New Exhibitions at the Helson Gallery and Cultural Centre

HALTON HILLS, ON – A new exhibition, Collection Conversations, will open at the Town of Halton Hills Helson Gallery on February 23, 2022.  Featuring selections from the Town’s Permanent Art Collection, including the culturally significant Helson Collection, the show examines the diverse movements that have shaped Canadian art history.  Collection Conversations will continue until April 24. 

Upcoming in the Sisnett Lobby of the Cultural Centre is Photoart 2022, an annual exhibition of amateur and professional photography organized and sponsored by the Halton Hills Camera Club.  The show will be on view from February 28 – April 3 and many of the photographs are available for purchase.

“The Town of Halton Hills Cultural Centre affords artists an excellent venue for their work in both the Sisnett Lobby and Helson Gallery. I hope people find time to visit safely and enjoy these new exhibitions,” said Mayor Rick Bonnette. “This is a great opportunity to explore our local arts and culture initiatives.”

The Cultural Centre is located at 9 Church St., Halton Hills and is open Mon: 1 – 8:30; Tues – Thurs: 9:30 – 8:30; Fri and Sat: 9:30 – 5; Sun: 1 – 5 p.m.

Helson Gallery hours during February are Wednesdays – Sundays: 1 – 3 p.m. In March, the Gallery will return to regular public hours of Wednesdays  – Sundays: 1 – 5 p.m.  Please note that the Helson Gallery is staffed by volunteers and hours are subject to their availability. Masks and social distancing are required when visiting.

About the Town of Halton Hills

The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.

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