On view in the Helson Gallery
Recent Acquisitions
August 31 to November 26
This exhibition features a selection of art recently donated to the Town of Halton Hills and the Public Library’s permanent art collections.
The show explores connections to existing art
in the collections and the creative influences
that shaped these historic and contemporary artists’ work.
Jim Reid, Halton 1
Helson 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 daily from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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.
On view in the Sisnett Lobby
Lower Sisnett Lobby
July 5 to October 1
Exploring the Art of
Marjorie Nazer (1906-1982)
Marjorie produced a large body of work displaying her skill in both delicate botanicals and bright garden scenes.
Margorie was the Librarian for the Halton Hills Public Library from 1962 until 1974.
Marjorie Nazer, Full Summer
Congratulations to all participants of the Plein Air Painting Challenge!
In association with the Helson Gallery, Norval Studios & Gallery and the Downtown Georgetown Farmers' Market, our 2nd Plein Air Painting Challenge of 2023 was held on September 23. Thank you to our Juror, Marlene Madole and all who participated.
Congratulations to the winners:
1st place: Yunxuan Chen
2nd place: Vita Keeling
3rd place: Linda Ross Gallagher
Honourable Mention: William Band
People's Choice: Yunxuan Chen
Photo Gallery: Plein Air Artists will appear here on the public site.
On View in the Mayor's Showcase
Featuring the paintings of
Rachel Aiello Chepil
Rachel Aiello Chepil is a self-taught artist. She is best known for her large size abstract paintings, but mostly enjoys the combination of landscape and contemporary painting.
Her paintings are an attempt to invoke colours of love and beauty into one’s life, by adding harmony and tranquility.
She loves to paint because she finds it very relaxing and she enjoys creating whimsical and inspirational scenes, as well as expressions of abstract.
Please note that the Mayor's Showcase is located in Town Hall across from Service Halton Hills desk.
Rachel Aiello Chepil, Ever Green
Drawing in the Gallery
Connect with local artists and hone your figure drawing skills with these free, self-directed sessions. Bring your own supplies (dry medium only).
Wednesday afternoons from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. in the Helson Gallery starting September 13.
Drop-in Family Art Activity
Join us in the Helson Gallery on Saturday, October 7 from 10am to 12pm.
View the Recent Acquisitions Exhibition and find inspiration to create your own Colour-washed Landscape.
All materials are provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
2023 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
Each year, a selection of approximately six exhibitions is presented in the Helson Gallery featuring works from community artists, private holdings, and the Town's growing collection of art which includes the culturally significant Helson Collection. Learn more about past exhibitions here.
Create to Learn
Attention Teachers, Parents and Students! Our Create to Learn curriculum-based art lessons provide easy step-by-step instructions to create inspiring works from materials readily available at home! Grade differentiated programming for kindergarten and grades 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 draws upon examples from the The Collector’s Eye – Selections from the Bruce Andrews Collection, connecting students to art in their community.
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The Helson Collection
At the heart of Frederick A. Helson's outstanding gift of art to the Town of Halton Hills is 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.
Photo Gallery: Virtual Vault will appear here on the public site.
Virtual Vault
Enjoy the Helson Collection virtually! Follow us on the Town of Halton Hills' social media using the hashtag #VirtualVault to discover treasures from the Collection of Frederick Helson, a gift to the Town of Halton Hills in 2013. The collection features over 100 culturally significant works by historic Canadian and European artists.