Varley Art Gallery of Markham

Markham, Ontario

216 Main St Unionville, Markham, ON L3R 2H1

Joi T. Arcand, namoya kâ-ocawâsimisicik okâwisak, #1 Joi’s Terrible Idea, 2025. Pigment ink on cotton rag, 139.7 cm × 101.6 cm. Purchase by the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham with funds from the K. M. Hunter Foundation, 2026. Courtesy of the artist.

  • Exhibitions on View

    "I Think This Means I Could Fly"
    Curated by Essence Harden

    Artist: Anique Jordan

    "Framing Identity"
    Curated by Anik Glaude

    Artists: Joi T. Arcand, Chun Hua Catherine Dong, Anique Jordan, Esmaa Mohamoud, John Reeves, and Katherine Takpannie


    Special Programming
    "Fall Exhibitions Opening Reception"

    Saturday, September 26 | 2 to 4 PM | Free | Drop-in

    Celebrate the opening of our fall exhibitions with Caribbean cuisine, an artist talk with exhibiting artist Anique Jordan, and hands-on art-making. The afternoon also features "Desires Are Needs" by Farhia Tato, an improvisational poetry and sound work exploring history and memory across time.

  • Monday | Closed
    Tuesday | 12pm - 4pm
    Wednesday | 12pm - 4pm
    Thursday | 12pm - 4pm
    Friday | 12pm - 4pm (extended hours until 8pm on May 2)
    Saturday | 10am - 5pm
    Sunday | 10am - 5pm

  • Email: varley@markham.ca
    Website: markham.ca
    Instagram: @varleyartgallery

    Notes: Free admission. Our venue is accessible, with automatic door openers to enter the building and exhibition spaces. One accessible washroom is available.

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