A contemporary art gallery opening at 46 Sykes Street North. GUM Gallery, short for the “Gallery of Unsellable Masterpieces”, is a new artist-run conceptual art gallery in Meaford, celebrating ideas and curiosity. This is the place for art that sticks with you, art you can chew on, and art that pops.

The work here ranges from thoughtful and philosophical to playful and imaginative. Some pieces ask big questions, while others invite you to smile.

Inside the gallery, the north side of the space highlights local creativity and projects. You will find the Tidbits Meaford History Project (www.tidbits.site), work by gallery owners Mikael Sandblom and Viz Saraby, and a dedicated section for local artists including a touchscreen TV with stories and profiles.

The wall on the south side of the gallery is reserved for rotating exhibitions by visiting conceptual artists, bringing fresh perspectives and new ideas into the space throughout the year.

At the back of the gallery is a working hairdressing salon. Visitors waiting for a haircut are invited to sit in the gallery, spend time with the artwork, and enjoy the unusual overlap of art and everyday life.