On March 25, 2026, Robert Shetterly unveiled his portrait of Lucy Meyer, an international advocate and spokesperson for young people with disabilities. The unveiling was a featured event of the Addison County Youth Citizen Summit, an all-day gathering in Middlebury, Vermont.

Sponsored by the Addison Central School District and Middlebury College, the Summit brought together 135 sixth grade Addison County students for a variety of workshops that encouraged them to use their voices to make a difference for the common good.

Climate activist Bill McKibben opened the Summit with a keynote address. McKibben is the Schumann Distinguished Scholar in Environmental Studies at Middlebury; Shetterly painted his portrait in 2006.

Both Lucy Meyer’s luncheon address and the unveiling of her portrait were received by the students with great enthusiasm. And Shetterly received the best compliment ever from a portrait subject: Lucy wanted to take her portrait home with her! (AWTT will gift her with a copy.)

Shetterly and AWTT Director of Education Connie Carter offered a workshop “Use Your Voice and Make a Difference,” encouraging students to be inspired to find their voice and become changemakers.