Join us for the opening reception of In the Shadows, guest curated by Italu Ramos Hernandez - the final of three exhibitions in Union Hall’s 2026 Rough Gems series!
Light refreshments will be provided. Union Hall is a nonprofit art space and welcomes donations.
The title "In the Shadows" draws on the phrase "living in the shadows," a term often used to describe immigrantsin the United States. It evokes a state of invisibility, of existing in silence. The exhibition seeks to reclaim immigrant stories by bringing together works that explore memory, displacement, belonging, and identity beyond political narratives. By centering voices that are too often ignored, In the Shadows not only humanizes immigrant experiences but challenges broader political ideas of legality, recognition, and who is permitted to belong. Artists include Carmen Lizardo, Golnar Adili, Katie Mongoven, Ruth Alvarez Luna, and Sammy Lee.
In the Shadows will be on view at Union Hall through October 3 with open gallery hours Wednesday through Saturday from 12-6pm.
Location, Parking & Accessibility
We value your time with us. If you have specific needs or requirements that would make your experience more comfortable at Union Hall please reach out to us at info@unionhalldenver.org with accommodation requests.
Union Hall is located inside the first floor of The Coloradan in downtown Denver at 1750 Wewatta Street, Suite 144. There are two entrances to the building equipped with power assist doors and all public areas are wheelchair accessible. Street parking is available along Wewatta Street. Paid public parking is located in the building garage on the corner of Wewatta & 18th Street with wheelchair accessible spaces. Union Hall is located directly next to the Union Station train tracks, providing access to a variety of public transportation options including the bus, light rail, train, and ride shares. If you have trouble locating us on the day of the event call us at (720) 927-4033.
The gallery will be lit by spotlights placed on the artwork with dim overhead lights on the floors. You will be surrounded by artwork on the walls and floors. Several ADA accessible seating areas will be available from benches and couches, to single seating chairs. Artwork should not inhibit your ability for movement throughout the space, and all areas of the gallery will remain ADA accessible during the opening reception, and for the duration of the exhibition.