Art Jam 5 – held in Georgetown at 9 Lb. Hammer –

Art Jam 5 – held in Georgetown at 9 Lb. Hammer – is part performance, part showcase. On Dec. 11 local artists gathered to create pieces of art while prospective buyers observed them. To keep the event affordable and open to the general public, no piece of artwork sold for over $50.Photos by Catherine Anstett.Published on December 13, 2010

A good place to view the action.

A good place to view the action.

DJs provides inspiration.

DJs provides inspiration.

A bit of liquid inspiration....

A bit of liquid inspiration….

And then back to the task at hand - creating art.

And then back to the task at hand – creating art.

And with the help of event organizer Augie Pagan, Brian signs and prices his artwork.

And with the help of event organizer Augie Pagan, Brian signs and prices his artwork.

...and sends it back to the sales table.

…and sends it back to the sales table.

Art Jam 5 - held in Georgetown at 9 Lb. Hammer -

…and sends it back to the sales table.

Everyone's an art critic.

Everyone’s an art critic.

Art Jam 5 - held in Georgetown at 9 Lb. Hammer -

Everyone’s an art critic.

Another artwork is nearly done.

Another artwork is nearly done.

Augie helps to take it down...

Augie helps to take it down…

Considering the paintings for purchase.

Considering the paintings for purchase.

A potential buyer checks out the price for a painting by Dylan Pharaoh-Whitney.

A potential buyer checks out the price for a painting by Dylan Pharaoh-Whitney.