Education

1st International Mosaic Arts Symposium

Sep 15, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
1127 W. Granville Ave. Chicago, IL 60660

Complete details and schedule available here


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



Additionally, the purchase of the Intersections Package for $1,500 gets you access to 7 full days of events:

Walking Tour, Welcome Reception, Artist Workshops, Panels, Lectures, Closing Reception!


For the visiting artist workshops, you will build your own class schedule for each day. Please respond to the info@chicagomosaicschool.org confirmation email with your chosen workshop(s) to secure your spots.


Important information: we have several half-day workshops as well as the full day workshops. Therefore you may pick two(2) half day workshops or one (1) full day. Please look closely at the schedule so it aligns with your availability.



All of our workshops and activities below can be purchased A La Carte, or you can purchase in ONE BUNDLED PACKAGE



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