Doors Open Markham 2024

Doors Open Markham 2024

Join exclusive vault tours led by the Curator Anik Glaude and exhibition guided tours at the Varley Art Gallery.

By Varley Art Gallery of Markham

Date and time

Saturday, June 8 · 10am - 5pm EDT

Location

Varley Art Gallery of Markham

216 Main Street Unionville Markham, ON L3R 2H1 Canada

Agenda

Exhibition Tours
Visit of the Vault

12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Guided Exhibition Tours

Free 30-minute guided tours of the 2024 Summer Exhibitions at the Varley Art Gallery. Runs at 12 PM, 1 PM, and 2 PM. No registration required.

About this event

Experience a day of unforgettable art exploration during Doors Open Markham 2024 at the Varley Art Gallery! Enjoy free family-friendly drop-in activities, guided tours of the Gallery's 2024 Summer Exhibitions, and annual vault tours. Following your gallery adventure, take a leisurely walk down Main Street Unionville to visit the McKay Art Centre. Admire its heritage architecture and view the exhibition by the Markham Group of Artists.

About the Buildings:

Varley Art Gallery of Markham

Situated at the top of Unionville’s historic village core, the Varley Art Gallery is an excellent example of post-modern architecture that contrasts with the neighbouring heritage buildings. The gallery, named after Group of Seven artist Fred Varley who lived in Unionville in his later years, is home to a fine collection of the artist’s oils, watercolours and drawings, as well as the art of many other Canadian artists. The main gallery features changing exhibitions to enhance the visitor experience.

McKay Art Centre

Visitors may also view the nearby McKay Art Centre at 197 Main Street Unionville. This heritage building, the former home of Fred Varley, dates from the 1850s, and is an excellent example of Carpenter Gothic architecture.

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Varley Art Gallery of Markham

The Varley Art Gallery of Markham is a vital cultural hub for artists and diverse communities. A municipal gallery, we create critical 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. We support artists from York region and seek to broaden access to the arts for diverse artists and cultural groups. We also share and celebrate the life and work of F.H. Varley, a founding member of the Group of Seven.

 

The Varley Art Gallery is situated on the traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples including the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe. We are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.

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