Vitae
Carole Choucair Oueijan
Original Mosaics, Oils & Watercolors!
Education:
Technical Degree in Interior Design (BT Technique), YWCA Beirut, Lebanon 1985
BFA, Institut Nationale Des Beaux Arts-The Lebanese University of Fine Arts, Beirut, Lebanon, 1989.
Likavitos, Greece, Byzantine Mosaic Arts with artist Katia Kolefa.1989
Carole speaks 3 languages: English, French and Arabic
Carole grew up in a family where both of her parents were Scout leaders. She, in return became a scout leader herself for many years working with kids and teenagers in the organization. Her dad was a Priest, Greek Orthodox, and her mom was a banker.
Carole currently resides in Hacienda Heights, CA, with her husband Milad Oueijan, architect, and has three children, Alice Nicole, Nicolas Daniel and Danielle Therese.
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Awards: (Selected)
- “Best of Show Award” from the World Contemporary Art in November 2002.
- 1st Prize “Best of Show Award” from Artists Helping Artists (AHA) for her mosaic “Joy” in October 2004.
- “Honorable Mention – Master Of Mixed Media Award” from Artists Helping Artists (AHA) for her artwork “Finesse” in October 2004.
- "Juror's Choice Award"- Mosaic Arts International, from The Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA) for her mosaic "Orchis Morio Libani M1" Wild Lebanese Orchid, 2008.
- “Special Recognition Award” from the Lebanese American Foundation, The House of Lebanon. Glendale, CA. March 10, 2012
- Recipient of the "2015 Community Service Award" from the Los Angeles Cedars Rotary Club. Annual Gala, March 15, 2015
- “Special Recognition Award” from TCUSD, Temple City Unified School District for recognizing in her public art project for the City of Temple City the Distinguished Schools in her mosaic “A District of Distinguished Schools”. September 16, 2015
- Awarded "Best Site-Specific Mosaic" 2017 Mosaic Arts International. Presented by the Society of American Mosaic Artists
Detroit, Michigan, May, 3, 2017.
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Recognition:
- In 2006, Carole formed an artists’ group called The House of Lebanon Artists’ Group. The group is open to Lebanese-American, Middle-Eastern and American Artists. She has been the Chairman of the group since then, and the group received a Certificate of Recognition from the City of Los Angeles, presented by Councilman Denis Zine.
November 3, 2006
- “Certificate of Recognition” Presented by The City of Los Angeles for Carole’s dedication to the House of Lebanon, the Lebanese American Community and the City of Los Angeles. Presented by Superior Court Judge James Kaddo and signed by Councilman Dennis Zine.
March 10, 2012
- “Certificate of Recognition” Presented by Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell from The City of Los Angeles and the 13th Council District on the occasion of being honored with the 2015 Community Service Award by the Los Angeles Rotary Club.
April 26, 2015
- 10 Years Recognition Award, from the House of Lebanon to Carole for founding the HOL Artists Group and serving as Chairwoman for 10 consecutive years.
March 18, 2016
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Selected Private Commissions:
My Hummingbird, a mosaic art wall, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2023
Our Mother of Good Counsel, Saint Augustine High School, San Diego, CA 2022
The Luminous Mystery, Our Lady of The Rosary Church, Little Italy, San Diego, CA, 2021
Our Bonds, LeBron James Innovation Center, Nike World Headquarter, Beaverton OR, 2020
George Ehling's Urn, located at George Ehling home in Hollywood, CA, 2017
An African Man & An African Woman, 2 mosaic pieces for Las Vegas, Nevada, 2016
Reveal 2, Mosaic mural installed in Doha, Qatar, 2016
Layaleena, mosaic mural installed in Politia, Greece 2009
Cerulean Rendezvous, mosaic mural installed in Beverly Hills, CA. 2008
The Mermaid, mosaic mural installed in a sailing boat in Central Point, Oregon 2007
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Public Arts Commissions:
Title: "Santa Cruz Harbor Benches"
1- 2222 Harbor Promenade in Santa Cruz, CA 95062. 2005
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Title: “The Emigrant Trail”
2- Old Town New Civic Center, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, CA 92589. December 2010
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Title: “Temple City Today”
3- This project is made of 5 mosaic murals installed along Rosemead Blvd. City of Temple City. 2015
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Title: “Orchis Morio Libani”
4- Alondra Pitts Shopping Center, 8800 Alondra Blvd. Bellflower, CA. December 2010
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Title: "Mayor Bob Bartlett Memorial"
5- Station Square Park, and Gold Line Station Square, 1651 S. Primrose Ave. Monrovia, CA. 2018
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Bibliography:
- “Edible Bits & Pleasing Pieces” a book by Pam Givens and Jacqueline Iskander 2014
- “The Southern Emigrant Trail in Riverside County”, a book by Anne J. Miller, Ph.D, 2012
- “Mosaic Fine Art Portraits” a book by Mosaic Fine Arts Books. 2010
- “Mosaic Renaissance” a book by Laurel Skye. 2009
- “Mosaic finding your own voice” a book by Brit Hammer. 2008 England
- “California Mosaic” a cook book celebrating cultures and cuisine. The Junior League of Pasadena, Inc. 2008
- “Encyclopedia of Arab American Artists” Artists of the American mosaic, a Biographical Dictionary. A Book by Fayeq Oweis, Ph.D. Fall/2007
- “Mosaic Year Book” CD Book/2010 - “Mosaic Year Book” CD Book/2009
- “Mosaic Year Book” CD Book/2008 - “Mosaic Year Book” CD Book/2007
- “Mosaic Year Book” CD Book/2006 - “Mosaic Year Book” CD Book/2005
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Publications/ Interviews:
- The New York Times “Red- Red-Crowned Parrots Are Beloved in L.A. County. Who’s Trapping Them?
