What's New at the Helson Gallery
Check out the Spring 2025 flyer to learn about current and upcoming exhibitions and programs.
Located at 9 Church St. in Georgetown, the Helson Gallery offers a variety of programming such as exhibitions, events, workshops and more. Whether you're an artist looking to hone your skills, searching for a fun weekend activity with friends, or just want to view and engage with other artists, there's a lot to see and do at the Helson Gallery!
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
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
Upper Sisnett Lobby
Square Foot Show and Sale
On view until August 17, 2025
Come experience the creativity of local artists as they tackle the challenge of working within a 12” x 12” format in this unique exhibition. Discover a diverse range of artworks, which are available for purchase at $226 (including hst). This exhibition is organized in association with the Credit Valley Artisans.
Lower Sisnett Lobby
William Band: Watercolours
On view until August 17, 2025
William Band is a talented artist known for his technical watercolour paintings. After a successful career in commercial art, he has returned to his passion for painting, creating stunning works that capture the beauty of various subjects. Many of the pieces on display are for sale.
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.
Drop-in Family Art Activities in the Helson Gallery
Join us at the Helson Gallery this summer for a series of free, drop-in family art activities inspired by the artwork on view in the gallery.
All materials are provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
July 8, 22, 29, August 12, 26 1:00 to 3:00pm
Landscape in Turmoil (colour wash) July 8
See the Rhythm
(layered oil pastel)
July 22
Expressive Portrait
(textured wax crayon)
July 29
Dimensional Abstract (built up layers over colourwash) Aug. 12
Colour and Line Broken Image (with markers)
August 26
Coming Soon to the Cultural Centre, Lobby and Halton Hills Public Library!
Kindred Spirits: The Lucy Maud Montgomery Legacy as Interpreted by Contemporary Book Artists
August 6 - September 21
Kindred Spirits is a touring book arts exhibition that responds to the work and life of Lucy Maud Montgomery. The pieces were created by members of the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild (CBBAG) as an acknowledgement of the legacy of Lucy Maud Montgomery at the 150th anniversary of her birth.
All are welcome to come to the opening reception on Sunday, August 10, from 2 - 4 p.m.
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.