Dear << Test First Name >>,

November is filled with fantastic events and opportunities to connect. Read on for a look at what’s happening this month!

Our annual Members’ Exhibition, Formative Narratives, is currently on view through November 30 in Gallery 100 at The Silos at Sawyer Yards! Join us for a special evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, November 7 for the exhibition reception and awards ceremony. This year’s show highlights a stunning range of work from 71 ClayHouston members and the organization’s 3 founders, celebrating the diverse talents within our community. Don’t miss this chance to support fellow artists, see inspiring work, and celebrate ClayHouston’s 20th Anniversary!

Thank you to all who signed up for our next Clay Creative! From 11:00 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday, November 9, Vorakit Chinookoswong, fondly known as V. Chin, will give us a rare glimpse into his studio and demonstrate his method of creating a moon jar including throwing, carving, and decorating. Please click here to learn more or to sign up… there is just one spot left!

I’m thrilled to announce an upcoming gallery tour and artist talk with Clara Hoag on her current solo exhibition, Ball Pit, at Hooks-Epstein Galleries. This happy hour event will take place from 5:00 to 6:30 pm on Wednesday, November 13 at Hooks-Epstein Galleries (2631 Colquitt St, Houston, TX 77098). Known for her intricate sculptures that explore urban landscapes and human relationships, Clara will guide us through her creative process and discuss her latest work. Please click here to register for this event and check out our Member News section below for more information about this show.

Looking ahead to December, it’s almost time for our 8th Annual Bayou City Clay Crawl! Please click on the link to see a list of participating artists and keep an eye out for the detailed schedule of demos. This much-loved annual event offers a fantastic opportunity to shop locally, meet ceramic artists, and see their work up close. The Clay Crawl is a celebration of Houston’s thriving ceramic arts scene and a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season. As a reminder, the Clay Crawl will take place alongside Houston Center for Contemporary Craft’s Hands-On Houston program and the opening reception of The Glassell School of Art show Ceramics in the Environment in the Craft Garden.

On Sunday, December 15, ClayHouston members will be invited to an exclusive tour of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s new exhibition, Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery. This exhibit showcases historical, modern, and contemporary pottery pieces that honor cultural heritage and artistic legacy. Stay tuned for more information on tour details and sign-up options. In the meantime, you can learn more about this exhibition here.

Thank you for being part of ClayHouston. We’re excited to see you at these events and continue building a strong, supportive community together. Be sure to follow us on social media for the latest updates, and feel free to reach out with any questions.

Happy creating, and see you soon!  

Warmly,

Marie-Hélène Nguyen

ClayHouston President

CURRENT EVENTS

MEMBER NEWS

CLARA HOAG’S SOLO EXHIBITION: BALL PIT

The exhibition is on view from October 19 - November 20, 2024

at Hooks-Epstein Gallery. 2631 Colquitt Houston, TX 77098

SACRED STONES BY CAROLE SMITH AT GALVESTON ARTS CENTER

The exhibition is on view from August 24 - November 17, 2024

at 2127 The Strand, Galveston, TX 77550

REMINDERS

MEMBERS: ACTIVATE YOUR EXISTING ACCOUNT

We have made exciting changes to our membership management software. In order to begin using your updated ClayHouston account, please be sure to activate your account by following these simple steps:

1. Visit www.clayhouston.org/member-sign-in

2. Select “Request Password”

3. Enter the email associated with your ClayHouston account and submit

4. Follow the instructions sent to your email

5. Complete your profile

Want to be included in our Member News section?

Here are ideas about what content to be featured in the newsletter: 

• Awards: Residencies, Juried Exhibitions, Scholarships/Grants, Public Commissions

• Special Exhibitions: Solo shows, group shows

• Publications: Articles, magazines, books, etc.

• *News for the Sell of Artwork will not be accepted. Please limit submissions to the criteria above.

If you are a current member and would like to be showcased in the ClayHouston Member Spotlight, please fill out this form and make sure your profile is up-to-date with at least 5 photos of you and/or your work.

POSTING ON CLAYHOUSTON COMMUNITY CALENDAR

As a member of ClayHouston, you may request to add local clay events, exhibitions, and opportunities to our public community calendar.

Please keep in mind that each request must be approved by our Communications Chair before it appears on the calendar. Please allow us 2-4 days to approve and post the event.  

For Organizations and/or Studios: Only workshops and special events will be posted on the calendar. We will not post regularly-occurring classes or services, as these can be found by navigating our Local Classes & Services page. Please note that workshops or events that occur over multiple days will only display on the start date. The end date must be specified in the title and/or in the description of the event.

For Individual Members: Events and exhibitions that occur over multiple days will only display on the start date. The end date must be specified in the title and/or in the description of the event.

To add an event, please follow these simple steps:

1. Visit our Member Sign In page to log into your ClayHouston account.

2. Navigate to our Calendar.

3. Click Add New Event.

4. Add your local clay event or opportunity!

Thank you for being a part of ClayHouston! Our hope is that through the calendar feature, we can support you by providing a space to share your business, exhibition, workshop, or opportunity.