Wednesday, June 11, 2025 12:30 to 1:30 PM Free | Registration required About the Program Join us for a one-hour Lunch and Learn Webinar sponsored by the Varley-McKay Art Foundation, featuring the Z’otz* Collective. Learn about their collaborative creative process, cultural inspirations, and dynamic storytelling through drawing, sculpture, and mixed media. Register About the Exhibition This […]
Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8 11 AM to 4 PM Free | Drop-in Stop by the Varley Art Gallery during Unionville’s annual street festival for a free, family-friendly art activity inspired by the Varley’s latest exhibitions. Explore the gallery and get creative together with hands-on fun for all ages.
Saturday, May 24, 2025 2 to 4 PM Free | Drop-in About the Program Be among the first to experience our 2025 Summer Exhibitions, Between the Current and the Echo and All Aboard! Explore vibrant artworks by the Z’otz* Collective while enjoying live Latin music, light refreshments, and engaging hands-on activities for all ages. Connect […]
The Main Street Unionville is getting a beautiful refresh to enhance the charm and experience for everyone. The City of Markham is excited to announce the commencement of the Main Street Unionville Restoration, a significant initiative aimed at preserving and enhancing the historic charm of Main Street Unionville. This project will cover the area from […]
Initiated by the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham, the Wallace Joyce Scholarship is a $1,000 bursary awarded annually to a graduating high school student in York Region who is pursuing post-secondary studies in an art or design-related field. This scholarship honours the legacy of Mr. Wallace Joyce, a devoted supporter of the arts who made […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
