SAMA - MAI 2008 Gallery & Mosaic Awards

Mosaic Arts International 2008 Exhibit Entrance

SAMA Mosaic Arts International Exhibit - Bakehouse Art Gallery

SAMA Mosaic Arts International Exhibit - Bakehouse Art Gallery

SAMA Mosaic Arts International Exhibit - Bakehouse Art Gallery

SAMA Mosaic Arts International Exhibit - Bakehouse Art Gallery

Mosaic Arts International 2008 Exhibit - Bakehouse Art Gallery

Mosaic Arts International 2008 Exhibit - Bakehouse Art Gallery
The Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA) Mosaic Arts International 2008, the organization’s annual juried mosaic exhibition, opened at the Bakehouse Art Gallery April 3rd. Always a highlight with the visiting public, the exhibition unites compelling materials, innovative design and masterful technique currently explored by artists working in the medium.
MAI 2008 – Mosaic Awards:

Best in Show
Youlia Tkatchouk, Chicago, Illinois for Trialogue

Best 2-D
Matteo Randi, Arlington, Virginia for Acqua

Best 3-D
Drucilla Perez-Tubens, Fort Worth, Texas for Wolf in Sheeps Clothing

Best Architectural
Gary Drostle, London, UK for The De Luci Fish Sculpture
Juror's Choices
Juror's Choice prizes were also awarded to three other SAMA artists. Our 2008 jurors include: Val Carroll, Sheila Menzies, and Luciana Notturni. Their individual selections were:
Val Carroll

Carole Choucair Oueijan, Hacienda Heights, California for Orchis Morio Libani M1
Sheila Menzies

Daryl Lynn Wood, Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada for Open Ended Conversation
Luciana Notturni

Eileen Gay, Sparks, Nevada for Call of the Panther
Mosaic Exhibit - MAI 2008 - Mosaic Art Salon
Mosaic Exhibit - MAI 2008 - Mosaic Arts International 2008
The Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA) is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the promotion of mosaic art and the advancement of mosaic artists through research, education, and networking. A vibrant and growing organization, SAMA includes over 1000 mosaic artists, enthusiasts, suppliers, and educators from around the world. To learn more about contemporary mosaic art and SAMA, please visit www.americanmosaics.org