November 17, 2023
- CanvasRebel Magazine, Stories & Insights, “Meet Carole Choucair Oueijan”, February 16, 2023
- Saints Scene, “Story Behind the New Our Mother of Good Counsel Mosaic” November 2022
- The Augustinian, “OMGC Mural Artist Discusses Her Work” Issue 2, November 17, 2022
- SDVoyager, “Daily Inspiration: Meet Carole Choucair Oueijan”, February 28, 2022
- Radio Mount Lebanon, “Interview Carole Choucair Oueijan”, February 24, 2022
- Forbes, AD Architectural Digest, Fast Company, HIGHSNOBIETY, Cassiuslife.com, INPUT, Modern
Notoriety, HYPEBEAST, Sneaker Freaker, Sneaker News, SPORTTECHIE, Ballislife, Modern Notoriety,
Google.com, Nss Sports, Andscape, Nike: Articles about LeBron James Innovation Center and “Our Bonds”
Mosaic Mural, October 4, 2021
- Shoutout LA, Online Magazine, “Carole Choucair Oueijan Fine Artist”, July 13, 2020
- Spectrum TV News 1, Mayor Mosaic Monrovia, TV interview about Mayor Bob Bartlett Memorial,
March 7, 2019
- SGVT sgvtribune.com, “Monrovia’s Bob Bartlett Memorial mosaic considered one of the world’s best.”
February 19, 2019
- San Gabriel Valley Tribune, “A Perfect Tribute to Mayor’s Vision, February16,2019
- VoyageLA, Online Magazine, “Art and Life with Carole Choucair Oueijan”, January 2, 2019
- Monrovia Weekly, Cover, “Bob Bartlett Memorial Unveiled in Monrovia” Volume 22, #9, March 1-7,2018
- Cover, Monrovia Weekly, “The Historic Monrovia Depot Rededication Sunday” Volume 22,
February 22-28, 2018
- Mosaique France, “Mosaic Arts International 2017 in Detroit. July 2017, #14
- Cover, “Groutline” Magazine for The Society of American Mosaic Artists, SAMA, “Carole
Choucair Oueijan , Temple City Today” An article of 6 pages, Summer 2017, Vol 18, Number 2, 2017
- CAC Calendar 2017, Center for Arabic Culture, Boston. USA.
- Monrovia Weekly, “Bob Bartlett Memorial Committee Recoommends Arts Concept Proposed by Carole
Choucair Oueijan”, 7, 28, 2016
- TV Interview, “Secrets To Success with Artist Carole Choucair Oueijan” Christ TV Part1 & Part 2.
April 14, 2016
- Art4Therapy Blog, Jinx Law, 4, 24, 2016
- Creativ100.de German Blog, Germany, 2, 2016
- Pasadena Star-News, “Mosaic Murals Depict Temple City culture, history in public art project” 4, 17, 15
- Connect Magazine, “Molding Our Story”, City of Temple City, Winter 2014
- Andamento Magazine, “Why I’m A SAMA Member: Carole Choucair Oueijan”, November 2013
- Cedar World Magazine, “Mosaic of Life, Art by Carole”, Australia, 7, 20, 2013
- El Hurgador, Arte en la Red, “Carole Choucair Oueijan (Mosaicos)”, Spain 12, 20, 2012
- Mosaic Art Now, “MAN’s Top 10 for 2011: Our Most Visited Articles” (Number :4) 12, 29, 2011
- CMA, March 2011, Beyond: “The Emigrant Trail”, Posted March 2011
- Mosaic art Now Blog Spot: “Splendor in Mosaic: Carole Choucair Oueijan’s The Emigrant Trail”
Posted January 31, 2011
- UT San Diego, The Californian.com, Local News: “TEMECULA: Mosaic offers texture of Temecula.
Piece commissioned by city for Civic Center” Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2011
- Mosaico na rede Magazine. N0.1 / 2010 Brazil. (Pages 68-69)
- Contemporary Mosaic Art Website. Exhibition Reviews: “Howeeduzzit Gallery Gourds and Glass”.
