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We start the month of March congratulating our ClayHouston member Carole Smith. She was selected by the Houston Endowment to receive a 2026 Jones Artist Award.

We are so excited to have our first Clay Conversations with Carole Smith on March 19th from 6:00–8:00 PM at New Magnolia Brewing Co. As presented during our General Meeting this past January, Clay Conversations is a new meeting format for members that combines an informative conversation about ceramics and a social hour. In March, Carole will lead an informal discussion about being a working artist and running her own studio. The first hour will act as a casual happy hour, followed by a second hour of a loosely structured discussion with Carole, open to questions. Grab a drink and join us!

We still have a few sports for the exclusive guided tour to the exhibition The Uncanny In-Between led by Dr. Laura Augusta (Director and Chief Curator) and Katherine Veneman (Curator of Education) at the Blaffer Art Museum on March 7 from 11-12p with lunch to follow. The Uncanny in-Between exhibition was curated by Sso-Rha Kang. The exhibition shows the work of 15 Korean artists who navigate the complexities of bicultural identities.

Registration is open for our 8th Annual PopUp Market. It will be held at the Black Lab, St Thomas University, 4100 Montrose Blvd. This is a great opportunity for you to exhibit and sell your functional pottery, sculptures, and other ceramic artworks directly to the Houston community. Register here soon before all booths are taken!

If you are interested in getting more involved in ClayHouston activities, we are looking for a member to fulfill the position of Fundraising Chair. This position is primarily responsible for raising funds for ClayHouston, researching, writing, submitting, and coordinating grant applications, organizing fundraising events, and spearheading the Bayou City Clay Crawl. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity please email us at info@clayhouston.org with the subject line: Fundraising Chair.

Keep an eye out for upcoming information about our 4th Annual ClayHouston Award for Texas BIPOC Artists. This award is dedicated to providing funding for ceramic artists in Texas who self-identify as black, indigenous, and/or people of color.

Thank you for your continuous support, as always.

Warm regards,

Mara Cavalcanti
ClayHouston President

CLAYHOUSTON EVENTS

Join ClayHouston, March 7th from 11am - 12pm, at the Blaffer Art Museum for a guided tour of The Uncanny In-Between with Dr. Laura Augusta (Director and Chief Curator) and Katherine Veneman (Curator of Education). Gain an insider's view on the artistic motivations and ideas behind the ceramic artworks on view by five Korean artists based in the U.S. nationwide: Audrey An, Wansoo Kim, Hoon Lee, Hayan Surl, and Hae Won Sohn. Due to limited space, registration is for members only. Reserve your spot here.

We’re thrilled to kick off our very first Clay Conversation with Carole Smith on March 19th from 6:00–8:00 PM at New Magnolia Brewing Co. Clay Conversations is a gathering that blends meaningful discussions about ceramics with time to connect socially. In March, Carole will guide an informal conversation about life as a working artist and what it’s like to run her own studio.The evening will begin with a relaxed happy hour, followed by a casually structured discussion and Q&A with Carole. Come bring a friend, make a new friend, enjoy a drink and be part of the conversation in community with fellow members, we hope to see you there! Register here.

MEMBERS EVENTS

Encantos: Shared Enchantments in Clay

ClayHouston Members, Virginia & Andre Bally, are participating in a group exhibition in Toas, New Mexico at the Toas Ceramic Center that is running from January 31st until March 21st, 2026.

"Encantos: Shared Enchantments in Clay" is an exhibition of ceramic works by four Texas-based artists—Andre Bally, Virginia Bally, Linda Manning, and Lyn Belisle—that explores the artistic and cultural synergy between West Texas and New Mexico.

The exhibition can be viewed Taos Ceramics Center website.

• Open now till March 21st

• Taos Ceramics Center

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Collapse is Alchemy

Collapse Is Alchemy is an exhibition of 4 pieces by Jessica Kreutter at the Wedge Space Gallery- up until April 10th.
Open now till April 10th 2026
Artist reception: Tuesday March 17th, 5-7pm
The Wedge Space Gallery Houston City College Felix Morales Building, 6815 Rustic St, Houston, TX
Please call the HCC Eastside Campus desk at (713) 718-7000 to confirm building hours.

• Opening Reception, March 17th 5 to 7pm

• HCC EastsideCampus

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Heights Pottery Walk

The 2nd Annual Heights Pottery Walk Open Studio & Sale will take place on Sunday, March 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m!

Local pottery studios in Houston Heights will open their doors to the public. Each studio will offer a unique experience, including studio tours, live demonstrations, and handmade ceramics for sale. All participating locations are within walking distance of one another, making it easy to explore multiple studios throughout the afternoon. For a map of participating studios, including walking directions, addresses and social media links, please visit www.tinyurl.com/heightspotterywalk.

Wear your walking shoes and enjoy a day of discovering local clay artists and their work!

• March 22nd 11am to 4pm

• Heights Pottery Walk

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Concrete and Clay

Eileen McClellan will have two sculptures in "Concrete and Clay", exhibit dates March 7 - March 28 Opening reception from 6-8pm  The Ardest Gallery is located at 25200 Grogan's Park Drive, The Woodlands, TX

• Opening Reception, March 7th 6 to 8pm

• Ardest Gallery

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