COMBOS

Two artists. One canvas.

Enter the exhibition

Current exhibition

ILA Gallery reopens with the exhibition that started it all.

Same premise.
New pairings.

Archive filmCombos / 2020 / 02:03

Two artists meet at a single surface. No shared sketch, no predetermined outcome— only instinct, tension, and the decision to make something whole together.

Format

Collaborative works
Mixed media on canvas

Opening

October 17, 2026
Denver, Colorado

Artists

Pairings announced soon

Exhibition calendar

On the
calendar.

The 2026—27 program. Exact opening dates will be announced as they are set.

01
October
2026
Collaborative group exhibition
Combos
Confirmed
Opens October 17
02
December
2026
Skate deck group show
Deck the Halls
Announced
Opening date to be announced
03
February
2027
Group show
Real Black
Announced
Opening date to be announced
04
March
2027
Solo show
Curtis Wallace
Announced
Opening date to be announced

The gallery

Built for
the culture.

Founded by Fa’al Ali in 2020, ILA began as a platform for the people shaping Denver culture—graffiti writers and muralists alongside DJs, poets, chefs, and creative entrepreneurs.

Pronounced “eela,” ILA reverses Ali’s surname and carries two meanings:I Love Art and I Live Authentic. The mission is practical: represent the culture, help artists get paid, and welcome a new generation of collectors.

Read the 2020 Westword profile

Founded: Denver / 2020
Founder: Fa’al Ali
Curator: Lorenzo Talcott

“Mostly, it’s about authenticity.Fa’al Ali / Westword, 2020

ILA Gallery Creative Hub

Live digital platform

The gallery.
Beyond the walls.

The ILA Gallery Creative Hub connects Colorado artists with clients, commissions, funding, and practical tools that move creative work forward.

Enter the Creative Hub

01
Join the artist registry
Create a profile, share your portfolio and availability, and get discovered for work across Colorado.
02
Find opportunities
Explore active RFQs, commissions, grants, residencies, and regional funding opportunities.
03
Post an Art in Need
Clients, property owners, and organizations can publish a creative project and connect with matched talent.
04
Build stronger proposals
Use grant and proposal tools to shape creative intent statements, project budgets, and applications.

Two platforms. One creative ecosystem.

Explore the Hub

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