In over twenty-five years, the Varley Art Gallery of Markham has become a preeminent cultural institution serving communities in Markham and York Region while reaching audiences nationally and internationally.

The Varley offers exceptional exhibitions of  contemporary, and historical Canadian art along with related programs for all ages. The Varley gratefully acknowledges the support from our funders and sponsors

Founders

  • The Stollery Family
  • Stephen B. Roman Foundation
  • Campbell and Jennifer Deacon
  • Alexandre and Jeannine Raab

Patrons

  • Rudy Bratty of Cedarland Properties Ltd.
  • Stan Leibel of Cedarland Properties Ltd.
  • Monarch Construction Limited
  • Michael and Veronica Larkin and Family

Sponsors

  • Scotiabank Asia Markets Presenting Sponsor
  • Whole Foods Market Unionville
  • Curry’s, Membership Supporter
  • IBM 2010-2015 Free Admission Sponsor
  • Markham 2000 Decorating Centre
  • Ala Kitchen
  • FLATO Developments, Inc.
  • Oak Ridges Retirement Community
  • TDCanadaTrust ADAPT Supporter

Public Agencies

  • The City of Markham
  • The Canada Council for the Arts
  • The Department of Canadian Heritage
  • The Ontario Arts Council

Leaders

  • Invar Building Corporation
  • Nancy Coxford
  • Esther Beaupré
  • Ruth and Stewart Coxford
  • Mary and Stan Neal
  • Francis and Ruth Redelmeier
  • Beverly and Fred Schaeffer
  • Humbold Properties
  • Deloitte & Touche
  • The Werhahn Family
  • Miller Paving Limited
  • KPMG
  • Minto Homes
  • Swan Lake Limited Partnership
  • Times Developments Inc.
  • United Castan Corporation
  • Roy C. Hill Charitable Foundation
  • TD Bank, Beaver Creek CBC
  • Shaw Communications Inc.
  • The Cochrane Family
  • Wm. Leslie and Mary L. (Mollie) Hood
  • H&R Developments

Major Donors

  • The Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham
  • The Estate of Wallace Joyce
  • John J. (Jack) MacQuarrie