Thursday, October 4, 2012

First Saturdays Program begins new season at art museum


Please Note: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 20th.

The Altharetta Yeargin Art Museum opens its First Saturdays program for area residents of all ages with “Art Around the World.” First stop is mysterious Egypt. Programs scheduled 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Oct. 6. This free family event will include two separate art projects.

In one, masks similar to those that are found at King Tuts Tomb will be made. In the second demonstration, art vessels similar to the Canopic Jars used in the Egyptian mummification process will be fashioned. Upcoming First Saturdays program will “travel” to Asia and Russia.

The museum is located at 901 Yorkchester, on the north side of Westchester Academy for International Studies’ campus. For details and questions, call 713-251-1990.

Please consider joining the Altharetta Yeargin Art Museum. Support for this nonprofit center is needed to continue serving the students of Spring Branch ISD and surrounding communities.

In SBISD, the museum offers art programs to all students as well as programs like First Saturdays to community patrons of all ages. To learn more, please visit the AYAM website.