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August 2 | Fandom Art: Printmaking workshop with Karen Law

A woman smiling holding an ink roller used in printmaking.

Friday, August 2, 2024 6:30 to 8 PM Free | Drop-in Join artist Karen Law at the Varley Art Gallery for a fun, fandom art workshop. Drawing inspiration from our current exhibition, To go boldly, participants will learn the art of relief printmaking to create unique prints on paper. Bring your own t-shirts or tote bags […]

August Adult Art Workshops

Families painting.

Registration is now open! We are offering 8 adult art workshops this August, ranging from introductory to advanced levels. Monday, August 26, 2024: 10 AM to 12:30 PM | Introduction to Drawing 1 PM to 3:30 PM | Introduction to Life Drawing Tuesday, August 27, 2024: 10 AM to 12:30 PM | Introduction to Portrait Drawing 1 PM […]

Exhibition Guided Tours

A group of people listening to an artist talk in front of her work in the gallery.

July 6 to September 1 Free | Registration not required Please speak to front staff upon arrival English: Saturdays and Sundays | 11 AM and 2 PM Conversational Cantonese: Saturdays | 11 AM Join our Gallery Animateurs, Jennifer Nguyen and Zoe Eisenstat, for free 30-minute tours of our 2024 Summer Exhibitions, To go boldly and Summer Solstice, every weekend […]

August 14 | Close Encounters: Futurism in Contemporary Art

Rescheduled: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 12:30 to 2 PM Free | Online | Registration required Close Encounters: Futurism in Contemporary Art is an online panel discussion programmed with the Varley Art Gallery’s current exhibition To go boldly. Join exhibiting artists Brendan Lee Satish Tang and Syrus Marcus Ware, along with curator Anik Glaude, for an insightful discussion about art […]

June 26 | Lunch and Learn with Annemarie Hagan

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 12:30 to 1:30 PM Free | Online | Registration required Delve into the fascinating and unconventional journey of Canadian artist Frederick Hagan, as his daughter Annemarie shares personal stories and insights into his remarkable career.   About Frederick Hagen When Frederick Hagan passed away in 2003 at the age of 85, he […]

Honouring the Summer Solstice: Nature Poetry Walk

Varley Art Gallery 2024 Summer Exhibition: Summer Solstice

Honouring the Summer Solstice: Nature Poetry Walk Thursday, June 20 6:30 to 8 PM Free | Drop-in It was June, and the world smelled of roses. The sunshine was like powdered gold over the grassy hillside. ― Maud Hart Lovelace Join local arts educator and poet Sheniz Janmohamed for a gentle nature poetry walk inspired […]

Unionville Festival 2024

Come to the Varley to experience an exciting line-up of free family-friendly activities and exhibitions.

Doors Open Markham 2024

Join exclusive vault tours led by the Curator Anik Glaude and exhibition guided tours at the Varley Art Gallery.

2024 Summer Exhibitions Opening Reception

Sonny Assu, Away Team Beam Down

Saturday, May 25, 2024 1:30 PM to 4 PM Free | Registration not required Kick off your summer season at the Varley with our Summer Exhibitions Opening Reception. Meet the exhibiting artists, join in guided tours, enjoy food and music, and get hands-on with family-friendly craft workshops and board games. Plus, don’t miss the chance […]

Exhibition Installation in Progress

All exhibition spaces will be closed from January 8 to 26, 2024, for the installation of out Winter 2024 exhibitions.