What's New at the Helson Gallery
Check out the Spring flyer to learn about current and upcoming exhibitions and programs.
Helson Gallery hours:
Volunteer docents are present in the gallery daily from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Florence McGillivray, A Street in Killarney
Local Halton Hills artists from Norval Studios & Gallery are celebrating their first anniversary operating as a cooperative in the historic St. Paul’s Anglican Parish Hall at 16 Adamson Street South in Norval. These artists create and display original works of art in this charming old heritage building once frequented by famous Canadian author, Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Barb Tate, Magnolia Morning, oil on canvas
Connect with local artists and hone your figure drawing skills with these free, self-directed sessions. Bring your own supplies (dry medium only).
Join us on Wednesday afternoons from 1 – 3 p.m. in the Helson Gallery.
Through the art of collage, families can work together to visually express ideas and commitments to create an eco-friendly lifestyle focusing on sustainability and combatting climate change. This activity re-uses well read magazines provided by the Halton Hills Public Library to make a point to focus on re-using rather than discarding the items we no longer need.
All materials are provided.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Monica is an impressionistic painter, who paints plein air, still life and portraiture. In her work she emphasizes the effects of light and contrasting colours with both brush and palette knife. "I am interested in capturing the emotive aspect of nature and its spiritual character." – Monica.
She is an award-winning artist, who regularly exhibits her paintings. Monica is an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists, was the elected Vice President of the Colour and Form Society in Toronto, and an active member of FASM, Credit Valley Artisans and has a studio at the Norval Studio and Gallery located at 16 Adamson
The Mayor's Showcase is Located at Town Hall, across from the reception desk.
With new exhibitions and events, as well as school and community programs, there's a lot to see and do at the Helson Gallery!
Check out the Spring flyer to learn about current and upcoming exhibitions and programs.
Each year, a selection of exhibitions is presented in the Helson Gallery featuring works from community artists, private holdings, and the Town's collection including the Helson Collection. Learn more about past exhibitions here.
Image: Detail of Stephanie Schirm - COVID window
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 Frederick A. Helson's outstanding gift of art to the Town of Halton Hills is 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.