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We have many things to celebrate at IMA this month! IMA co-founders Laurel True and Julia Whelan are proud to pass the leadership baton to mosaic artist and educator Denise Bavier.

Denise brings years of experience and enthusiasm to IMA and will continue the IMA vision — fostering creative exploration, mosaic arts education and community — while focusing on the inspiring, diverse programming that has made IMA
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a leader in mosaic education in the United States.

Denise says, "I am very grateful to have this opportunity to continue and expand IMA as it approaches its 5th anniversary at the end of the month. IMA is a special place that means so much to so many people. I truly appreciate all the kindness, support and enthusiasm I have received from the IMA community. There are many exciting opportunities we are exploring, and I am particularly thankful to the team that made IMA what it is today, and their continued commitment to and support of IMA. I look forward to meeting everyone and am so happy to be a part of IMA's growth into the future."

5th Anniversary Celebration!
Sunday, July 25th from 4 - 7p.m.
Please join us for Institute of Mosaic Art's 5th Anniversary Celebration and Welcome Party! Come and celebrate our anniversary, meet new owner Denise Bavier and celebrate the future of IMA with our team and community!

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Register now for Fall and Winter classes
We are proud to announce the class and workshop schedule through February 2011. Sign up early!

We are happy to welcome new Visiting Instructors Margot Anton and Jeanie Houston Antes this next session and to welcome back Visiting Instructors Sonia King, Ellen Blakeley, Laurel Skye, Isaiah Zagar and many more!

Mosaic by Margo Anton
Sherri Warner Hunter
Architectural Applications
with Laurel True
Exterior And Garden Applications
Upcoming Visiting Artists

June 11 - 13
Margo Anton — A Mosaic a Day: Small Scale Mixed Media Mosaics

June 16 - 20 - Only a few spots left!
Sherri Warner Hunter — Concrete Institute

July 3 - 4
Ellen Blakeley — Tempered Glass Mosaics

Kelley Knickerbocker's Radical Dimension in Glass Mosaics, Brent Sumner's Darjit Workshop and Sonia King's Three-Day Mosaic Intensive are all FULL! But don't worry all three classes are offered again in our Fall/Winter Schedule.

More Upcoming Classes

June 19 - 20
Architectural Applications with Laurel True

June 26 - 27
Exterior And Garden Applications — Mosaic 201 with Rachel Rodi

June 26 - 27
Tools & Techniques: Intermediate Setting with Laurel True

This month we also offer
selections from our core classes


Mosaic by Wesley WongFeeding on Orchids by Wesley Womg

April 1 - June 6th
Flora: Growth and Renewal
Celebrating Spring and life, this exhibit aims to showcase the talent of Institute of Mosaic Art artists while presenting different creative views of growth and renewal.

Sculptural Hearts Exhibit
Impressive and inspirational student work created in Tracy Broback's popular annual class. These hearts showcase a wonderful array of materials and techniques. All unique and one of a kind creations.



Mosaic Extravaganza through Mexico
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens and Julia and Isaiah Zagar invite you to join them on a seven-day Mosaic Extravaganza through Mexico. Should be awesome! http://www.phillymagicgardens.org/join/mexico
George FishmanGeorge Fishman of Mosaic of Art blog radio


Mosaic Radio
We want to help spread the word about a wonderful resource for the mosaic and art community: Mosaic of Art blog radio was founded by Miami-based mosaic artist George Fishman. Tune in on Sundays 3 pm EDT or listen anytime after! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mosaicofart


IMA Party
Sunday July 25th
Join us for Institute of Mosaic Art's 5th Anniversary Celebration and Welcome Party!
Come and celebrate our anniversary, meet new owner Denise Bavier and celebrate the future of IMA with our team and community!


Laurel True will be facilitating a community mosaic mural project in Haiti in June. Your support is most welcome in this final phase of fundraising!

http://www.truemosaics.com



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Masthead: Left and Right: Mosaic Detail by Laurel True, Middle: Mosaic by Amy Neiman