Art News

Welcome Back
It's great to see all the familiar Students returning to the art room at Sunset Valley and a big welcome to our new students and their families. I look forward to helping your children discover the joy of creating art. Come visit the art room whenever you wish. We love to show off our creative work.

See you all soon, Mrs. Chafin

Why Art?

Art teaches students:

♦ to understand human experiences, both past and present.
♦ to make decisions in situations where there are no standard answers.

Research points to a consistent and positive connection between a quality education in the arts and students achievement in other subjects and on standardize tests.

Austin Museums
A family visit to one of our very fine local museums can be wonderful experience to share with your children. I recommend the following museums.

Austin Museum of Art
823 Congress Avenue
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM
Thursday 10 AM - 8 PM
Sunday Noon – 5 PM

George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center
1165 Angelina
Tuesday – Thursday 10 AM – 6 PM
Friday, Saturday Noon – 5 PM

Mexic-Arte Museum
419 Congress Avenue
Monday – Thursday 10 AM – 6 PM, Friday – Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM

Austin Children’s Museum
201 Colorado Street
Tuesday – Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday Noon – 5 PM

Blanton Museum
The University of Texas at Austin
MLK at Congress
Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 5 PM
Saturday -- 11 AM -- 5 PM
Sunday -- 1 PM -- 5 PM