Gallery B at Bloomingfoods Near West
Bloomingfoods Staff Exhibit
by artists employed at Bfoods
October - December 2024
This quarter in Gallery B is filled with a unique variety of art made by Bloomington-based artists that share one thing in common: they’re all staff members at Bloomingfoods Co-op Market. Every piece you will see displayed on our Gallery walls has been hand-crafted by some of our talented and creative staff members, and we couldn’t be more excited about being able to help them share their art with the community.
Regan McKim
She/Her
Regan works in the Bloomingfoods Near West Produce department.
Mediums: Ceramics, foamcore, collage, graphite drawings, photobook, & acrylic paintings
Regan McKim’s artwork is a combination of magic and storytelling that lets the viewer imagine their own perspective.
Please email to facilitate a purchase.
reganmckim93@gmail.com
Grace Richter
Grace works in the Bloomingfoods East Center Store department.
Medium: Ceramics
Grace's ceramic work ranges between functional objects to abstract sculptures, all of the pieces are connected through the use of unique glazing techniques and playful use of human forms and features.
Ira Drummy
Ira works in the Bloomingfoods Near West Front End department.
Medium: Copic Markers
IG: @iwdrummy
Ira Drummy’s whimsical art is inspired by his experiences growing up surrounded by nature.
Irascoffeecards are avaliable at the Near West Store.
Douglas Rike
He/They
Douglas works in the Bloomingfoods Near West Front End department.
Medium: Photography
IG: @douglas.t.rike
Douglas Rike studies the natural curvature of nature’s dunes in his photo series, “Nordhouse.”
Wade Van Orman
He/His
Wade works in the Bloomingfoods Near West Front End department.
Medium: Photography
IG: @noirish68
Wade Van Orman makes his art exhibit debut with photos that capture the fleeting beauty of the moment.
Please message Wade or find him in-store to facilitate a purchase.
Tyler Williams
Tyler works in the Bloomingfoods Near West Center Store department.
Medium: Film Photography
IG: @squilliams
Tyler Williams displays analog memories through various manual body cameras.
Please email to facilitate a purchase.
squilliams91@gmail.com
Chaz
Chaz works in the Bloomingfoods Near West Deli department.
Medium: Hand-colored vintage xerox
Chaz is displaying “ready-made” mixed medium art— she’s just having fun, please join her!
UPCOMING EVENTS
First Friday Gallery Walk - October 4th, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
First Friday Gallery Walk - November 1st, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
First Friday Gallery Walk - December 6th, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
ABOUT GALLERY B
Gallery B inside Bloomingfoods Near West shows local and regional artists that work across diverse mediums. We believe that supporting and collaborating with artists enhances our community while also furthering our cooperative values. Gallery B holds quarterly exhibitions and participate in monthly First Friday gallery walks. We are proud members of the Bloomington Gallery Walk.
ARE YOU A LOCAL/REGIONAL ARTIST? SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO DISPLAY YOUR WORK!
Are you an artist who would like to be considered for a future showing? Fill out the application and agree to the guidelines below to get started. Bloomingfoods currently assigns gallery space on a quarterly basis.
In order for your application to be considered, please fill out the form below. If you do not have a portfolio online, please email 10-15 photos of work to info@bloomingfoods.coop. If you have already been a Gallery B artist, you are welcome to reapply after two years. We review submissions quarterly and will respond accordingly.