Intersections: An International Mosaic Arts and Education Symposium

From September 15 to 21, 2025, CMS will host the 1st International Mosaic Arts Symposium to celebrate their 20th anniversary, remaining the only art school of its kind outside of Europe. Intersections Symposium will serve as a round-table for shaping the future of Mosaic Arts education and engaging international artists. CMS Visiting Artists, who are both leaders and renowned experts in mosaic art and education, will conduct short workshops, lectures, presentations, and exhibitions in Chicago.

The Details:

• Gallery Exhibitions

• Opening and Closing Receptions

• Tours showcasing public mosaics in Chicago

• Workshops run by acclaimed visiting artists

• Public discussions and lectures including:

  • Perspective on Practice

  • Mosaic and Material Knowledge

  • Mosaic as Creative Research

  • Mosaics within Contemporary Contexts

  • Ancient Mosaics as Context for Present Practices

  • Interdisciplinary Mosaics Hands-on workshops and demonstrations