Young artists exhibit climate change issues at Inverness Botanic Gardens
Over 500 young artists from across the Highlands have used their creativity to make powerful works of art that highlight the climate issues that matter most to them.
The public exhibition at the Inverness Botanic Gardens was enjoyed by hundreds of people, including Highland Councillors, MPs, MSPs and business leaders who experienced first-hand the climate challenges expressed by young people through art.
Education Committee Chair, Cllr John Finlayson said: “The Art for Action exhibition at Inverness Botanic Gardens offered many young people from across Highland the opportunity to express powerful and inspiring art that reflected their own personal feelings about the climate emergency and its far-reaching effects on climate change. Using art to express the impacts and change that they want to see happen for a more sustainable future.
“It was a really positive event, and my appreciation goes to all the talented pupils who captured thought-provoking art that really helped focus on real climate issues, and I extend my thanks to the team behind the scenes who brought it all together to exhibit in the beautiful surroundings of the Botanic Gardens.”
The exhibition was part of Highland One World’s ‘Art for Action’ Global Citizenship project, funded by the Pebble Trust. The event is part of a larger international project that spans Highland, Nigeria, and Kenya, in partnership with the Open University.
Coordinator at Highland One World, Catriona Willis said: “Children and young people are understandably concerned about the climate emergency and its impact on their future. At Highland One World, we want to support children to believe that a fairer, more sustainable world is possible, while developing key Global Citizenship skills and values to create positive change.
“Through working with Highland schools on Art for Action we were able to provide a creative and engaging platform for children and young people to have a say on climate issues that matter to them and ensure that their voices are heard.”