# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mata Ortiz Trunk Show and Book Signing
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Don't miss this two-day trunk show featuring original Mata Ortiz ceramics by master potters Hector Gallegos and Laura Bugarini. Rooted in the ancient Casas Grandes tradition of northern Chihuahua, Mata Ortiz pottery is celebrated worldwide for its extraordinary hand-coiled forms and intricate, hand-painted designs. Gallegos and Bugarini will be on site both days to meet visitors and discuss their work, with pieces available for purchase. 

We will also be joined by Charmayne Samuelson, award-winning author of Mata Ortiz: Poetry of the Clay and the 2024 biography of anthropologist Spencer MacCallum, the man credited with introducing Mata Ortiz pottery to the broader art world. Copies of her books will be available for purchase. 

The event opens Friday evening with an exclusive preview reception from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., featuring refreshments, opening remarks by the artists and Samuelson, a book signing, and the first opportunity to purchase pottery. **The Friday event is free with Museum admission.**

On Saturday, Samuelson will present a short talk, “The Magical Meeting in Mata Ortiz: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Spencer MacCallum and Juan Quezada,” three times (10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.). At 1:30 p.m. we will begin a traditional quema, an open-air pottery firing—one of the most ancient and elemental moments in the ceramic arts. **The Saturday event is free to all.**

More information: https://www.samuseum.org/events/event/mata-ortiz-trunk-show-with-hector-gallegos-laura-bugarini/?year=2026&month=9&day=11&hour=21&minute=30&second=0

Become a Member: https://www.samuseum.org/membership/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-antonio/mata-ortiz-trunk-show-and-book-signing/200030592864214
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: San Antonio
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 200 West Jones Ave, San Antonio, TX, United States, Texas 78215
- **lat**: 29.43729
- **long**: -98.48216
- **full address**: 200 West Jones Ave, San Antonio, TX, United States, Texas 78215

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mata Ortiz Trunk Show and Book Signing being held?
  - **A:** Mata Ortiz Trunk Show and Book Signing takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 200 West Jones Ave, San Antonio, TX, United States, Texas 78215.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mata Ortiz Trunk Show and Book Signing?
  - **A:** Mata Ortiz Trunk Show and Book Signing is organized by San Antonio Museum of Art.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at San Antonio Museum of Art's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given San Antonio Museum of Art a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. San Antonio Museum of Art has 303+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. San Antonio Museum of Art has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mata Ortiz Trunk Show and Book Signing is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Antonio, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Mata Ortiz Trunk Show and Book Signing sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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