Saturday and Sunday, August 9 and 10, 2025 10 AM to 4 PM Free | Drop-in Join us for a weekend celebration of diversity and community! Enjoy live steel pan performances and a DJ spinning dancehall and reggae beats. Explore cultural vendors offering unique foods and products, and take part in hands-on art activities. Fun […]
Sunday, August 3, 2025 1 to 4 PM Free | Registration required About the Program Hop on the Art Bus for a trip from Toronto to the Varley to explore the works of the Z’otz* Collective! Enjoy a comfortable ride, a guided tour led by the exhibiting artists, and a return trip downtown—all in one afternoon. […]
Sunday, July 13, 2025 2 PM Free | Registration required About the Program “Hello, sun in my face. Hello you who made the morning and spread it over the fields…Watch, now, how I start the day in happiness, in kindness.” ― Mary Oliver Join local arts educator and poet Sheniz Janmohamed for a summer edition […]
Saturday to Tuesday, June 28 to July 1 10 AM to 5 PM Free | Drop-in Over the Canada Day long weekend, come into the Varley and celebrate Canada with a free, hands-on art activity for the whole family. Design your own art tile inspired by Canadian landscapes, symbols, and cultures to add to a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
