Caitlyn Dolphin (b. 2003) is a multidisciplinary fine artist exploring mundane and everyday situations quietly providing a connection between the artist and her audience. Her practice includes oil painting, textiles, and ceramic installation. Born in Iowa, she moved to Denver in 2021 to pursue an education in the arts and fell in love with the city’s creative community. Caitlyn is currently a candidate for her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design and anticipates graduating in the Spring of 2026. Outside of scheduled classes, Caitlyn organizes and participates in student shows, highlighting the talent of her peers. Her work has been exhibited locally, nationally, and virtually.
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Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design, Denver, Colorado, 2026
Professional
2025
Studio Assistant, Ocelotl Art. Denver, Colorado
Painting Instructor, Sipping & Painting. Denver, Colorado
Intern, Women's Caucus for Art - Colorado Chapter. Golden, Colorado
Solo Exhibitions
2023
Metropolis Coffee, Denver, CO
Selected Group Exhibitions
2025
The Collective Community Arts Center. Lost & Found: Art With Found Objects. Lafayette, Colorado
40 West Gallery. Paperworks. Edgewater, Colorado
Void Gallery. Aqui. Denver, Colorado
Spivak Gallery. We Are Children Of Our Age. Lakewood, Colorado
Performance Art Week XIII (featured alongside New Genres Collective). Overload. Emmanuel Gallery. Denver, Colorado.
The Lincoln Center Art Gallery. 2025 Contemporary Art Survey. Fort Collins, Colorado (juried by Steven Yazzie)
Philip J. Steele Gallery. Ten Year Memorial Exhibition. Lakewood, Colorado
Kavanaugh Gallery. Does It Fit? St. Charles, Illinois
Spivak Gallery. Visible Order. Lakewood, Colorado
2024
Spivak Gallery. Hello, My Name Is: A Collection of Self-Portraits. Lakewood, Colorado
Lawrence Arts Center Gallery. 8 x 8. Lawrence, Kansas (juried by Vanessa German)
Truss House. It’s A RiNo-Ful Life: RiNo Art Market. Denver, Colorado
Hugh Thurlow Memorial Library. Winter Artist Alley. Lakewood, Colorado
Spivak Gallery. Time Doesn’t Pass. Lakewood, Colorado
Philip J. Steele Gallery. 61st Annual Student Exhibition. Lakewood, Colorado
Spivak Gallery. Odd Piece Out. Lakewood, Colorado
Hugh Thurlow Memorial Library. Summer Artist Alley. Lakewood, Colorado
2022
Philip J. Steele Gallery. 59th Annual Student Exhibition. Lakewood, Colorado
Honors and Awards
2025
Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design. Dean's Honor Roll. Lakewood, Colorado
Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design. President's Honor Roll. Lakewood, Colorado
2024
Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design. Dean's Honor Roll. Lakewood, Colorado
Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design. President's Honor Roll. Lakewood, Colorado
2023
Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design. Dean's Honor Roll. Lakewood, Colorado
Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design. President's Honor Roll. Lakewood, Colorado
2021
Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design. Dean's Honor Roll. Lakewood, Colorado
Curatorial Experience
2024
Spivak Gallery. Visible Order. Lakewood, Colorado
Spivak Gallery. Hello, My Name Is: A Collection of Self-Portraits. Lakewood, Colorado
Residencies
2025
Spivak Gallery. Lakewood, Colorado
2024
Spivak Gallery. Lakewood, Colorado
Press
2025
Conversations With Cate Dolphin, Voyage Denver
Living in Denver: The Perfect Backdrop for My Artistic Journey, Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design Blog
Lectures and Talks
2025
Artist talk: Mid-sentence: Immortalizing The Moments In Between. Philip J. Steele Gallery. Lakewood, CO
