Upcoming Exhibits
Gallery 1337
Chromatic Bloom
May 1: Entries due via CallForEntry.org
June 6–July 19, 2025: Exhibition dates
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
Underground Gallery
Red, Blue, Yellow
June 13–July 19, 2025
Explore your creativity through the application of one primary color—red, blue, or yellow—to build an immersive viewing experience throughout Art Works Downtown galleries: Founders’ Gallery, Underground Gallery, and Donors’ Gallery. This exhibit invites artists to celebrate the raw power and unbridled energy of primary colors; exploring how they shape our perceptions, evoke emotions, and ignite creative sparks. We invite submissions that capture the essence of one primary color in bold, daring ways—whether through striking abstraction, harmonious blends, or innovative interpretations. Let your art bloom, showcasing the endless potential of these elemental colors, and join us in honoring their enduring presence as the heart of artistic creation.
Free to Participate
There is no cost to the exhibit.
Application Process
AWD Staff will approve your work upon delivery or by email. To make sure your work qualifies before delivery: read the full prospectus and then email kieran@artworksdowntown.org if you have questions.
Artwork Requirements(abbreviated):
One original artwork per artist
Dominant use of one color: red, blue, or yellow. Varying values of a single color are acceptable.
Size limit: artwork (2d and 3d) must not exceed 24” including frame, stand, and all materials.
Wall-based artwork only.
Must be priced for sale.
Images of explicit sexual content or violence will not be considered.
Exhibit Calendar:
Deliver artwork: April 3–June 4, Wed–Sat, 12–6 pm
Receptions and Art Walks: June 13 and July 11, 5–8 pm
ArtRageous Event: Saturday, June 21, 7–10 pm (tickets required) Learn more here.
Founders’ Gallery
Red, Blue, Yellow
June 13–July 19, 2025
Explore your creativity through the application of one primary color—red, blue, or yellow—to build an immersive viewing experience throughout Art Works Downtown galleries: Founders’ Gallery, Underground Gallery, and Donors’ Gallery. This exhibit invites artists to celebrate the raw power and unbridled energy of primary colors; exploring how they shape our perceptions, evoke emotions, and ignite creative sparks. We invite submissions that capture the essence of one primary color in bold, daring ways—whether through striking abstraction, harmonious blends, or innovative interpretations. Let your art bloom, showcasing the endless potential of these elemental colors, and join us in honoring their enduring presence as the heart of artistic creation.
Free to Participate
There is no cost to the exhibit.
Application Process
AWD Staff will approve your work upon delivery or by email. To make sure your work qualifies before delivery: read the full prospectus and then email kieran@artworksdowntown.org if you have questions.
Artwork Requirements(abbreviated):
One original artwork per artist
Dominant use of one color: red, blue, or yellow. Varying values of a single color are acceptable.
Size limit: artwork (2d and 3d) must not exceed 24” including frame, stand, and all materials.
Wall-based artwork only.
Must be priced for sale.
Images of explicit sexual content or violence will not be considered.
Exhibit Calendar:
Deliver artwork: April 3–June 4, Wed–Sat, 12–6 pm
Receptions and Art Walks: June 13 and July 11, 5–8 pm
ArtRageous Event: Saturday, June 21, 7–10 pm (tickets required) Learn more here.
Donors’ Gallery
Red, Blue, Yellow
June 13–July 19, 2025
Explore your creativity through the application of one primary color—red, blue, or yellow—to build an immersive viewing experience throughout Art Works Downtown galleries: Founders’ Gallery, Underground Gallery, and Donors’ Gallery. This exhibit invites artists to celebrate the raw power and unbridled energy of primary colors; exploring how they shape our perceptions, evoke emotions, and ignite creative sparks. We invite submissions that capture the essence of one primary color in bold, daring ways—whether through striking abstraction, harmonious blends, or innovative interpretations. Let your art bloom, showcasing the endless potential of these elemental colors, and join us in honoring their enduring presence as the heart of artistic creation.
Free to Participate
There is no cost to the exhibit.
Application Process
AWD Staff will approve your work upon delivery or by email. To make sure your work qualifies before delivery: read the full prospectus and then email kieran@artworksdowntown.org if you have questions.
Artwork Requirements(abbreviated):
One original artwork per artist
Dominant use of one color: red, blue, or yellow. Varying values of a single color are acceptable.
Size limit: artwork (2d and 3d) must not exceed 24” including frame, stand, and all materials.
Wall-based artwork only.
Must be priced for sale.
Images of explicit sexual content or violence will not be considered.
Exhibit Calendar:
Deliver artwork: April 3–June 4, Wed–Sat, 12–6 pm
Receptions and Art Walks: June 13 and July 11, 5–8 pm
ArtRageous Event: Saturday, June 21, 7–10 pm (tickets required) Learn more here.