If you are looking for a unique venue for an intimate wedding reception or special celebration, look no further than the Varley Art Gallery. The 1,000 square foot Florence and Donald Deacon Room has cathedral ceilings and large windows that look out onto the historic Main Street in Unionville.

The Deacon Room is highly versatile and can also be easily set up for corporate meetings or functions. Should you wish to impress your guests even further, include a guided tour of the galleries for functions such as client appreciation receptions or a private party.

Rental Information:

Rental of the Deacon Room, Study Centre and Courtyard at the Varley Art Gallery of Markham may be booked by calling the Administrator, Doriana Cabeceiras at 905-477-9511 ext. 3263 or dcabeceiras@markham.ca

Rental rates are based on regular hours of operation or the total number of hours after closing.

To reserve the Deacon Room and other gallery spaces, a Booking Request Form ( 23k/1p) must be completed. This form must be approved by the Administrator of the Varley Art Gallery. After the booking request is approved, a signed contract and a deposit of 50% of the rental fee must be submitted. The space will not be reserved until the deposit is paid. The balance is due on the first business day of the month of the function. All rental fees are made payable to the City of Markham.

The City of Markham requires that all persons or companies renting City facilities must have insurance coverage of two million dollars general public liability naming the Corporation of the City of Markham as additional insured and including full participant coverage.

Varley Art Gallery of Markham Rental Agreement and Information ( 83k/3p)

Florence and Donald Deacon Room Rental Rates

Florence and Donald Deacon Room Capacity

• No fixed seating: 146
• Seated, no tables: 70
• Seated with tables: 54
• Slide/overhead viewing, no tables: 50
• Slide/overhead viewing with tables: 25

Rental of the Deacon Room Includes:

• 14 rectangular 6-foot tables and 7 round 5-foot (in diameter) tables
• 90 grey folding chairs
• microphone
• speaker
• podium
• screen

To include a 1 hour gallery viewing, fees are as follows:

Guided Tour: $50 per group of 25 individuals

Self-Guided Tour: $50  

Community Rates apply to established community service groups (i.e. Lions Club), non-profit agencies and organizations, community arts groups (i.e. the Markham Group of Artists), other community groups (i.e. Guides, Scouts).

Private Rates apply to businesses, corporations, and other for-profit groups, and to individuals or groups booking private functions.

Rates during Regular Hours of Operation

Rates After Closing Per Hour

Room Availability

The staff of the Varley Art Gallery will be given first priority in booking the Deacon Room for Gallery programming and Gallery events. The Deacon Room may be rented during public hours, however availability may be limited. The public hours of The Varley Art Gallery are as follows:

Hours of Operation

During the summer months (July and August), the Gallery is open 7 days a week.

Courtyard Rental