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November 24 | Artist Trading Cards

Eight colourful artist trading cards displayed on a brown surface.

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 […]

November 20 | Lunch and Learn with Artist Par Nair

Her Language of Love 2 (Nair, 2024)

  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 […]

November 2 | Multi-sensory Birding for Beginners

Promotional image for 'Multi-Sensory Birding for Beginners' by Markham Public Art, featuring a bird perched on a tree stump, singing.

  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, […]

October 20 | Chai and Write: What we carry with us with Sheniz Janmohamed

A cup of tea on a journal surrounded by leaves orange leaves and dried tea.

  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 […]

October 12 | Culture Days 2024 at the Varley

A close-up photograph of pieces of fabric.

Saturday, October 12 | 12 to 3 PM Free | Registration not required Drop-in for a self-guided sewing activity inspired by our 2024 Fall Exhibitions. Explore textiles, patterns, and more, before practicing your hand stitching by crafting your own plushy. All supplies are provided. Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or new to sewing, you’ll have […]

October 5 | Wash ‘n Care: Community workshop with artist Meera Sethi

A Wash 'n Care label designed by Meera Sethi is shown under a white background.

Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 2 to 4 PM Free | Ages 16+ | Registration required (Space is limited) Join Meera Sethi: A Brief History of Wear exhibiting artist Meera Sethi for a workshop exploring her three-part, research-based project, Unskilled. This project examines the life cycle of clothing—from cotton seed to closet—and challenges the fast […]

October 5 | Fundraiser: Glitter and Gold

Glitter and Gold logo

Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 7 to 10 PM Tickets: $50 each | Ages 19+ Organizer: Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham Beneficiary: Varley Art Gallery of Markham Don’t miss this extraordinary fusion of art, fashion, and music, all in support of a great cause! Event highlights: Tour of Meera Sethi: A Brief History of Wear Artist […]

September 22 | Fall Exhibitions Opening Reception

An installation view of Meera Sethi's multimedia artwork Outerwhere featuring a series of coats embellished with a variety of fabrics.

Sunday, September 22, 2024 | 2 to 4 PM Free | Registration not required Join us for the launch of our 2024 Fall Exhibitions Meera Sethi: A Brief History of Wear and Tracing Patterns.  Event highlights:  • Special gallery tour led by exhibiting artist Meera Sethi • Drag performance by artist LaWhore Vagistan • Hands-on […]

Free Seniors Art Workshop Series

A man with silver beard and hair is smiling while painting on a canvas in a paint studio. Behind him, a woman and a man are looking at a paper and discussing.

Are you a senior group looking for a creative and enriching experience? Join us at the Varley Art Gallery for a free art workshop designed specifically for local seniors. Workshop details: What: Free 2-hour hands-on art workshop, plus a guided tour of our current exhibitions Who: Local seniors (ages 55+), up to 20 participants per workshop Where: Varley […]

August 31 | Mandarin Guided Tour: Science Fiction in Art Gallery

A woman in a blue dress is giving a tour to two men in front of an artwork in a gallery.

Saturday, August 31, 2024 | 3 PM Free | Drop-in | Speak to front desk staff upon arrival — 星期六,2024年8月31日 | 3 PM 免费 | 无需预约 | 到达后请咨询前台工作人员 — 星期六,2024年8月31日 | 3 PM 免費 | 無需預約 | 到達後請咨詢前台工作人員 Join Yan Wu, the City of Markham’s Public Art Curator, for a guided tour in Mandarin at […]