Conference 2023: Forging New Paths

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Mosaic Marathon 2023 | Buffalo, NY

Help us create OUR new Mosaic Mural for Care Management Coalition

This Buffalo Strong mosaic mural will be created during the SGAA + SAMA Conference 2023: Forging New Paths from September 27 - October 1, to be installed in the Care Management Coalition at 1020 Broadway in Buffalo, NY. 

BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER!

DONATE a colorful plate! We will use the plates to create round designs that represent the many diverse cultures and people who reside in our Buffalo neighborhoods.

JOIN US to make fused glass elements on Saturday, September 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm at Trinity Buffalo at 371 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY. 

CREATE the mosaic during the Conference - we will be in the Genesee Room (ground floor conference room) at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo at 2 Fountain Plaza. Stop by, learn to make mosaics, and have a hand in creating the mural!

ALL activities are FREE and ALL are WELCOME - no mosaic or artistic experience necessary! 

Mosaic Marathon Fusing Components Workshop

Trinity Buffalo: 371 Delaware Ave

Saturday, September 23rd
10:00am - 1:00pm
Open to the Public

Mosaic Marathon 2023

Genesee Room, Hyatt Regency Downtown Buffalo

EVERYDAY, Wednesday September 27 - Sunday, October 1

Conference hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm

Public hours: 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Origins of the Mosaic Marathon 

The Mosaic Marathon brings together our members for a unique opportunity to create a mosaic in a cooperative, networking experience. The  Mosaic Marathon creates a lasting piece of art that is donated to a local charity in  our host conference city. As a not-for-profit organization, this is an opportunity for SAMA to give back to the arts community and create a lasting reminder of the  legacy of SAMA and its mission. 

2023’s Non-Profit Partner | The Care Management Coalition

The 2023 Mosaic Marathon will be created for and installed to be exhibited at the Care Management Coalition (CMC) at 1021 Broadway in Buffalo, NY.
 

Located at 1021 Broadway Street, the CMC is deeply rooted in the spirit of community service and innovation, ensuring that it stays at the forefront of human services while adapting to the evolving needs of the East Buffalo community. By working side-by-side with community members and maintaining the highest possible standards, the CMC is committed to making a measurable difference in the lives of individuals, families, organizations, and communities. This unique coalition demonstrates the powerful impact that can be achieved when nonprofits unite to foster a healthier, more vibrant culture of community life in East Buffalo.

The nonprofits that form CMC include:

• Beyond Support Network, https://beyondwny.org/ 
• Buffalo Urban League, https://www.buffalourbanleague.org/ 
• Center for Self-Advocacy, www.center4sa.org 
• EPIC – Every Person Influences Children https://www.epicforchildren.org/  (opens new window)
• Mental Health Advocates of Western New York, www.mhawny.org 
• Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, www.opwdd.ny.gov 
• Parent Network of WNY, www.parentnetworkwny.org 
• Project Play Western New York, www.projectplaywny.org 
• Self-Advocacy Association of New York State, www.sanys.org 
• Spectrum Health & Human Services, www.shswny.org 

For further information check out these recent local news articles:

• New Care Management Coalition of Western New York celebrated grand opening (opens new window)
• Watch now: Tara N. Burgess on Care Management Coalition (opens new window)
• How a new, full-service health and wellness hub plans to help lift the East Side (opens new window) 

2023’s SPONSORS

Home Depot

Magpie Cards and Gifts

 

Past Mosaic Marathons

Each project was completed with a budget between $8,000 and $10,000 of donated materials and design and planning and was completed over a 3-5 day period with over 300 volunteer hours.