Saturday, May 30 to Sunday, May 31

Focus Academy presents: Mr. Un Iok Meng Art Exhibit

Come Support the Markham Stouffville Hospital with Mr. Un Iok Meng, Focus Academy Markham and the Toronto Macau Club.

The exhibition seeks to use art to spread kindness and bring warmth to the community. All proceeds from the exhibition will be donated to the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation. Organized by Focus Academy Markham and Macau Great Wall Calligraphers & Painters Association and with the support of the Toronto Macau Club and Beijing Great Wall Calligraphers & Painters Association.

Event Information:

• Saturday, May 30  l  3 - 5:30 p.m. Reception starts at 3 p.m.
• Sunday, May 31  l  12 - 5 p.m.

Monday, May 25 to Wednesday, May 27

NorthStar Special Needs Society and JoyArts Studio Presents: Echoes of Love: Harmonic Notes from Families of Autism and Disability

This inclusive art exhibition invites children with and without disabilities to create, express, and imagine together through art. Centered on the themes of understanding disability and accessibility, the exhibition encourages young participants to share their thoughts and feelings through creative work, while offering families and community members an opportunity to see the world through children’s eyes.

By creating and appreciating art together, children can develop greater empathy, understanding, and acceptance of differences, helping to build a more inclusive community where everyone feels seen, respected, and valued.

Presented jointly by NorthStar Special Needs Society and JoyArts Studio

Public Viewing Hours:

• Monday, May 25  l  10 a.m. - 7 p.m. 
• Tuesday, May 26  l 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 27  l  10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Thursday, May 7 to Sunday, May 17

Markham Group of Artists Viewpoints Art Exhibition

The Markham Group of Artists presents Viewpoints 2026, their annual juried exhibition hosted at Boynton House as part of Doors Open. Curated by a guest juror, the exhibition features a dynamic range of artistic practices, spanning traditional techniques to more experimental approaches. The selected works demonstrate a high level of artistic integrity and celebrate creativity, innovation, and imagination across a diverse array of subjects

Public hours:

• Saturdays l 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Sundays through weekdays l 12 – 8 p.m.

Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3

Climate Deck: Create, Trade, Protect - A Youth Art Exhibition by Mastermind Dragon Robotics & JoyArts

Join us for a vibrant, youth-led art exhibition that brings creativity and climate action together. Climate Deck: Create, Trade, Protect showcases original artworks created by talented students and transformed into unique trading cards and bookmarks - inviting visitors to experience art in a fun and interactive way.

Inspired by environmental awareness and sustainability, this exhibition highlights how young artists are responding to today’s climate challenges through imagination and expression. Beyond viewing the artwork, visitors can take part in a variety of engaging activities, including outdoor painting (weather permitting), designing your own creations, contributing to a collaborative one-word wall, and building a better future through LEGO.

Enjoy a lively community atmosphere with a card trading station, lucky draw, and refreshments, while connecting with others who care about art, creativity, and our planet.

Gallery Hours:

• Friday, May 1 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Saturday, May 2 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Sunday, May 3 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26

Beautiful Iran - Art Exhibition by the Iran Art Gallery & Academy

This is a multidisciplinary art exhibition presented by Iran Art Gallery & Academy, features original artworks alongside vendor booths offering jewelry, handmade crafts, and artistic products. The event will also include a series of interactive art workshops for visitors of all ages. Participants can register for workshops either online or in person at the venue. All workshops are fully inclusive of materials.

Gallery Hours: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

• Friday, April 24
• Saturday, April 25
• Sunday, April 26

Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stories Beyond the Bloom by Dalia Manoim

This collection expands beyond the floral, exploring it as a metaphor for transformation across nature and human experience. Through layered textures and intuitive mark-making, animals, figures, and abstract forms come together in a shared language of becoming.

Each painting carries a sense of subtle emergence - where strength and vulnerability take shape over time - inviting a personal connection to the moments that often go unnoticed, yet define us.

Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12

Awakening Our Senses Exhibition by Artist Mary DiLallo

Daily life is filled with managing a wide range of factors and situations, from personal health and relationships to financial and professional security. Amidst the rapid-fire changes of our digital age, finding equilibrium can be challenging.

When crisis hits, the impact can become overwhelming and crippling, fostering doubt of whether circumstances can be overcome. At this juncture, we face choices: succumb to the weight of it all, or find a way forward in attitude and action.

Realizing aspects were beyond my control, I focused on what I could control and began investing in my well-being. I am one voice among many dealing with life changing circumstances. I humbly share a representation of my journey through the exhibit, “Awakening our Senses”.

I invite you to pause and be present. To view the artwork beyond routine perception with non-judgment, patience, wonder and curiosity. As you explore these images and verse— become aware of the subtle details, awakening your sensations. The experience may reveal a deeper connection to yourself and the world around you.

The artistic process created a sanctuary where my inner child found a safe place to play and my adult self found solace, permission just to be. Shifting the lens from limitations to ability cultivated a hopeful outlook and purpose.

The Richmond Hill area has been a source of wonderful inspiration and is represented in the majority of photographs.

Gallery Hours - 12 - 4 p.m.

• Friday, April 10
• Saturday, April 11
• Sunday, April 12

Online Virtual Tour - Registration required

Saturday, April 18 - 2 -3:30 p.m.

January 30 - February 1: Hill Potters’ Guild Presents Emerging Directions

January 30 to February 1 

Emerging Directions - Featuring ceramic artists from Hill Potters’ Guild

Emerging Directions showcases the culmination of a year-long mentorship led by master potter Angelo di Petta, guiding ten mid-career potters as they explore new techniques, conceptual approaches, and artistic directions. See an exciting collection of ceramic artwork addressing a variety of topics including celebrating everyday victories, ocean waves, rebuilding after loss, cultural identity, bird forms, wetlands, decay, flowers and circular forms.

Participating Potters:

For more information, visit:

https://hillpotters.square.site/mentorship

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emerging.directions/#

For inquiries contact: emergingdirections@gmail.com

January 16 - 17: Tracing Connections by Dr. Somi Lee

January 16 and 17

Tracing Connections Exhibit Curated by Dr. Somi Lee

This exhibition presents curatorial learning and international exchange through university Student practice at the University of Illinois Urbana-champaign, United States, School of art and Design. The exhibition engages transnational contexts including collaborations with graffiti Artists around the world, Seoul national

University, the University of Chicago, and diaspora Arts communities in Canada.

• Program Room (30 ft by 15.5 ft)
• Front West room (14 ft by 14 ft), for displays only
• Front East room (14 ft by 14 ft), for displays only
• Back West room (9 ft by 10 ft), for displays only

Maximum Program Room capacity of 60 people with chairs only, 48 people with tables and chairs.

Permit holders can request stackable chairs and collapsible tables to be used throughout the duration of their permit.

Hanging System

Receptions

Please note that the House is not staffed, therefore you will need someone from your group onsite during your open hours.

City staff will open and close the House 10 - 15 minutes prior to and after your load in/out timeslots and show times. Facilities staff at Richmond Green are responsible for all ongoings at the park, assistance response times at Boynton House may vary, we appreciate your understanding.

The City of Richmond Hill may require additional insurance to be provided by the permit holder.

Permit holders are expected to follow Richmond Hill's Terms and Conditions of Use for the facility. They must also follow the mandatory Health and Safety and Richmond Hill By-law requirements.

Hours of operation

Permit holders can operate the space between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. during the duration of their rental permit.