What's New at the Helson Gallery
Check out the Spring 2025 flyer to learn about current and upcoming exhibitions and programs.
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.
2025 at the Helson Gallery
With new exhibitions and events, as well as school and community programs, there's a lot to see and do at the Helson Gallery!
Past Exhibitions
Image: Detail of Stephanie Schirm - COVID window
Currently on view in the Helson Gallery
Shifting Grounds: The Art of Uncertainty
May 14 - July 13, 2025
Featuring selected works from local Halton Hills artists who were challenged to delve into themes of unpredictability, change and the human experience of navigating an ever-shifting landscape. The exhibition addresses the economic, political and environmental uncertainties, expressing how the artists interpret and explore these concepts through their art.
Exhibition Opening Reception:
All are welcome to join us in the gallery on Thursday, May 15 from 6 – 7 pm to meet the artists and enjoy live music.
Linda Ross Gallagher, Our Sovereign Nation
Currently on view in the Sisnett Lobby
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Kate Dalton, Firewater Thunderbird Rising
Upper and Lower Sisnett Lobby
Indigenous Art Exhibition
On view until June 29, 2025
Celebrate Indigenous History Month by exploring the vibrant and diverse Indigenous art from the Town of Halton Hills Art Collection. Explore a selection of works, from traditional to contemporary representations, that showcase the rich cultural heritage and artistic expression of Indigenous artists.
Currently on view in the Mayor's Showcase
Featuring the artwork of local artist Peter Palermo
In celebration of Pride Month, the Helson Gallery is proud to feature the work of local artist Peter Palermo. This exhibition highlights Palermo’s vibrant and expressive paintings, offering the community a chance to engage with art that explores identity, nature, and personal reflection.
Peter Palermo has been exhibiting in Canada and the U.S. since 1991. Known for his dynamic use of imagery, symbolism, and expressive gestures, Palermo’s work covers a wide range of subjects and styles. His current display includes a series of small paintings inspired by his summer travels, where he sketches landscapes while hiking and camping, later transforming them into finished works in his Georgetown studio.
Drawing in the Gallery
Connect with local artists and hone your figure drawing skills with these free, self-directed sessions.
Every Wednesday afternoon from 1 – 3 p.m. in the Helson Gallery starting January 8 and running until June 25, 2025.
Adult/Youth (14+) Indigenous Beading Workshop
Saturday June 28, 1-3 p.m.
Cultural Centre, Studio
Learn to create a traditional indigenous beaded piece with Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation artist Dan Secord, as he dives into the history of his community and the art of beading. $35 per participant, all materials included. To register, please contact dchurchill@haltonhills.ca
Children’s (4+) Indigenous Beading Workshop
Saturday June 28, 11 – 11:30 a.m and 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cultural Centre, Studio
Come out and learn an indigenous beading technique from Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation artist Dan Secord. Dan will instruct children to create an indigenous 2-row bracelet using beads and leather. $5 per participant, materials included, children must be accompanied by an adult. Appropriate for ages 4+. To register, please contact dchurchill@haltonhills.ca
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.