SAMA NEWS: March 2024
American Mosaic Summit
Artist Immersion
September 19 – 22, 2024
An Intimate Gathering Overflowing with Inspiration
Mark your calendars and get ready to ignite your passion for mosaics! We’re thrilled to announce our return to Michigan this fall for an intimate American Mosaic Summit!
This immersive 3.5-day experience is designed to take your artistry to the next level. Join a welcoming community of mosaic art enthusiasts, collectors, and professional artists for a program overflowing with inspiration and learning.
Here’s a taste of what awaits
- Technical and Artistic Instruction: Sharpen your skills and explore new techniques through Workshops and Demonstrations.
- Invaluable Insights from the Masters: Gain knowledge and inspiration from renowned mosaic artists through Workshops and Presentations.
- Connect and Collaborate: Network with fellow artists, share your work, and spark new creative connections during Peer Discussions and Social Events.
- Exceptional Exhibitions: Immerse yourself in the beauty of mosaic art with exclusive access to the 100 Moments Project and the returning Mosaic Arts International at the Janice Charach Gallery in addition to the popular Mosaic Art Salon.
- And Much More! Stay tuned as we unveil exciting details about our first-ever Open Studio and Tesserae Potluck experience as well as unique Tour experiences in the Greater Detroit area.
We can’t wait to welcome you to this unforgettable mosaic art adventure! Visit this page frequently for the latest updates and registration information.
Two New Cities added to the Season 5 Tour!
DEADLINE FOR SPRING EVENTS – MARCH 31st!
We are VERY CLOSE to 100 Participants! Let’s make this Season a 100+ Moments Project!!
Season Five of the 100 Moments Project will now travel to THREE Cities and be available online!
- Buffalo, New York at Facet & Forge, April 27, 2024
- West Bloomfield, Michigan at Janice Charach Gallery, August 25 – September 22, 2024
- Kansas City, Missouri, October 5 – January 2025.
The result of our first four seasons of the One Hundred Moments in Mosaic Project was an amazing, non-juried collection of work representing the full spectrum of SAMA’s diverse membership. The work of seasoned professionals displayed alongside enthusiastic newcomers to the mosaic making process, culminated in over 100 moments of life rendered in mosaic by artists from all over the world. Viewers in Chicago, Boston, Nashville and Orlando were enthralled with the diversity and creativity of our passionate Members!
We are inviting SAMA and SGAA Members to make a 6” x 6” work in 2D mosaic, fused or soldered glass panel. You may select either a Mosaic Kit to include: one 6″ x 6″ EZframe and hanging hardware, or a Glass Panel Kit to include: pre-cut zinc framing and hanging hardware for a 6” x 6” soldered square. We are not limiting the number of participants but will restrict one panel per artist per display. Participation is exclusive to all active SAMA & SGAA Members.
The project will also be presented in an Online Gallery featuring each work and will include an opportunity for artists to sell their work directly from the SAMA website.
Registration is Open NOW for all 2024 events and online gallery placement. Registration will remain open through Fall for those that would like to join the project later this Summer.
SAMA is honored to once again partner with Janice Charach Gallery in West Bloomfield, Michigan (just north of Detroit) to host Mosaic Arts International 2024. We are also working hard on a second location for the exhibition in Kansas City, MO where it will meet up with our partners, the Stained Glass Association of America for their conference!
PRELIMINARY MAI 24 TIMELINE
MAI Prospectus published: Apr 12, 2024
MAI Entry period: April 26 – Jul 8, 2024
MAI Notifications: Jul 19, 2024
MAI – Detroit: August 25 – September 22, 2024
TBD! MAI Kansas City: October 5, 2024 – January 2025