Helson Gallery Members Show

Description

Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour 100th
Anniversary Exhibition
at the Helson Gallery

Submissions Open: October 15, 2025Entry Deadline: November 10, 2025 (2 pm ET)Location: Helson Gallery in Georgetown, OntarioExhibition Dates: December 3, 2025 – February 1, 2026Reception: Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 1–3 pmSally Jarvis Sloan award to be given (available to Canadian Elected Members)Jurors: Submissions will be juried by Kara Bruce of Helson Gallery, Missy Acker CSPWC SAA and Elizabeth Gilbert BScAAM BEd, President of CSPWC/SCPA.

The CSPWC/SCPA is proud to present this exhibition at Helson Gallery, 9 Church St., Georgetown, ON L7G 2A3.
The Helson Gallery, located in the Halton Hill’s Cultural Centre, is a vibrant space dedicated to the visual arts. Housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century Gothic Revival church, the gallery features rotating exhibitions that highlight both historical and contemporary art, including works by local, regional, national, and international artists. The gallery is home to the Helson Collection, artworks donated by Fred and Rose Anna Helson, including pieces by the Group of Seven. This collection was designated Cultural Property of National Significance in 2021. In addition to exhibitions, the gallery offers workshops, events, and educational programs.The CSPWC’s 100th Anniversary Exhibition at the Helson Gallery is open to submissions painted in water-based media as listed in the Conditions of Entry.We are pleased to offer two categories for submission:
Elected Members (exhibiting in the Helson Gallery)Associate Members (exhibiting in the Lower Sisnett Lobby, Halton Hills Cultural Centre)PROSPECTUS: Entrants must read the Terms and Conditions (prospectus) prior to completing their entry. This document contains vital information for a successful entry. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that artists read this material early in the stages of planning their entry.Please note that there are two separate categories of submission: Elected Members and Associates.Entries will be removed for not complying with the Terms and Conditions. The Terms and Conditions can be found at the bottom of every page here on ArtCall.

IMPORTANT DATESOct 15, 2025 – Submissions openNovember 10, 2025 – Deadline for entry at 2 pm ETNovember 14, 2025 – Artists notifications begin to go out by emailNovember 30, 2025 – Final date for artwork to arrive at Helson Gallery Dec 6, 2025 from 1–3 pm – Exhibition opening & awards receptionFeb 1, 2026 – Last day of exhibitionFebruary 8, 2026 – Final date for artwork to be picked up from the Helson Gallery

The CSPWC/SCPA has been promoting excellence in watercolour through education and exhibitions since 1925.
For information about our activities or how to join,please visit our website at: cspwc.caor email: info@cspwc.ca