Born in Denver, Colorado, Michael Gadlin studied art and design at Pratt Institute in New York. With over 28 years of studio practice he’s been exhibiting in select galleries, museums, and institutions throughout his career. He’s also been commissioned by governments, Fortune 100 corporations, and private collectors. In 1999 Michael was then the youngest artist to ever win Best of Show at Denver’s nationally renowned Cherry Creek Arts Festival. Michael has received artist-in-residence through La Napoule Art Foundation (LNAF), in the south of France. Collections include the Vance Kirkland Museum's permanent collection.
Michael’s media work has extended throughout local television as the host and producer for Rocky Mountain PBS’ long-running program, Arts District, and as the Creator and Host of Channel 8 TV’s Arts Scene. Michael’s public artwork commissions include Cherry Creek Trail through Denver’s Urban Arts Fund, District 2 Police Station, River North Pathway, Adams County Arts Commission at Riverdale Regional Park, and the former Johnson & Wales campus redevelopment, now called Mosaic Campus in 2023. In September 2024 Michael completed another large sculptural commission for the Rocky Mountain Arsenal.
