The Frederick Horsman

Art Gallery of Markham

WHAT'S ON:    CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
Cultural Floe: Modern and Inuit Traditions June 3, 2010 - September 6, 2010  Curated by Anna Hudson Inuit traditional knowledge privileges the expression of personal experience over received information. The subjective views of life captured in these sculptures and drawings advance the continuity of an Inuit way of being in the world and offer a template of cultural influence on contemporary culture. Read more »   A Tribute to Norman Bethune: the mural and political cartoons of Avrom Yanovsky June 3, 2010 - September 6, 2010 Curated by Anna Hudson “Avrom’s” Bethune mural weaves together the symbolic characters he developed over a career of political cartooning. The artist’s visual commentaries isolated humorous stereotypes of good and evil, always saving the leading role for the worker: an idealized representation of labour who endures the endless greed of capital and political power. Read more » Varley: Selections from the permanent collection June 3, 2010 - September 6, 2010 A selection of drawings and paintings from the Gallery’s permanent collection.  The installation features works from the last two decades of Varley’s life and celebrate his connection with Unionville. Read more » UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
Kai Chan: A Spider's Logic September 26, 2010 - February 2011 Curated by Sarah Quinton The exhibition includes a selection of Kai Chan’s sculptural works, created between 1975 and 2010. The exhibition is in partnership with the Textile Museum of Canada in Toronto. Read more »
Now On Exhibit at the McKay Art Centre 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. Learn more »  Next at the McKay:
The Other Side of the Brush September 1-5 Varley Art Instructors Exhibition and Sale September 8-12 Quad Colourists September 15-19 Main Streets and Country Lanes - Artwork by Murray Pipher September 22-26