Sphere
is the Varley Art Gallery’s new culture club – offering unique events that inspire, challenge, and entertain. If you have a little curiosity or a big passion for the arts, this is the place to be.
The Sphere Committee and the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham are working together with the Varley Art Gallery to bring exclusive access and privileged knowledge to Sphere members.
Join Sphere today and enjoy our The Art of Collecting - Speaker Series featuring special guest speakers from the Canadian art world. Tickets may also be purchased for $15 each, or three talks for $40. Registration recommended.
UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2012
The Art of Collecting – Speaker Series
Location: The Varley Art Gallery
Admission: $15 /talk , $40 for all three talks, free with Sphere membership
Admission to all three talks plus Art Auction ticket: $100
Olga Korper
Representing acclaimed artists from Canada and around the world, the Olga Korper gallery has been a destination for gallery goers and art collectors in Toronto since 1973. Join us for an evening with renowned gallerist Olga Korper as she shares her insights and experiences on the art of collecting. Refreshments provided.
Wednesday April 18, 2012, at 7:30 pm
Barbara Fischer
Director of the Visual Studies: Curatorial Studies program at the University of Toronto’s Department of Art, as well as Executive Director/Chief Curator of the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery at Hart House, Barbara Fischer is one of Canada’s esteemed curators and scholars. Join us for this evening presentation that explores collecting as curatorial responsibility. Refreshments provided.
Wednesday April 25, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Richard Rhodes
Editor of Canadian Art magazine, Richard Rhodes is known as a curator, critic, painter, photographer and lecturer in contemporary art. He has written a Canadian art history book for young people, A First Book of Canadian Art. His immense experience and expertise will inform this talk focused on the art of collecting. Refreshments provided.
Wednesday May 2, 2012, at 7:30 pm
Early-Bird Preview of the 2012 Varley Fine Art Auction
Get an early start on the big night out! Sphere members with an art auction ticket will preview the Varley Fine Art Auction before the doors open.
Wednesday May 9, 2012, at 5:00 pm
Preview and Tour of the permanent collection gallery and exhibition
Curator Anik Glaude will lead Sphere members on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the new Varley Art Gallery acquisitions in the brand new wing of the gallery.
Thursday June 21, 2012, at 7:00 pm
Sphere White Garden Party
An evening of music, wine, and dining in the garden of the McKay Art Centre. Dress in your finest white attire for this fabulous summer evening event. Please check our website for performance updates and menu options. General admission $25 – Sphere members are asked to register in advance for their complementary tickets to this event.
Thursday July 19, 2012, at 6:30 p.m.
Sphere Launch Party – Varley’s Muses Fashion Show
This spectacular event features rising stars of the Seneca College Fashion program presenting interpretations of Fredrick Horsman Varley’s finest portrait paintings. Varley’s “muses” – the women who inspired one of Canada’s most beloved, and notorious, artists – will be brought to life in this exciting fashion show event. Please check our website for further details. Tickets are $20 and will help raise funds for the Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham.
Saturday September 15, 2012
Preview and Tour of Impressionisme?
Curator Anik Glaude will lead Sphere members on an exclusive pre-opening tour of the Impressionisme? exhibition.
October 2012
Ann and Marshall Webb
Ann and Marshall Webb will introduce their contemporary art collection and discuss the unique way in which they collaborate to assemble the works in their collection. Both Ann and Marshall Webb have contributed to shaping a strong profile for contemporary art collecting in Canada and abroad.Refreshments provided. General Admission $15, Sphere members free.
November 2012
Sphere Cocktail Party
Join your friends and companions from Sphere in a toast to the season! Details to be announced.
December 2012
Sphere Membership Form
Sphere 2012 calendar of events
Contact: Francesca Dauphinais
Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham
Development Officer
905-477-9511 ext.3264
