For nearly two decades, Dawn Mendelson has been the heart and soul of Piece by Piece, serving as Program and Artistic Director with dedication, creativity, and compassion. Over the past 18 years, Dawn has transformed Piece by Piece into a vibrant community where art is not only a tool for healing but also a means of connection and empowerment for individuals rebuilding their lives.

At Piece by Piece, we are immensely proud of Luz Mack-Durini and grateful for her contributions. She embodies the spirit of our organization, bringing creativity, dedication, and a sense of community to everything she does.

We are delighted to introduce Wendy Viscarra who has recently joined our esteemed team at Piece by Piece. Join us in celebrating the arrival of Wendy, our Picerne Foundation Artist Outreach Instructor. 

In so many ways Piece by Piece has been a bright spot for me during the pandemic. I feel honored to be involved with this organization! For those of you who have been in my classes thank you for making them special.

Two years ago, when Piece by Piece had to shutter in-person workshops, we transitioned to all online engagement. Our creative team of instructors shifted and adjusted to the new world of virtual learning—no easy feat for mosaic, which is a...

When Luz Mack Durini first learned of Piece by Piece, she had no idea she would find herself teaching mosaic art, working with an incredible group of inner-city artists, and leading large public art projects. Luz started working with Piece...