Bursting with energy and life, Chromatic Bloom invites artists to explore the power of color in its most vibrant forms. This exhibit celebrates artworks that harness bold palettes, saturated hues, and expressive combinations to ignite the senses. Whether through abstraction, figuration, or symbolic storytelling, we seek works where color takes center stage — radiating intensity and vitality.

In addition to the exhibit, Chromatic Bloom will be the heart of Art Works Downtown’s fundraising party, ArtRageous: Chromatic Bloom, on June 21. This fun event expects to bring in 300 guests, eager to explore the art center while supporting our nonprofit. We’re thrilled this exhibit is a part of this celebration and can’t wait to celebrate the power of art and community.

Juror: Shelley Barry, Principal; SLATE Contemporary Gallery + Art Consulting; Oakland CA; slatecontemporary.com, slateartconsulting.com, linkedin.com/in/shelleybarry

Exhibit Calendar:

May 1: Entries due via CallForEntry.org. Technically you have until 11:59 Mountain time (9:59 pm Pacific time). We are not available for questions about applications on the due date, please plan ahead.
May 8–9: Notification by email. Separate emails announce “invited” and “not invited” submissions.
May 29–31, 12–6 pm: Deliver accepted entries, artist statement, and signed contract.
June 6–July 19: Exhibition dates.
Wednesday–Saturday, 12–6 pm: Public visiting hours.
June 13, 5–8 pm: Opening reception and 2nd Friday Art Walk
June 18–20: Exhibit may be closed or in event mode for ArtRageous on June 21
June 21, 7–10 pm: ArtRageous, AWD’s fundraising event. Save the date!
July 11, 5–8 pm: Second reception and 2nd Friday Art Walk
July 24–26, 12–6 pm: Pick up unsold artwork

Application Requirements
Artwork Requirements:

• San Francisco Bay Area artists only (artist must live within 100 miles from San Rafael, California).Refunds will not be given to applicants who don’t qualify.
• Open to most subject matter including abstraction.
• Open to all visual arts media including sculpture. Video artists must include dimensions of equipment in submission and supply all equipment—including headphones—for the exhibition. Projections are prohibited.
• Original artwork only. No giclées or reproductions.
• Images of explicit sexual content or violence will not be considered.
• Size limit: artwork must not exceed 72” including frame, stand, and all materials.
• Submissions must not have previously exhibited in the AWD 1337 Gallery.
• Apply through CallForEntry.org. AWD will not accept hardcopy, email, or disk submissions.

Application fee: $40 for up to 3 entries. Discount provided to AWD Artist Members, join today!