Sarah Toshiko LaBarge

Artist Bio

My name is Sarah Toshiko LaBarge and I am a visual artist and digital creative based out of Reno, NV. I primarily work with inks, pens, China markers, and charcoal on paper and boards. My body of work focuses on femme bodies, line work, and the physical process of creating.

Art Shows and Markets:

  • Reno Punk Rock Flea Market - April 2024

  • Superstitions Art Show At the Oilwick Indianapolis - October 2017

  • DYNAMO Indy - November 2017  

  • DYNAMO6.raw - November 2015 

  • Muncie Arts Walk: Muncie Makes Lab Show - October 2015  

  • DYNAMO: Art Exhibitions * COSMIC RUBBISH - June 2015 

  • DYNAMO: Rejects - March 2015  

  • DYNAMO - January 2015

BFA: Drawing

I earned my BFA with a concentration in Drawing at Ball State’s School of Art in Muncie, IN. During my formative years in school, I co-founded a student-based art collective called DYNAMO Art Exhibitions. That role consists of planning, organizing, managing and directing activities associated with traveling pop-up art shows showcasing student and local artists within the Muncie and Indianapolis community. 

Shows Directed:

  • DYNAMO Indy - November 2017  

  • DYNAMO6.raw - November 2015 

  • Muncie Arts Walk: Muncie Makes Lab Show - October 2015  

  • DYNAMO: Art Exhibitions * COSMIC RUBBISH - June 2015 

  • DYNAMO: Rejects - March 2015  

  • DYNAMO - January 2015

Picture Framing

I worked at The Great Frame Up in downtown Indianapolis as a picture framer. Working with clientele, I designed and built custom frames while handling delicate pieces of art.

Framing Accomplishments:

  • Handled an original Salvador Dali lithograph print from the 1970s 

  • Mounted a 120-year old Marriage Certificate 

  • Worked with multiple clients for over 4 hours each 

  • Assisted with fitting a fragile 50-year old dead bird into a shadow box 

  • Fit multiple Eiteljorg Museum pieces

Drawing Instructor

In 2019 and early 2020, I was a drawing instructor at the E.L. Cord Museum School and volunteered to help install works for the Nevada Museum of Art.

Marketing Technology Creative

In my recent years, I solidified my skills in marketing technology. Working in content management systems or website builders, social media management, and analytics, I consider myself the “jack of all trades” in digital marketing. It took years to get to this point, but I am happy with my day-time career. It has not only helped support my creative endeavors outside of work, but also marketing myself and other creatives. I love understanding the digital footprint my creative clients want to achieve.