Saturday, June 13, 2026 Presented by the Markham Group of Artists About the Program The Markham Group of Artists, in partnership with the Varley Art Gallery, presents the Unionville Plein Air Festival, a one-day celebration of outdoor painting in the heart of Main Street Unionville. Throughout the day, artists will create original works on site, […]
Sunday, June 14, 2026 1 to 4 PM Outdoor courtyard and Deacon Community Room at the Varley Art Gallery of Markham About the Program You’re invited to Responsive Architecture: From a Surface to System, a public exhibit of four architectural pavilions designed and built by students from the University of Toronto’s Daniels Faculty of Architecture, […]
Sunday, April 19, 2026 2 PM Free | In-person | Limited space; registration recommended About the Program Step into our Collections Gallery and explore the Varley Art Gallery’s historical works with a guided curator tour by Anik Glaude. Hear the fascinating stories behind the artworks, learn about Fred Varley, his drawings, and the history of […]
Saturday, April 18, 2026 2 to 4 PM Free | In-person | Limited space; registration recommended About the Program Join the Varley Art Gallery and the Royal Ontario Museum for an engaging, hands-on experience inspired by the Varley’s 2026 Winter Exhibition, Sketching the Past. Discover how Group of Seven artist Fred Varley closely observed dinosaurs, fossils, […]
Saturday, March 28, 2026 7 to 10 PM Tickets: $50 Benefiting the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham About the Fundraiser Pull on your boots and hit the dance floor at Boots for Art, a lively line dancing lesson led by the crowd-favourite Cheatin’ Hearts. This upbeat, beginner-friendly evening brings the community together for music, movement, and a […]
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:30 to 1:30 PM Free | Online | Zoom link provided upon registration Revisit the conversation anytime with the full program recording: Watch Recording About the Program Take your lunch break with us and join a free online talk with Sameer Farooq, featured artist from the Varley Art Gallery’s winter exhibition Sameer Farooq: […]
Saturday and Sunday, February 21 and 22, 2026 10 AM to 5 PM Free | Registration not required About the Program 2026 LunarFest GTA returns to the Varley Art Gallery with a new set of Lunar Lanterns, free workshops, and a film screening. Welcome the Year of the Horse through arts and storytelling for the […]
February 21 to March 20, 2026 Free | at the Varley Art Gallery courtyard About the Program Featuring artists from diverse cultural backgrounds, this year’s lanterns share stories of heritage, identity, and connection. Participating artists include Stephanie Avery, a Canadian artist, Philip Cote, an Indigenous artist, Keerat Kaur, a Canadian artist of Sikh-Panjabi heritage, Jieun […]
Saturday, February 7, 2026 2 PM to 4 PM Free | Registration not required About the Program Join us for the opening of our 2026 Winter Exhibitions at the Varley Art Gallery of Markham. The afternoon will feature in-gallery talks by exhibiting artist Sameer Farooq and curator Anik Glaude, an immersive dance performance choreographed by […]
Sundays, February 1, 8, and 15, 2026 1 PM Free | Registration not required About the Program Celebrate Black History Month with a free, drop-in storytime and art activity featuring children’s books by Black Canadian authors. Each session begins with a story read aloud, giving families a chance to relax, listen, and enjoy together. After […]
