News and Media
Explore the GUM Gallery through the eyes of the community. This page compiles news, reviews, and media features that track our growth and impact. From exhibition highlights to critical conversations, these stories document our journey and the meaningful dialogue our artists spark within the broader cultural landscape.
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Newspaper Article: Art in the Pews brings History, Art and Community Together in Meaford
MEAFORD INDEPENDENT, AUGUST 20, 2026 (COVER) More than 200 visitors came through the doors of Christ Church Anglican on Thursday for Art in the Pews, a one-day exhibition that transformed one of Meaford’s historic buildings into an unexpected contemporary art gallery. Presented by GUM Gallery, the event built on last year’s Art in the Wild,…
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Newspaper Article: Art in the Pews: Art in the Wild Returns with a New Exhibition Inspired by Meaford’s History
MEAFORD INDEPENDENT, JULY 23, 2026 (COVER) Building on last year’s success with Art in the Wild, the show returns this summer with Art in the Pews, an exhibition that transforms Christ Church Anglican into a gallery of contemporary art inspired by the remarkable stories hidden within one of Meaford’s oldest buildings. Taking place on Thursday,…
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Magazine Article: The Unsellable & Unforgettable. Meaford’s Newest Gallery is here to Make you Think
CONNECTING THE SOUND, JULY 2026 (COVER) We made the cover of Connecting the Sound Magazine! – a local magazine based in Owen Sound, Ontario. You can find the full issue here. Or flip through an excerpt below:
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Newspaper Article: A Gallery With a Wink: GUM to Open on Sykes Street
MEAFORD INDEPENDENT, APRIL 23, 2026 (COVER) A new gallery is set to open its doors in downtown Meaford at 46 Sykes Street N., adding a new voice to the community’s arts scene. In an unconventional setup, the gallery occupies the front of the space, while a fully functioning hair salon operates in the back. Positioned…
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Article in Newspaper: Art in the Wild an Outdoor Art Experience
MEAFORD INDEPENDENT, AUGUST 28, 2025 (COVER) On the evening of Thursday, August 21, the Georgian Trail in Meaford became something entirely new. Located near Bridge Street and Denmark Street, the familiar stretch of path was transformed into Art in the Wild, a playful, surprising, and deeply engaging celebration of creativity in the heart of nature.…
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Article in Newspaper: Art in the Wild: A Trail-Side Celebration of Creativity and Community
MEAFORD INDEPENDENT, JULY 31, 2025 This summer, the Georgian Trail is getting a wild makeover. Art in the Wild, a pop-up art experience in Meaford, will be on for one night only on Thursday, August 21, from 4 – 8 p.m. Stretching between Bridge Street and Denmark Street, the trail will be transformed into an open-air…
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Newspaper Article: Tidbits Meaford History Project Expands with New Grant
MEAFORD INDEPENDENT, MARCH 27, 2025 (COVER) If you took a stroll around Meaford last summer, you may have noticed lawn signs for The Tidbits Meaford History Project. This initiative, led by Viz Saraby and Mikael Sandblom, has been bringing Meaford’s rich history to life through interactive experiences and storytelling. Originally funded by an Ignite Grant…