Join our Gallery Animateurs, Sophie Erdmann and Madeleine Chiappetta, for free 30-minute tours of our 2025 Summer Exhibitions, Between the Current and the Echo and All Aboard! Tours are available in English. The Gallery Animateurs program is funded by Canada Summer Jobs and the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham. Learn More
Join our Gallery Animateurs, Sophie Erdmann and Madeleine Chiappetta, for free 30-minute tours of our 2025 Summer Exhibitions, Between the Current and the Echo and All Aboard! Tours are available in English. The Gallery Animateurs program is funded by Canada Summer Jobs and the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham. Learn More
Join our Gallery Animateurs, Sophie Erdmann and Madeleine Chiappetta, for free 30-minute tours of our 2025 Summer Exhibitions, Between the Current and the Echo and All Aboard! Tours are available in English. The Gallery Animateurs program is funded by Canada Summer Jobs and the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham. Learn More
Join our Gallery Animateurs, Sophie Erdmann and Madeleine Chiappetta, for free 30-minute tours of our 2025 Summer Exhibitions, Between the Current and the Echo and All Aboard! Tours are available in English. The Gallery Animateurs program is funded by Canada Summer Jobs and the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham. Learn More
Join our Gallery Animateurs, Sophie Erdmann and Madeleine Chiappetta, for free 30-minute tours of our 2025 Summer Exhibitions, Between the Current and the Echo and All Aboard! Tours are available in English. The Gallery Animateurs program is funded by Canada Summer Jobs and the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham. Learn More
Join us for a lively summer music series presented in partnership with the Varley Art Gallery, UBIA, and Markham Arts Council. Every Friday, enjoy live performances by local musicians that bring Main Street Unionville and the Varley courtyard to life with music and community spirit. Learn More
Hop on the Art Bus for a trip from Toronto to the Varley to explore the works of the Z’otz* Collective! Enjoy a comfortable ride, a guided tour led by the exhibiting artists, and a return trip downtown—all in one afternoon. The bus will depart from the Royal Ontario Museum at 1 PM sharp, and […]
Join local arts educator and poet Sheniz Janmohamed for a summer edition of Chai & Write. This reflective workshop invites participants to explore the warmth of the season through creative prompts and poetic expression. Enjoy a guided tour of the Varley’s latest exhibitions, write list poems inspired by cherished summer memories, and take a colour […]
Take part in this playful collaborative drawing workshop with exhibiting artist, the Z’otz* Collective! Using pencil crayons, markers, and collage materials, participants will create whimsical creatures and scenes through fast-paced, imaginative exercises. As drawings are passed around the table, each person adds arms, legs, silly faces, and unexpected twists. Learn More
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. Learn More
