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Heliconian Club

An arts club housed in a heritage hall in the heart of Toronto's Yorkville, organized by women. and music).

Mission:
Supporting, Inspiring, and Championing Women Living in the Arts

Vision:
The Heliconian Club, one of the oldest associations of its kind in Canada, brings together women living and working in the arts and letters, plays an active role in wider community initiatives, and maintains an outreach program. The Toronto Heliconian Club is the oldest association of its kind in Canada, founded in 1909 to give women engaged in arts and letters an opportunity to come together to discuss, enjoy, and further interests (in art, dance, drama, humanities, literature. The Club still holds to its original purpose, but is evolving—men attending many of its public programmes. The beautiful Heliconian Hall (the Club's epicentre) has charitable status and is a popular venue that can be rented for a variety of non-member happenings from weddings to business gatherings.

10/05/2026

We've broken ground for our new bronze statue! Daniel and crew have begun stage one of the excavation. :)

09/29/2026

THIS SATURDAY (Oct3): "Photography Comes Alive with Music, Dance and Spoken Word: A free extravaganza"

Luminous: 15th Annual Heliconian Photography Exhibit
Exhibition runs from 2 - 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 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

To view by appointment or for more information, contact 416-922-3618
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://torontoheliconianclub.wildapricot.org/event-6747477

Please join us. Bring a friend.

09/21/2026

We're pleased to have newly renovated washrooms here at the Heliconian Club! Increased accessibility benefits everyone. :) A huge thank-you to the City of Toronto for supporting this improvement project! City of Toronto Dianne Saxe , Toronto Heliconian Club Members Group Heliconian Club

09/16/2026

Buy your subscription today for the 2026-2027 Heliconian Club Concert Series at HeliconianClub.org! Just $100 for all 5 concerts ($80 for members). Delightful Saturday afternoon music in the heart of Yorkville.

OCT 24: Hel's Belles, NOV 21: Shades of Autumn, MAR 20: Come To The Cabaret, APR 24: Music For Planet Earth, MAY 15: Mary Rezza Student Recital

09/11/2026

bathroom renovations are underway at the Heliconian!

09/09/2026

LUMINOUS A Photography Exhibit
2 - 28 Oct 2026

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

Please join us. 35 Hazelton Ave. Toronto

Wheelchair accessible.

09/02/2026

ENCOUNTER '26
Visual Arts Section Group Show by our new Members

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 Opening Reception on Saturday, September 5th, from 2 - 5 p.m. Or join us at a Reception on Wednesday, September 9th from 4 - 7:30pm
Or visit by appointment - [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you!

The Artists:
Denise Roberts
Marilyn Wilputte
Michelle Bennett
Debbie McNair
Jodarielle James
Grace Dam

Tanya Murdoch
Doris Purchase
Natalie Draz
Eshwaree Mathanki
Lily Tse
Lisa Hughes

Convenors: Florence Guttman & Rosemary Tannock

Image by: Tanya Murdoch and Rosemary Tannock

08/25/2026

Photography Comes Alive with Music, Dance and Spoken Word

Luminous: 15th 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 performance 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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: http://heliconianclub.org

07/06/2026

PRIMARY Art Exhibition and Sale

From June 27th to September 2nd, 2026

The Heliconian's summer show is called “Primary”, which is open to so many multiple interpretations. There will be a juried component, with all the chosen pieces being featured in a special Heliconian group show at the Propeller Gallery in November. Thanks to our Visual-Artist-in-Residence, Doris Purchase, for arranging this unique opportunity.

Free public viewings:

Opening reception:
Wednesday July 8th from 4:00pm-7:30pm and 6:00pm-730p.m.

Saturday August 8th from 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday August 12th from 4:00pm-7:30pm

Or you can view by appointment. Please contact: [email protected]

06/30/2026

Our exterior rejuvenation continues, with fresh heritage colours and expert masonry repairs 🪜🖌️⛪

Address

35 Hazelton Avenue
Toronto, ON
M5R2E3

Telephone

+14169223618

Website

http://www.heliconianclub.org/

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