Happy Holidays from the Varley! Plan your visit this season and note our special holiday hours. Holiday Hours: December 14, 2024 | 10 AM to 9 PM December 24, 25, and 26, 2024 | Closed January 1, 2025 | Closed Public Hours: Tuesday to Friday | 12 to 4 PM Saturday and Sunday | 10 […]
Saturday, December 14 5:30 to 9 PM Free | Drop-in About the Program Experience the charm of Olde Tyme Christmas at the Varley! Drop in for a festive, hands-on Christmas activity, enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate, and then head to Main Street Unionville for the magical Candlelight Parade. It’s a wonderful way to […]
The Varley Art Gallery of Markham is excited to announce that it has been shortlisted for the 2024 GOG Awards in two categories: Innovation in a Collection-Based Exhibition Woodland Boogie Woogie 6 Varley Art Gallery of Markham in partnership with Markham Public Art, 2023-2024 Anik Glaude, Curator Catalogue Design Gathering Fictions: A Dialogue […]
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 […]
