Exhibition Installation in Progress | Events and Programs Continue
All exhibition spaces at the Varley Art Gallery are closed from January 12 to February 6, 2026, for the installation of our 2026 Winter Exhibitions, 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗾: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 and 𝗦𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁.
All other gallery spaces, including lobby, art studios, and rental spaces, maintain regular public hours.
Upcoming Events:
• Sunday, February 1, 1 PM
𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼: 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗜𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆
• Saturday, February 7, 2 to 4 PM
𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
For more information, check out our "News" page at VarleyArtGallery.ca/News.
About the Varley Art Gallery of Markham
The Varley Art Gallery is a vital cultural hub for artists and diverse communities. A municipal gallery, we create meaningful conversations about Canadian art and society. We inspire local and national audiences to engage with art through outstanding exhibitions and rich public and educational programs relevant to the communities we serve.
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Learning Programs
The Varley Art Gallery offers diverse learning opportunities for all ages. Explore and create with us.
We offer a wide variety of activities, events, art classes, camps, and workshops for the community.
We offer students in grades K to 12 interactive tours of our current exhibitions and a choice of studio activities in Painting, Sculpture, and Printmaking.
Renting Space
Rental opportunities at the Varley Art Gallery and McKay Art Centre.
The Varley Art Gallery offers large and versatile spaces, both indoor and outdoor, for your function or event. Our spaces accommodate wedding ceremonies, bridal and baby showers, recitals, cocktail hours, corporate events, and more.
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