Chris Ford, a Blenheim native, has had the opportunity to live in many exciting cities. This has helped her see life and her art with a slightly different eye. Chris’ home, Ford Farm in Chatham, works as a creativity-extension, studio, and gallery. she is a self taught jewellery-sculptor and photographer, presently exploring life through collage. Chris, who has established many galleries over the past 30 years, believes in promoting artists and helping them to fulfill their dreams; she loves working with youth, instilling in them a love for the arts. Chris, a poet, is a published author and award-winning community activist. Presently, Chris is chair of Art an Heirloom Shoppe, a busy gallery in downtown Chatham representing 60 local artists and authors.