Currently on view at the Helson Gallery
Photo Gallery: Field Notes Observations on Climate Change will appear here on the public site.
Field Notes: Observations on Climate Change
November 18, 2020 – February 28, 2021
This exhibition examines the causes and impacts of global warming through the work of twelve artists in photography, painting, printmaking and installation media.
The Helson Gallery features rotating exhibitions of local art, private collections and travelling exhibitions. Located within the Library & Cultural Centre, visitors can also enjoy artwork in the Sisnett Lobby.
The Helson Gallery reopened to the public on July 14. Gallery hours are Wednesday – Sunday from 1 pm – 5 pm. Please note that the gallery is staffed by volunteers and hours are subject to their availability. Check out our virtual exhibitions, art lessons and #VirtualVault social media feature.
We are taking the following steps to ensure your visit is safe:
- A maximum of 10 people will be allowed in the gallery at any time.
- Wearing a face mask is required and physical distancing of 2 meters will be observed in the gallery.
- Our volunteer docents are available to answer your questions and have been required to complete a self-assessment check before starting each shift.
- Sanitizing of public spaces in the Cultural Centre including the gallery and washrooms is done frequently throughout the day.
Check out the Helson Gallery Fall Flyer for the full list of programs.
Past exhibitions |
| Please visit our past exhibitions page to learn more. |
Drawing in the gallery |
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The Credit Valley Artisans and the Helson Gallery present drawing in the gallery. Wednesdays from 1 pm-3 pm, September 30th to December 9th. These sessions are free, self-directed figure drawing with dry media only. Participation is limited to 10 people, and physical distancing and masking is required. Pre-registration is requested. |
Sisnett Lobby |
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Portraits and More: The Visual Arts Brampton Portrait Group October 5 – November 29, 2020 For the past 15 years, artists in our neighbouring community of Peel have supported one another in exploring the portrait tradition. Featuring Michelle Chen, Mary Chorniuk, Maria Dlubak, Helen Duplassie, Paul McCusker, Sherry Park and Ann Tin. |
Create to learn |
Attention teachers and parents! Our curriculum based art lessons provide easy step-by-step instructions to create inspiring works of art from readily available materials. Grade differentiated programming for kindergarten, grades 1 - 4, and grades 5 - 8 draws upon examples from the Bruce Andrews Collection, connecting students to art in their community.
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Virtual vault |
| 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. |