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Gallery B at Bloomingfoods Near West

Bloomingfoods staff exhibit
by bloomingfoods team members
October - December 2025

Artists’ Statement

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.

Gallery B’s Staff Exhibit artists draw from the inspiration around them to create their pieces and have learned to express themselves in all sorts of ways. We hope that you will enjoy observing the unique differences between each expression from every individual’s art as much as we enjoy the opportunity to share it with you.

 

Some of these artists have social media, digital portfolios, and online shops. See more below and follow their art journeys!


Chaz

Medium: Hand-colored vintage xerox

Chaz is displaying a different exhibit each month!

Cap it off in October—You would never believe it, these vintage rubber swim caps are from the 1960s.

Chaz’s artwork isn’t meant to be perfect. Like life itself, we work hard, give all we can, and then comes a new sunrise—a shift, a change of events. She reminds us to notice what’s around us, to appreciate it, and to give back. That’s what keeps Chaz’s world turning. And when it all starts to spin too fast, she holds tight to the people and things she loves—and somehow, it all balances out.

 

Regan McKim

Medium: Ink drawings on paper & acrylic paint on canvas

Regan McKims 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

 

Tosh Lewis

Medium: Collage

Tosh Lewis enjoys taking old magazines and scrap cardboard to make something new and visually interesting.

 

Addie

Medium: Photography on canvas

Through photography, Addie shares some incredible wildlife encounters from her time studying in Ecuador.

If interested in purchasing canvases, please email Addie.
alschmuc@iu.edu

 

freddie King

they/them

Medium: Drawings with alcohol markers & ink pens

Freddie King brings colorful characters to life on a gigantic comic book page.

Freddie is currently accepting commission inquiries on their Facebook page.
FB: Winnie King Comics
winniefrez@me.com

 

tyler williams

Medium: Film Photography

Tyler Williams displays analog memories through various manual body cameras.

DM or email for print inquiries.
IG: @squilliams
squilliams91@gmail.com

 

Daniel Lentz

Medium: Digital download

Daniel Lentz, deli clerk at Bfoods, holds a doctorate in music from IU Jacobs School of Music as a trained opera singer. Now, he brings that same vocal power to his melodic rock band, The Theos Variant--a must-hear blend of classical skill and modern rock energy.

IG: @thetheosvariant
Website: www.thetheosvariant.com


UPCOMING EVENTS

First Friday Gallery Walk - October 3rd, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

First Friday Gallery Walk - November 7th, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

First Friday Gallery Walk - December 5th, 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.