Bishop Manogue art students displayed and competed with their artworks at the Reno Convention Center on Saturday, the 19th, with Amelia Rodriguez winning best in show in the student art section.

The Reno International Art Show was founded by Kevin O’Keefe and Briana Dolan to recognize Reno’s artists. The four-day annual fair is a celebration of fine art, sculpture, and film. The RTIA is a welcoming show and a great opportunity for high school art students to display their artwork to the public.
This show’s purpose is to cultivate insightful connections with fine artists from across the nation.

Honors and AP art students hold an annual display at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center to show their artwork and compete. These artworks range across media such as watercolor, sculpture, acrylic, and more.

Megan Bavaro, 42, Art teacher at Manogue, said, “ It’s a very good opportunity for art to be seen by the public, good for the art community.”

The Manogue exhibit was set up by the AP 2D art students and Mrs. Bavaro.

The artwork displayed by students in the art show is made through an “artist inquiry.” This is usually driven by an open-ended question, creating a portfolio through practice, experimentation, and revision. A compelling theme of art explores ways water interacts with the world: the young artist Stella Beynon, 17, an AP 2D art student, is “Looking forward to the next art piece.” Ameila Rodriguez’s remarkable art pieces won the student competition.

Whether exploring the elements of nature and other unique themes, Manogue students are proving their hard work is evident by pushing the boundaries of their portfolios. Their courage and creativity set them apart in the local scene.