Exhibition Reviews, November 2010
- Mosaic Art Now Magazine. / N0. 2. 2009 Edition
- Fine Art Shipping Blog: “Put the horse in the cart and let’s go” / October 7th, 2009
- Mosaic Art: “Carole & Carol –Painting with glass.” Irit Levy Blog / September 28, 2009
- Kitchen and Residential Design: “An artist’s Portrait: Carole Choucair Oueijan” / # 565, August 4, 2009
- House Of Lebanon E-Newsletter : “HOL Artists’ Chairman Awarded Mosaic Art Commission” /August 2009
- Mosaic art Now Blog Spot : “Man Gallery Artist Wins Commission for the City of Temecula Mural”
June 10, 2009
- Groutline Magazine: “Artist Profile, Carole Choucair Oueijan, A Lebanese-born artist talks about her working
style from her studio in Hacienda heights, CA” / Summer 2009, Volume 10, Number 3
- Valley News, Temecula local News. “Temecula Civic Center mural OK’d” / Friday, June 5th, 2009. Issue 23,
Volume 9.
- Mosaic California, Home Page Art / June, 2009
- The Artful life Blog Design & Development, The Guild. / June 13, 2009
- “ SAMA Express Oneself in Mosaics 2009” /May, 2009
- SAMA online Magazine: “Interview with Mosaic Arts International 2008 Juror's Choice Award Winner:
Carole Choucair Oueijan”/ Winter/2008
- Cedar Wings Magazine “Moubdeeoun Min Loubnan, Fousayfasa’ Alhanin” / MEA Airlines
June-August 2008
- Contemporary Mosaic Art Website. Fine Art Mosaics “Featured Artist”/Interview February /2008 - “Saving
Lebanon’s Wild Orchids” Main Gate Magazine. The American University of Beirut, AUB. / Vol. 4. No.1 /
Fall 2007. Lebanon
- IBSAR Newsletter, AUB: Art and Biodiversity: Inspired by the photographs of Khaled Sleem and
supported by IBSAR / N0. 22/ Summer 2007. Lebanon
- Alo Hayati Magazine “Inspired by the beauty of modern arts”, January March/2006
- The Creative Line Magazine “Carole Choucair Oueijan” /Winter 2005
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Oral Presentation and Panel Discussions:
Colorado Mosaic Artists and Austin Mosaic Guild, Guest Speaker, October 15, 2023
LLCS, Lebanese Ladies Cultural Society, Guest speaker, Phoenicia Restaurant, Glendale CA, March 9, 2023
Culture Chat, Lebanon Day, featured artist talk, Michelle Obama Library, Long Beach CA, April 15, 2023
Piece By Piece, Byzantine Indirect Technique presentation, Los Angeles, CA, May 10, 2021
Lebanese Collegiate Network, LCN, Fall Career Series, Arts, December 1, 2020
New Zealand National Mosaic Art Exhibition 2018, Jury and Guest speaker, Estuary Arts Center, Orewa,
New Zealand, Sept. 7, 2018
Saddleback Art League, Mosaic Demonstration, Art Centre, Mission Viejo, CA, January 10, 2017
Lebanese Ladies Cultural Society, an American Organization for Education, Speaker Guest, Nov 17, 2016
St. Nicholas Ladies Society, Speaker guest, Pasadena CA, September 1, 2015
CMA, Contemporary Mosaic Arts Summit, October 5, 2015, Southern Oregon University.
Panel Discussion: Contemporary Art Is Not Just "Abstract Art".
Panel: Eric Casteel, Carole Choucair Oueijan, Brooks Tower, Mireille Swinnen, and Lilian Broca - Moderator Kelley Knickerbocker
The House of Lebanon Young Professionals Society & the Lebanese Social Club
Career Night/Presentation and discussion, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) October 2007
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Member of:
- SAMA, Society of American Mosaic Artists
- BAMM, British Association for Modern Mosaic
- SCA, Southern California Artists
- CMA, Contemporary Mosaic Artists
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Exhibitions:
* The Society of American Mosaic Artists SAMA MGAI, “Mosaic & Glass Arts International 2023”
CEPA Gallery, Buffalo, New York September 1 - 30, 2023
* OMA Oceanside Museum of Art “Inspired” “Selections From OMA Staff”
The Nashville Public Library, Nashville, TN February 1 – May 3, 2021
* The Society of American Mosaic Artists SAMA “Mosaic Arts International 2019”
The Nashville Public Library, Nashville, TN January 26 – May 19, 2019
* The Society of American Mosaic Artists SAMA “Mosaic Arts International 2016”
The Women’s Museum of California, San Diego, CA March 31 – May 27, 2016
* Laguna Foundation For The Arts
Woods Cove Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA February 2016, On Going
* Thorndike Gallery, “CMA Invitational 2015”
Southern Oregon University, SOU, Ashland, Oregon Sept 21 – October 17, 2015
* Croatian Cultural Center of Greater Los Angeles “Art Without Boundaries”
2nd Annual Int. Show, Representing 15 Countries
510 West 7th Street, San Pedro CA November 22 – December 15, 2014
* LAF, House of Lebanon Artists Group “2014 Beyond Borders Art Exhibition”
4800 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles CA October 13 – Nov 15, 2014
* Coastline Art Gallery “SCA Spring Art Exhibition 2014”
1515 Monrovia Ave. Newport Beach CA May 30 – June 14, 2014
