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The Choice
by Laurel True
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We hope this newsletter finds everyone well as we move out of the cold weather and towards spring.
We have lots of exciting classes and exhibitions coming up and are looking forward to early spring events both here at IMA, as well as in New Orleans and Mesa, Arizona.
For more information, full course schedule, directions etc, please log onto our website! http://www.instituteofmosaicart.com.
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Hearts and Heros
Temporary Exhibition at Macy's, Union Square
Hearts and Heros
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Laurel True's third Heart Sculpture for
San Francisco General Hospital Foundation will be on display in the window of Macy's on Union Square (Stockton entrance) through February 13th, 2007 and then be auctioned on February 14th at a fundraising gala.
The Choice, stained and dichroic glass, mirror 18" tall, is one of ten table top hearts that are part of the SF General Hospital's Hearts and Heros Program that began in 2004.
More info:
http://www.sfghf.net/heroes_True.php
February 14th - April 8th, 2007
Artist Reception— Saturday,
February 17th, 6 - 8 p.m.
Body Language
by Arlene Elizabeth
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Images of Fusion / Origami Mosaics
Arlene Elizabeth, Solo Exhibition
Artist Arlene Elizabeth fuses the revered and ancient arts of origami and mosaic into iconic works addressing issues of the heart. From the trials of modern Tibet and September 11th, to the simple joys of childhood and Julia Child's cooking, her eclectic subjects become vibrant tapestries composed of thousands of painstakingly folded peace cranes.
SNEAK PREVIEW!
September 1- 30th, 2007
Artists Reception and Book Signing for Laurie Mika's new book
Saturday, September 8, 2007 6 - 8 pm
Day of the Dead Project
by Laurie Mika
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Laurie Mika Solo Exhibition
Beyond Mosaics: Icons, Altars and Assemblage
Laurie Mika's unique blend of mixed media mosaics will be showcased in her solo exhibit at the Institute of Mosaic Arts.
This unique body of work features Mika's unique mosaics comprised primarily of handmade polymer clay tiles. Mika combines personalized polymer clay tiles with jewelry pieces, tesserae, handmade ceramic tiles, found objects, beads, milagros and charms to create contemporary and narrative works of art that reflect the influences of both Medieval and Mexican folk art.
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Open House and Tour of Velocity Circus Museum
For those of you who have always wanted to get a peek into the fabulous and cosmic environment of Gregangelo Herrera and Velocity Circus Museum now is your chance!
IMA and Gregangelo of Velocity Circus will be co-hosting an open house/ tour at the museum in SF on Sunday February 18th at 3 pm. This is will be a wonderful opportunity to see the museum in all its sunlit glory and should not be missed!
The entire house is filled with mosaic installations by Laurel True and other embellishments by Gregangelo and dozens of other artists. The museum/ house has been featured on Extreme Homes and Ripley's Believe It or Not.
Gregangelo and Velocity Circus Museum Tour
Sunday, February 18th, 2007 at 3p.m.
225 San Leandro Way, San Francisco, California
12 spots available for this tour on a first come basis.
$25 tax-deductible donation per ticket goes to CUE (Children United By Experience)
RSVP for advanced registration only to Jeffery Ferns 415-242-4196 or Jeffrey@gregangelo.com
SAMA Conference in Mesa
March 22-25, 2007
Gearing up for the annual Society of American Mosaic Artist's Conference in Mesa, Arizona! The conference is always inspiring, educational and fun. Keynote speaker this year is Sherri Warner Hunter, goddess of concrete and mosaic and a Visiting Instructor at IMA!
SAMA Membership Drive
Are you a SAMA member yet?
If not, you can join The Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA) today. SAMA is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the promotion of mosaic art and the advancement of mosaic artists through research, education, and networking.
Major programs include:
Annual Conference, Mosaic Arts International— annual juried exhibition, Groutline SAMA'S full-color quarterly newsletter, the website which includes information, opportunities, and members only features and the Robin Brett Mosaic Scholarship which funds pivotal learning experiences for mosaicists.
To learn more about SAMA and join today (online applications are available), click here.
Please indicate "Institute of Mosaic Art" (IMA) on the "How did you learn about SAMA?" section of the application.
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IMA founder and director, Laurel True just returned from a trip to Ghana, West Africa where she and fellow mosaic artist Mary McDermott co-facilitated a community mosaic mural project with community members of Nungua, a fishing town near the capitol city. The subject of the mural had to so with a story about fishermen and the night sky.
Laurel and Mary also led a "rap session" with youth from West Oakland and in West Africa for cross collaborative design inspirations for a series of mosaic benches to be sited in a park in West Oakland.
Upcoming: Community mosaic mural project at Belle Chase Academy School in New Orleans in May.
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New at Mosaic Studio Supply
We have loads a gorgeous work aprons made from beautiful African fabrics in the store as well as specially made tesserae,
stars and glass beads from Ghana, mostly made from recycled glass. A unique treasure trove!
Also check out our selection of vintage cabochons and glass gems from the 30's, 40's and 50's from Europe and Asia. We are committed to sourcing and offering unique, exotic and hard to find tesserae from around the world at Mosaic Studio Supply!
To shop online go to: http://www.mosaicstudiosupply.com
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