What's New at the Helson Gallery
Check out the Winter 2025 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.
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
Perspectives: Exploring the Town of Halton Hills' Art Collections
January 15 to March 23, 2025
This exhibition features a curated selection from the esteemed Helson Collection in discussion with works drawn from the Town and Public Library’s Art Collections. The display highlights both historical and contemporary pieces, exploring their visual and contextual attributes.
Through thoughtful comparisons, it offers unique perspectives on each artwork. Come and discover these treasures from the Town of Halton Hills Art Collections.
John William Beatty, Early Summer
York Wilson, DONOTIS
Currently on view in the Sisnett Lobby
Paul Dias, They Set Us Free
Upper Lobby:
Paul Dias: A Man of Colours
On view in the Upper Sisnett Lobby until March 2, 2025
In honour of Black History Month, this exhibition tells the story of life through the fundamental elements of growth. Just as these elements are essential for all living things, they have also been pivotal in Paul Dias’s personal growth as an artist.
Please join Paul on Tuesday, February 11th 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the John Elliott Theatre to learn about his artistic process followed by a guided tour of his exhibition.
Meghan Burt, Mascara Face
Lower Lobby
The Meaning of Being
On view in the Lower Sisnett Lobby until March 2, 2025
Experience the artistry of three International Baccalaureate art students from Georgetown District High School as they explore the layers of identity. This exhibit delves into the interconnected themes of femininity, adolescence, and divinity, presenting intimate narratives that reveal universal truths within everyday moments. Through the mediums of paint, clay, and assemblage, these young artists find strength in vulnerability.
Currently on view in the Mayor's Showcase
Featuring the artwork of local artist
Linda Ross Gallagher
Linda is an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists and has a studio at the Norval Studio and Gallery located at 16 Adamson St. S., Norval.
"Originally from the Saguenay, Quebec, I am a contemporary Canadian visual artist, based in Ontario, Canada. Being immersed in the outdoors, where my childhood years were spent exploring, hiking, drawing and painting, is my chief source of inspiration. I invite you to connect deeply through my art to the healing of nature, to the joy of special moments, the awesomeness of place, people and everyday things, or to the making of art itself.
Having achieved a BFA at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick (1973), I have painted alongside western landscape painters in Alberta and Saskatchewan (1990's). I am presently a member of the Fine Arts Society of Milton (FASM) and the Credit Valley Artisans (CVA) in Georgetown, Ontario."
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 January 8 and running until June 25, 2025.
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.