05/29/2026
Welcome June with 'Colors of Work' as it opens on Monday, June 1st.
Let's all celebrate the student-intern artists from the Transition Academy , as they hold their Colors of Work exhibition, featuring artworks that show their unique perspective on livelihood: what motivates them, what challenges them, and what brings them pride.
The artists displayed in this exhibition are all young adults with intellectual and cognitive disabilities who are actively preparing their next steps through vocational training, career exploration, and workplace readiness.
At Transition Academy, which operates through the Washoe County School District, interns participate in supported, hands-on learning experiences across a variety of industries, visiting local businesses and job sites as they build practical skills and confidence.
Each day, the interns develop independence and self-advocacy through their training and engagement with their peers.
Under the guidance of our teaching artist, Anne Hunter, these interns have created a vibrant collection of mixed media works.
Combining painting, photography, and other materials, their pieces reflect their personal experiences of work - what it feels like to learn, to contribute, and build a meaningful future.
Colors of Work is both a celebration of creativity and a powerful expression of identity, purpose, and independence.
We look forward to seeing you all as you join in celebrating the Colors of Work by the student-intern artists from the Transition Academy.
Colors of Work will run from June 1 to July 9, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm at the McKinley Arts Center.
