No, this is the website for the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham. The Varley Art Gallery’s website is VarleyArtGallery.ca

You can volunteer at the Varley Art Gallery by registering online. To learn more about the sign-up process please visit Volunteer at Varley Art Gallery. Note: All volunteers must be a minimum age of 14, attend an interview, obtain a valid Vulnerable Sector Check, complete the General Orientation Workshop, and complete the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) training.

We are currently hiring! Please visit Job Opportunities to view our open positions and to apply to our team.

We’re Hiring Gallery Animateurs
The Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham is seeking passionate and creative Gallery Animateurs to join our team! In this dynamic role, you’ll engage Varley Art Gallery visitors by leading engaging exhibition tours and interactive art activities, and bringing exhibitions to life through creative programming.

If you have a background in visual arts, art history, or education, enjoy working with the public, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

We’re hiring a Summer Volunteer Supervisor! Help inspire and support the next generation of young creatives while making the Varley Art Gallery a welcoming space for 60–80 amazing volunteers.

Apply now by sending your resume and cover letter to Francesca Dauphinais at fdauphinais@markham.ca.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to inspire creativity and connect with the arts community!

Our office is located at the Varley Art Gallery, at 216 Main St Unionville, Markham, ON L3R 2H1.

We employ Gallery Animateurs to introduce visitors to the Varley Art Gallery’s exhibitions and programs, initiate discussions on the exhibitions and assist with overseeing and caring for the exhibition galleries during the busy summer months.

Applications to be a board member for the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham are currently closed. For more information on joining our board when we have vacancies, please contact City of Markham Clerk, Laura Gold at lgold@markham.ca

Thank you for your interest! Please contact our Development Officer Francesca Dauphinais through email at fdauphinais@markham.ca to discuss a future sponsorship.

You can make an online donation to the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham here. You can also send in cheques made payable to the “Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham.” All donations over $25 will be recognized with a tax receipt and a letter of thanks.