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Located at 9 Church St. in Georgetown, the Helson Gallery offers a variety of programming such as exhibitions, events, workshops and more. 


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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

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What's New at the Helson Gallery

Check out the Fall 2025 flyer to learn about current and upcoming exhibitions and programs.

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Community & School Programs

The Helson Gallery programs provide students and the community with a unique opportunity to view and create artwork. Click here to learn about these programs. 

Past Exhibitions

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. 

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Winter scene with a person in an orange coat and striped scarf walking a dog in a checkered coat. The person is pulling a sled carrying another individual holding a teddy bear. Snow covers the ground and is falling from the sky. In the background, there are two houses, one yellow with lights on and one dark. There are snow-covered trees and bushes

Holiday Show and Sale

We invite local artists to submit work for the upcoming Holiday Show and Sale, on display at the Halton Hills Cultural Centre - Upper Sisnett Lobby, from December 1, 2025, to February 1, 2026.

Submit an Application Here


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.

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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.

Abstract painting
Elle Stanley, Prayers Answered

A painting of electrical boxes, conduits and switches
Stephen Stanley, Conduits and Switches


Square Foot Show and Sale

On View in the Mayor's Showcase

Enjoy the creativity of local artists as they tackle the challenge of working within a 12” x 12” format.
This exhibition is organized in association with the Credit Valley Artisans.

All works are for sale at $226 (including hst)
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The Mayor's Showcase is located at Town Hall, 1 Halton Hills Drive, Georgetown

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.

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The Helson Gallery & Collection

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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.

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