Collection: No Show: 10th Annual Invitational

“No Show 10” Annual Invitational Art Exhibition

January 16 – February 14, 2026, at Bitfactory Gallery

         At the beginning of each new year, Bitfactory Gallery at 851 Santa Fe Drive, showcases a deliberately unfiltered mix of artists and genres in an exhibition that resists a singular theme or aesthetic in favor of openness, risk, and surprise. “No Show 10”, on view January 16 – February 14, 2026, keeps with this tradition and brings in artist Brayden Espinosa to take the reins as guest curator, with gallerist Bill Thomason involved in a support role. The show features a diverse array of paintings, found sculpture and works on paper by Eric Anderson, Kristina Davies, Michael Dowling, Dan Drossman, Brandon Opalka and Jared David Paul. The public is invited to an opening reception on January 16, 6-9 p.m. and to visit the show during First Friday, February 6, 6-9 p.m. or during regular business hours as listed below.

Rooted in a desire to support emerging, up-and-coming, and outsider artists as they establish their footing, the tenth iteration of this show extends that ethos beyond the artists themselves and into the curation part of the art industry. By entrusting the exhibition to Espinosa as a first-time curator, the show is an opportunity for him to learn the practical, conceptual, and logistical realities of shaping an exhibition from the inside out.

 “No Show” was first conceived as a somewhat tongue-in-cheek nod to a quieter time of year when exhibitions were sparse, and galleries often operated at a slower pace. As the as the Denver art scene has expanded over the last decade, that landscape has shifted from a seasonal lull into a year-round rhythm of exhibitions, openings, and events. No Show has evolved alongside that growth resulting in an exhibition that reflects the vitality of local artistic community and importance of shared knowledge, creative risk, and continued growth.

“At the heart of this collection is a shared breath—a similar vision through varying lenses. While these artists draw from the same atmosphere, they exhale in wildly different directions, molding that vital energy into distinct unique spheres.” Explains Espinosa, “Though their careers differ as they navigate their individual practices, the connected chain of influence remains. Each artist provides a vital link, a testament to years of shared process and mutual perseverance.” 

Bitfactory Gallery is located at 851 Santa Fe Drive in the heart of Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe. The building also houses Bitfactory Studios with the vision of providing a helpful, friendly working atmosphere for artists and Block Gallery, a pop-up gallery space available to rent in one-, three-, or seven-day blocks. Gallery hours are Tues. – Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment. For additional information, please contact Bill Thomason at info@bitfactory.net or 303-862-9367, visit www.bitfactory.net, or follow on Facebook/Instagram @bitfactorygallery and on X at @bitfactoryg.