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ClaySA brings the wonders of ceramics into the spotlight this November with a major exhibition and
studio tours
An inaugural citywide month-long celebration of San Antonio ceramics launches in November to
highlight the diverse talents of the city’s ceramic artists and community.
October 2, 2025 – San Antonio, TX — This November, ClaySA, a volunteer-led committee of ceramic
artists, supporters and enthusiasts, presents a month-long celebration in San Antonio of the wonders of
clay, with the inaugural ClaySA Exhibition + Studio Tours. Anchored by an opening exhibition at Mercury
Project, and partnered with Contemporary Arts Month (CAM), ClaySA invites San Antonio to explore the
transformative power of clay.
Curated by ClaySA committee member Hilary Rochow, the main exhibition, The Mark of the Hand:
ClaySA’s Inaugural Exhibition, opens on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Mercury
Project. The show will highlight the varied talents and techniques of San Antonio’s ceramic artists. Each
featured artist will contribute a selected piece, resulting in an exhibition that celebrates the richness and
diversity of the local ceramics community.
Following the exhibition, San Antonio will have the unique opportunity of experiencing the creative
process firsthand during two ClaySA Studio Tour weekends. Participants can tour working studios, meet
the artists, and learn about the stories behind the work.
Saturday, November 15 | Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Self guided tour of participating San Antonio artists’ studios
Saturday, November 22 | Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Self guided tour of participating San Antonio artists’ studios
Sunday November 23 | Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Tour and clay experiences at the studio of committee member and ceramic artist Linda Perez in
Floresville, Texas. Caravan leaves Mercury Project at 11:30 a.m.
The month concludes with The Mark of the Hand: Closing Celebration on Saturday, November 29 from
Noon to 3:00 p.m., which will bring artists, collectors and clay lovers together to celebrate San Antonio’s
growing ceramics scene with the exhibition’s closing.
ClaySA Mission:
The ClaySA mission is to celebrate San Antonio’s growing ceramics community by showcasing the work
and craftsmanship of ceramic artists, expanding awareness of the medium’s impact and enriching the
vibrant art community of San Antonio through the wonder of clay.
Month of clay events, exhibitions, and studio tours details are available at
contemporaryartmonth.org/claysa.
Press inquiries or interview requests: claysanantonio@gmail.com.
Follow ClaySA on Instagram @ClaySanAntonio for updates, previews and behind-the-scenes.
