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We graduated from Herron School of Art + Design
(2016, 2020) where we studied integrative studio practices, graphic design,
drawing, and illustration.
Our first collaboration came in 2016 after working individually
towards the same goal of becoming a professional muralist (circa 2013).
Our work can be seen around Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding
region including Chicago, IL and Cincinnati, OH.
We enjoy traveling to new places and connecting with
other artists & communities through creative projects.
our Story:
Chromatic Collective is operated by Rafael Caro and Erica Parker.
Photograph by Jessica Dee Photograaphy
in 2020
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We opened a brick-and-mortar location that we named the
CHROMATIC COLLECTIVE, after the graffiti and mural festival we organized under the same name (2019).
This location served as a gateway for artists to connect with each other and the community.
Together we organized over 30 exhibitions for emerging and established artists with an open approach, allowing artists to break out of the standard "white box" model of a traditional gallery.
The Chromatic Collective Broad Ripple location hosted artist meet-ups and workshops. Gluestick, a DIY zine and poetry collective, and the Indy Figure Drawing Guild were regular guests.
We closed this location in 2023 to focus on our family and furthering our muralist careers.
Rafael Caroand Erica Parker
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We have worked with great clients across the region
Grants and Awards
2024 Creative Placemaking (cont.), INRC
2022 Power Plant Grant, Big Car Collaborative & The Andy Warhol Foundation
2022 Creative Placemaking, INRC
2021 Cultural Connections, Indy Keeps Creating
2019 Kirk and Alice McKinney Art Scholarship, Herron School of Art + Design (Rafael)
2019 On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator, Indiana Arts Commission (Erica)
2019 Efroymson Family Fund for Chromatic Graffiti Jam