The most prestigious Mosaic Arts exhibition in the US comes to Chicago’s Smith Museum of Stained Glass at Navy Pier, March 1st-April 30th, 2010. Featuring the work of 46 artists from 8 countries, selected by a panel of esteemed jurors, the MAI exhibition presents contemporary mosaic art in this annual event as part of The Society of American Mosaic Artists annual conference. For more information about the exhibition, which is free and open to the public, go to www.americanmosaics.org .

“Our Roots Are Showing…CMS at 5 Years”, opening March 6. An exhibition of mosaics by artists who have helped to support and build the first Mosaic Art school in the USA. The show features the works of: Matteo Randi, Shug Jones, Sue Giannotti,  Dawnmarie Zimmerman, Lynn Moor, Sherri Warner Hunter, Kim Emerson, Amy Lowry, Gwyn Roland, Martha Crandall, Staci Sterenberg, LeAnn Wooten, Rochelle Borrett, Karen Ami, Chris Forillo, Joesph Guyer, Sue Coombs, Margy Cottingham, Wendy Raven, Lenni Gilbert. Through March 31st.

There’s still room to sign for Joesph Guyer’s Weekend Architectural Workshop, March 6 and 7, 10 am – 4 pm. Become confident as you learn how to create and install your mosaic projects for your home. Sign up now:)

Listen to host George Fishman for a Valentines Day chat with CMS Founder and SAMA President Karen Ami, on the  Mosaic of Art Radio show.

Check our class and workshop pages for 2010 Spring and Summer schedules! Look for new workshops with Sonia King, Matteo Randi (Texture), Yulia Hanensen,  and Sue Giannotti. We  are excited to announce that Australian artist Nola Diamantopoulos, will be coming to the USA to offer her extaordinary Creativity workshop in June. Details coming soon!