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.
Past Exhibitions
Discover past exhibitions, featuring works from local artists, private holdings, and the Town's collection.
Detail of Stephanie Schirm, COVID window
Holiday Show and Sale
On display in the Upper Sisnett Lobby at the Halton Hills Cultural Centre from December 1, 2025, to February 1, 2026.
Detail of Jan Zimmerman, Winter Walk
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
Current Exhibitions
Colour and Form Society's 73rd Opened Juried Exhibition
On View in the Helson Gallery and Upper Sisnett Lobby
October 22 to November 30, 2025
Held annually each fall, the Colour and Form Society’s Open-Juried Exhibition showcases exceptional artwork from both members and non-members. Featuring a wide range of styles and cultural influences, the exhibition celebrates artistic diversity and innovation.
Join us for the Opening Reception on Sunday, October 26th, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. when awards will be presented.
Fatima Andrade, Chameleon
OPPOSITES ATTRACT:
Creativity and Partnership
The Artwork of Stephen
and Elle Stanley
On View in the Lower Sisnett Lobby
October 22 to November 30
Stephen and Elle Stanley have shared 43 years of marriage and artmaking. Stephen built a career as an award-winning scenic artist and production designer, while Elle taught visual arts, inspiring students with her spontaneous, thought- provoking style. His work is architectural and industrial; hers is expressive and multi-medium. Their differences fuel collaboration, not competition.
For the Stanleys, art and love remain inseparable—their greatest strength lies in both.
Elle Stanley, Prayers Answered
Stephen Stanley, Conduits and Switches
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
Deb Hansen, Whispers Between Horizons
Upcoming Exhibitions
Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour 100th Anniversary Members Exhibition
On View 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 the now over 225 elected members of the CSPWC. 
All are welcome to attend the opening reception in the Helson Gallery on Saturday, December 6, from 1–3 p.m.
CSPWC Diploma Collection Painting by E. Conyers Barker (1909-2003), Flooded Fields, Holland Marsh
Programs & Workshops
Drawing in the Gallery
September 17 to December 10, 2025, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Join us every Wednesday afternoon in the Helson Gallery. Drop-in to connect with local artists and hone your figure drawing skills with these free, self-directed sessions. Bring your own art materials, dry media only.
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.