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• Art Exhibit: Encounter

  • Start
    5 Sep 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    30 Sep 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall

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  Come and celebrate the creative and varied works of our new Heliconian Visual Arts Members!

  The show runs from Thursday, September 3rd until Wednesday, September 30th, 2026.  

  Join us at the free Opening Reception on Saturday, September 5th, from 2 - 5 p.m. 

  Or join us at a free public reception on Wednesday, September 9th from 4 - 7:30 p.m.

  Or you can view by appointment. Please contact: info@heliconianclub.org

  
  

  We look forward to seeing you!

  Convenors: Florence Guttman & Rosemary Tannock

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• September 14/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: Steve P

  • When
    14 Sep 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    19

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  Monday Life Drawing Fall 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 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

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• September 21/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: Ali M

  • When
    21 Sep 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    21

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  Monday Life Drawing Fall 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 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

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• September 28/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: Maria

  • When
    28 Sep 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    27

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  Monday Life Drawing Fall 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 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

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• LUMINOUS 2026: A Photography Exhibit

  • Start
    2 Oct 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    28 Oct 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall

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  Photography Comes Alive with Music, Dance and Spoken Word 

  Lumionous: 15^th Annual Heliconian Photography Exhibit

  Exhibition runs from 2 Oct- 28 Oct 2026

  Heliconian Hall in Yorkville hosts LUMINOUS, a exhibition of fourteen women photographers. Eight performance artists engage with the spirit of selected photographs, a delightful form of synergy. This interaction of art disciplines is called 'ekphrasis.' 

  
  

  Oct 3 from 2-5:00: Reception with dance, music and spoken word performances

                                 Two different programmes: at 2:15 and 3:15. Free. 

  
  

  Oct 14 from 5-8:30: Open Viewing 

                                   Artist talks, music, dance and spoken word performances

                                   from 7-8:30. Free. 

  
  

  Luminous Photographers: Linda Briskin, Brianna Caryll, Lucie Collins, Martha Davis, Kye Marshall, Denise Roberts, Jana Skarecky and Henrietta Walmark

  Performers: Taivi, Brianna (Bri) Clarke, Kate Marshall Flaherty, Bianca Lakoseljac, Kye Marshall, Elizabeth Ruth, Jana Skarecky and JC Sulzenko 

  Guest Photographers: Simone Creed, Grace Dan, Vivian East, Florence Guttman, Nola McConnan and Tanya Murdoch

  Free public viewings: Oct 3 from 2-5     and  Oct 14 from 5-8:30     

  You can also view by appointment. Please contact: info@heliconianclub.org

  Convenors: Linda Briskin and Brianna Caryll

  Please join us. Bring a friend.

  To view by appointment or for more information, contact 416-922-3618

  Email: info@heliconianclub.org

  Website: http://heliconianclub.org

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• October 5/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: Cassandra

  • When
    5 Oct 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    30

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  Monday Life Drawing Fall 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 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

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• October 19/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: Brad

  • When
    19 Oct 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    32

  Register

  

  
  

  Monday Life Drawing Fall 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 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

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• October 26/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: Louise

  • When
    26 Oct 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    32

  Register

  

  
  

  Monday Life Drawing Fall 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 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

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• November 2/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: TBC

  • When
    2 Nov 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    34

  Register

  

  
  

  Monday Life Drawing Fall 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 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

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• Heliconian History Series: Weird Toronto: Hidden Histories of Yorkville and Toronto with Adam Bunch

  • When
    4 Nov 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    35 Hazelton Ave, Toronto

  Register

  
  

  All are welcome to attend. Doors will open at 6:30pm and the speaker will begin at 7:00pm followed by a Q&A and refreshments. Invite your friends as this is an evening that you won’t want to miss.

  Tickets: $35 for the public | $25 for members

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• November 9/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: Knox

  • When
    9 Nov 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    35

  Register

  

  
  

  Monday Life Drawing Fall 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 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

  Show details
• November 16/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: Rohit

  • When
    16 Nov 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    35

  Register

  

  
  

  Monday Life Drawing Fall 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 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

  Show details
• November 23/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: Katalina

  • When
    23 Nov 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    35

  Register

  

  
  

  Monday Life Drawing Fall 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 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

  Show details
• Heliconian History Series: Black History in Toronto: Stories of Courage, Community and Freedom with Karolyn Smardz Frost

  • When
    24 Feb 2027
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    35 Hazelton Ave, Toronto

  Register

  
  

  All are welcome to attend. Doors will open at 6:30pm and the speaker will begin at 7:00pm followed by a Q&A and refreshments. Invite your friends as this is an evening that you won’t want to miss.

  Tickets: $35 for the public | $25 for members

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• Heliconian History Series: Before the Heliconians: The Pre-History of Heliconian Hall, 1868-1900 with Angie Littlefield

  • When
    21 Apr 2027
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    35 Hazelton Ave, Toronto

  Register

  
  

  All are welcome to attend. Doors will open at 6:30pm and the speaker will begin at 7:00pm followed by a Q&A and refreshments. Invite your friends as this is an evening that you won’t want to miss.

  Tickets: $35 for the public | $25 for members

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• Heliconian History Series: Mystery, History, Murdoch and Bomb Girls with Maureen Jennings

  • When
    16 Jun 2027
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    35 Hazelton Ave, Toronto

  Register

  
  

  All are welcome to attend. Doors will open at 6:30pm and the speaker will begin at 7:00pm followed by a Q&A and refreshments. Invite your friends as this is an evening that you won’t want to miss.

  Tickets: $35 for the public | $25 for members

  Show details