Tall Tales & Art at AYAM = A Summer of Fun

The Altharetta Yeargin Art Museum (AYAM) began the summer with the successful return of the Tall Tales & Art Program.

Under the direction of SBISD art teacher Mary Traveras, a team of teachers led students in fun story time sessions followed art project activities. Students created everything from tropical fish and cave drawings, to colorful paper plate monsters. AYAM hosted close to 300 children and their parents!

Looking for fun and creative ways to share time with your family, build community bonds and expand your learning?  Become an AYAM member!

If you haven't already, please considering joining the museum. They need your support to continue to serve the students of SBISD and the surrounding communities. They offer art programs to all the SBISD elementary schools and community programs for all ages. Spread the word about this amazing collection and all the activities throughout the year.

To join or to receive more information about AYAM call 713-251-1987 or email: leann.ayam@yahoo.com.

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AYAM 1st Saturday with Jose Perez - Oct.5

This year's AYAM's 1st Saturday events will focus on an amazing artist from right here in Houston!

They will kick-off the year celebrating renown artist and writer Jose Perez. In addition to their regular family event on Saturday, Oct.5, AYAM will also host an open house Oct. 2 for the community showcasing his dramatic artwork and storytelling. Please make plans to attend.

Visit the AYAM website for details and more information.

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AYAM to Participate in Holiday Ornament Contest

AYAM is honored to be able to participate in state Representative Jim Murphy's holiday ornament decorating contest. Every year the Speaker of the House organizes the Lone Star Christmas Tree that is displayed in the House of Representatives chamber in the Capitol in Austin.

Each Representative submits an ornament to hang on the tree. This year Team Murphy invites the SBISD community to participate in the 2nd Annual Ornament Decorating Contest. The 2013 theme is "Fun and Games on the Buffalo Bayou."

The "winning" ornament will hang on the Lone Star Christmas Tree in the state capital.  The remaining ornaments will be hung on the Christmas tree in Memorial City Mall. Individuals of all ages, organizations, schools and businesses are welcome to participate. As part of the contest, AYAM will be hosting two ornament decorating events.

• The first decorating event will be for adults on Tuesday evening, Sept. 24 (7:00pm until 9:00pm).
• The second event will be a family event on Saturday morning, Sept. 28 (10:00am until noon)  

Basic supplies will be provided but bring your own creative ideas and additional supplies.

Beginning September 9, contest participants may pick up ornament kits (while supply lasts), as well as drop-off their MAM donations at Memorial City Mall's Guest Services or at AYAM during regular business hours.

Completed ornaments are due to either of these locations by Oct.17th.

Participants are encouraged to provide a a donation of unopened toiletries (toothpaste,toothbrush,deodorant, bar soap) that Team Murphy deliver to Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM).

Contact Deanna Harrington for additional details or if you have a group who would like to participate. district133.murphy@house.state.tx.us

--Story submitted by AYAM.

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