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New this April: OnScreen Halton Hills Film Festival
April 2-16, venues across Halton Hills!
Presented by the Halton Hills Public Library, Create Halton Hills, the National Film Board of Canada, and National Canadian Film Day, this fun and unique event will celebrate the incredible talent of Canadian filmmakers and showcase our rich national identity. From powerful documentaries to stunning animations, there is something for everyone!
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National Canadian Film Day
April 16, 6 p.m. at Acton Town Hall Centre
Celebrate National Canadian Film Day at the festival’s grand finale at Acton Town Hall Centre with a special screening of I Like Movies! This funny and heartfelt film by Chandler Levack, a Burlington filmmaker, is perfect for movie lovers of all kinds.
Enjoy a special presentation by Dr. Michael Baker, Professor of Film Studies at Sheridan College as he dives into the world of Canadian film and shares his insights.
Delicious Sadboy Pizza and local drinks will be available for purchase at the venue.
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Film Festival Screenings from April 2-16 Include:
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Ballerina
April 2, 3:30 p.m.
Limehouse Public School
Eleven-year-old orphan Félicie has one dream: to go to Paris and become a dancer. Her best friend Victor, a highly imaginative boy, has a dream of his own: to become a famous inventor. In a leap of faith, Victor and Félicie leave their orphanage in pursuit of their passions.
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The Whale and the Raven
April 3, 1:30 p.m.
Georgetown Hillsview Active Living Centre
The Whale and the Raven illuminates the many issues that have drawn whale researchers, the Gitga’at First Nation, and the Government of British Columbia into a complex conflict. As the people in the Great Bear Rainforest struggle to protect their territory against the pressure and promise of the gas industry, caught in between are the countless beings that call this place home.
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The Colour of Ink
April 6, 2 p.m.
Norval Gallery and Studios
Ink is our primal medium. It has always been with us, inscribing the evolution of humanity. The Colour of Ink uncovers the medium’s mystery and power through the eyes of Jason Logan, a visionary Toronto inkmaker. Working with ingredients foraged in the wild—weeds, berries, bark, flowers, rocks, rust—he makes ink from just about anything.
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Currently on view in the Mayor's Showcase
On display to mid-May
Town Hall
The Mayor's Showcase is now featuring the artwork of local artist Linda Ross Gallagher.
Linda is an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists and has a studio at the Norval Studio and Gallery located at 16 Adamson St. S., Norval. Linda finds inspiration in being immersed in the outdoors, where her childhood years were spent exploring, hiking, drawing, and painting.
Photo: Linda Ross Gallagher, Summer Fields 2
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Special Edition of Drawing in the Gallery
April 12, 2-3 p.m.
Helson Gallery
The Halton Hills Public Library's FanFest is back in 2025! Join a special FanFest edition of Drawing in the Gallery featuring live Cosplay characters as models. Bring your sketchbook and pencils, and participate in this free drop-in event!
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The Artistic Viewpoint
On display March 26 - May 11 in the Helson Gallery
SOVA (Southern Ontario Visual Artists) is a distinguished collective of professional visual artists who have come together out of mutual respect and admiration for each other's work. These award-winning artists showcase their talents both nationally and internationally. The exhibition features a diverse array of media by artists including Robert Chisholm, Lynden Cowan, Connie Munson, Helen Duplassie, Joanne Lomas, Daureen Murphy, Charlene Nickels, Margaret Pardy, Lynne Schumacher, Steve Wilson, Angela Burdon, Joanna Turlej, and Michelle Eissler.
Join us for the opening reception on Sunday, March 30, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., to enjoy live music, an artist conversation circle, and a walk 'n talk with guest artists.
Photo: Joanne Lomas, Dazzle in the Field, Acrylic on canvas
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PhotoArt
March 3 - March 30 in the Upper and Lower Sisnett Lobby
Last chance to see the annual photography competition, show, and sale! Organized by Halton Hills photographers, this exhibition aims to raise awareness and educate the community about the art of photography.
Photo: Chris Cachia, Devereaux House, Photograph
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Norval Studios & Gallery
April 1 - April 29 in the Upper and Lower Sisnett Lobby
Local Halton Hills artists from Norval Studios & Gallery are celebrating their second anniversary operating as a cooperative with a group show at the Cultural Centre. These artists create and display original works of art in the charming and historic St. Paul’s Anglican Parish Hall, once frequented by famous Canadian author, Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Photo: Beatrice Roche, The Waterfall, Gouache
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Halton Municipalities Culture Days Project
Deadline: April 24
The municipalities of Halton are seeking a multidisciplinary artist, artist team or collective to lead an interactive arts activity as part of Culture Days 2025.
This opportunity is open to Halton-based artists residing in Oakville, Milton, Halton Hills, or Burlington. The selected artist(s) will receive a $2,200 commission and up to $1,800 for material costs.
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Shifting Grounds: The Art of Uncertainty
Deadline: April 21
Local artists are invited to submit their work for an exhibition at the Helson Gallery 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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4th annual Forms, Faces & Spaces: figuratively speaking!
Deadline: April 4
This exhibition is part of the 29th Scotiabank CONTACT Festival and will hang in the Upper Sisnett Lobby at the Halton Hills Cultural Centre. The exhibition explores a universal theme across cultures and time: our fascination with faces, people in their own spaces, and the landscapes that surround them.
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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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