NEWSLETTER

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I hope this newsletter finds you well as we step into April! Firstly, I am thrilled to announce the recipients of the 3rd annual ClayHouston Award for Texas BIPOC Artists. Once again, we were privileged to witness an exceptional array of talent, making the selection process difficult and inspiring for our juror, Eliza Au. Please join us in congratulating the following artists for their creativity, skill, and dedication to their craft!


Mid-Career & Beyond Category:


Award Recipient: Du Chau (Carrollton, TX)

See Du Chau’s work on Instagram and Facebook.


Honorable Mention: Gabo Martinez (San Marcos, TX)

See Gabo Martinez’s work on Instagram.


Emerging Category:


Award Recipient: Dina Perlasca (El Paso, TX)

See Dina Perlasca’s work on Instagram.


Honorable Mention: Mariana Ruvalcaba Cruz (Corpus Christi, TX)

See Mariana Ruvalcaba Cruz’s work on her website and Instagram.


We extend our heartfelt gratitude to ALL the talented artists who submitted their work for consideration. We are honored to have had the opportunity to review their work and thank them for enriching the Texas ceramic community with their unique perspectives and voices.


Now, let’s mark our calendars for some exciting events ahead:


Clay Creative with Sarah Knight on Saturday, April 13: ClayHouston Members - Only one spot is left! Join us for an overview and demonstration of Sarah Knight’s current work on incorporating found and repurposed materials into the ceramic process.  Sarah is currently an artist resident at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft - click here for more information.


Ceramics Handbuilding: Piece of Cake! with Naomi Peterson on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28: This hands-on, two-day workshop will provide valuable insights and practical techniques to help you hone your handbuilding skills. Naomi Peterson will cover various topics such as using templates to construct forms, embellishing using handmade tools, and more. Participants will create a handbuilt soft-slab pie form, cake form, or cup, in addition to learning how to use repetitive processes to layer complexity. This workshop is also open to non-ClayHouston members. Click here for more details and register soon, as spaces are limited!

ClayHouston Summer Bash on Saturday, June 22: We are thrilled to announce the return of our much-anticipated fundraising event! After the incredible success of last year's gathering at the Saint Arnold Brewing Company, we couldn't wait to bring it back for 2024. Save the date from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, as we come together once again to support ClayHouston’s mission while celebrating our vibrant clay community with delicious food, door prizes, and a silent auction. More details to follow!


Finally, I’d like to share an Artist Call for Bowls from our friends at Empty Bowls Houston! The 18th Annual Empty Bowls Houston will be held Saturday, May 11, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. Each year, more than 1,000 unique bowls are created and donated to help raise funds for the Houston Food Bank’s mission to provide food for better lives in Houston and the surrounding counties.  For a $25 donation, attendees may choose a bowl and receive a simple soup lunch, enjoy entertainment in the HCCC garden, visit with artist demonstrators and feel good about helping to fill the empty bowls and tummies in Houston. Please contact Samantha Oldham should you have any questions. Bowl donations may be dropped off at the below locations (please double check with these locations re: hours of operation):



As always, thank you so much for your continued support. I look forward to seeing you soon!


Warmly,


Marie-Hélène Nguyen

ClayHouston President


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.


Have a lovely month ahead and see you soon!


Warmly,


Marie-Hélène Nguyen

ClayHouston President

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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

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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.

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