sty the frederick horsman varley art gallery of markham 31 may 1997 varley a celebration 31 may 1997 a gallery whose time has come the frederick horsman varley art gallery of markham is home to a wonderful collection that reflects the life story of a canadian icon the man the legend fh varley was a pioneer in the way he captured the human form and the beauty and ruggedness of the landscape in his art programs tfjere will be something for the entire family at the new art gallery see whats in store frederick horsman varley 18811969 our cover features self portrait days of 1943 detail 1945 by frederick horsman varley oil on can vas mounted on masonite 495 x 407 cm permanent collection hart house uni versity of toronto estate of kathleen gormley mckay a passion for paint kathleen gormley mckay was an inspiration for varleys genius they became the best of fiends an invitation jte part of history the new frederick horsman varley art gallery of markham grand opening will be held on saturday may 31 1997 from 1 1 am to 5 pm the festivities start at 1 1 am with a ribboncutting ceremony with markham mayor don cousens and other invited guests including television personality kate wheeler admis sion to the gallery and activities will be free all day celebrations include music provided by the nonaffiliated big band mime artists facepainting art demonstrations commem orative banner signing and arts and crafts for all ages the kathleen gormley art centre will also feature a student art exhibition the gallery is located at 216 main street in unionville telephone 905 477951 1 varley a celebration 2