* Anzoh Art Gallery “Thematic Expressions”
1125 S. Central Avenue, Glendale CA May 1 – May 17, 2014
* Lebanese American Foundation, House of Lebanon Artists Group “Beyond Borders 2013”
4800 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles CA October 19 - Jan 11, 2014
* The Society of American Mosaic Artists SAMA “Mosaic Arts International 2013”
The Museum of Glass, Tacoma WA Jan 26 – May 5,2013
* Whittier City Hall Solo Exhibition
13230 Penn Street, CA Sept 10 – Oct 26, 2012
* The City of Temecula “Temecula Festival of Arts”
41000 Main Street, Temecula CA June 22-24, 2012
* EH National Bank Solo Exhibition
9701 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 101, Beverly Hills, CA April 1- July 2012
* The Society of American Mosaic Artists SAMA “Mosaic Arts International 2012”
The Lexington Center Museum and Gallery, Lexington, KY Feb 27- Apr 27, 2012
* Hillcrest Congregational Church “52nd Hillcrest Festival of Fine Arts”
2000 West Road, La Habra Heights, CA 90631 Feb 24-26, 2012
* Southern California Artists, SCA ''Twisting The Edge''
The SCAPG, Pomona, 281 S. Thomas St. #104 Pomona, CA 91766 Nov 5- Dec 1, 2011
* The Lebanese American Foundation, The House of Lebanon Artists’ Group “Beyond Borders”
435 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA October 9-October 10, 2011
*2nd City Council Art Gallery “Tesserae: The Art of Mosaics”
435 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA Sept 17-October 16, 2011
* Multi-Ethnic Arts Festival “Drawing Out Stigma”
Bowers Museum, 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706 June 23, 2011
* Avenue 50 Studio “Glass Gourd Mosaic”
131 North Avenue 50 Los Angeles, CA 90042-3903 July 9- August 7, 2011
* The Latino Museum of History, Art and Culture ” A Celebration of World Music”
514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles CA 90013 April 8- June 8, 2011
* LHHFAA Annual Exhibition, La Habra Gallery “Tapestry”
La Habra Gallery, La Habra, CA March 10- March 26, 2011
*Howeeduzzit Gallery “Gourds and Glass”
821 S. Raymond # 27, Alhambra, CA 91803 October 31-November 20, 2010
*The Lebanese American Foundation, The House of Lebanon Artists’ Group “Beyond Borders”
435 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA October 9-October 10, 2010
*2nd City Council Art Gallery “Tesserae: The Art of Mosaics”
435 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA Sept 4-October 3, 2010
* The Society of American Mosaic Artists SAMA “Mosaic Arts International 2010”
Smith Museum of Stained Glass, Chicago, IL March 1-July -25, 2010
* The Rotary Club of Santa Monica “2nd Annual Wine Festival”
Santa Monica September 20, 2009
*2nd City Council Art Gallery “Tesserae: The Art of Mosaics”
435 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA June 27-August 5, 2009
*Trios Gallery “Mosaic Exhibit”
404 N. Cedros Ave. Solana Beach, CA March 29-May 10, 2009
* The Society of American Mosaic Artists SAMA “Mosaic Arts International 2009”
San Diego Museum of Man, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA February 28 – April 26, 2009
*2008 Orange Coast, Art House
Chateau de L’Eau, Covenant Hills, Ladera Ranch, CA Sept 13 – 20, 2008
* Gallery Gora
279 Sherbrooke West, #205, Montreal, Qc. Canada July 8 – 26, 2008
* Whittier Art Gallery “ The Garden Show”
8035 Painter Ave. Whittier, CA June 4 - 29, 2008
*The Society of American Mosaic Artists SAMA “Mosaic Arts International 2008”
Bakehouse Art Complex, 561 NW 32 St. Miami, FL April 3 - 30, 2008
* The House Of Lebanon Artists Group, LAF “HOL 2nd Annual Exhibition”
Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA November 3rd, 2007
* Southern California Artists SCA “10th Annual Exhibition”
Guggenheim Gallery, Chapman University, Orange, CA July 15 – August 3 2007
* Mapei Convention/ Sama Chicago “Coverings”
McCormick Place, Chicago, IL April 17 -20, 2007
* High Art Shoes, Gallery Opening
1833 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA April, 2007
* SAMA International Annual Exhibition “Mosaic Arts International 2007”
Mesa, Arizona March 20 – April 29, 2007
* Mapei Convention/ SAMA, Las Vegas “Surfaces”
Las Vegas, Nevada February, 2007
* The House Of Lebanon Artists Group, LAF “HOL Celebration Of The Arts”
LA Marriott Downtown Hotel, 333 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA November 3rd, 2006
* St. Nicholas’ 10th Festival
Los Angeles, CA October 2006
* LA-Beirut Sister City Celebration
Sterling Steak House, 1429 North Ivar Ave, Hollywood, CA May 31, 2006
* LAF Lebanese American Foundation “House Of Lebanon, Pride of Heritage Award”
The Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA May 6, 2006
* Southern California Artists SCA “Pared Down”
Martinez Gallery, 205 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA April 1 – May 3 2006
