The Helson Gallery features rotating exhibitions of local art, private collections and travelling exhibitions. Join us for a variety of programming, such as exhibition receptions, artist workshops, drop-in activities, tours, and more.
On View in the Helson Gallery
Halton Black History Awareness Society: Emancipation Art Exhibition
July 15 – September 13, 2026
Hans Poppe, Amon, Oil on African Fabric (Kitenge)
For this year's ninth annual Emancipation Art Exhibition, artists were invited to submit works that reflect the experiences of Black Canadian artists in our community. This exhibition celebrates the voices and artistic expressions of African diasporic artists. highlighting the richness of Black identity, history, and culture through a diverse range of artistic media.
Come out for the opening exhibition reception on Sunday, July 19, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. where awards will be announced.
On View in the Upper and Lower Sisnett Lobby
North End Art Girls: A Slice of Life
July 6 – August 30
Cheryl Bailey, Summertime Blues, Acrylic on canvas
The North End Art Girls is a collective of female artists that formed in 2018 with a shared mission to promote and support the work of women artists across Ontario. Brought together through a spirit of collaboration and community, the group creates opportunities for visibility, connection, and creative exchange. The North End Art Girls support women in the arts and strengthen the regional arts community through exhibitions and events.
Join us on Tuesday, July 7, 5 – 7 p.m. for the opening reception and a chance to meet the artists.
The Mayor's Showcase
On View at Town Hall
Featuring Local Artist Barb Tate
Barb Tate, Apple Blossoms, Oil on canvasCome explore paintings by oil painter and avid gardener Barb Tate. Drawing inspiration from local conservation areas, gardens, and the ever‑changing seasons, her work reflects a deep appreciation for the natural world. An active plein air painter, Barb often paints outdoors, capturing her subjects directly from life.
The Mayor's Showcase is located at Town Hall, 1 Halton Hills Drive, Georgetown
Upcoming Exhibitions
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Programs & Workshops
Drop-in Family Art Activities
Join us on July 7, July 21, July 28, August 11 and August 25 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Helson Gallery for a series of free, drop-in family art activities inspired by the artwork on view in the gallery. All materials are provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required
About 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.