CONNECTING THE DOTS

About This Event

Twelve Front Range Artists Collaborate for “Connecting The Dots” Exhibition in Longmont Longmont, Colorado — April 4, 2026 A group of twelve artists from across Colorado’s Front Range will come together this spring for Connecting The Dots, a collaborative exhibition designed to highlight the strength and diversity of the region’s visual arts community. Opening April 4 at Gallery 364 in Longmont, the exhibition brings together artists working across contemporary painting, mixed media, illustration, and experimental visual practices from Denver, Boulder, and Longmont. The show reflects a growing movement among local artists to collaborate across cities and support the broader creative ecosystem of the Front Range. Rather than focusing on a single artist, Connecting The Dots brings together twelve individual practices whose audiences and creative communities intersect throughout Colorado’s cultural landscape. By combining these networks, the exhibition aims to create new connections between artists, collectors, and supporters of the regional arts scene. “Connecting The Dots is about community,” organizers said. “When artists collaborate and support one another, the entire creative culture grows stronger. This show is an opportunity to bring people together around the shared energy of the Front Range art community.” The exhibition arrives at a moment when Colorado’s cultural momentum continues to build. With Boulder emerging as the future home for the Sundance Film Festival, organizers say the region’s creative community is entering an important new chapter. “This is a moment where local artists have an opportunity to elevate the visibility of the Front Range art scene,” organizers said. “By connecting artists and audiences across cities like Denver, Boulder, and Longmont, we can help build a stronger foundation for the creative community.” Opening night will feature all participating artists in attendance and will include a sound performance, cocktails, and an opportunity for guests to meet the artists behind the work. A limited-run 2-by-3-foot poster signed by all twelve artists will also be available for purchase as a collectible piece commemorating the exhibition. Participating Artists Will Day: Boulder-based contemporary abstract painter known for large-scale compositions of vibrant color, layered textures, and expressive mark-making. Ivan Kende: Ancient art forms and wisdom traditions have become the source as well as the intent of Kende’s imagery. He explores metaphysical themes and a sense of the primordial with materials used by prehistoric cave painters. Artie Sandstone is a contemporary artist whose bold characters and vibrant compositions explore the universal power of love, peace, and connection. Through a playful yet deeply symbolic visual language, his work turns simple forms into timeless icons of optimism and humanity. Michael Ortiz a.k.a. ILLSON is a Colorado based artist generally known for doing large scale murals, original paintings, and projects in an abstract geometric and sometimes figurative style. Anthony Garcia Sr. Practices a mix of contemporary muralism and geometric abstraction. Chris Haven is a multidisciplinary artist and muralist based in the Denver metro area. His work often features densely layered cityscapes, patterns, abstract line work, and playful details that invite close viewing and discovery. CLs is a Bauhaus street artist working in the medium of wood. His unique site specific installations compliment the ever changing landscapes of our communities. Erin Davis is an illustrator who specializes in children’s books, murals, and products. Using the traditional media of acrylic, or oil, all of her illustrations are hand painted and take inspiration from nature and spirituality. HenRob sees the entire world bound together in a shared reality that vibrates as one rhythm. Through that lens he challenges the viewer to consider the intersection of the natural world and the one we are creating. Combining The Digital Movement with Nature’s Creations. Mellissa Frank-Williams is an abstract figurative artist telling stories through her painting and mixed media work. Her latest series depicts animals as totems in an often chaotic and confused world. Adden Joule is a full-time muralist, sculptor, and jeweler based in Denver, Colorado. His works spans continents, with installations and collections featured throughout Europe, Indonesia, Central and South America, and across the United States. LYFR is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans street art, photography, sculpture and actively contributing to the creative community by facilitating and curating group art experiences. Event Details CONNECTING THE DOTS Opening Reception: April 4, 2026 | 5–9 PM Gallery 364 Longmont, Colorado Community Art Experience Suggested Donation: $10. Half of each donation will go to a local Longmont Charity. The exhibition will remain on view through April 25th, 2026.