Upcoming Events
GUM Gallery is committed to bringing you thought-provoking contemporary art. Our programming features a diverse roster of local and national artists who challenge perception through abstraction, narrative, and symbolism. Join us as we explore the intersection of human experience, modern isolation, and the beauty of the natural world.
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Caleb Sandblom: Systems of Perception
Opening reception on Friday Oct 16 1-3 pm (artist talk 1:30 – 2:30 pm), Show: October 16 to December 1, 2026 Caleb Sandblom explores the intersection of human identity and technology, viewing the self as a “networked cyborg” shaped by its tools. His practice blends drawing and painting with digital processes: collaging, scanning, and plotting,…
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Bill Monahan – Music & Art
Thursday, Novemvber 5, 7pm – 9pm at GUM Gallery, 46 Sykes St. N., Meaford, Ontario Join us for an engaging evening of music, art, and storytelling with Bill Monahan. Bill will share insights from his journey through the Canadian music scene, playing select recordings and drawing from his book, Two Dollar Cover: Under The Underground…
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Einstein’s Secret: A Novel (in progress)
Friday Nov 13th, 2026, 7-9 pm In his new novel, Einstein’s Secret, science historian Jeffrey Crelinsten, author of Einstein’s Jury, takes you on a decades-long roller coaster ride as Albert Einstein emerges from obscurity to become the greatest theoretical physicist of the 20th century. As he slowly realizes his dream, external events in Europe and…
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GIANT GUM ART SALE
Wednesday Dec 2nd, 10-4. ONE DAY ONLY 50% OFF OR MORE Yes. Really. For one day, GUM Gallery is having a giant pre-Christmas art sale, with artwork reduced by 50% or more. Original art.Ridiculously good prices.One day only. If you’ve ever thought original art was out of your price range, this might be the day…
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Group Show: Art in the Pews AGAIN
Opening reception on Saturday Dec 12th, 12-2 (artist talk 12:30 – 1:30 pm), Show: December 4 to January 19, 2027. A second chance to see the work from Art in the Pews In August 2026, Art in the Pews brought together 18 artists for a one-day exhibition at Christ Church Anglican in Meaford. Artwork filled…
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Group Show: The Ugly Show
Opening reception on Saturday Jan 30th, 12-2 (artist talk 12:30 – 1:30 pm), Show: January 22 to March 2, 2027. UGLY An Open Call from GUM Gallery What is ugly? Bad taste. Awkwardness. Excess. Failure. Decay. Clashing colours. Uncomfortable objects. Unpleasant materials. Things that are crude, embarrassing, grotesque, cheap, badly made, or simply hard to…
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Yvonne Singer: slice/roll/twist/repeat
Opening Saturday March 6, 12-2 (artist talk 12:30 – 1:30 pm), Show: March 5 – April 13, 2027. slice/roll/twist/repeat is made up of approximately 500 black clay knot-like coils and flat slabs. This exhibition is an investigation of how to make without making. Starting with a block of black clay, I slice, roll and twist…
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Stephen Boyd
Opening reception on Saturday April 17 12-2 pm (artist talk 12:30 – 1:30 pm), Show: April 16 to May 25, 2027
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Ian Mackay + Barry Coombs
Opening reception on Saturday May 29 12-2 pm (artist talk 12:30 – 1:30 pm),Workshop: Saturday May 29 2:30 – 4 pm Show: May 28 to July 6, 2027 Ian MacKay Paintings: Barry Coombs Paintings: Ian Mackay BIO Ian Mackay is a Canadian artist living in Niagara where he maintains his studio. He completed his AOCA…