In this virtual Lunch and Learn session, To go boldly exhibiting artist Sonny Assu will explore the ways his love of Star Trek has influenced his artistic practice over the past several years. He will share insights into how the iconic series has shaped his creative journey and inspired his distinctive body of work. Learn More
Join Yan Wu, the City of Markham’s Public Art Curator, for a guided tour in Mandarin at the Varley. She will walk through To go boldly and Summer Solstice, exploring how the ideas of science fiction in art gallery, popular culture, fandom, and solar phenomena are contemplated and illustrated in contemporary artworks and the gallery’s collection. Learn […]
English: Saturdays and Sundays | 11 AM and 2 PM Conversational Cantonese: Saturdays | 11 AM Join our Gallery Animateurs, Jennifer Nguyen and Zoe Eisenstat, for free drop-in 30-minute tours of the 2024 Summer Exhibitions, To go boldly and Summer Solstice, every weekend throughout the summer. Learn More
Join artist Karen Law for a fun, drop-in fandom art workshop. Drawing inspiration from To go boldly, participants will learn the art of relief printmaking to create unique prints on paper. Feel free to bring your own t-shirts or tote bags to personalize with your designs. All skill levels are welcome. Learn More
Join To go boldly exhibiting artists Brendan Lee Satish Tang and Syrus Marcus Ware, curator Anik Glaude, and Dr. Marissa Largo from the School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design of York University, for an insightful discussion about art and futurism. Learn More
Delve into the fascinating and unconventional journey of Canadian artist Frederick Hagan, as his daughter Annemarie shares personal stories and insights into his remarkable career. Learn More
Join local arts educator and poet Sheniz Janmohamed for a gentle nature poetry walk inspired by our summer exhibition. Tour the gallery, learn about summer solstice celebrations across cultures, participate in sensory journaling prompts, and create nature mandalas to honor the sun. Learn More
Kick off your summer season at the Varley with our Summer Exhibitions Opening Reception. Meet the exhibiting artists, join in guided tours, enjoy food and music, and get hands-on with family-friendly craft workshops and board games. Plus, don’t miss the chance to meet a Star Trek-themed cosplayer as she roams the venue!
