McKay Art Centre

197 Main Street, Unionville
Admission: Free



The McKay Art Centre features works for sale from talented community artists and is the perfect spot to visit on your next trip to Unionville.



Hours of operation are in accordance with the Varley Art Gallery.

McKay Art Centre Exhibitions 2010

Artist/Exhibition

Date

Varley Art Gallery Artisan Show and Sale

Original hand-crafted items: Kaolin Studio (pottery) ~ Village Pottery and Art Studio (Pottery) ~ Stained Glass by Carl (Stained Glass) ~ Juliana Wong (Glass beads and Jewellry) ~ Lis Simpson (Glass beads and Jewellry) ~ Fuchst Bags (Handbags) ~ Smiling Frog Wood Studio (Wooden Gifts) ~ Headpets (Crochet Hats)

 March 16 – 28

Markham School of Art student exhibition

March 30-April 4

Florals and Their Metaphysics by Candace Wilson

Floral works by artist Candace Wilson

April 7-11

Family Is…. Community Photography Exhibition

Organized by the Varley Art Gallery, an exhibition of photographyby fifteen local families demonstratingwhat family means to them

April 14-18

Artwork by Paul Hallam

An exhibition of oil and watercolour paintings. This is Paul’s 6th time exhibiting solo at the McKay Art Centre.

April 21-25

Bayview Watercolour Society Juried Exhibition

A Spring show and sale of approximately 60 paintings created in a waterbased medium. This is a juried exhibition with an opening ceremony and awards evening.

April 28-May 2

Emerging artists artwork from the Markham Art Circle

The Second Annual Group Exhibition by Artists within the Markham Art Circle. Acrylics, Watercolour, Mixed Media Collage works are featured. Organizer: Judith Livingston.

For information visit: www.judithlivingston.com 

May 5-9

The Wembley Studio

An exhibition of art works by Rosalie Seidelman, Susan Cohen and Brenda Bornstein.

May 12-23

Markham Group of Artists

Avariety of artworks by members of thegroup

May 26-June 6

Denise Fetherston

Joie de Vie – Solo exhibit by Canadian artist Denise Fetherston. Come experience Denise’s collection of joy filled abstract paintings inspired by her love of music. Focus is on the positive.

Please visit Denise’s website at www.pixiepaintings.net 

June 9-13

Textile exhibition by Shibani Sahney

Silver Tulip Boutique specializing in unique fusion wear ladies clothing. Each piece is hand-crafted with a variety of threadwork, stonework applique and zardozil. Custom orders taken.

June 16-20

Abstract paintings by Donalda

New works in acrylic and mixed media on paper and canvas.

June 23-27

Toogood Pond Artists

Three talented artists (Gayle Fehr, George Huff and Jean Rennie) join together, expressing themselves in their own individual styles with various media. 7th Annual Show at the McKay Art Centre.

June 30-July 4

North York Visual Artists

The 12th Annual North York Visual Artists Group Exhibition displays a sweeping mosaic of styles and techniques. Enjoy the traditional and futuristic, the vibrant and tranquil – always rewarding and thought provoking.

July 7-18

Dynasty Watercolour Association

The mandate of this new association is to promote the watercolour medium among Asian artists. Thier aim is to organize, encourage and nurture excellence of their works, by promoting and introducing new faces and new perspectives, to enrich the art scene and strengthen cultural bonds.

Director: Stephen Yau (CSPWC) www..stephenyau.com
Chair: Ben Lee, www.benleestudio.ca
Vice Chair: Yan Yaohua (CSPWC), www.yaohuayan.com

July 21-25

Artwork by George Shane

July 28-August 2

Mixed media artwork by Nigar Pilarki

An exotic/eclectic collection of African and South Asian people/culture art. Some floral, landscapes as well as seascapes. Media – acrylic and watercolour

August 4-8

Artwork by YaoHua Yan

Yaohua Yan is a member of the CSPWC and is a watercolour impressionist painter. Exhibition features landscapes & florals. Yaohua conducts workshops and demonstrations in various art clubs.

Website: www.yaohuayan.com 

August 11-15

Artwork by Chung Yiu and James Lee

August 18-22

Joy of Colour

The 2nd exhibition of artwork by Florica Laslau, Linda Chen, Lynda Warne

August 25-29

The Other Side of the Brush

A two artist show featuring award winning artists Julia Kane (mixed media, watercolours) and Lucy Poscente (oils).

September 1-5

Varley Annual Art Instructor’s Exhibition

A diverse exhibition of artwork by the talented and professional roster of instructors

September 8-12

Artwork by Quad Colorists

The group has been exhibiting at the McKay Art Centre for 14 consecutive years. They keep getting better, so come and visit!

September 15-19

Main Streets and Country Lanes

High realism acrylic on canvas paintings and rural scenes – cultivated and wild flowers by artist Murray Pipher. Original paintings, prints and cards.

September 22-26

Artwork by John Pryce

September 29 – October 3

Judith Livingston’s Woodlands and Waterways

Judith’s 11th Annual Fall Exhibition. Original paintings from Southwest Ontario’s Carolinian Forests to North of Superior.

For information visit: www.judithlivingston.com 

October 6-11

Artwork by Raine Davis, Joseé Savaria, Katja Van Den Enden

Three uniquely different artists with a penchant for colour and layering of mixed media, evoke a sense of mystery and imagination with this collection of dynamic paintings.

For information visit:
www.rainedavis.com   
www.joseesavaria.com   

October 13-17

Artwork by Andrew Hamilton

For information visit: www.andrewhamilton.ca   

October 20-24

Artwork by Alpheus Jones

October 27-31

Artwork by Edward Abela

Recent landscapes by award winning artist Edward Abela, reflecting his travels in America and Europe.

November 3-7

Artwork by Maryam Mokhtari

November 10-14

Artworkby Sylvio Gagnon

Plein Air paintings by a travelling lover of nature.

For information visit: www.sylviogagnon.com   

November 17-21

Artwork by the Markham Group of Artists

A variety of works by members of the Markham Group of Artists.

November 24-28

Five Ladies Sharing

Morven Crothers, Linda Irvine, Judith Livingston, Pat Wheeler and Janet Wilson during Olde Tyme Christmas in the historic village of Unionville.

For information visit www.judithlivingston.com 

December 1-5

Holly Briesmaster

Verizontal: An exhibition of landscape painting (British Columbia and Waterfalls of Ontario), and also fan paintings.