Barbara Grossman is a Pittsburgh-based multidisciplinary artist, curator, and designer whose work centers on sustainability, material reuse, and community engagement. She is the founder of Scrapwerx, a zero-waste textile initiative that transforms discarded fabric into new materials, and PghHandmadeHearts, a public art project that spreads kindness through handmade fiber works. For 20 years, she served as the owner and creative director of the Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival, bringing thousands of participants together for classes, exhibitions, and collaborative making. A self-taught, process-driven artist, Grossman’s practice blends craftsmanship, environmental stewardship, and community connection. (Facebook | Instagram)

Sidney Rice is a teen designer from Pittsburgh. Starting at age six, she has been sewing and designing for 11 years and counting. Her work has been recognized regionally, statewide, and nationally. She dreams of working with brides to make their dream wedding dresses, but she also has a passion for working with repurposed materials to craft unique gowns. After high school, she plans on attending the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. (Instagram)