Non-profit Mosaic Arts & Events offers so much to the Sioux Falls surrounding community while supporting artful endeavors and communal events, Mosaic education director Anna Hudelson says.
“Our mission is to provide affordable art classes for all ages and abilities. The founder, Dr. Rose Faithe, purchased the building in 2005 and opened it as the Museum of Visual Materials in 2007,” said Hudelson. “Over the years, it’s changed a lot.”
The building previously had art and other items on display, as well as learning activities. Now, Hudelson says the focus is centered around art classes and programming.
Mosaic has always aspired to be a creative space, open to the community, where people can come and have attentive, hands-on learning opportunities.
“I love it when the ideas click for the kids; when they make something and they’re so confident in what they achieved, and they’re so proud of themselves.” – Anna Hudelson
“The rebrand was intended to clearly communicate to the community we’re a place for arts and events, and then also to reintroduce ourselves to the community and people who maybe didn’t know we were here and make them aware of the services we provide,” said executive director Deanna Parker.
Mosaic offers both youth and adult classes, along with private classes and field trip opportunities for groups and organizations of all ages.
“I hope people continue to seek us out for art classes and events and know we’re here and provide those services,” added Parker.
Signing up for classes and scheduling private classes can be booked through the Mosaic website.
“Many of Anna’s classes offer a step-by-step structure, with an art history education lesson,” said Parker. “It’s also a very safe and comfortable space for attendees to create.”
“People are incredibly thankful and supportive of us, and we see nonprofits return every single year, which is great. We love nonprofits, so we want to see more of them come in here as well.” – Deanna Parker
Room For One More?
Mosaic’s rental capacity is 232 seated or 300 unseated guests.
Hudelson has been with Mosaic for over 11 years, providing life-long learning through classes and engaging with all attendees.
“She has a lot of classes with open creative time, from our youngest students who are 2 years old, all the way up to our adult students and adults with disabilities, and the residents in nursing homes she works with,” said Parker.
Mosaic provides all kinds of classes with topics including group and pottery-wheel projects, paper mache, watercolors, air-dry clay, and more. Some classes include story time and cover artists, such as Henri Matisse.
A comfortable, familiar space is offered for participants to be creative and express themselves while being exposed to new forms of art, all while keeping the cost low.
Rent & Rates
Ranges from $2,500 to $4,000, not including taxes.
8 a.m. – Midnight
Atrium TV • Bartender + Beverage Service • One-Time Clean Up
Table and chair set up • Tear Down • Venue Manager on Duty • Water Station
Having affordable prices allows for more people to experience the creative process of artistic endeavors, and also allows for direct interaction with the materials, Hudelson adds.
As a nonprofit, part of the organization’s mission is to support other non-profit organizations in whatever ways they can, events and marketing manager Claire Litzen says.
“Mosaic offers a discounted rate for nonprofits, especially local ones here in town,” said Litzen. “We always take local nonprofits into consideration, and if it’s an art fundraiser, we’re always willing to hear them out and welcome them into our space.”
Litzen says people getting married in the Mosaic space can feel good about where their money is going since it directly helps fund the art program, impacting a variety of people.
“We do our art show event once a year in April called Arts Apps, and Taps, and we have local artists and all of the art from our students on display,” said Hudelson. “That’s our big art show, free to the public.”
Mark Your Calendar!
Art, Apps, and Taps is an art show, free to the public, that displays the work of local artists and Mosaic students.
Friday, April 4 at 5:30 p.m.
“I love that our space is a place where people come and celebrate with each other. I’m such a sucker for romance, and it’s really exciting when weddings come here. It’s a lifetime experience.” – Claire Litzen
Mosaic provides a place for people to play, create, and celebrate, Hudelson says.
Along with celebration, the venue is dedicated to sustainability as a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified building. LEED is a global green rating system for establishments.
Hudelson, Litzen, and Parker are all thankful for the support provided by the community.
“The community has been super supportive, whether it’s the downtown community, the arts community, the events community—everyone’s been really excited for us, and it’s gone very well,” revealed Hugelson.
Craft donations are always accepted, making a major contribution to Mosaic’s mission, and are able to be dropped off at their downtown location.
