What's New at the Helson Gallery
Check out the Fall 2024 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.
The Helson Gallery will be closed November 15 until 1:30 pm for a private function.
Volunteer docents are present in the Gallery subject to availability
2024 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
Open Water
November 13, 2024 to January 12, 2025.
The 99th International Juried Exhibition, organized by the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour (CSPWC), is a prestigious event that highlights the finest in transparent watercolour art.
This exhibition celebrates the creativity and skill of watercolour artists, offering them an international platform to showcase their work. In this competitive exhibition, artists will be judged and awarded by a jury.
Opening reception to be held November 16, 1 to 3 p.m.
All are welcome.
Currently on view in the Sisnett Lobby
Stephanie Schirm, Thistle, Acrylic on canvas
Upper Lobby: Square Foot Show & Sale
November 5 to December 1, 2024
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, many of which will be available for purchase. This exhibition is organized in partnership with the Credit Valley Artisans.
Gary Brunt, As I Sleep, Acrylic on Canvas
Lower Lobby: The Paintings of Gary Brunt
November 5 - December 1, 2024
Gary Brunt (1943 - 2019) was a Canadian artist who lived and worked in Georgetown, Ontario. He was known for his bold abstract designs and striking use of color. Brunt often incorporated “hidden” self-portraits into many of his works, adding a unique and personal touch to his art.
Currently on view in the Mayor's Showcase
Featuring the artwork of local artist
Jan Zimmerman
Jan Zimmerman is an established artist who lives and paints in Georgetown. She has been painting, often in a whimsical style for over 25 years. Her inspiration comes from growing up on Toronto Island and vacationing in Muskoka where she was surrounded by water and the natural world.
She has been in many group shows including the McMichael Gallery and has also been published in Arabella Art and Architecture & Design magazines.
Her work can be found on Facebook and Instagram @janzimmermanartist and can be reached at janzimmermantheartist@gmail.com and (905) 702-8722.
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 September 11 and running until December 18, 2024.
Congratulations to the winners of the Plein Air Painting Challenge that took place on September 21st at the Acton Fall Fair.
Kishore Sonawane, 1st Place and People's Choice
Linda Ross Gallagher, 2nd Place
Barb Tate, 3rd Place
Ted Yao, Honourable Mention
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.