We're raising money for the Helen Arts and Heritage Center so we can continue to provide a gallery for local artists, offer instructor lead classes in various mediums, maintain our pottery studio and provide classes for our Veterans. Not to mention our Heritage center with displays of the history of our beautiful alpine village. We even host special events throughout the year featuring families who made Helen what she is today. But we need your help to continue our work!

Join us on August 15th from 5p to 8p at the Helendorf Hotel and Conference Center. We will have a live and silent auction, gorgeous artwork for sale, delicious BBQ provided by the Pink Pig and live music. It will be an evening of fun, festivities and fundraising for a community staple of Helen.

Scan the QR code or click to button to purchase your tickets.

Advanced ticket purchase is required.

Deadline to purchase tickets is on August 11, 2024

Our August Art Classes

VETERANS ART WORKSHOPS

First Thursday monthly

Free to military veterans and companions.  

1. Promote Healing: Art therapy can help veterans process their experiences, reduce stress, and manage symptoms of PTSD and other mental health conditions.

2. Improve Quality of Life: Through creative expression, veterans can improve their mood, self-esteem, and overall well-being.

3. Build Community: Art therapy sessions can foster a sense of community among veterans, reducing feelings of isolation.

4. Enhance Communication: Art can serve as a non-verbal medium for veterans to express thoughts and feelings that may be difficult to articulate.

Being mindful, the specific objectives may vary based on the needs of the veterans you are working with and the goals of your program. It’s always a good idea to tailor your approach to the individuals you are serving.

1st Thursday of every month (On-going)

10:00 am -12 noon

Minimum Students: 2

Maximum Students: 12

Held monthly, on the First Thursday at the

Unicoi Springs RV Resort, 2444 GA 356,

Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571

The program is sponsored by Helen Arts & Heritage Council, Inc., Helen, GA and funded by generous donations made to its Veteran Art Therapy Program.

RSVP 24 HOURS prior to day of class

TO RESERVE SEATING:

Rlamback@gmail.com

Workshop with local artist, Renee Lamback.

Veterans Art Workshop

Free to military

Second Thursday Monthly

veterans and companions.  

Partnering with VFW Post 4346, Toccoa to bring a multi-media art workshop to our military veterans of Northeast Georgia. The program is sponsored by Helen Arts & Heritage Council, Inc., Helen, GA and funded by generous donations made to its Veteran Art Therapy Program.

Held monthly, on the second Thursday at the

VFW 4346, Toccoa, located at 270 West Savannah Street.

Class Fee: FREE

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Minimum Students: 2

Maximum Students: 20

TO RESERVE SEATING:

Call VFW Chaplain, Dave Cornelius 228-342-5359

Presented by:

Nancy Ackerman

Bob Ross "Joy of Painting"

Moonlight Seascape

Experience the "Joy of Painting with the Bob Ross

wet-on-wet technique.  

Complete a 11x14 oil painting in only 4 hours!

NO experience needed! 

A supply fee of $20.00 to be paid directly to the instructor on the morning of the class.  Cash or check only.

August 24th, Sat 11am -4pm

Class Fee:$45.00

Supply Fee: $20.00

Minimum Students: 3

Maximum Students:10

Presented By Anne Hope

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Sep 12, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Helen, 25 Chattahoochee Strasse, Helen, GA 30545,

About the event

Exhibit Reception and 5pm slide show and stories

Nagy Exhibit runs 9/12/2024 - 11/3/2024

Nagy’s Vision, an Alpine shop for an Alpine Town

In 1969 Bernd and Linda Nagy discovered Helen at the very beginning of its transformation.

By 1970, they opened the very first import gift store, House of Tyrol, and were in business for 33 years.

LOCATION: HAHC lower History Room

Free parking in the back of the art center is limited but additional free parking for vehicles bearing White County plates is available at the City Municipal parking lot located down from the arts center on Chattahoochee St.