Varley Art Gallery Invites Community to Attend Crystallized Gala Celebration

www.insurancerate.com StarBuzz Weekly, Toronto-

Event marks the Varley’s 15th anniversary and the opening of its new exhibition space

MARKHAM, ON ~ June 6, 2012 ~ Crystallized is presented by the Varley Art Gallery and the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham to celebrate the crystal anniversary of the Varley Art Gallery. This evening of community celebration features lively jazz music performed by Rob Christian and Eric St-Laurent on the main stage and a string trio performing in the courtyard tent. Patrons will also enjoy delectable gourmet food.

 The highlight of the evening will be the ribbon-cutting ceremony signifying the official opening of the new permanent collection exhibition gallery. The construction of this gallery, and new administrative offices were made possible by Mr. Wallace Joyce’s philanthropic donation of $1.5-million. Mr. Joyce also bequeathed a large portion of his private art collection to the Varley Art Gallery upon his death in 2010. Works from Mr. Joyce’s collection will form part of the inaugural exhibition in the new gallery.

What:                                      Crystallized Gala Community Celebration

When:                                     Friday, June 22, 2012

                                                7:00 p.m.

Where:                                    Varley Art Gallery of Markham

                                                216 Main Street Unionville

                                                Markham

Tickets:                                  $25 per person

To order tickets and for further details regarding the event, visit the gallery or contact Francesca Dauphinais at 905-477-9511 ext. 3264 or fdauphinais@markham.ca.

To learn more about other events and programs taking place at the Varley Art Gallery of Markham, visitwww.varleygallery.ca.  

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