Mt. Lebanon and Shadyside Shops Promote Local Artists

Six years ago, Kate McGrady began making her own jewelry. The beaded pieces were a hit with her friends, and many encouraged the Mt. Lebanon mom to share her work. But McGrady quickly found out it wasn't such an easy task.

"We as a society are not supporting our local artists," said McGrady, 47. "People told me good luck trying to sell my jewelry, so I just made a way for it to sell."

And so was born Koolkat Designs, a Mt. Lebanon shop that gives more than 100 local artists a platform from which to sell their work.

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