Archives: Associated Programs

Come to the Varley and make your own festive mini Christmas tree ornament to hang on your tree or give as a gift! Layer, decorate, and personalize your creation with sparkly details. Fun for all ages.

Take your lunch break with us and join a free online talk with Gabriela García-Luna, featured artist from the Varley Art Gallery’s fall exhibition Sights of Convergence. This session offers insight into García-Luna’s creative process and current work. Learn More

Join artist Kejie Lin for a Mandarin-language guided tour of her exhibition. This program is perfect for Mandarin-speaking visitors interested in engaging with contemporary art. Learn More

Take your lunch break with us and join a free online talk with Jess Riva Cooper, featured artist from the Varley Art Gallery’s fall exhibition Sights of Convergence. This session offers insight into Cooper’s creative process and current work. Learn More

This fall, across two exhibitions, the Varley Art Gallery delves into the complex relationships artists forge with the natural world. Presenting diverse perspectives, join exhibiting artists Kejie Lin, Stanzie Tooth, and Jess Riva Cooper, alongside curators Yuluo Wei and Anik Glaude, for an insightful and engaging discussion. Learn More

Get an insider’s perspective on the Varley’s collections exhibition during this engaging talk and tour led by the Gallery’s curator, Anik Glaude. Learn about the curatorial vision, behind-the-scenes stories, and the themes that shaped the show. Perfect for anyone curious about how exhibitions come together. Learn More

Take your lunch break with us and join a free online talk with Stanzie Tooth, featured artist from the Varley Art Gallery’s fall exhibition Sights of Convergence. This session offers insight into Tooth’s creative process and current work. Learn More

Join us to celebrate the launch of our new fall exhibitions, Kejie Lin: A Garden of My Own, Sights of Convergence, and The Quiet Fall: Scenes of Autumn. Enjoy a guided tour with guest curator Yuluo Wei, meet the artists, and take part in a hands-on art activity for all ages. Light refreshments will be […]

Artist Annyen Lam leads this hands-on workshop in traditional and experimental kite-making. Participants will construct bamboo-and-washi kites using Japanese paper and environmentally conscious materials, then personalize them with pigment and pattern. Across many cultures, the kite is a lightweight tool of aspiration and memory, shaped by both design and natural forces. This session furthers the program’s exploration […]

Led by artist and Toronto Ink Company founder Jason Logan, this two-part workshop blends art and science to explore how place-based inks can be made from the land itself. Participants will learn to safely and ethically gather pigment-rich materials from the Rouge Valley Trail—such as black walnut, wild grape, and goldenrod—then transform them into vibrant inks […]