* Art Sale for kids ASK Center for Children Who Stutter
Brea Community Center, 695 E. Madison Way, Brea, CA November 13th 2005
* 3rd Solo Show, Assunta Fox Gallery
209, N. Main Street, Main Street Studio, Santa Ana, CA Nov. 5 – Nov 30, 2005
* St. Nicholas’ 9th Festival
Los Angeles, CA October 3rd, 2005
* Southern California Artists SCA “ Mostly Cerulean”
Guggenheim Gallery, Chapman University, Orange, CA June 11th - July 3rd 2005
* Calafia Gallery ( Group show with SCA) “ Heart Art”
2035 N. Main Street. Santa Ana CA February 10th -March 11th 2005
* AHA Call to Arts. “Summit IV“
Beverly Garland’s Holiday Inn, N. Hollywood, CA November 7th 2004
* St. Nicholas’ 8th Festival
Los Angeles, CA October 3rd , 2004
* 2nd Solo Show (Presented by SCA)
Aliso Viejo Library, CA July 9th - October 1st 2004
* Southern California Artists SCA “ SCENE/UNSEEN”
Guggenheim Gallery, Chapman University, Orange, CA June 12th - July 11th 2004
* Assunta Fox Gallery “ Beginnings”
Main Street Studio, Santa Ana, CA June 5th – August 2004
* Art Endeavors West “ Winter Exhibit”
Assunta Fox gallery, Santa Ana, CA Jan. 3rd – Feb. 15th 2004
* 1st Solo Show, Assunta Fox Gallery “Art Endeavors West”
Opening Gallery, Main Street Studio, Santa Ana CA Dec.5th – Dec 31st 2003
* Orange County Fine Arts OCFA “Endangered Masses, a Celebration in Clay”
Santa Ana Artists Village, Showcase North Gallery
* Orange County Fine Arts
Showcase North Gallery, Santa Ana, CA June 7th – July 31st 2003
* World Contemporary Art “3rd Annual International Fine Arts Competition & Exhibition”
Celebrity Center International, Hollywood, CA Nov. 9 – Nov. 24, 2002
* In The Name Of Art “Orthodox The Original”
Los Angeles River Center & Gardens, Los Angeles, CA November 8, 2002
Technical Degree in Interior Design (BT Technique), YWCA Beirut, Lebanon 1985
BFA, Institut Nationale Des Beaux Arts-The Lebanese University of Fine Arts, Beirut, Lebanon, 1989.
Likavitos, Greece, Byzantine Mosaic Arts with artist Katia Kolefa.1989
Carole speaks 3 languages: English, French and Arabic
Carole grew up in a family where both of her parents were Scout leaders. She, in return became a scout leader herself for many years working with kids and teenagers in the organization. Her dad was a Priest, Greek Orthodox, and her mom was a banker.
Carole currently resides in Hacienda Heights, CA, with her husband Milad Oueijan, architect, and has three children, Alice Nicole, Nicolas Daniel and Danielle Therese.
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Awards: (Selected)
- “Best of Show Award” from the World Contemporary Art in November 2002.
- 1st Prize “Best of Show Award” from Artists Helping Artists (AHA) for her mosaic “Joy” in October 2004.
- “Honorable Mention – Master Of Mixed Media Award” from Artists Helping Artists (AHA) for her artwork “Finesse” in October 2004.
- "Juror's Choice Award"- Mosaic Arts International, from The Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA) for her mosaic "Orchis Morio Libani M1" Wild Lebanese Orchid, 2008.
- “Special Recognition Award” from the Lebanese American Foundation, The House of Lebanon. Glendale, CA. March 10, 2012
- Recipient of the "2015 Community Service Award" from the Los Angeles Cedars Rotary Club. Annual Gala, March 15, 2015
- “Special Recognition Award” from TCUSD, Temple City Unified School District for recognizing in her public art project for the City of Temple City the Distinguished Schools in her mosaic “A District of Distinguished Schools”. September 16, 2015
- Awarded "Best Site-Specific Mosaic" 2017 Mosaic Arts International. Presented by the Society of American Mosaic Artists
Detroit, Michigan, May, 3, 2017.
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Recognition:
- In 2006, Carole formed an artists’ group called The House of Lebanon Artists’ Group. The group is open to Lebanese-American, Middle-Eastern and American Artists. She has been the Chairman of the group since then, and the group received a Certificate of Recognition from the City of Los Angeles, presented by Councilman Denis Zine.
November 3, 2006
- “Certificate of Recognition” Presented by The City of Los Angeles for Carole’s dedication to the House of Lebanon, the Lebanese American Community and the City of Los Angeles. Presented by Superior Court Judge James Kaddo and signed by Councilman Dennis Zine.
March 10, 2012
- “Certificate of Recognition” Presented by Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell from The City of Los Angeles and the 13th Council District on the occasion of being honored with the 2015 Community Service Award by the Los Angeles Rotary Club.
April 26, 2015
- 10 Years Recognition Award, from the House of Lebanon to Carole for founding the HOL Artists Group and serving as Chairwoman for 10 consecutive years.
