What's New at the Helson Gallery
Check out the Fall 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.