Jetta Budd

Budd's project, "Eyes on the Wall: Sitka Youth Photograph Native Artists," strengthens intergenerational dialogue and promotes intercultural knowledge and respect for Native artistic traditions. The program teaches students to use their photography skills to capture black and white images of Native elders in Sitka and gives them an outlet to display these portraits on the walls of their school. Both the students and the elders write reflections about their interactions together, which are incorporated into the wall displays. The project teaches artistic composition and allows students to take risks by displaying their self-confidence, social skills and artistic work.