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Volume 91
January 2017 
AYAM Mission Statement:  To provide opportunities for SBISD students and the Houston community to experience the art of diverse cultures, to understand the cultural and historical significance of art, and to develop critical thinking and viewing skills.
SBISD Rodeo Art
 is Back!
You don't want to miss the amazing artwork
 by students from all across the district!
Many of these pieces will go on to compete at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Stop by on Jan 12,17,18 or 19th from 10am-4pm
or join us the evening of the 19th from 5pm-7pm
 


Hope to see you!
AYAM To Host Book Signi ng
January 28th, 1-4pm 
Author, MarSha Andrus,
 unveils her new book
The Vial 
The Vial is a story of a forgotten people led into poverty by their evil Queen. Their only hope of redemption is for the rightful heir to take the throne and restore the life they once knew. But how can this be if the Heir does not know his position.
 
1st Junior Women's Club
Holiday Luncheon
AYAM once again hosted our amazing docents as they celebrated another great year of serving our community. We could not do without their help during our field trips and road shows. We appreciate these ladies so much!
 

Did you know....
AYAM recently received over 70 pieces of
 Pre-Columbian art ,valued at over $140,000
Please stop by so you can enjoy a glimpse into past cultures.

 
Mexico - Cylinder Vessel 600-800AD

 if your group is looking for something different as an outing we hope you will consider coming to AYAM.   Please contact us to get more information or to schedule your group tour.  
Did you know that all of AYAM's programing is funded entirely by donors like you?
 
Please take this opportunity to join our 2020 Campaign and make a donation to help AYAM  continue to offer quality art programing to the Spring Branch and West Houston communities. We can't do it without the support from community members like you!
LOOK WHAT'S NEW!!!
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Thanks to our wonderful Sponsors!


1st Junior   
Women's Club

And of course, our
community sponsors! 

Ms. Emily Van Buren
Mrs. Patsy Andrews
Ms. Ellen Green
Mrs. Marianne Van Arkel-Priest
Mr. Talbot Cooley
Mrs. Bonnie Meine
Mrs. Kathy Archer
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Abrams
Dr. Phyllis Miller
Mrs. Elaine Mayo
Mr & Mrs. Randall Stephens
Mrs. Camille Tarrics
Mr. Warren Matthews
Mrs. Debbie Green
Mrs. Katherine Dawson
Ms. Camilla Owens
Dr. & Mrs. Duncan Klussmann
Mr. Robert Holmes
Mr. Venu Rao
Mrs. Suzanne Reynolds
Mrs. Pamela Mudd Conlan
Mrs. Cori Ryniker
Ms. Carol Herbert
Mrs. Chris Vierra
Mr.& Mrs. James Shaddix
Mike & Jennie Baker
Ms. Gail Dropek
Mrs. Meredith Lamberton
Ms. Jerita Burreson
Mrs. Carolyn McCall
Mrs. Melinda Hickey
Mrs. Marialice Lindig
Ms. Irvetta Williams
SBMSA

Spring Forest Middle School
Hunters Creek Elementary
Rummel Creek Elementary
Wilchester Elementary
Memorial Middle School PTA

Always room for more!! 

About the museum....
Altharetta Yeargin  
Art Museum
 
901 Yorkchester
on Westchester Campus 
Houston, Tx. 77079
713-251-1990
Open Tues. & Thurs 10:00-4:00
or by appointment  
Click here to go to the Altharetta Yeargin Art Museum website