March 18, 2016
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Selected Private Commissions:
My Hummingbird, a mosaic art wall, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2023
Our Mother of Good Counsel, Saint Augustine High School, San Diego, CA 2022
The Luminous Mystery, Our Lady of The Rosary Church, Little Italy, San Diego, CA, 2021
Our Bonds, LeBron James Innovation Center, Nike World Headquarter, Beaverton OR, 2020
George Ehling's Urn, located at George Ehling home in Hollywood, CA, 2017
An African Man & An African Woman, 2 mosaic pieces for Las Vegas, Nevada, 2016
Reveal 2, Mosaic mural installed in Doha, Qatar, 2016
Layaleena, mosaic mural installed in Politia, Greece 2009
Cerulean Rendezvous, mosaic mural installed in Beverly Hills, CA. 2008
The Mermaid, mosaic mural installed in a sailing boat in Central Point, Oregon 2007
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Public Arts Commissions:
Title: "Santa Cruz Harbor Benches"
1- 2222 Harbor Promenade in Santa Cruz, CA 95062. 2005
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Title: “The Emigrant Trail”
2- Old Town New Civic Center, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, CA 92589. December 2010
________________
Title: “Temple City Today”
3- This project is made of 5 mosaic murals installed along Rosemead Blvd. City of Temple City. 2015
________________
Title: “Orchis Morio Libani”
4- Alondra Pitts Shopping Center, 8800 Alondra Blvd. Bellflower, CA. December 2010
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Title: "Mayor Bob Bartlett Memorial"
5- Station Square Park, and Gold Line Station Square, 1651 S. Primrose Ave. Monrovia, CA. 2018
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Bibliography:
- “Edible Bits & Pleasing Pieces” a book by Pam Givens and Jacqueline Iskander 2014
- “The Southern Emigrant Trail in Riverside County”, a book by Anne J. Miller, Ph.D, 2012
- “Mosaic Fine Art Portraits” a book by Mosaic Fine Arts Books. 2010
- “Mosaic Renaissance” a book by Laurel Skye. 2009
- “Mosaic finding your own voice” a book by Brit Hammer. 2008 England
- “California Mosaic” a cook book celebrating cultures and cuisine. The Junior League of Pasadena, Inc. 2008
- “Encyclopedia of Arab American Artists” Artists of the American mosaic, a Biographical Dictionary. A Book by Fayeq Oweis, Ph.D. Fall/2007
- “Mosaic Year Book” CD Book/2010 - “Mosaic Year Book” CD Book/2009
- “Mosaic Year Book” CD Book/2008 - “Mosaic Year Book” CD Book/2007
- “Mosaic Year Book” CD Book/2006 - “Mosaic Year Book” CD Book/2005
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Publications/ Interviews:
- The New York Times “Red- Red-Crowned Parrots Are Beloved in L.A. County. Who’s Trapping Them?
November 17, 2023
- CanvasRebel Magazine, Stories & Insights, “Meet Carole Choucair Oueijan”, February 16, 2023
- Saints Scene, “Story Behind the New Our Mother of Good Counsel Mosaic” November 2022
- The Augustinian, “OMGC Mural Artist Discusses Her Work” Issue 2, November 17, 2022
- SDVoyager, “Daily Inspiration: Meet Carole Choucair Oueijan”, February 28, 2022
- Radio Mount Lebanon, “Interview Carole Choucair Oueijan”, February 24, 2022
- Forbes, AD Architectural Digest, Fast Company, HIGHSNOBIETY, Cassiuslife.com, INPUT, Modern
Notoriety, HYPEBEAST, Sneaker Freaker, Sneaker News, SPORTTECHIE, Ballislife, Modern Notoriety,
Google.com, Nss Sports, Andscape, Nike: Articles about LeBron James Innovation Center and “Our Bonds”
Mosaic Mural, October 4, 2021
- Shoutout LA, Online Magazine, “Carole Choucair Oueijan Fine Artist”, July 13, 2020
- Spectrum TV News 1, Mayor Mosaic Monrovia, TV interview about Mayor Bob Bartlett Memorial,
March 7, 2019
- SGVT sgvtribune.com, “Monrovia’s Bob Bartlett Memorial mosaic considered one of the world’s best.”
February 19, 2019
- San Gabriel Valley Tribune, “A Perfect Tribute to Mayor’s Vision, February16,2019
- VoyageLA, Online Magazine, “Art and Life with Carole Choucair Oueijan”, January 2, 2019
- Monrovia Weekly, Cover, “Bob Bartlett Memorial Unveiled in Monrovia” Volume 22, #9, March 1-7,2018
- Cover, Monrovia Weekly, “The Historic Monrovia Depot Rededication Sunday” Volume 22,
February 22-28, 2018
- Mosaique France, “Mosaic Arts International 2017 in Detroit. July 2017, #14
- Cover, “Groutline” Magazine for The Society of American Mosaic Artists, SAMA, “Carole
Choucair Oueijan , Temple City Today” An article of 6 pages, Summer 2017, Vol 18, Number 2, 2017
- CAC Calendar 2017, Center for Arabic Culture, Boston. USA.
- Monrovia Weekly, “Bob Bartlett Memorial Committee Recoommends Arts Concept Proposed by Carole
Choucair Oueijan”, 7, 28, 2016
- TV Interview, “Secrets To Success with Artist Carole Choucair Oueijan” Christ TV Part1 & Part 2.
