Ontario Mosaic Artists is excited to announce that as part of the 2024 Reflections exhibition, we are presenting 3 free Artist Talks that will take place at the Leslie Grove Gallery, 1158 Queen St. East.
If you are not able to join us in person, we will be live-streaming all three talks on OMA’s Instagram account. Connect with us via @ontariomosaics.
Speaking on Sunday, November 17th from 1 – 4 p.m.
 Valerie McGarry 
“Contemporary Mosaics as Fine Art in the 21st Century”
Internationally-acclaimed artist, Valerie McGarry, will share how mosaics have changed from floor and wall decorations in ceturies past, to fine art such as that exhibited in Reflections. 
The presentation and slide-show, featuring images of Valerie’s own work, will provide a behind-the-scenes commentary on artistic decisions such as design, materials choices, and andamento that work together to elevate a mosaic and communicate a message. 
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Dianne Sonnenberg
“Finding My Artistic Voice: Connection with Family, Community, and Culture”
Dianne will share the story of reconnecting with her First Nations community and culture, and the effect it has had on her artwork (she was adopted into a Michigan family as an infant, and found her family in Ontario in 2013).
Speaking on Sunday, November 24th from 2 – 4 p.m.
Jenny May Gifford
“Fairbank Village Mosaic Planter Project”
Jenny May will talk about her recent community mosaic project in Fairbank Village, along Eglinton Ave. West near Dufferin St. in Toronto. 
Twenty-eight large concrete planters adorned with mosaics (112 different panels!) now grace the streets, celebrating the neighbourhood’s rich history, its diverse residents and vibrant spirit. Join us to hear Jenny May share her experience creating the many designs, collaborating with the community, and installing the mosaics with her small but mighty team of volunteers.