Laurel True's Haiti Project

Some of you are aware that Laurel True, mosaic artist, has been doing some work in Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake.  To read up on her project and how rewarding it's been, click on http://mosaicsandceramics.ning.com/.  This is the CMA (Contemporary Mosaic Artists) website.

I've been completing the design and we'll be kicking off our own Haiti Project in March!  Participating artists will have two months to complete our respective "mosaic quilt squares".  Edina Art Center has invited us to display our Haiti Project squares as a work in progress at our summer show along with an explanation of what it's all about.

I can't wait!

Edina Magazine Article

Edina Magazine will be publishing an article about MMG and our upcoming show at Edina Art Center!  The magazine has been provided with information on the history and mission of MMG as well as a selection of photos of artists and your work.  The magazine has also been provided with a few quotes from some of you about your love of mosaics.  SO - if you haven't started creating your show pieces, get to it!  This is going to be a great show with some good PR in advance.

February 9 Guild Meeting

The February 9, 2011 meeting topic will be "Working Wee".

Members and guests are invited to complete and bring projects of a small scale. The challenge is to work within 3 inch dimensions, either two or three-dimensional. We'll each talk about how we came up with our project ideas; materials used; the challenges and pleasures that surface working that small; some of the tools and techniques we used; and how the challenge has effected our mosaic experience.

The meeting will be held at Stacia Goodman's home, 2724 Chowen Ave. South, Mpls. at the usual 7:00 time, beginning with a 6:30 social time.

Minutes from December Meeting/Holiday Party

Guild members enjoyed good company, good food, and a tessarae exchange the evening of December 8 at the home of Susan Mathis. Those in attendance were Gil Gragert, Judy Sell, Carolyn Clark-Hyland, Danette Poglase, Janeen  Irissari, Barbara Steen, Cheryl Anderson,Janet Houck, Susan Mathis, and Walter Mathis.

Several of our 2011 meetings and events were discussed and scheduled:

• February Meeting - Program and place to be announced
• April Meeting - "Outdoor Cement Sculptures" program to be held in Stillwater at either Gil's house or Judy's house.
• June Meeting - "Travel Night" featuring a slide show on the mosaics Susan saw on her trip to England.  Others will be invited to bring photos/slides from their travels to share as well.  Place: Home of Susan Mathis in Woodbury.
• September Meeting - No agenda yet.  Please submit your ideas.
• November Meeting - No agenda yet.  Please submit your ideas.
• December Holiday Party - Who would like to host the 2011 Holiday Party?

2011 Summer Show
Our 2011 Summer Show will be held at Edina Art Center.  The basics are the following (watch for more details as we get closer to show time:

• June 29: Set-up
• June 30: Artists Reception
• June 30-August 3: Exhibit
• August 4: Pick-up
• All mosaic pieces must be for sale.  Pieces to hang as well as 3-D pieces are welcome. We may submit as many pieces as can be displayed.  EAC has a good-sized space so we think there's lots of room for many pieces.

2012 Show
We're already thinking about our 2012 Show.  Gil and Danette are working on the venue.

Haiti Project
Susan provided an update on the Haiti Project as follows:

• Kick-off will be in February WATCH THE BLOG FOR KICK-OFF DETAILS--SOON!
• The design is well underway and everyone is excited about participating in the project.
• Installation date will be determined at a later time.  Due to the current outbreak in violence in Haiti, the installation team will schedule their trip to Haiti when the State Department issues an "all clear" travel rating for Haiti.  Those in attendance are excited & want to proceed with the project with the awareness that the installation date is unclear and may not happen in 2011.

December 8 Meeting

Wouldn't hurt to post the date and times of the December meeting, would it?

December MMG Meeting:
December 8, 2010
6:30 - 9:30

See details in previous posting

Mostly a social time, but we'll fit in some planning for next year too.

December 2010 Meeting

Location:
Susan Mathis' house
3670 Village Court, Woodbury MN
651-207-5872
Susan suggests using mapquest for directions
Consuting the map, here's what I found - Interstate 94 East; Woodbury Drive/County 19
South; Lake Road West; Left on Wedgewood Drive; Left on Village Court
Look for large Christmas wreath with multicolored lights over the garage door
Pot Luck - Susan's providing a casserole
Bring food and drink to share
Bring a bag of tassarae for holiday exchange

Topics:
Haiti Project
Planning for 2011
Membership
Board member/Guild responsibilities
Spring/Summer Show Edina Arts Center

Space available in mosaic class - in Jamaica!!

MOSAIC PARADISE IN NEGRIL, JAMAICA!

Register for classes with Lisa Arnold, professional mosaic artist from Minneapolis, MN - www.flickr.com/photos/xolaarts/
Jan. 1-8, 2011 at Negril Treehouse in Negril, Jamaica:

www.negril-treehouse.com/welcome.html

Stay right in the heart of seven-mile beach at the Treehouse Resort in beautiful, unforgettable Negril, Jamaica while learning how to make stained glass, tile and picassiette mosaics. All materials and tools included!

Classes will be held January 3-6, 9am-12pm. Afternoons can be spent sunning, swimming, snorkeling, sleeping, eating, drinking, reading, kayaking, parasailing, waterskiing, scuba diving, walking on the soft white sand beach, watching the sun set into the ocean, getting a massage or doing anything else you like!

This $850 introductory offer (based on double occupancy) includes a six-night stay at Treehouse Resort in Negril, six big breakfasts, four days of mosaic instruction, materials and tools. All ages and experience levels welcome! (Deadline to sign up: December 10, 2010).

Lisa Arnold is a professional mosaicist with 20 years experience teaching art. She is on the Minnesota and North Dakota State Arts Boards’ Rosters of Artists in Education, is a member of the Minnesota Mosaic Guild and the Society of American Mosaic Artists.

Please contact Lisa at xolaarts@gmail.com to register or receive more information.