UNDERSTUDY
ART INCUBATOR 
SPACE

Understudy is a 700 square foot arts and culture incubator space dedicated to creative exploration. Understudy provides a free, central, and innovative platform to artists and creative groups for experimentation.Located in the Colorado Convention Center (CCC) at 890 C 14th St., Understudy is operated, curated, and funded by the Denver Theatre District.

Current Installation

We Will Be Strange
Discover Tricia Waddell's "we will be strange," a captivating exhibition that transforms personal memories of alienation into life-size, modern totem-like sculptures. Experience an immersive, dream-like journey that challenges you to confront and connect with the hidden emotions we often keep to ourselves.
August 30, 2024 - October 6, 2024
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We Will Be Strange

August 30, 2024 - October 6th, 2024
On View Thursdays - Sundays, 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Mid-Exhibition Celebration September 14th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Experience Tricia Waddell's "We Will Be Strange" at Understudy Arts Incubator Space

Dive into the compelling world of Tricia Waddell’s "We Will Be Strange," an exhibition at Understudy Arts Incubator Space from August 30, 2024, to October 6, 2024. This thought-provoking showcase transforms nearly thirty years of personal journaling into life-size soft sculptures, exploring the profound themes of alienation and introspection.

Waddell’s work challenges conventional boundaries by merging color, form, texture, and sound into a cohesive, dream-like environment. The exhibition’s modern totems invite viewers to confront their own hidden emotions and vulnerabilities in a uniquely immersive experience.

Examination of this body of work highlights how Waddell’s innovative approach not only redefines the concept of self-portraiture but also engages with the viewer on an intimate level. Each piece functions as both a tactile and visual exploration of internal struggles, encouraging deep personal reflection.

Join us for the mid-exhibition celebration on Saturday, September 14th, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, to experience this transformative art firsthand and engage in dialogue with the artist.

Current and Upcoming Installations

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We Will Be Strange
August 30, 2024 - October 6, 2024
Tricia Waddell
Discover Tricia Waddell's "we will be strange," a captivating exhibition that transforms personal memories of alienation into life-size, modern totem-like sculptures. Experience an immersive, dream-like journey that challenges you to confront and connect with the hidden emotions we often keep to ourselves.
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Past Installations

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Christine Nguyen
July 11, 2024 - August 18, 2024
Christine Nguyen
Dive into "Cosmographies Imagined", Christine Nguyen's solo exhibition exploring the connection between the microcosm and macrocosm. Encounter otherworldly landscapes shaped by salt crystal sculptures and intricate installations, where ceramic and porcelain pieces inspired by sea life and microscopic forms create a captivating cosmos. Reflect on our place in the universe and the need to care for our environment in this journey of wonder and discovery.
https://www.christinenguyen.art/View installation
Brady Smith
May 23, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Brady Smith
"Take Once Daily" is an exhibition featuring installations, video work, and other interventions exploring self-care, self-help, and self-medication. Despite their divisive nature, we all engage in repetitive habits related to these concepts. The exhibition encourages introspection and reassessment of our daily habits and their roles in our lives.
https://www.jaguarsmith.com/View installation
Solar Signs
April 5, 2024 - May 12, 2024
Beatie Wolfe and Aaron Rose
"Solar Signs" is an immersive exhibition by artists Beatie Wolfe and Aaron Rose, blending shadow poetry, sun prints, and interactive displays to engage visitors in the dialogue on climate change. Through exquisitely designed banners, documentary shorts, and interactive projections, the exhibition invites participation and offers free limited edition posters as a symbol of commitment to positive change.
https://www.solarsigns.art/View installation
Taste Test
December 10, 2023 - March 17, 2024
Andy DiLallo, Doug Spencer, Derik Penny, Gigi Louis, Kenzie Sitterud, Paulus van Horne, Prismajic
This winter season, stop by Understudy to view Taste Test: A window box group show featuring work from six local artists. Viewable from outside of the gallery at any time of day, this stop makes a perfect addition to your visit to the theatre, the 16th street mall, or on your way out for a drink with friends.
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The Inevitable
November 5 - December 3, 2023
Autumn Rose and Talia G da Silva
A scene from our distant future, a time where nature has reclaimed civilization. Within the bedroom of someone long past remnants remain of a creative and musical spirit. Explore their eternal creations before they are reclaimed by nature and time.
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