Young artists in Highlands exhibit climate change issues at Inverness Botanic Gardens
More than 500 young artists in the Highlands have used their creativity to make powerful works of art highlighting climate issues.
The Art for Action exhibition at the Inverness Botanic Gardens was enjoyed by hundreds of people including Highland councillors, MPs, MSPs and business leaders.
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Education committee chairman Councillor John Finlayson said it offered many young people the chance to express powerful and inspiring art reflecting 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,” he said.
“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 spanning 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.”
