SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Seven student artists from Mount Everett Regional School were selected to have their artwork featured in the "How Shall We Live" exhibit at the Berkshire Art Center.

 

Students created their artwork as a response to the climate crisis, presented by Living the Change Berkshires, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to address climate change and climate justice with urgency, creativity, hope, and optimism on a local level. 

 

The student artwork will be displayed on Friday, Aug. 4, for First Friday in Pittsfield, until Wednesday, Aug. 30.

 

"We have some very talented students at Mount Everett who have spent time researching the effects of climate change in their classes," said Superintendent Dr. Beth Regulbuto. "The Berkshire Art Center has provided them a space where they can showcase their talents and creativity, while simultaneously raising awareness around the critical issues surrounding the effects of climate change."

 

Art teachers in Berkshire County were invited to ask their students to submit artwork in one of four categories: 

 

"I saw this opportunity as a good way to bring interdisciplinary learning, and a connection to the community to the curriculum," said Art Teacher and Global Education Coordinator, Stephanie Graham. "I felt this project also addressed the power that art has in societal influence, awareness, and change." 

 

Student artwork was chosen to be featured in the exhibit by a jury consisting of Phyllis Kornfeld, Jo Valens, Lorimer Burns and Anne Legêne. The Mount Everett students who were selected to have their artwork featured are Ella Robitaille, Jade Brown, Brody Kinna, Joe Giumarro, Madison Van Deusen, Lucia Cicerchia, and Siobhan Fedel. National Art Honor Society member, Ella Robitaille, was additionally chosen to have their artwork featured as the poster design to advertise the exhibit.