Winter Programming
Download the seasonal flyer to learn about current and upcoming exhibitions and programs.
The Helson Gallery features rotating exhibitions of local art, private collections and travelling exhibitions. Join us for a variety of programming, such as exhibition receptions, artist workshops, drop-in activities, tours, and more.
9 Church St., Georgetown, ON L7G 2A3
Gallery Hours
- Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Volunteer docents are present in the Gallery subject to availability.
What's New at the Helson Gallery
Get caught up on our seasonal programming, past exhibitions, and calls for artists.
Community & School Programs
The Helson Gallery programs provide students and the community with a unique opportunity to view and create artwork.
The Colour of Water
On display in the Helson Gallery at the Halton Hills Cultural Centre from March 4 to May 10, 2026.
Shelley Newman, Surrender in the Moment (Cropped), Oil on Board, Gift of Dave and Dale Cox to the Town Art Collection
Past Exhibitions
Discover past exhibitions, featuring works from local artists, private holdings, and the Town's collection.
Detail of Stephanie Schirm, COVID window
Current Exhibitions
Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour 100th Anniversary Members Exhibition
On View in the Helson Gallery
December 3, 2025 to February 1, 2026
Founded in November 1925 by twelve prominent Canadian artists, the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour (CSPWC) is dedicated to recognizing, encouraging, and nurturing excellence in watercolour painting. This juried exhibition showcases a selection of paintings from 35 of the now over 225 elected members of the CSPWC.
Join us in the Helson Gallery for a talk with elected member and past-president Marlene Madole about the history of the CSPWC on January 24 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
CSPWC Diploma Collection Painting by E. Conyers Barker (1909-2003), Flooded Fields, Holland Marsh
The Holiday Show & Sale
On View in the Upper Sisnett Lobby
December 1, 2025 to February 1, 2026
Don't miss out on purchasing art, craft and design items from local artists and artisans.
Monica Burnside, In The ClearingCSPWC 100th Anniversary
Associates Exhibition
On View in the Lower Sisnett Lobby
December 3, 2025 to February 1, 2026
This exhibition marks the first national show by the Associates of the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour. This exhibit showcases a curated collection of watercolour paintings from artists across the country.
Janet Coventry, Chores
Local Artist Deborah Hansen
On View in the Mayor's Showcase
Deborah Hansen is a self-taught mixed media abstract artist. She paints intuitively and draws inspiration from nature and her fascination with urban structures and architecture. While intuition guides the initial layers as the composition is taking form, the paintings undergo refinement until completion.
Her works have been accepted into a number of juried shows in various galleries across Canada and she is a member of several Artist Groups.
Deborah lives in the Georgetown area and has for over 30 years. She works out of her home studio where she lives with her husband surrounded by nature.
The Mayor's Showcase is located at Town Hall, 1 Halton Hills Drive, Georgetown
Deborah Hansen, Whispers Between Horizons
Upcoming Exhibitions
Afrofuturism - Embers of Solitude
On view in the Upper Sisnett Lobby
February 3 to March 1
Discover the work of Komi Olaf, a visual artist, writer, and poet born in Kaduna, Nigeria. His paintings use metaphor, symbolism, and cultural commentary to explore themes of decolonization through Afrofuturism, an artistic movement that reimagines African culture in relation to present and future technologies.
Join us for an artist talk with Komi Olaf on Tuesday, February 3, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the John Elliott Theatre.
Komi Olaf, Across the Border
Programs & Workshops
Drawing in the Gallery
January 7 to June 24, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Join us every Wednesday afternoon in the Helson Gallery, connect with local artists and hone your figure drawing skills with these free, self-directed sessions.
The Helson Gallery & Collection
The Helson Gallery features rotating exhibitions of local art, private collections and travelling exhibitions. Curated shows are also exhibited in the Sisnett Lobby of the Cultural Centre, the Georgetown and Acton Library branches and Town Hall.
Gallery staff care for and maintain the Helson, Town and Library Art Collections, offer a variety of community programs and events throughout the year, and provide opportunities for artists to sell their work. The Town’s art collections continue to grow with the support of generous donors.
At the heart of the Helson Gallery is Frederick A. Helson's outstanding gift of art to the Town of Halton Hills which tells the story of how Canada's artistic identity was forged during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As revealed through paintings by members of the Group of Seven, their predecessors and contemporaries, the Helson Collection also allows us to trace the evolution of the various organizations which supported artists during this critical time period. Additionally, an important group of European paintings afford valuable insights into artistic trends which paralleled those in Canada.
In 2021, the Helson Collection was certified as Cultural Property by the Canadian Department of Heritage, recognizing its outstanding significance.