Join hosts Philip Drennen and Josh Stucky on Dayton Drama Queens as they welcome special guest Jes McMillan, founder of the Mosaic Institute. In this inspiring episode, Jes shares her journey from learning mosaic art at age 16 to leading large‑scale public art installations across Dayton. Discover:
How Jes fell in love with mosaic art and turned a historic medium into a modern community‑building tool.
The story behind the Oregon District Memorial Mosaic, where over 5,000 community members contributed pieces in a powerful healing project.
Tips on designing and planning mosaics—from sketching and scaling to choosing glass and grout.
The Mosaic Institute’s decade‑long impact: teaching every student in Miamisburg City schools, installing 30+ public art pieces, and engaging people of all ages in creative collaboration.
Exciting new projects, including glow‑in‑the‑dark “GIC” tiles for riverside art along the Great Miami Riverway.
How you can get involved—pop‑up workshops at libraries, festivals, VFW halls, and more (follow them on Facebook for updates!).
Whether you’re an artist, educator, community leader, or simply curious about how art can unite and heal, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiring stories. Tune in now to learn how thousands of tiny glass pieces can come together to create something beautiful—and how you can be part of the next big mosaic in Dayton!
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