Heliconian Club

Name: Heliconian Club
Address: 35 Hazelton Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5R2E3, CA
Telephone: +14169223618
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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.

10/30/2026

Harvest
Art SHOW & Sale
A unique art show and sale displaying works in

visual art, writing and music from Heliconian Club members

Exhibition runs from 29 Oct 2026 - 25 Nov 2026
We are harvesting a rich crop of Heliconian Club artists!

The Heliconian Visual artists have invited all Club members to exhibit work on a harvest theme, including short written and musical numbers along with a crop of visual art. Most work is for sale - come help us support local art and artists.

We are also collecting unused art supplies for a neighbourhood women's shelter -- please bring donations to any of our public openings.

Please join us and bring a friend!

Free public viewings:

Saturday, October 31 from 2-5 pm

Wednesday November 11 from 4-7 pm

You can also view by appointment. Please contact: [email protected] or 416-922-3618

Convenors: Vivian East and Nola McConnan.

Graphic designed by Nola McConnan with formatting by Dougal Haggart

10/30/2026

Hi everyone -- I hope you can join us for our fun "Weird Toronto: Hidden Histories of Yorkville and Toronto" talk next Weds Nov 3 at 7:00pm. Storyteller Adam Bunch will uncover the surprising events, eccentric personalities, and forgotten episodes that helped shape Toronto. Tickets: $35, at HeliconianClub.org or at the door.

https://torontoheliconianclub.wildapricot.org/event-6763456

10/18/2026

Yesterday was a momentous day for the Heliconian Club - the unveiling of "Silhouette", a statue by renowned artist Ruth Abernethy, in front of the Hall. This was the culminating event marking the 150th anniversary of Heliconian Hall. (Photos by Christine Arthurs)

10/14/2026

First Annual Heliconian Comedy Night

In Support of the Helconian Foundation

Hosted by Annabel David

Headlining Comics Include:

Barbara Wild, Sy Andrews, Lee Michael, Ella Dias, Seema Lake,

Pianist Nataliya Lepeshkina & more

Date: Friday October 23, 2026

Doors open: 6:30pm Showtime: 7pm

Location: Heliconian Club

35 Hazleton Ave (in Yorkville) Toronto

Tickets $25 on Wild Apricot

https://torontoheliconianclub.wildapricot.org/event-6837778

All Members, Friends & General Public (age 18+) are Welcome!

10/13/2026

We are unveiling the Ruth Abernethy CM sculpture "Silhouette" on Oct. 17 at 3 p.m. rain or shine outside Heliconian Hall.

10/13/2026

PHOTOGRAPHY COMES ALIVE WITH MUSIC, DANCE & POETRY: A FREE EXTRAVAGANZA

Lumionous: 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 14 from 5-8:30 Open Viewing Free.
Artist talks, music, dance and spoken word performances from 7-8:30

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.

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]

Address

35 Hazelton Avenue
Toronto, ON
M5R2E3

Telephone

+14169223618

Website

http://www.heliconianclub.org/

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