Polly Torian is a sculptor living and working in Boulder, Colorado. She is currently pursuing a BFA in Sculpture & Post-Studio Practice at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Education
BFA, Sculpture and Post Studio Practice, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO — Current
Awards and Scholarships
King Awards, Second Place, University of Colorado Boulder –– 2026
ANDer Scholarship in A&S-One Time Scholarship, University of Colorado Boulder — 2025-2026
Arcara Family Support Fund Scholarship, University of Colorado Boulder — 2025-2026
Janau N Noerdlinger-Fine Arts Scholarship, University of Colorado Boulder — 2023-2025
CU Esteemed Scholars-Sewall Scholarship, University of Colorado Boulder — 2022-2026
Dean’s List, University of Colorado Boulder — 2023-2026
Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions
Smile, You’re on Camera, SPACE__SPACE, Boulder, CO — 2025
Public Access, Garrison Roots Gallery, Boulder, CO — 2025
CTRL + Kill, Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver, CO — 2022
Group Exhibitions
Sponsored Content, Garrison Roots Gallery, Boulder, CO — 2025
Art + Environment Field School Exhibition, Mountain Research Station, Nederland, CO — 2025
Terms and Conditions, Garrison Roots Gallery, Boulder, CO — 2025
Above the Clouds, Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver, CO — 2022
Young Hearts, Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver, CO — 2022
We Made it, I Guess, Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver, CO — 2021
Home, Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver, CO — 2021
Get Close, But Don’t Touch, Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver, CO — 2021
Professional Experience
Studio Assistant, Richard Saxton, Boulder, CO — 2025
Woodshop Technician, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO — 2024-2025
Studio Assistant, Ana Maria Hernando, Denver, CO — 2024
“Failure Lab” Internship, Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver, CO —2022
“POV” Internship, Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver, CO —2020