About
Macey Boren is an emerging artist who has been professionally exhibiting artwork throughout Colorado for seven years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Studio Art from the University of Northern Colorado. Boren's notable accomplishments include receiving numerous Scholastic Art & Writing Awards from 2017 to 2020, being an alumni of the Museum of Outdoor Art’s Design & Build Program, and being a top recipient of UNC’s Southard Award Scholarship.
Education
2022-2024
University of Northern Colorado
2021
Front Range Community College
Bachelor of Arts
Double Major in Psychology and Studio Art, with a concentration in sculpture
Studies in Psychology and Art
Dean's List
Professional Experience
February 2022-Present
Digital Fabrication Technician, University of Northern Colorado
- designs signage and mounts for UNC’s galleries and art department
- responsible for the safe operation of UNC’s sculpture and digital fabrication facilities
- duties include organizing, performing safety checks, and supervising digital fabrication studio
August 2022-Present
Gallery Attendant, University of Northern Colorado
- assists with monitoring, installing, and maintaining exhibitions in UNC’s gallery spaces
- promotes visitor engagement with current exhibitions
August-December 2023
Research & Arts Coordination Intern, Gender & Sexuality Resource Center
- responsible for curation and logistics management of art exhibitions at the GSRC
- compiles research to create permanent resources for the GSRC and greater Queer community
June-August 2023
Art Exhibitions & Collections Intern, Denver Botanic Gardens
- updated records on accessioned artworks in DBG’s collection
- assisted with installing and maintaining exhibitions in DBG’s gallery spaces
October 2021-Present
Gallery Receptionist, Museum of Outdoor Arts
- created a positive and welcoming environment for visitors
- maintained MOA's installations
August-September 2021
- collaborated with other interns to design an exhibition for MOA's main gallery
- assisted with prototyping, budget management, and materials procurement
Design & Build Intern, Museum of Outdoor Arts
May-August 2021
Intern, Artworks Center for Contemporary Art
- completed work as a gallery assistant (receptionist duties, art handling & installation)
- managed ACCA's social media
- held a studio space and learned from the other resident artists at ACCA
May-July 2019
Graphic Design Intern, Denver Advertising
- worked with companies to design ads
- managed DA's social media with Hootsuite
- wrote articles related to SEO and marketing concepts
Exhibitions
2024 Archival Degradation (Solo Exhibition), Mari Michener Gallery. Greeley, CO.
2024 Petrichor Collective Anniversary Exhibition, Petrichor Collective Sttudios Fort Collins, CO.
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2023 CommUNITY: A Pride Exhibition, 40 West Arts. Lakewood, CO.
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2023 Queer Excellence Exhibition, Arapahoe Community College Littleton, CO.
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2023 Student Juried Exhibition, Campus Commons Gallery. (Juried by Stephen Frost) Greeley, CO.
2023 Southard Award Exhibition, Campus Commons Gallery. Greeley, CO.
2023 Bodily Objects (Solo Exhibition), Mariani Gallery. Greeley, CO.
2023 Forces of Femininity, Mariani Gallery. Greeley, CO.
2023 Petrichor Collective Showcase, The Merchant Room. Fort Collins, CO.
2023 Unraveling, Campus Commons Gallery. Greeley, CO
2022 Tiny Art Big Ideas, Spectra Art Space. Denver, CO
2022 Colorful Oddities, Bean Plant Studio. Greeley, CO
2022 Black and White, Windsor Art & Heritage Center. Windsor, CO
2022 Brilliant Corner Collection Exhibition, Mariani Gallery. Greeley, CO.
2022 Sanctuary, 40 West Arts. Lakewood, CO
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2022 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, Campus Commons Gallery. Greeley, CO.
2022 Unmasked: Look Beneath the Surface (Solo Exhibition), Oak Room Gallery. Greeley, CO
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2022 Annual Student Art Show, Front Range Community College. Westminster, CO
2021 Forces of Nature, Windsor Art & Heritage Center. Windsor, CO.
2021 Small Works Exhibition, 40 West Gallery. Lakewood, CO
2021 The Fantasy Show, Museum of Outdoor Arts. Englewood, CO
2021 Outsider Show, Pirate Contemporary Art. Lakewood, CO
2021 President’s Art Show, Front Range Community College. Westminster, CO
2021 September Opening Exhibition. Tweak'd Studios. Denver, CO
2020 Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Exhibition, History Colorado Center. Denver, CO
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2019 Cherry Creek Excellence Show, Arapahoe Community College. Littleton, CO.
2019 Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Exhibition, History Colorado Center. Denver, CO
2018 Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Exhibition, History Colorado Center. Denver, CO.
2017 Teen Exhibition, Museum of Contemporary Art. Denver, CO
Curatorial Projects
2023 Queer Reclamation, Gender & Sexuality Resource Center, University of Northern Colorado.
In response to the recent rise of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, the work of eight UNC students and alumni was featured in
a queer art exhibition during LGBTQ history month.
Awards and Honors
2023 Carole Anderson Art Scholarship, University of Northern Colorado.
2023 Southard Award Scholarship, University of Northern Colorado
2023 PVA Dean’s Office Scholarship
2022-2024 Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, University of Northern Colorado.
2022-2024 Trustee Transfer Scholarship, University of Northern Colorado
2023 1st Place Award, Student Juried Exhibition, University of Northern Colorado
2022, 2023 Dean's List, University of Northern Colorado
2022 Fred Meyers Award for Excellence, University of Northern Colorado
2022 Excellence Award, 40 West Arts. Lakewood, CO
2022 1st Place Award, Student Juried Exhibition, University of Northern Colorado
2021 Dean's List, Front Range Community College
2020 Gold Portfolio Award, Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
2019 Gold Key for Painting, Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
2018 (3) Gold Keys, Drawing and Painting, Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Publications
Williams, Tatiana. "Confronting The Normalization Of Sexual Violence: “Archival Degradation” Opens At Michener Gallery." The Mirror. February 8th, 2024. https://www.uncmirror.com/arts/2024/02/08/confronting-the-normalization-of-sexual-violence-archival-degradation-opens-at-michener-gallery/
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“Fall 2022 Issue.” The Crucible Literary Magazine. December 2022
Boyson, Madeleine. “The Fantasy Show.” DARIA: Denver Art Review, Inquiry, and Analysis. Fall 2021 Issue, November 23, 2021. https://www.dariamag.com/home/the-fantasy-show
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The MUSE Literary Magazine, Spring 2020 Issue, May 30, 2020.
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