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February 23 | Curator’s Corner

Curator Anik Glaude giving a talk at the Varley Art Gallery of Markham.

Sunday, February 23, 2025 2 to 4 PM Free | Registration required Join Varley Art Gallery curator Anik Glaude for an engaging discussion on selected works from our collection and 2025 Winter Exhibitions. Gain unique insights into the stories, themes, and techniques behind the art, and enjoy light refreshments in an intimate setting. This is a […]

March 5 | Lunch and Learn with artist Karen Kar Yen Law

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025 12:30 to 1:30 PM Free | Online | Zoom link provided upon registration About the Program Join Karen Kar Yen Law: Better Bitter exhibiting artist as she discusses her latest works on view at the Varley Art Gallery. A printmaker and painter, Law explores the intersections of mediums, abstraction, and Chinese […]

March 15 | Main Street Unionville Public Art Program: Artists’ Talk

A black and white image of a portion of Main Street Unionville where public art will be located.

Saturday, March 15, 2025 2 to 4 PM Free | Drop-in | Refreshments provided   Join us for a talk with artists Nestor Kruger and Patrick Cruz, whose proposals were selected for the Main Street Unionville Public Art Program, part of the larger restoration project along this historic street. Drawing on the layered local history and ecological features of […]

March 16 | Artist Workshop: Printmaking with Karen Kar Yen Law

A woman smiling holding an ink roller used in printmaking.

Sunday, March 16, 2025 2 to 4 PM Free | Ages 16+ | Registration required About the Program Discover the art of printmaking with 2025 Winter Exhibition artist Karen Law. Learn step-by-step techniques to create your own unique prints and explore your creativity in a fun, hands-on environment. Perfect for beginners and art lovers alike. […]

March 23 | Purple Market 2025

Purple Market, presented by the Platform for Youth Creativity.

Sunday, March 23, 2025 1 to 4 PM Free | Registration not required Explore Purple Market, a marketplace featuring handmade crafts, artisanal goods, locally prepared food by young artists and small businesses. Support emerging creatives and connect with a dynamic local community of artists and entrepreneurs. Presented by the Platform for Youth Creativity, a Markham-based […]

April 9 | Lunch and Learn with artist Gayle Uyagaqi Kabloona

In an exhibition space. Background is a striking blue wall with repeating printmaking artwork on. A ceramic artwork placed at the front.

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:30 to 1:30 PM Free | Online | Zoom link provided upon registration About the Program Beneath the Surface: Stories of Kinship and Connection Inuit artist Gayle Uyagaqi Kabloona will share insights into her art practice and creative process. Register About the Artist Gayle Uyagaqi Kabloona is an Inuit artist based […]

May 3 | Curator’s Corner

Varley Art Gallery curator, Anik Glaude, is giving a talk in the exhibition space.

Saturday, May 3, 2025 2 PM | Free | Registration required Join Varley Art Gallery curator Anik Glaude for an engaging discussion on selected works from our 2025 Winter Exhibitions. Gain unique insights into the stories, themes, and techniques behind the art, and enjoy light refreshments in an intimate setting. This is a wonderful opportunity to […]

May 1 to 4 | Canadian Art Hop 2025

A person looking at a series of monoprint artwork in a exhibition space at the Varley Art Gallery of Markham.

May 1 to 4, 2025 Free admission The Varley Art Gallery is pleased to once again participate in this year’s Canadian Art Hop. From May 1 to 4, we’ll be offering special programming and extended hours to mark the occasion. Visitors are invited to explore our 2025 Winter Exhibitions, featuring works by Karen Kar Yen […]

April 5 to May 4 | Upcycling for Earth Month: Magazine and Book Drop-Off at the Varley

Earth Month 2025 Programs at the Varley Art Gallery.

April 5 to May 4, 2025 During gallery public hours Varley Art Gallery of Markham lobby About the Program Celebrate Earth Month with the Varley Art Gallery! Donate your gently used magazines and books at the gallery to support sustainability and creativity. Your contributions will be repurposed for our children’s art programs, helping to inspire […]

The Varley Art Gallery honoured with two 2024 GOG Awards

Installation views of Woodland Boogie Woogie 6, Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 2023. Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid

    We are thrilled to announce that two projects, both co-organized by the Varley Art Gallery of Markham and Markham Public Art, have won 2024 GOG Awards in the following categories: Innovation in a Collection-Based Exhibition Woodland Boogie Woogie 6 Curator | Anik Glaude Exhibition Designers | Native Art Department International (Maria Hupfield and […]