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OUR
VIsion and MISSION

Our vision is to create an association of artists for the purposes of social interaction,
peer learning, resource sharing, and the promotion of art and artists in our community.

 

MISSION: 
   In order to fulfill our vision, our mission is to:

  • Procure a variety of venues for our members to physically display their art;

  • Promote our members’ art and art activities on our website, in social media, and in local news outlets;

  • Offer periodic workshops for the benefit of our members;

  • Provide opportunities for members to show their art in non-juried shows; and

  • Create virtual space for member exhibitions of 2D and 3D art.

We have a very important announcement to make that affects all members regarding the future of Mosaic Arts Alliance.  As most of you know, we are celebrating our 20th anniversary this year.  Sadly, we are having to announce that this will be our final year.
 
Our mission through the years has been to promote the visual arts in Clark County to young and old, beginner and professional.  We embraced all mediums, hence our name, Mosaic Arts Alliance.  We feel strongly that the art group that best reflects our own mission is one that many of you already belong to....the Society of Washington Artists.  So much so that we are making preparations to donate our remaining assets to them at the end of the year.  They just celebrated their 60th year in 2022!
 
We are extending everyone's membership until the end of the year so that you may continue to benefit from our two venues, The Hilton and Elements Restaurant.  After the end of the year, participation in these venues will still be available through SWA.  Janus will continue to manage Elements from SWA and Nathun Finkhouse will continue to manage The Hilton from SWA.  We are also hoping to transition MAA's online Gift Shop to SWA for the benefit of our 3D members.  Membership in SWA begins in January so we are hoping that if you are not members of SWA that you will join them when our membership ends.  SWA annual dues are $40.
 
Our plans for the December Artisan Market are still a go!  It will be MAA's last event.  Our last hurrah.  If you participated last year, you know that it was a huge success.  Watch your emails as more information will be released in the coming months for this special holiday event.
 
Again, it is with great sadness that this decision to dissolve Mosaic Arts Alliance was made.  Without enough volunteers to serve on the Board, we could not move forward.  We are always committed to our artists and members and have your best interests at heart.  Therefore, our interim Board of Directors have stepped up and are committed to making this as smooth a transition into SWA as possible by working with their Board of Directors in the months ahead.
 
Sincerely,
Your Interim Board of Directors

 

