On April 16, visitors from around the Pittsburgh community joined the Pittsburgh Youth Leaders in Sustainability network and the Youth Climate Advocacy Committee for “Metamorphosis: A Sustainable Art Gallery & Fashion Showcase” at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. The free event hosted a variety of activities for youth and families, plant-forward appetizers, sustainable art vendors, information and education tables, and a youth sustainable art and fashion contest and gallery.
The Sustainability Initiative’s team of interns organized the submission process for the art gallery portion of the event. Youth ages 12–26 from middle schools, high schools, and universities around Pittsburgh were invited to reflect on their journeys to maintain hope and reimagine sustainability, informed by their backgrounds, cultures, and unique personal stories.