April 14, 2016
- Art4Therapy Blog, Jinx Law, 4, 24, 2016
- Creativ100.de German Blog, Germany, 2, 2016
- Pasadena Star-News, “Mosaic Murals Depict Temple City culture, history in public art project” 4, 17, 15
- Connect Magazine, “Molding Our Story”, City of Temple City, Winter 2014
- Andamento Magazine, “Why I’m A SAMA Member: Carole Choucair Oueijan”, November 2013
- Cedar World Magazine, “Mosaic of Life, Art by Carole”, Australia, 7, 20, 2013
- El Hurgador, Arte en la Red, “Carole Choucair Oueijan (Mosaicos)”, Spain 12, 20, 2012
- Mosaic Art Now, “MAN’s Top 10 for 2011: Our Most Visited Articles” (Number :4) 12, 29, 2011
- CMA, March 2011, Beyond: “The Emigrant Trail”, Posted March 2011
- Mosaic art Now Blog Spot: “Splendor in Mosaic: Carole Choucair Oueijan’s The Emigrant Trail”
Posted January 31, 2011
- UT San Diego, The Californian.com, Local News: “TEMECULA: Mosaic offers texture of Temecula.
Piece commissioned by city for Civic Center” Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2011
- Mosaico na rede Magazine. N0.1 / 2010 Brazil. (Pages 68-69)
- Contemporary Mosaic Art Website. Exhibition Reviews: “Howeeduzzit Gallery Gourds and Glass”.
Exhibition Reviews, November 2010
- Mosaic Art Now Magazine. / N0. 2. 2009 Edition
- Fine Art Shipping Blog: “Put the horse in the cart and let’s go” / October 7th, 2009
- Mosaic Art: “Carole & Carol –Painting with glass.” Irit Levy Blog / September 28, 2009
- Kitchen and Residential Design: “An artist’s Portrait: Carole Choucair Oueijan” / # 565, August 4, 2009
- House Of Lebanon E-Newsletter : “HOL Artists’ Chairman Awarded Mosaic Art Commission” /August 2009
- Mosaic art Now Blog Spot : “Man Gallery Artist Wins Commission for the City of Temecula Mural”
June 10, 2009
- Groutline Magazine: “Artist Profile, Carole Choucair Oueijan, A Lebanese-born artist talks about her working
style from her studio in Hacienda heights, CA” / Summer 2009, Volume 10, Number 3
- Valley News, Temecula local News. “Temecula Civic Center mural OK’d” / Friday, June 5th, 2009. Issue 23,
Volume 9.
- Mosaic California, Home Page Art / June, 2009
- The Artful life Blog Design & Development, The Guild. / June 13, 2009
- “ SAMA Express Oneself in Mosaics 2009” /May, 2009
- SAMA online Magazine: “Interview with Mosaic Arts International 2008 Juror's Choice Award Winner:
Carole Choucair Oueijan”/ Winter/2008
- Cedar Wings Magazine “Moubdeeoun Min Loubnan, Fousayfasa’ Alhanin” / MEA Airlines
June-August 2008
- Contemporary Mosaic Art Website. Fine Art Mosaics “Featured Artist”/Interview February /2008 - “Saving
Lebanon’s Wild Orchids” Main Gate Magazine. The American University of Beirut, AUB. / Vol. 4. No.1 /
Fall 2007. Lebanon
- IBSAR Newsletter, AUB: Art and Biodiversity: Inspired by the photographs of Khaled Sleem and
supported by IBSAR / N0. 22/ Summer 2007. Lebanon
- Alo Hayati Magazine “Inspired by the beauty of modern arts”, January March/2006
- The Creative Line Magazine “Carole Choucair Oueijan” /Winter 2005
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Oral Presentation and Panel Discussions:
Colorado Mosaic Artists and Austin Mosaic Guild, Guest Speaker, October 15, 2023
LLCS, Lebanese Ladies Cultural Society, Guest speaker, Phoenicia Restaurant, Glendale CA, March 9, 2023
Culture Chat, Lebanon Day, featured artist talk, Michelle Obama Library, Long Beach CA, April 15, 2023
Piece By Piece, Byzantine Indirect Technique presentation, Los Angeles, CA, May 10, 2021
Lebanese Collegiate Network, LCN, Fall Career Series, Arts, December 1, 2020
New Zealand National Mosaic Art Exhibition 2018, Jury and Guest speaker, Estuary Arts Center, Orewa,
New Zealand, Sept. 7, 2018
Saddleback Art League, Mosaic Demonstration, Art Centre, Mission Viejo, CA, January 10, 2017
Lebanese Ladies Cultural Society, an American Organization for Education, Speaker Guest, Nov 17, 2016
St. Nicholas Ladies Society, Speaker guest, Pasadena CA, September 1, 2015
CMA, Contemporary Mosaic Arts Summit, October 5, 2015, Southern Oregon University.
Panel Discussion: Contemporary Art Is Not Just "Abstract Art".
