Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | 12:30 to 1:30 PM Free | Online | Registration required About the Program In this artist talk, Kurdish-Canadian artist Roda Medhat explores the intersection of scale, light, and cultural identity within his body of work. Medhat will delve into how he uses large-scale installations and light based works to create […]
Sunday, December 8, 2024 10:45 AM to 2:30 PM Free | Registration required About the Program Join us for a free Art Bus trip with exhibiting artist Meera Sethi. Starting at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) located at 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, participants will travel together by bus to the Varley Art Gallery of […]
Saturday, November 30, 2024 | 2 to 4 PM Free | Ages 18+ | Registration required (Space is limited) Reusable menstrual pads offer a sustainable alternative to costly disposable products and provide an excellent project for practicing sewing. This workshop features a guided tour of the Varley’s current exhibitions, focusing on the history and […]
Sunday, November 24, 2024 | 1 to 4 PM Free | Ages 16+ | Registration required (Deadline: November 1, 2024) Draw, paint, collage, use textile, or print! Artist Trading Cards (6.4 x 8.8 cm) are unique, small works of art. Share ideas, trade cards, build a collection of miniature art, and explore the current exhibitions—all […]
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 12:30 to 1:30 PM Free | Online | Registration required About the Program In this virtual artist talk, Par Nair will discuss her interdisciplinary art practice, which encompasses oil painting, hand embroidery, installation, and writing. Nair will share how her work seeks to collaborate with the women who came […]
Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 4 to 6 PM (Gallery guided tour starts at 3:40 PM) Free | Ages 5+ | Registration required (see details below) Free transportation available (see details below) Co-presented by Markham Public Art and the Varley Art Gallery of Markham About the Program Led by artist and birder Scott Rogers, […]
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 […]
