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.
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
Carol-Ann Michaelson, Baby It’s Cold Outside
Upper and Lower Lobby:
Annual Local Artists Holiday Show and Sale
December 2, 2024 to February 2, 2025
Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover the perfect gift for the upcoming holiday season!
Discover a diverse range of artwork produced by the best of Halton Hills talented artists and artisans.
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 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.