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African Voyages with Njacko Backo
February 22, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch.
Join Njacko for a family-friendly celebration of culture as he shares uplifting music, energizing dance, and hope-filled stories for audiences of all ages and all walks of life.
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Paul Dias: A Man of Colours Exhibition
On display until March 2 in the Upper Level Sisnett Lobby.
This exhibition tells the story of life through the fundamental elements of growth: roots + water + sunshine = growth. Just as these elements are essential for all living things, they have also been pivotal in Paul’s personal growth as an artist. Inspired by the works of Van Gogh and Tom Thomson, Paul aims to transcend photographic realism, offering viewers a deeper, more emotional connection to the natural world.
Photo: Paul Dias, Quadrille, acrylic on canvas
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TIFF OnScreen at the JET presents: Never Look Away
Friday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the
John Elliott Theatre
Lucy Lawless directs this striking portrait of groundbreaking CNN camera operator Margaret Moth, whose bravery in the face of danger sometimes bordered on self-destructive. Content advisory: frightening scenes, violence, coarse language.
Tickets are $12 and are available for purchase in person at the Box Office or online. Presented in partnership with Create Halton Hills, The Halton Hills Public Library, and TIFF Film Circuit.
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Beat the winter blues! Visit Town Hall to see the public art installation marking the municipality’s 50th anniversary.
Contemporary painter Denitza created this large-scale mural that now adorns the windows in the atrium. The artist's intent was to create a visual tribute to Halton Hills, capturing urban and rural areas, scenic landscapes and nature. Look for recognizable landmarks within the artwork, while taking in the vibrant hues of Halton Hills throughout the seasons.
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What's on at the Helson Gallery | |
Perspectives: Exploring the Town of Halton Hills' Art Collections
On display until March 23 in the Helson Gallery
This exhibition features a curated selection of art from the esteemed Helson Collection, presented in pairings with more modern works carefully selected from the Town and Public Library’s Art Collections. The public is invited to explore these historical and contemporary treasures and examine their visual, thematic, and contextual similarities.
Photo: John William Beatty, Farm in Winter (assigned title), 1935, Oil on canvas, Gift of Fred and Rose Anna Helson, Helson Art Collection.
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The Meaning of Being
On display until March 2 in the Lower Level
Experience the artistry of three International Baccalaureate art students from Georgetown District High School as they explore the layers of identity. Through the mediums of paint, clay, and assemblage, these young artists find strength in vulnerability.
Photo: Rhea Swargam, Duality, oil on canvas
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March Break Drop-in Art Activity
March 12, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the
Helson Gallery
Drop-in to create this layered Oil Pastel Abstract Art Piece. Free, all art supplies provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Bell Box Mural Mentorship Program
Deadline to apply: 9 a.m. on March 3
Attention local professional artists! Learn how to take your artwork off the canvas and into the public art landscape. Apply to be part of this three session program led by artist mentor Jieun Kim, a Korean-born street artist based in Toronto. Participants who complete this program will have the opportunity to submit proposals to paint one of two utility boxes for the Halton Hills Bell Box Mural Project. Applications are subject to a selection process. Spaces are limited.
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Shifting Grounds: The Art of Uncertainty
Deadline: April 21
Local artists are invited to submit their work for an exhibition that explores the delicate balance between stability and chaos.
We are seeking pieces that speak to the current economic, political, or environmental uncertainty. This call is open to all mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. Artists may submit up to two pieces for consideration.
Photo: Detail Marilyn Laugesen, Untitled Landscape, mixed media on paper, Gift of Dave and Dale Cox, Town of Halton Hills Art Collection
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Create Halton Hills Core Services
- Provide support to the local arts and culture sector
- Engage and collaborate with cultural leaders and stakeholders
- Provide funding, commissioning, and art sales opportunities
- Deliver diverse cultural programing
- Implement Public Art Program including temporary and permanent works
- Operate Helson Gallery including delivery of programs and exhibitions
- Lead Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Truth and Reconciliation initiatives
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