Administrator

Jason Catchings

jcatchin@houstonisd.org

281-920-8014

Deans

Lori Lambropoulos

llambrop@houstonisd.org

281-920-8020

Karen Shaw

kshaw@houstonisd.org

281-920-8025

Secretary

Sandra Vargas

svargas@houstonisd.org

281-920-8000, ext. 6223

Overview/Description and Related Course Work

The pursuit and knowledge of art in different forms helps all students develop all aspects of their intellect and personality.  Studies have shown that students participating in the Fine Arts do better over all in school.  The more well-rounded the student is, the better chance they have of being accepted into the college or university of their choice.

The Academy of Fine Arts offers a Westside student the possibility of developing a 4 year comprehensive program in many of the Arts. Some of the programs require that you audition and others are open to anyone interested. 

Do you like to create with your hands and eyes?

The Visual Arts include drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, and photography.

Maybe, you like to move around.

Our Dance Programs offer everything from hip hop, modern, drill team, and break dancing, to the nationally acclaimed Inertia Dance Troupe.

Do you like literature, writing and/or putting on a show? 

In the AFA we have both Theatre Production (the acting part) and Technical Theatre (lights, sound effects and set building).

Perhaps you play an instrument or sing.

With several bands, orchestra and choir in our Music Program we have a 4 year program for you!

Enrichment  Opportunities

All of the Fine Arts programs participate in local, state and national competitions both within UIL and outside of it. Field trips to others’ productions as well as travel to competition are a great part of the AFA program. Our trophy cases are bursting with awards.  Our students have been featured in People magazine, Southern Living and on the Today show.