Chicago Mosaic School

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The Chicago Mosaic School
Class at The Chicago Mosaic School.jpg
Founder(s)Karen Ami
Established2005
Address1127 West Granville, Chicago, IL 60660
Location
Chicago, IL
Websitehttp://www.chicagomosaicschool.com/

The Chicago Mosaic School is a non-profit school that teaches mosaic art and design. It is located in Edgewater, Chicago on Chicago's North Side.

History[]

The Chicago Mosaic School was founded in 2005 by artist Karen Ami. While a student at the Art Institute of Chicago, Ami traveled to Italy in order to find a school that formally taught the art of mosaic.[1] Upon her return to the U.S., she began teaching mosaics from her studio before opening the school in its current location.[2] Ami served as the president of the Society of American Mosaic Artists.[3]

The school is one of the only mosaic fine arts schools outside of Europe, with classrooms, a gallery, artists studios and shops.[4][5] The faculty is made up of a permanent teaching staff, as well as a visiting collection of international contemporary mosaic artists.[6]

Selected Exhibitions[]

In 2010, the school presented an exhibition entitled Artifacts & Ideas For a Nature Inspired Architecture. Representing eight local artists as well as visiting California artist James Hubbell, the exhibition included works in painting, sculpture, woodworking, mosaic, holography, stained glass and architectural concepts focused on the way man connects with the natural world.[7]

In 2012, the school collaborated with the 47th Ward office of Chicago to produce Roots of Our Community, an art exhibit honoring the contributions made by senior citizens in the area.[8] The same year, three members of the school faculty, Karen Ami, Matteo Randi and Sue Giannotti, took part in the Rencontres Internationales de Mosaique (International Mosaic Encounters) in Chartres, France.[9] Another member of the Chicago Mosaic Schools visiting faculty, Toyoharu Kii, was awarded an honorable mention.[10]

In 2013, the school acquired 13,000 pounds of smalti glass left over from an installation in the cathedral basilica of Saint Louis.[11]

References[]

  1. ^ "Mosaic school preserving ancient art | abc7chicago.com". ABC 7 Eyewitness News Chicago. January 25, 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  2. ^ Kreke, Jason (May 11, 2012). "Chicago School Teaches Mosaic as Art, Not Craft | The Center Square Journal". centersquarejournal.com. Archived from the original on 19 November 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  3. ^ Smith, Ginny (February 7, 2010). "Beauty made from bits and pieces | Deseret News". Deseret News. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  4. ^ Rutledge, Amy (February 12, 2014). "Unique school teaching lost art of mosaics | WGN-TV". wgntv.com. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  5. ^ "mosaic art source - mosaic art courses, classes & workshops - united states - chicago, california, dallas, new york, virginia". mosaicartsource.com. 2009. Archived from the original on 24 January 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  6. ^ "Mosaic school preserving ancient art | abc7chicago.com". ABC 7 Eyewitness News Chicago. January 25, 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  7. ^ "Artifacts & Ideas For a Nature Inspired Architecture | Chicago Mosaic School | Galleries: Openings & Receptions | Chicago Reader". chicagoreader.com. 2010. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  8. ^ Wetli, Patty (October 19, 2012). "Deeply-Rooted Tree Mosaic Honors 47th Ward's Seniors - Ravenswood - DNAinfo.com Chicago". dnainfo.com. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  9. ^ Berardi, Rosetta (November 14, 2012). "Following the Light: An International Mosaic Encounter in Chartres | Mosaic Art NOW". mosaicartnow.com. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  10. ^ "Prix Picassiette 2012 Winners Announced | Mosaic Art NOW". mosaicartnow.com. November 20, 2012. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  11. ^ "Mosaic school preserving ancient art | abc7chicago.com". ABC 7 Eyewitness News Chicago. January 25, 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.

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