From Ancient Floors to Gallery Walls: What is Mosaic Art Now? Panel Discussion

**”From Ancient Floors to Gallery Walls: What is Mosaic Art Now?”**
A panel discussion of mosaic art in the contemporary fine art world.
**Wednesday, September 18**
**Doors open at 6:30 PM, discussion begins at 7:30 PM.**
Refreshments will be served. Free to attend.

_Speakers_
**Natalie Balazovich** , artist, gallerist and Director of the Janice Charach
Gallery.
**Dr. Vince Carducci** , cultural critic and Dean Emeritus at College for
Creative Studies.
**Sue Giannotti** , artist and founder of Mosaic Opus Studio, instructor and
collaborator at The Chicago Mosaic School.

_Moderator_
**Ruth Tyszka** , artist, lawyer, researcher and writer.
Please join us at the Janice Charach Gallery for a panel discussion featuring
creative experts of culture and art to discuss the topic entitled, “From
Ancient Floors to Gallery Walls: What Is Mosaic Art Now?” The panel discussion
is set within the gallery hosting the Mosaic Arts International 2024
exhibition, one of the foremost annual exhibitions of mosaic fine art in the
country. These three art and culture experts will give creative context to the
exhibit, and context to mosaic art and tradition within the broader
contemporary art world. The Mosaic Arts International exhibition is held
annually by the Society of American Mosaic Artists. Dawnmarie Zimmerman,
Executive Director of the Society of American Mosaic Artists, will be present
to introduce the exhibition.

Organized by: Janice Charach Gallery

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