Bitfactory Gallery is excited to present Flipping scripts 2: an exhibition of Colorado curators, on view July 17–August 8, 2026, at 815 Santa Fe Drive. Conceived and curated by Dan Drossman, his intention is to celebrate the artistic voice of the people who are integral to Denver’s art scene but not always as visible. Sixteen of them are participating in this group show, representing an impressive selection of creative leaders. The first iteration, not driven by a specific theme, was hosted at BRDG Project in 2024 to much success. This year, participants were asked to interpret the question, "What do we need right now?" As a collective, do we need laughter? A call to revolt? A moment of quiet and reflection? Each artist answers through their unique style and perspective.

The public is invited to an opening reception on Thursday, July 17, 6-9 p.m., and to stop by during the largest First Friday Art Walk of the year on August 7, 6-9 p.m. (during which Santa Fe Drive is closed to car traffic), and during regular gallery hours Tues–Sat, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Gallerists and curators—often talented creatives in their own right—spend much of their time organizing a full schedule of exhibitions that showcase work by other artists. This show will highlight their own work, representing a variety of mediums and styles, front and center. Participants include Grant Adams (Nine Dot Arts), Ray Carney (Naked Ray), Michael Dowling, Dan Drossman, Brayden Espinosa (Bitfactory), Toby Fike and Don Fodness (TAD Projects) Anthony Garcia (Birdseed Collective), Esther Hernandez (Union Hall), Todd Edward Herman (East Window Gallery), Cody Kuehl (A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art/Kuehl Fine Art Gallery, Trinidad), Daisy McGowan (RiNo Art District/RiNo ArtPark/Drawing Never Dies), Ray Munoz (Alto Gallery), Eric Nord (Leon Gallery), Sophia Poppy-Erickson (Rule Gallery), and W. Max Thomason (Bitfactory Gallery).

Creativity is the thread that runs through everything in my life, from how I was raised, who I love, and in my career. Being invited to exhibit my own art as part of this is a genuine gift. Stepping to this side of the wall is less a flip than a return. My answer to 'what do we need right now' is simple: play, wonder, and something that flies.

(Daisy Fodness-McGowan, executive director, RiNo art district and co-director, Drawing never dies)

I love the curatorial side of my practice as it’s a chance to step away from the isolation of my art studio and get into community. I love interacting with different personalities and diverse art, so this show is a great chance to connect. What do we need right now? Goodness. And to establish a future of goodness. I feel that to build that foundation, we need justice.

(Michael Dowling, artist and curator)