Shantell Montoya is a visual artist who works in two-dimensional and three-dimensional practices, including painting and sculpture. Her work focuses on concepts surrounding identity and social issues. She grew up in the neighborhood of Five Points in Denver, Colorado. She studied at The Metropolitan State University of Denver and received a BFA in Fine Arts in the Spring of 2023. Her work has been exhibited at the Center for Visual Art and the Lighthouse Immersive Art Space.