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Black History Month
This February, participate in a variety of programs featuring work by black artists and creators. Attend a lecture, view artwork at the Library & Cultural Centre, and experience an interactive art session where creativity, music and awareness meet.
Visit the events calendar for more details. Programs are presented by the Halton Hills Public Library and the Town of Halton Hills.
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February 10, from 1-4 p.m. in the Studio at the Library & Cultural Centre
Join artist Omar Hopkinson for an experiential Black History Month program in partnership with the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton. An afternoon of music and visual arts.
Advance registration is required. No cost. All supplies provided; no experience necessary. Ages 16+.
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Miyakah Emon: Explorations of Diasporic Experience Through the Liminal
On display February 5 - March 3 in the
Upper Sisnett Lobby
Explore the complex and meaningful art of Miyakah Emon. Miyakah’s paintings are a direct reflection of their experience as a black Neurodiverse (ADHD and ASD) person. Miyakah’s work is described as a “playground” of various emotions, where chaos and order coexist.
Photo: Miyakah Emon, Salmon Run, oil on canvas.
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A Story of Black History Told Through Art with
Francesca Durham
Tuesday, February 6 at 7:30 p.m. (Virtual)
In 2023 the Helson Gallery hosted the sixth annual Emancipation Art Exhibit, to explore and celebrate freedom through the perspectives of Black artists. Join us to learn more about this successful exhibition from Francesca Durham of the Halton Black History Awareness Society, as she relates how the exhibit served as a profound expression of the multifaceted Black experience, and the struggles, triumphs, and aspirations of a diverse community that has been both marginalized and celebrated.
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Culture by
the Numbers
Data conducted by Nanos for the Ontario Arts Council, March 2023
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89%
agree that the arts help us understand other cultures better.
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86%
agree that arts experiences help bring people from diverse backgrounds together as a community.
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Watercolour Workshop with Rayne Tunley | |
February 21, from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Studio at the Library & Cultural Centre
Learn a variety of watercolour techniques from professional artist Rayne Tunley, whose work is featured in the current exhibition Transatlantic Paper Trail: Diverse Perspectives from Canada, Switzerland, and Germany. In this one-day workshop, artists of all levels will complete a painting using watercolour techniques for wet on wet, colour, and value. Cost is $100, materials not included.
Photo: Rayne Tunley, When the Wind Blows
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What's on at the
Helson Gallery
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Transatlantic Paper Trail: Diverse Perspectives from Canada, Switzerland, and Germany
On display until February 25 in the
Helson Gallery & Lower Sisnett Lobby
Last chance to view this international exchange exhibition exploring diverse perspectives from noted Canadian, German and Swiss artists. The show includes abstract, realism, landscape, and figurative styles.
Photo: Rudolf Stussi, Lenzerhorn 5, Lenzerheide, Switzerland, watercolour
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PhotoArt Competition
Register online and submit before January 27
Submit your work to this annual competition organized by Halton Hills Photographers for a chance to exhibit in the Sisnett Lobby Exhibition & Sale and win prizes.
Photo: Karin McDonald, The Covered Bridge, Photograph
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3rd annual FORMS, FACES & SPACES, figuratively speaking!
Deadline: February 25
Submit your art for the opportunity to exhibit your work and a chance to win $1,500.00 in cash prizes.
This exhibition is part of the 28th Scotiabank CONTACT Festival and will hang concurrently at three satellite sites: the Upper Sisnett Lobby at the Halton Hills Cultural Centre, the Pond Gallery in the Alton Mill Arts Centre, and the Gathering Space at the Humber River Centre in Bolton.
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TIFF OnScreen at the JET
Mr. Dressup: The Magic of
Make-Believe
February 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the JET
This heartfelt documentary celebrates the life and work of Ernie Coombs, also known as Mr. Dressup, the iconic Canadian children's television personality who encouraged generations of kids to be their best selves.
Presented in partnership with TIFF Film Circuit, its sponsors and supporters, Create Halton Hills and the Halton Hills Public Library. Tickets are $12 and are available for purchase at the JET box office in-person or online.
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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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