Saturday, April 4, 18 Hands Gallery is opening ย“Clay Across Texas: San Antonio,ย” an exhibit by three Alamo city artists. In press materials, Karen Cruce, co-curator of the show and co-founder of the gallery, says each of the artists is bringing something completely new to the gallery. ย“Susan Raineย’s large figurative sculpture, Linda Nowellย’s extraordinary carved tree surfaces and Stewart Martinย’s naked raku vessels are all new visual adventures for us,ย” she says. Todayย’s opening reception is 6 to 9 p.m. Regular viewing hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. 249-B West 19th Street. For information, call 713-869-3099 or visit www.18handsgallery.com. Free.

Wednesdays-Sundays. Starts: April 4. Continues through April 26, 2009