Celebrate the Heliconian Club and the150th anniversary of its historic Hall (a former church in Yorkville) with an evening of inspiring performances. Established in 1909, the Heliconian Club has long been a vibrant hub for women living and working in the arts, providing a place to meet, exchange ideas, and grow as artists. Today, the club remains an active force in Toronto’s arts community, spearheading community initiatives and outreach programs. While you’re here, take a minute to see the Heliconians' artworks on display in the Walter Trier Gallery and Gallery 124.

Seating is limited on a first come, first serve basis. If you are in need of accessible seating, please reach out to our Contact Centre before the event, or ask a staff member when you arrive.

Program Agenda

6pm: Doors Open
6:30pm: Program Begins

• Introduction & Welcome by Angie Littlefield
• The Hearth and the Fire one-act play with Angie Littlefield and Catherine Vaneri
• Do What You Can and Free the Magic original musical performance by Taivi
• La vie en rose (By Edith Piaf) performed by Meryl Mourey
• Heliconian: Rag, Boss, Blues and Hoedown (Composed by Kye Marshall) performed by Catherine Sulem - Violin, Erika Hughes - Violin, Velma Ko - Viola, Kye Marshall - Cello

7:30pm: Social Gathering in Walker Court & Gallery Visit to Walter Trier Gallery

Displayed on TVs on loop throughout the evening we will have the work of 20 current Heliconian visual artists including:

• Ruth Abernethy 
• Linda Briskin
• Brianna Caryll
• Shirley de Lang .
• Martha Davis
• Vivian East
• Florence Guttman
• Kye Marshall
• Maria Matic 
• Catherine Maunsell 
• Alison Melville
• Rosemary Mihalyi 
• Betty Moreno 
• Barbara Muir
• Tanya Murdoch 
• Doris Purchase 
• Jana Skarecky
• Naomi Tal
• Rosemary Tannock 
• Henrietta Walmark