Polly Shindler (b. 1977, New Haven, CT) received her B.A. in History from The University of Massachusetts in 2001, her M.F.A. in Painting from Pratt Institute in 2011 and attended the Vermont Studio Center in 2013. She has shown recently at Momenta Art in New Work City, Second Family at 2 Rivington, Paper Jam at the Neuberger Museum and Family Ties: Brooklyn/Dallas at 500X in Dallas, TX. She is resident curator at Trestle Gallery in Brooklyn. Recent curatorial projects include Oracle, Star Gazer/Ancient Light, The Wanderers, Treasure Trove, One and Done and Future Folk Pt. 1 & 2 in Brookyn, NY. Polly was named one of “30 Artists to Watch in 2012” by NY Arts Magazine.