The Art of Consciousness
Feb 3 - May 1, 2025
Exhibition at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Join us for The Art of Consciousness: An inspiring group art show that explores the world through the eyes of Sage Ridge School students and faculty, showcasing works from grades 7 through 12 and faculty. This exhibition captures a range of themes—including the human condition, animals, nature, self-portraits, cityscapes, and landscapes—each piece offering a unique perspective on our shared world. Through a variety of mediums in both 2D and 3D, students engage with these themes in imaginative ways, from vibrant portraits that reflect their inner thoughts to expansive landscapes that evoke a sense of place and environment. The show celebrates the diversity of artistic expression and insight that each young artist brings to their subject matter.
Curated thoughtfully by our AP Studio Art senior students, The Art of Consciousness represents a collaborative effort and a deep exploration of how art connects us with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. With works spanning painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media, this show creates a visually rich journey through the evolving skills and perspectives of each artist. Set in an environment that encourages reflection and appreciation, this exhibition offers viewers a chance to see the world anew, as interpreted by a generation of emerging young artists.
The Art of Consciousness
Feb 3 - May 1, 2025
DepARTures Gallery at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport in the B and C Concourses
Reno-Tahoe International Airport Instagram
Some of our talented Sage Ridge student and faculty artists are offering their "The Art of Consciousness" pieces for sale. Each artist has generously committed to donating 5% of their proceeds to the Sage Ridge School Visual Arts Department, helping to sustain the visual arts programs and opportunities for all Sage Ridge students.
Purchased artwork will be available for pick-up once The Art of Consciousness exhibition concludes on May 1, 2025. Buyers can schedule a pick-up from Sage Ridge School starting May 5 by contacting Nicole Ashton, Head of the Arts Department, at nashton@sageridge.org.
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Visual Arts News
Fourteen Sage Ridge students are recipients of 22 Scholastic Art Awards, including one American Visions Award nomination, five Gold Keys, seven Silver Keys, and 10 Honorable Mentions.
Sophomore Ana Treadway ‘27 was a 2024 Regional Reno Tahoe Artists (RTA) Best of Show Finalist for the student art category. Sage Ridge student artists from grades 9-12 participated in the 2024 Reno Tahoe International Art Show.
Yang earned second place in the district with the piece “Desert of Nevada” and Treadway earned third with “For Purple Mountain Majesties Above the Fruited Plains.”
Scorpion Ana Treadway is an award-winning artist with work on display at the Nevada Museum of Art. And at 14 years old, Treadway is just getting started.
Gold Key Award Winners Ana Treadway ‘27 and Owen Heaphy ‘27 will have their work displayed publicly from January 31-February 28, 2024. Treadway’s “Beautiful Inside Out,” which also received an American Visions nomination, will be on view at the Nevada Museum of Art and Heaphy’s “Golden” will be on view at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Sheppard Contemporary Gallery.
Sage Ridge School Artists
Faculty
Nicole Ashton and Krystal Buccambuso
Grade 12
Alina Chu, Addison Clark, Jack Colletto, Ruby Liu, Scarlett Lopiccolo, Caleb Mulvaney, Rhea Skaria
Grade 11
Sam Browder, Dean Curis, Kaylee Folsom, Morgan Hayes, Patty McMillin, Abigail Napoli, Lauren Sherven, Zackary Villatore
Grade 10
Katy Illg, Maggie Jensen-Eykamp, Bradley Joyer, Anastasia Treadway
Grade 9
Hannah Joyer
Grade 8
Charlie Andersen, Novella Avery, Ashton Brenner, Annika DeMers, Jane Dolan, Gemma Gifford, Simón Herrera, Giuliana Hovenic, Kadi Janes, Logan Janssen, Paige Johnson, Nolan McCaulley, Danika McDaniel, Tasha Schuler, Nathan Sharma, Kiran Vashishta, Katelyn Wasserman, Aria Wilson, Natalia Yang
Grade 7
Owen Brandt, Isabella Ramos Honens, Alisa Kazakova, Anabelle O'Connor