Gallery B at Bloomingfoods Near West
“Flwrhead”
by caleb poer
january - march 2025
Artist’s bio
Caleb Poer is an American artist based in Bloomington, Indiana. His work has been featured in public art displays at prominent venues such as the Indianapolis International Airport, John Waldron Arts Center, and BUTTER 3. In 2022 and 2024, Caleb was honored with the Emerging Artist Grant. Caleb serves on the John Waldron Arts Center’s visual arts committee and volunteers at the IFell building. As an artist, his work explores desire, beauty, and simplicity.
Artist’s Statement
The series visualizes crowded thoughts and an optimistic mind. The flowers and bouquets replace the face to show the ideas and feelings bursting outward. While most of the figures are based on his own body, they’re meant to represent anyone in a hopeful state.
Want to see more of caleb’s art?
Website: www.clebebebe.com
Instagram: @clebebebe
To purchase any of these pieces, please contact Caleb.
UPCOMING EVENTS
First Friday Gallery Walk - January 9th, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
First Friday Gallery Walk - February 6th, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
First Friday Gallery Walk - March 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.