From a blank canvas, 'ArtistYear' residents revive youth arts programs in Sitka schools

From a blank canvas, 'ArtistYear' residents revive youth arts programs in Sitka schools

Blatchley Middle School ArtistYear Resident Clare Sheedy (bottom left) poses with her 7th and 8th grade Art Lunch Bunch students (KCAW/Cotter) A jazzy melody from “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” peppers the air outside of Blatchley Middle School’s art classroom, a friendly reminder that fall has arrived. Inside, sixth graders are at their desks, painting and drawing. Yellow fabric is draped over the harsh fluorescent lights, imitating th…