The Heliconian Club's annual “OFF THE WALL” ART SHOW
Dates of show: November 27th to February 1st, 2026
This annual event transforms the Heliconian Hall into a festive art market, where every piece of art is priced to sell - $200 and less - and can be taken home right off the wall at the time of purchase. Perfect for holiday shoppers and art enthusiasts looking for one-of-a-kind original art.
Free public art viewings:
Or you can view by appointment. Please contact: info@heliconianclub.org
We look forward to seeing you for this fun art-shopping event - take home some beautiful art!
E-transfer, credit card, cheque, cash accepted
Public Viewing: Saturday, January 10th from 2- 5 p.m.
Dates of show: November 27th to February 2nd, 2026
The opening reception Saturday, November 29th from 2 - 5 pm
Other public viewings are:
Wednesday, December 10th from 4 - 7:30 pm
Wednesday, January 14th from 4 - 7: 30 p.m.
Or you can view by appointment. Please contact: mailto:info@heliconianclub.org
Monday Life Drawing Winter 2026
Dates: Mondays 10 am – 12 pm quick poses, 1 pm - 3 pm sustained pose. Doors open at 9:40 am. The doors will be locked at 9:55 am so we can start at 10 am sharp.
Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
Public Viewing: Wednesday, January 14th from 4 - 7: 30 p.m.
Saturday, January 10th from 2- 5 pm
Music Salon Luncheon: MAVIS HIMES
Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Come join us as we welcome author and musician
Mavis Himes, who will chat about her newest book Cello Notes: Music and the Urgency of Time.
This engaging memoir is focused the importance of dreaming big and pursuing one’s desires at any age. Beautifully illustrated by Brian Gable. Books will be available for purchase, and can be signed by the author.
You can learn more about the author on her website www.mavishimes.com
Doors open 11:30am | Luncheon & talk from 12 PM
Tickets $30 public / $25 members, available at the door, and in advance at HeliconianClub.org
If possible, please reserve your seat by January 12 at 4:30pm, so that we can pre-order our luncheon food.
Graphic designed by member Kathryn Rose Johnston
SPECIAL SESSION* MORNING ONLY 10am-1pm
AFTERNOON WILL BE THE ART EXHIBIT SETUP
Dates: Doors open at 9:40 am. The doors will be locked at 9:55 am so we can start at 10 am sharp.
This exciting three-part workshop is offered to both Heliconian Club members and the public for those wanting to enhance their watercolour portraits. Led by Terry Shoffner, participants will be given the opportunity to explore the impact of colour, technique, and lighting to enhance their portraits.
About the Workshop:
This workshop is delivered over three weeks, with each week introducing concepts and approaches. These sessions are a mix of theory, demonstration, and practice. Between the in-class sessions there is opportunity to further explore and practice concepts taught. Participants are expected to understand drawing facial features and use of watercolour (colour theory, mixing, application).
Week 1 – February 3 from 9:00 to 12:00 - Review and theory – anatomy, proportion, colour
Week 2 – February 10 from 9:00 to 12:00 - Importance of lighting – capturing and keeping the light in your portrait
Week 3 – February 17 from 9:00 - 12:00 - Practical application and critique
About the instructor
Terry Shoffner is a Toronto-based artist, retired OCADU University Professor Emeritus, and a known life drawing enthusiast. His professional career includes developing over 290 watercolour portraits for the Wall Street Journal. Terry taught art at OCADU for 40 years.
Further details and a material list will be provided to participants two weeks prior to the workshop. Some materials will be provided.
Registration Details
Dates / times of the event:
Convenors: Rosemary Mihalyi and Trish Leacock. ART CREDIT: original work by Terry Shoffner
A multifaced event to celebrate International Women's Day within the Heliconian mission of celebrating and supporting women living in the arts with Amina Mohamed, Founder, Camera For Girls.
A Canadian/Ugandan success story: Amina shares how her work is INpowering young women across Africa to step confidently into male-dominated media spaces. Through photography, ethical storytelling, and mentorship, she equips them with the skills, tools, and courage to pursue journalism careers - and to be paid for their art and their voice. Be inspired by Amina’s journey, the impact of her African drum music, and a moving gallery of photographs that reflect what happens when girls are given the chance to tell their own stories.
For more information about Cameras For Girls please visit: https://www.camerasforgirls.org/
Doors: 1:30pm| Event: 2:00pm-5:00pm|
$25 members | $30 for public | $20 for youth (15-24)
From Screen to Score
March 21
Join Heliconians this March for a concert unlike any other. Performers will be interpreting music from the screen - and not just the big screen! Expect to hear music from Final Fantasy and Pokemon alongside silver screen classics.
Image by: Linda Briskin
Doors 2:00 PM | Show 2:30 PM | Includes Intermission
Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.
Music for
Planet Earth
April 25
The Heliconian Music Section annually pays tribute to our Planet Earth, with a varied program dedicated heart and soul to turning the tide on the health of our environment.
The program will include Three Songs of Innocence by Arnold Cooke for soprano, clarinet and piano and For the Trees, a piano trio by Kye Marshall.
Image by: Jana Skarecky
Mary Rezza
Memorial
Student Recital
May 17
Mary Rezza (1927-2000) was a long-standing member of the Toronto Heliconian Club, a noted collaborative pianist, teacher and vocal coach who organized the first Heliconian student recital in 1991. Heliconian teacher/members continue to bring their students together for an annual program in memory of this esteemed member. Come and share the excitement of students of all ages and levels performing in this congenial environment.
Image Credit: Rosemary Tannock
Doors 2:00 PM | Show 2:30 PM
This event is free. To support this and other Club initiatives, please consider donating to the Heliconian Club by clicking here: https://torontoheliconianclub.wildapricot.org/DONATE-NOW/
About Mary Rezza (1927-2000)
Mary Elizabeth Rezza was a long-standing member of the Toronto Heliconian Club, an esteemed pianist, teacher, and a noted vocal coach and accompanist. She became a member of the Club in 1956, sponsored by Dorothy Allen Park and Evelyn Dunlop.
Rezza graduated with a combined teacher's and solo performer's ARCT in 1949. She specialized in vocal accompaniment and spent her career playing for thousands of students as official accompanist for the Kiwanis Festival of Music. In addition, Mary became both a vocal coach and singing teacher at the Royal Conservatory of Music where she coached many students who went on to international careers, including Robert Goulet, Ermanno Mauro, Catherine Robbin, Gwenlynn Little and Jon Vickers.
Mary was an active member of the Toronto Heliconian Club and served as Chair of the Music Section from 1993 to 1995.
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