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Topic: Austin Mosaic Guild May Meeting

Time: May 18, 2025 02:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82867040395?pwd=jomiRAn0tBX0oFiU8x8IfNBwa0WxC9.1

Meeting ID: 828 6704 0395

Passcode: Mosaic

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We hope you can join us via Zoom on May 18 for what we expect will be a lively conversation about commissions! 

Demystifying Commissions

The Austin Mosaic Guild often receives requests for commissions from people who want mosaic art for their homes and businesses. Thinking about creating mosaic art for others can seem intimidating and overwhelming. If you’ve never accepted a commission for a custom work of art, join us for our May meeting to discuss:

• What kinds of commissions are out there, and how do you apply?

• How do you approach a request from your best friend/auntie/neighbor who wants you to “make something for them”?

• What options are best for design presentations?

• How much do you charge? HOW do you figure that out?

• What is involved in negotiating the details?

• What happens after you say YES??  

Dianne Sonnenberg will offer a slideshow presentation to help clarify the commission process.  Dianne has worked with a wide range of clients over her career, expanding her scope of experience.  You will gain valuable information that you can use in your own art practice.  We will then open up a conversation to hear the experiences of others in the guild who have worked with clients, and have plenty of time for Q&A.

Revised Agenda:
Welcome and introductions

Announcements

Vendor Spotlight: Wits End Mosaic

2024 Scholarship Presentation:  Courtney Cavaliere

Presentation: “Demystifying Commissions”

Q&A/Group Discussion

Show and Tell

• Got Anything for Virtual Show and Tell?

• SHOW AND TELL/WIP PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONS:  Please email pictures of any completed work or In-Progress work you would like to share with the group along with any information that would be helpful to the viewers.  Any information about your work will be shown next to the image(s) you provide.

• Any of the following would be appreciated.
  • Name of your piece
  • General description
  • Whole work and/or close-ups
  • Materials Used
  • Any difficulties, surprises, tips, techniques
  • Comments or questions

• If you choose to send your Show and Tell information, you will be asked if you would like to comment on your work, ask questions and answer question while your work is being presented.  The deadline for emailing pictures and artwork information is at 2:00 pm on the Friday before our scheduled meeting.

• Please email all information to Roxana Nizza at Gr8Dane13@hotmail.com  Feel free to contact her with any questions.