
Serpa Gallery Hours
Gallery closed on Mondays and Statutory Holidays, or as noted below due to private bookings or programming:
Gallery Closures:
Tuesday March 3- Limited hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday March 11- Limited hours 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday March 17- Limited hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Last Updated (February 21, 2020)
Current Exhibits
IKI: Breath
Lillian Michiko Blakey & Bryce Kanbara

Art Exhibition
Lillian Michiko Blakey | Bryce Kanbara | February 26 - April 18, 2020
FREE | All Welcome
IKI: Breath brings together works by Japanese Canadian Sansei artists Lillian Michiko Blakey (Newmarket) and Bryce Kanbara (Hamilton). This exhibition gives insight into Japanese Canadian history while embracing Canada's goal towards a welcoming multicultural society. The exhibit emphasizes a desire for Canadians to be culturally responsible, adaptable, and inclusive. It represents both artists' shared passion for education, community, collaboration, and building foundations of acceptance and belonging for everyone in our society.
*Guided Art Tours available by appointment for Groups and Schools. Fees apply. To inquire, contact Logan Bales at lbales@newmarket.ca or phone: 905 953 5313 EXT. 2845
For more information on this exhibit click here.
Related events
March 7, 2020
Opening Reception: IKI: Breath
1:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Newmarket Old Town Hall | 460 Botsford Street |
Artist talks Snap'd Auditorium | Reception Serpa Galleries | FREE | All Welcome
March 28 - April 18, 2020*
Bryce Kanbara's Shadow Project
Newmarket Riverwalk Commons (200 Doug Duncan Drive), Newmarket.
April 4, 2020
"Our Place" gathering with Lillian Michiko Blakey and Bryce Kanbara
1 to 3 p.m. | Newmarket Old Town Hall | 460 Botsford Street |
Guest speaker Snap'd Auditorium | Guided tour Serpa Galleries | FREE | All Welcome
*4 p.m. | Invitation to participate in Shadow Project at River Walk Commons. Weather permitting
Upcoming Exhibits
Call for Submissions
York Pride 2020: "Just Be" Art Exhibition

Submission Deadline: Sunday, April 26, 2020 EST 11:59 p.m.
Exhibiting from May 15 to June 20, 2020
Old Town Hall | Serpa & Community Galleries (460 Botsford)
This year "JUST BE" ART EXHIBITION welcomes you to celebrate our history, diversity and courage through York Pride's 20th Anniversary. It's our pleasure to invite 2SLGBTQ+ artists and allies of York Region and beyond to share their voices, stories and perspectives through visual art reflecting on what this milestone means to them and their community.
Submission Details at newmarket.ca/yorkpride2020
For any additional inquiries email Logan Bales, Gallery Coordinator | Curator at lbales@newmarket.ca
ASK US ABOUT GUIDED ART TOURS!
We offer Guided Art Tours for groups and schools during most exhibitions in the galleries of Old Town Hall. Available by appointment only and fees may apply. To inquire, contact Logan Bales at lbales@newmarket.ca phone: 905 953 5313 EXT 2845. Click Here to learn more