New Exhibitions at the Helson Gallery and Sisnett Lobby of the Cultural Centre

HALTON HILLS, ON – From August 31 to November 26, 2023, the Helson Gallery will display a selection of art from recent donations to the Town of Halton Hills and the Halton Hills Public Library’s permanent art collections. The exhibition explores the connections between existing art in the collections and the creative influences that shaped the work of historic and contemporary artists.

In addition, an exhibition of work by the Halton Hills Plein Air Artists opens in the Upper Sisnett lobby of the Cultural Centre on August 28.  View paintings of local scenery created by Monica Burnside, Carol Hughes, Sheila Mitchell, Beatrice Roche, Rose Scully, and Susan Ying. The group meets every Thursday from spring through fall in local parks to paint Halton Hills. This exhibition will be on view until October 1 and many of the paintings will be offered for sale.

"It’s wonderful to see the quality of art being donated to the Town and Library art collections,” said Mayor Lawlor. “The Town is grateful for the generosity and ongoing support of our donors.”

The Helson Gallery is located at 9 Church St., Halton Hills and is open Wednesday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 – 5 p.m.

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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