The establishment of the Varley Art Gallery in 1997 was a direct tribute to Frederick Horsman Varley, a distinguished member of Canada's renowned Group of Seven painters, who spent the final years of his life in Unionville. Varley's presence in the community, and his connection to the natural beauty of the Rouge Valley, inspired local art enthusiasts and municipal leaders to create a lasting legacy in his name. The gallery was designed to house a significant collection of Varley's works, along with pieces by other Canadian artists, and to serve as a vibrant centre for artistic expression and education. Its opening brought a new dimension to Unionville's cultural offerings, firmly linking the village to a pivotal figure in Canadian art history and establishing a public space for the appreciation of visual arts.
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Varley Art Gallery of Markham
Dedicated to Canadian art, this gallery is named after F.H. Varley, a member of the Group of Seven, who resided in Unionville.
Markham, ON 329
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