New England Mosaic Society
February 22 through April 7, 2018
The Somerville Museum was pleased to present a group exhibition of contemporary mosaic works featuring the New England Mosaic Society (NEMS) artists. The Mosaic Exhibition ran from February 22 –April 7, 2018 with an opening reception on Sunday February 25, 2018 from 1:00-3:00 pm.
The exhibition featured the work of 60 artists from the six New England states. In addition, Cynthia Fisher, Isabel Margolin, and Lisa Houck, three internationally known mosaic artists from New England, showed their work in an Invitational Exhibit. The show also included a Salon, where NEMS members exhibited and sold their small mosaics.
“You’ll see a wide variety of mosaic techniques and styles at this mosaic art exhibition,” said exhibit co-chairs, Karen Edlund and Cynthia Fisher. Contemporary mosaicists practiced techniques dating back to the Romans and Greeks, but used a wide variety modern materials (gems, jewelry, shells, found objects, china, glass tiles, smalti, stained glass, pebbles) to create contemporary designs.
A catalog was available for purchase with full-color images of all the mosaics in the exhibition.
NEMS Awards
ABOUT THE NEW ENGLAND MOSAIC SOCIETY
The mission of the New England Mosaic Society (NEMS) is to promote contemporary mosaic art while preserving traditional techniques. NEMS is committed to building a diverse and welcoming community of artists of all ability levels, as well as lovers and supporters of mosaic art.
The exhibit selection committee (Nikki Sullivan, Cynthia Fisher, and Pam Stratton) recognized five NEMS members for their excellence. The award winners are:
Best in Show: Michael Ferreira, Abstract Driftwood 1
Artistic Distinction: Beth Klingher, Dance of the Elephants
Emerging Artist: Lianne Noddin, Ear
Carrie Fradkin: Flowing Through
Outstanding Technique: Deb Aldo, Ascension
There will be 3 People’s Choice awards. These awards will be voted on during the show, with announcement of winners at the end of the show.
Workshops
In keeping with our dedication to promoting contemporary mosaic art, NEMS artists have set up a series of workshops at the museum - open to all.
The workshop schedule includes:
Mosaic Playtime with Emily Bhargava (for kids ages 3-6)
Saturday February 24, 2018 | 10:00-11:00 am | $10/child
Mosaic Madness with Emily Bhargava (for kids ages 7-11)
Sunday February 25, 2018 | 9:30 – 11:30 am | $15/child includes all materials
Mosaic Taster Class for Beginners with Suzanne Owayda of Mosaic Oasis Studio & Supply
Sunday, March 4, 2018 | 10:00 am – 4:30 pm | $160 includes all materials
Mosaic Tapestry with Amy Marks
Saturday, March 10, 2018 | 9:30 am – 5:00 pm | $150 plus $25 materials fee paid to instructor on day of worksho
Picassiette – Mosaic Art Using Broken Ceramics with Richard Youngstrom
Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25, 2018 | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm | $160 includes all materials
The Wonderful Potential of Smalti with Pam Stratton
Saturday, April 7, 2018 | 9:30 am – 5:00 pm | $185 includes all materials
For more information and to register for these workshops, go to http://www.newenglandmosaicsociety.com/classesworkshops/