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Exhibition Guided Tours

Join our Gallery Animateurs, Madeleine and Ellie, 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, and Jackman Foundation. Learn More

Exhibition Guided Tours

Join our Gallery Animateurs, Madeleine and Ellie, 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, and Jackman Foundation. Learn More

Exhibition Guided Tours

Join our Gallery Animateurs, Madeleine and Ellie, 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, and Jackman Foundation. Learn More

Music on the Street

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

Art Bus: Tour with Z’otz* Collective

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 […]

Chai & Write: Summer Joys with Sheniz Janmohamed

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 […]

Make Your Mark: Artist Workshop with Z’otz* Collective

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

Lunch and Learn with Z’otz* Collective

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

2025 Summer Exhibitions Opening Reception

Be among the first to experience our 2025 Summer Exhibitions, Between the Current and the Echo and All Aboard!. Explore vibrant murals by Z’otz* Collective while enjoying live Latin music, light refreshments, along with engaging hands-on activities for all ages. Connect with the artists during an insightful gallery talk as they share the inspiration behind their work. It’s […]

Canadian Art Hop 2025

The Varley Art Gallery is pleased to once again participate in this year’s Canadian Art Hop. We’ll be offering special programming and extended hours to mark the occasion. Visitors are invited to explore our 2025 Winter Exhibitions, featuring works by Karen Kar Yen Law, Emma Nishimura, Gayle Uyagaqi Kabloona, and more, on view until Sunday, […]