Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthday Parties, Bridal Showers, Baby Showers
Corporate Meetings, Seminars, Events
The 1,000 square foot Deacon Room has cathedral ceilings and large windows that look out to historic Main Street 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.
For smaller meetings with an emphasis on privacy, the study centre can be rented and holds up to 10 people.
Rental Information:
Rental of the Deacon Room, study centre and galleries at the Varley Art Gallery of Markham may be booked by calling 905-477-9511 905-477-9511 ext. 223.
Rental rates are based on the total number of hours required for the event including set up and clean up time.
To reserve a space at the gallery, renters must complete a signed contract and deposit of 50% of the rental fee. The space will not be reserved until the deposit has been paid. The balance of the payment is due on the first business day of the month of the function.
The Town of Markham requires that all persons or companies renting Town facilities must have insurance coverage of two million dollars general public liability naming the Corporation of the Town of Markham as additional insured and including full participant coverage.
Varley Art Gallery of Markham Rental Agreement and Rental Contract
Rental Rates Community Rates apply to established community service groups (i.e. Lions Club), and non-profit agencies and organizations.Private Rates apply to businesses, corporations, and other for-profit groups, and to individuals or groups booking private functions.
Area of gallery:
Florence and Donald Deacon RoomIncludes: 14 Gallery 5-foot tables, 75 folding chairs, microphone, speaker, podium, screen, complimentary 1-hour self-guided tour of Gallery
Capacity: Up to 146 standing
Up to 70 seated
Set Fee Up to 3 Hours:
Capacity: Up to 146 standing
Up to 70 seated
Set Fee Up to 3 Hours:
Community: $187.00
Private: $267.00
Set Fee 3 to 6 Hours:
Private: $267.00
Set Fee 3 to 6 Hours:
Community: $374.00
Private: $534.50
After Closing Per Hour:
Private: $534.50
After Closing Per Hour:
Community: $66.00 + After Hour Staff Fee
Private: $94.50 + After Hour Staff Fee
Private: $94.50 + After Hour Staff Fee
Gallery Viewing(1 hour guided tour)
Please inquire about rates.
After Hours Staff Fee(per hour)
After closing, per hour:
Community: $36.50
Private: $52.50
Please inquire about rates.
After Hours Staff Fee(per hour)
After closing, per hour:
Community: $36.50
Private: $52.50
Setup fee
Set Up Fee Up to 3 hours: $52.50
Set Up Fee 3 - 6 hours: $52.50
After Closing per Hour: $52.50
Set Up Fee Up to 3 hours: $52.50
Set Up Fee 3 - 6 hours: $52.50
After Closing per Hour: $52.50
Rental of Courtyard(Flat Fee)
Set Up Fee to 3 Hours:
Set Up Fee to 3 Hours:
Community: $73.50
Private: $105.00
Study Centre(Maximum of 3 hours during hours of operation. Includes board table and 10 chairs)
Capacity: Up to 10
Set Up Fee to 3 Hours:
Private: $105.00
Study Centre(Maximum of 3 hours during hours of operation. Includes board table and 10 chairs)
Capacity: Up to 10
Set Up Fee to 3 Hours:
Community: $110.00
Private: $157.00
All charges are applicable to GST.
Florence and Donald Deacon Room Capacity
Capacity: Seated with tables 54
Capacity: Seated, no tables 70
Slide/overhead viewing with tables: 25
Slide/overhead viewing, no tables: 50
No fixed seating: 146
Room Availability
The staff of the Varley Art Gallery will be given first priority in booking the Community Room for Gallery programming and Gallery events. The Community Room may be rented during public hours, however availability may be limited. The public hours of The Varley Art Gallery are as follows:
Spring/Fall Hours:
Tuesday:
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday:
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday:
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday:
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday:
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday:
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
During the summer months (July and August), the Gallery is open 7 days a week. During the winter season (November to March) the Gallery is open from Tuesday to Sunday with an early closing of 4 p.m.
Private: $157.00
All charges are applicable to GST.
Florence and Donald Deacon Room Capacity
Capacity: Seated with tables 54
Capacity: Seated, no tables 70
Slide/overhead viewing with tables: 25
Slide/overhead viewing, no tables: 50
No fixed seating: 146
Room Availability
The staff of the Varley Art Gallery will be given first priority in booking the Community Room for Gallery programming and Gallery events. The Community Room may be rented during public hours, however availability may be limited. The public hours of The Varley Art Gallery are as follows:
Spring/Fall Hours:
Tuesday:
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday:
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday:
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday:
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday:
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday:
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
During the summer months (July and August), the Gallery is open 7 days a week. During the winter season (November to March) the Gallery is open from Tuesday to Sunday with an early closing of 4 p.m.
For more rental information call Doriana Cabeceiras on 905-477-9511 ext 223
