicky Talwar, along with curator Anik Glaude; enjoy a sound-healing performance by […]
Sunday, May 17, 2026 2 to 3:30 PM Free | Ages 6+ | Registration required About the Program In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will create their own felt plushies like stars, tiny characters, animals, and anything you can think of by using simple hand sewing techniques. Step-by-step guides and mentors will be there to support […]
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 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 Scott Sawtell, featured artist from the Varley Art Gallery’s summer exhibition What holds us together. This session offers insight into Sawtell’s creative process […]
