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 shown across Colorado, as well as exhibitions in Kansas and Illinois.
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Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design, Denver, Colorado, 2026
Solo Exhibitions
2023
Metropolis Coffee, Denver, CO
Selected Group Exhibitions
2025
The Lincoln Center Art Gallery. 2025 Contemporary Art Survey. Ft. 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
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
Living in Denver: The Perfect Backdrop for My Artistic Journey, Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design Blog
