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  Last updated Jun 17, 2011

Public Programs

Workshops & Lectures

Workshops
 allow you to further explore your artistic vision with the gallery's most dynamic and popular art instructors. It's a time of renewal, growth and openness... to new ideas, concepts and experiences. 

Lectures and Guided Tours allow the visitor greater insight into the exhibition, and subjects covered, deepening the appreciation and relevance in Canadian art practice.

How to Register

Call the Varley Art Gallery at (905) 477-9511 ext. 221 or e-mail iofficers@markham.ca

 

Exhibition Related Adult Programming


Guest curators’ tour
Sunday 10 July at 1 p.m.
Come for a tour of the exhibition Cul-de-sac, with guest curators from the Masters program in Art History at York University – taking place during Celtic Fest in Unionville..

Artist Talk & Family Workshop
Monday 1 August from 12 to 4 p.m.
Originally from Markham and visiting from Berlin, artist Laurie Kang will run a series of family art activities as part of Simcoe Day celebrations. Join Laurie at 2 p.m. as she discusses her photographic works in the exhibition.

Doors Open Markham
Guest Curator Tour
Sunday 27 August at 1 p.m.
As the Varley is an official venue at this year’s annual Doors Open Markham event, join us for a special behind-closed-doors guest curator tour of Cul-de-sac.

Home Depot Family Workshop
Sunday 27 August, 12 to 3 p.m. (rain or shine)
Bring the brood to a Home Depot Kids Workshop at the Varley! This special program teaches children how to build small projects, do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instil a sense of accomplishment. Drop in and build a DIY project with the help of Markham Home Depot staff members.

 
Public Gallery Talks
Every Sunday at 2 p.m.
Cost included with admission fee
*Call to book your own private group exhibition tours.

The Varley Art Gallery of Markham is supported by the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham, Town of Markham, Ontario Arts Council, Department of Canadian Heritage, memberships, and private donations.

 


 


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