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January 25 | 2025 Winter Exhibitions Opening Reception

Karen Kar Yen Law, Melontype No. 14 (detail), 2024, monotype on paper, 45.72 cm x 35.56 cm. Courtesy of the artist.

  Saturday, January 25, 2025 2 to 4 PM (Smudging ceremony starts at 1:45 PM) Free | Drop-in About the Program Join us to celebrate the launch of our winter exhibitions, Karen Kar Yen Law: Better Bitter, Beneath the Surface: Stories of Kinship and Connection, and The Printmaker’s Matrix: Process, Image, and Innovation.  Engage with talks […]

February 1 and 2 | LunarFest 2025

LunarFest 2025 at the Varley Art Gallery of Markham.

Saturday and Sunday, February 1 and 2, 2025 10 AM to 5 PM Free | Drop-in About the Program 2025 marks the Year of the Snake, a symbol of flexibility and duality across cultures. The theme Fluidity in Diversity highlights the beauty of embracing differences while celebrating individual traditions within the vibrant diversity of the […]

February 5 | Lunch and Learn with artist Emma Nishimura

Emma Nishimura, Collected Stories: Jeanie Nishimura, 2017, etching and hand painting on gampi with wax and thread, 35.56 cm x 43.18 cm. Photo: Emma Nishimura. Courtesy of the artist.

Wednesday, February 5, 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 exhibiting artist Emma Nishimura will share insights into her research and art practice, which explore the complicated experiences of her paternal grandparents and Japanese Canadians during and […]

February 15 and 16 | Black History Month at the Varley

Promotional graphic of "Black History Month at the Varley Art Gallery of Markham".

Saturday and Sunday, February 15 and 16, 2025 10 AM to 5 PM Free | Drop-in About the Program Join us at the Varley for a vibrant weekend featuring Afro-Caribbean market stalls, live steel pan music, poetry readings, and singing performances. Celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Black communities with us. All are […]

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

Karen Law_Monoprint 1

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 […]