Art Jam | A Creative Adventure

Art is coming to a neigbhourhood near you. Guerrilla Gallery is now open with its first painting on display at the comer of Dublin and Paisley streets where the old Salvation Army Chapel and, later, Guelph Little Theatre once stood.

"These were four bi-fold doors that were on their way to the wet-dry facility," said Sue Richards, who manages a community project called Art Jam that operates out of the old Torrance School building. "Now they're Food For Thought, thanks to the people who attended the Art Jam on Nov. 6."

The doors were white until the Art Jammers took over. Now they are covered with colourful pictures of fruits and foods of all kinds.

It took 15 adults about 45 minutes to do this," she said as she adjusted the painting. "Remember, we don't use paintbrushes at Art Jam. This was done with sponges, cloth and fingers."

"The artists had a blast. We're still getting excellent reply cards from them, saying how much fun they had." Participants in producing this first entry in the gallery were Jane Macloud, Lisa Petrie, Ian Leach, Mike Kosir, Lynda Lehman, Shelia Wilmot, Bill Chesney, Tere Lambden, Rob Lambden, Gareth Lind, Christel Herick, Laurie Hall, Susanne Blau and Judy Rider.

Lynda Grinnell and Richards hosted the event and they were assisted by Nancy and Dennis Hertz.

The Guerrilla Gallery concept means Art Jam artwork will continue to show up In various places around the city.

The works are produced at Art Jam sessions, which are designed to give people a chance to express their feelings while having some fun. Anyone wanting more information on Art Jam can call 767-0142.