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Upcoming Events

  • MAA Holiday Artisan Market
    MAA Holiday Artisan Market
    Fri, Dec 01
    Valiant Ballroom
    Dec 01, 2023, 4:00 PM – Dec 03, 2023, 3:00 PM
    Valiant Ballroom, 111 W 9th St, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
    Dec 01, 2023, 4:00 PM – Dec 03, 2023, 3:00 PM
    Valiant Ballroom, 111 W 9th St, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
    For Members
  • Storytelling with Figurative Sculpture with Russell Ford
    Storytelling with Figurative Sculpture with Russell Ford
    Sat, Jun 17
    Russell Ford's Outdoor Studio
    Jun 17, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Russell Ford's Outdoor Studio, 610 E 19th St, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA
    Jun 17, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Russell Ford's Outdoor Studio, 610 E 19th St, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA
    Two 2-1/2 hour classes! June 17 and 24 - Space is Limited!
  • Weathered Boards and Rusted Tin: Painting Barns in Watercolor with Nathun Finkhouse
    Weathered Boards and Rusted Tin: Painting Barns in Watercolor with Nathun Finkhouse
    Sat, May 20
    Clark College Frost Art Center Room 103
    May 20, 2023, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Clark College Frost Art Center Room 103, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA
    May 20, 2023, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Clark College Frost Art Center Room 103, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA
    Have you ever wanted to capture the rustic nature of an old barn in your own watercolor paintings? With their weathered quality of imperfection, subtle color variations, and intriguing textures, these dilapidated buildings seem to tell a story that lends itself to an artistic work.
  • 2 Day Spirit Animal Raku Mask-making Workshop
    2 Day Spirit Animal Raku Mask-making Workshop
    Sat, Apr 29
    Russell Ford's Studio
    Apr 29, 2023, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Russell Ford's Studio, 610 E 19th St, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA
    Apr 29, 2023, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Russell Ford's Studio, 610 E 19th St, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA
    Hosted by Mosaic Arts Alliance Classes held on April 29 and May 6th
  • Artful Income: Selling your Art with Tamara Dinius
    Artful Income: Selling your Art with Tamara Dinius
    Sun, Apr 02
    Tamara Dinius' Studio
    Apr 02, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Tamara Dinius' Studio, 814 SE 357th Ave, Washougal, WA 98671, USA
    Apr 02, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Tamara Dinius' Studio, 814 SE 357th Ave, Washougal, WA 98671, USA
    In this class you will learn how to enhance your income via your art. We will cover a wide of range of topics and pathways for selling your art.
  • Training Your Drawing Skills with Stephanie Burton
    Training Your Drawing Skills with Stephanie Burton
    Sun, Mar 26
    Stephanie Burton's Studio
    Mar 26, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Stephanie Burton's Studio, 2706 NW 98th St, Vancouver, WA 98665, USA
    Mar 26, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Stephanie Burton's Studio, 2706 NW 98th St, Vancouver, WA 98665, USA
    Space is limited register soon. All Supplies Included.
  • Mixed Media Tools and Techniques with Tamera Dinius
    Mixed Media Tools and Techniques with Tamera Dinius
    Sat, Mar 25
    Tamara Dinius' Studio
    Mar 25, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Tamara Dinius' Studio, 814 SE 357th Ave, Washougal, WA 98671, USA
    Mar 25, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Tamara Dinius' Studio, 814 SE 357th Ave, Washougal, WA 98671, USA
    Learn how to become a “Mixologist” with your art supplies and take your art to another level. This class is all about, “What if” and “Why not”. You will learn how to create dimension, movement, and unique patterns with your watercolors and acrylics.
  • Painting over a Photograph with Stephanie Burton
    Painting over a Photograph with Stephanie Burton
    Sun, Mar 12
    Stephanie Burton Studios
    Mar 12, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Stephanie Burton Studios, 2706 NW 98th St, Vancouver, WA 98665, USA
    Mar 12, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Stephanie Burton Studios, 2706 NW 98th St, Vancouver, WA 98665, USA
    Space is limited! Register today. All supplies included
  • First Friday Popup Art Boutique
    First Friday Popup Art Boutique
    Fri, Jan 06
    Evergreen Studios
    Jan 06, 2023, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Evergreen Studios, 102 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
    Jan 06, 2023, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Evergreen Studios, 102 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
    Featuring 6 Artists
  • 2 Day Spirit Animal Raku Mask-making Workshop
    2 Day Spirit Animal Raku Mask-making Workshop
    Sat, Oct 29
    Russell Ford's Studio
    Oct 29, 2022, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Russell Ford's Studio, 610 E 19th St, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA
    Oct 29, 2022, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Russell Ford's Studio, 610 E 19th St, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA
    Hosted by Mosaic Arts Alliance
  • Abstract Art Critique Group- East Vancouver
    Abstract Art Critique Group- East Vancouver
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Oct 03
    Clark College CTC Campus - 3rd Floor
    Oct 03, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Clark College CTC Campus - 3rd Floor, 18700 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98683, USA
    Oct 03, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Clark College CTC Campus - 3rd Floor, 18700 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98683, USA
    Free to Attend - For MAA Members
  • Art Critique Group - Downtown Vancouver
    Art Critique Group - Downtown Vancouver
    Sat, Aug 27
    Atrium next to Meiko’s Flower Shop
    Aug 27, 2022, 12:30 PM – Aug 28, 2022, 2:30 PM
    Atrium next to Meiko’s Flower Shop, 210 W Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
    Aug 27, 2022, 12:30 PM – Aug 28, 2022, 2:30 PM
    Atrium next to Meiko’s Flower Shop, 210 W Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
    For MAA Members
  • Art Critique Group - Downtown Vancouver
    Art Critique Group - Downtown Vancouver
    Sat, Aug 20
    Atrium next to Meiko’s Flower Shop
    Aug 20, 2022, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Atrium next to Meiko’s Flower Shop, 210 W Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
    Aug 20, 2022, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Atrium next to Meiko’s Flower Shop, 210 W Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
    For MAA Members
  • Art Critique Group - Downtown Vancouver
    Art Critique Group - Downtown Vancouver
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Aug 13
    Atrium next to Meiko’s Flower Shop
    Aug 13, 2022, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Atrium next to Meiko’s Flower Shop, 210 W Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
    Aug 13, 2022, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Atrium next to Meiko’s Flower Shop, 210 W Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
    For MAA Members & Non-members
  • MAA at the Cave Art Show
    MAA at the Cave Art Show
    Fri, Aug 05
    Art at the Cave Gallery and Online
    Aug 05, 2022, 11:00 AM – Sep 30, 2022, 4:00 PM
    Art at the Cave Gallery and Online, 108 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
    Aug 05, 2022, 11:00 AM – Sep 30, 2022, 4:00 PM
    Art at the Cave Gallery and Online, 108 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
    50 Juried Pieces In Person at the Cave Gallery August 5 - 26, 2022. All entries online through September 30, 2022.
  • 6 Week "The Artist Way" Workshop
    6 Week "The Artist Way" Workshop
    Tue, May 17
    Pamela's Art Studio
    May 17, 2022, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Pamela's Art Studio, 4303 NW Washington St, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
    May 17, 2022, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Pamela's Art Studio, 4303 NW Washington St, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
    Creative Re-discovery and Artistic Breakthrough!
  • Art Supply Swap - First Friday Event
    Art Supply Swap - First Friday Event
    Fri, May 06
    Kindred Homestead Supply
    May 06, 2022, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Kindred Homestead Supply, 606 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
    May 06, 2022, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Kindred Homestead Supply, 606 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
    Free Event
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