Fragments & Stories
Site-Specific & Community Public Art Mosaics
Reflections on the CMA2 Conference, Albuquerque 2026. In addition to hosting a Fine Art Exhibition, the 2026 CMA2 Conference in Albuquerque also included an Exhibition of Site-Specific & Community Public Art Mosaics. As the exhibition’s committee chairperson, it...
Calling Cards
Another chapter from the CMA2 Conference, March 2026. At its heart, Calling Cards was about building community through a shared mosaic exchange. Early in the conference planning, I found myself thinking about the reach of the CMA2 community. While 225 people gathered...
Pieces of Us
As part of the Contemporary Mosaic Artist (CMA2) Conference, Connecting Mosaic Artists: Building Community, two art exhibitions came to life—Fine Art and Site-Specific & Community Mosaic Art. I’ve participated in juried shows before. This time, I stepped behind...
Being in Community
I’ve just returned from the Contemporary Mosaic Artists 2 (CMA2) conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and I’m still carrying that particular kind of creative energy that only comes from being surrounded by people who get it.
Teaching Mosaic Art to Children
Teaching children mosaic art is energetic, joyful, and completely different from teaching adults — and I love it. Kids approach mosaic with openness. They are bold with color. They experiment freely.
Teaching Mosaic Art to Adults
For more than two decades, I’ve taught mosaic art to adults who are ready to learn real skills and create meaningful work. Some arrive with artistic backgrounds. Many have not made art in years. Almost all come with curiosity — and a little uncertainty.What they...
Everyone Has a First Mosaic
Mine was made in elementary school—eggshells pressed into glue and painted with bright poster colors. The image was simple: a bee hovering over a red tulip. I loved it. I remember the pride of seeing those tiny fragments come together to form something recognizable,...