Panel: Eric Casteel, Carole Choucair Oueijan, Brooks Tower, Mireille Swinnen, and Lilian Broca - Moderator Kelley Knickerbocker
The House of Lebanon Young Professionals Society & the Lebanese Social Club
Career Night/Presentation and discussion, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) October 2007
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Member of:
- SAMA, Society of American Mosaic Artists
- BAMM, British Association for Modern Mosaic
- SCA, Southern California Artists
- CMA, Contemporary Mosaic Artists
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Exhibitions:
* The Society of American Mosaic Artists SAMA MGAI, “Mosaic & Glass Arts International 2023”
CEPA Gallery, Buffalo, New York September 1 - 30, 2023
* OMA Oceanside Museum of Art “Inspired” “Selections From OMA Staff”
The Nashville Public Library, Nashville, TN February 1 – May 3, 2021
* The Society of American Mosaic Artists SAMA “Mosaic Arts International 2019”
The Nashville Public Library, Nashville, TN January 26 – May 19, 2019
* The Society of American Mosaic Artists SAMA “Mosaic Arts International 2016”
The Women’s Museum of California, San Diego, CA March 31 – May 27, 2016
* Laguna Foundation For The Arts
Woods Cove Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA February 2016, On Going
* Thorndike Gallery, “CMA Invitational 2015”
Southern Oregon University, SOU, Ashland, Oregon Sept 21 – October 17, 2015
* Croatian Cultural Center of Greater Los Angeles “Art Without Boundaries”
2nd Annual Int. Show, Representing 15 Countries
510 West 7th Street, San Pedro CA November 22 – December 15, 2014
* LAF, House of Lebanon Artists Group “2014 Beyond Borders Art Exhibition”
4800 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles CA October 13 – Nov 15, 2014
* Coastline Art Gallery “SCA Spring Art Exhibition 2014”
1515 Monrovia Ave. Newport Beach CA May 30 – June 14, 2014
* Anzoh Art Gallery “Thematic Expressions”
1125 S. Central Avenue, Glendale CA May 1 – May 17, 2014
* Lebanese American Foundation, House of Lebanon Artists Group “Beyond Borders 2013”
4800 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles CA October 19 - Jan 11, 2014
* The Society of American Mosaic Artists SAMA “Mosaic Arts International 2013”
The Museum of Glass, Tacoma WA Jan 26 – May 5,2013
* Whittier City Hall Solo Exhibition
13230 Penn Street, CA Sept 10 – Oct 26, 2012
* The City of Temecula “Temecula Festival of Arts”
41000 Main Street, Temecula CA June 22-24, 2012
* EH National Bank Solo Exhibition
9701 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 101, Beverly Hills, CA April 1- July 2012
* The Society of American Mosaic Artists SAMA “Mosaic Arts International 2012”
The Lexington Center Museum and Gallery, Lexington, KY Feb 27- Apr 27, 2012
* Hillcrest Congregational Church “52nd Hillcrest Festival of Fine Arts”
2000 West Road, La Habra Heights, CA 90631 Feb 24-26, 2012
* Southern California Artists, SCA ''Twisting The Edge''
The SCAPG, Pomona, 281 S. Thomas St. #104 Pomona, CA 91766 Nov 5- Dec 1, 2011
* The Lebanese American Foundation, The House of Lebanon Artists’ Group “Beyond Borders”
435 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA October 9-October 10, 2011
*2nd City Council Art Gallery “Tesserae: The Art of Mosaics”
435 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA Sept 17-October 16, 2011
* Multi-Ethnic Arts Festival “Drawing Out Stigma”
Bowers Museum, 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706 June 23, 2011
* Avenue 50 Studio “Glass Gourd Mosaic”
131 North Avenue 50 Los Angeles, CA 90042-3903 July 9- August 7, 2011
* The Latino Museum of History, Art and Culture ” A Celebration of World Music”
514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles CA 90013 April 8- June 8, 2011
* LHHFAA Annual Exhibition, La Habra Gallery “Tapestry”
La Habra Gallery, La Habra, CA March 10- March 26, 2011
*Howeeduzzit Gallery “Gourds and Glass”
821 S. Raymond # 27, Alhambra, CA 91803 October 31-November 20, 2010
*The Lebanese American Foundation, The House of Lebanon Artists’ Group “Beyond Borders”
435 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA October 9-October 10, 2010
*2nd City Council Art Gallery “Tesserae: The Art of Mosaics”
435 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA Sept 4-October 3, 2010
* The Society of American Mosaic Artists SAMA “Mosaic Arts International 2010”
Smith Museum of Stained Glass, Chicago, IL March 1-July -25, 2010
* The Rotary Club of Santa Monica “2nd Annual Wine Festival”
Santa Monica September 20, 2009
*2nd City Council Art Gallery “Tesserae: The Art of Mosaics”
435 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA June 27-August 5, 2009
*Trios Gallery “Mosaic Exhibit”
404 N. Cedros Ave. Solana Beach, CA March 29-May 10, 2009
* The Society of American Mosaic Artists SAMA “Mosaic Arts International 2009”
San Diego Museum of Man, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA February 28 – April 26, 2009
*2008 Orange Coast, Art House
Chateau de L’Eau, Covenant Hills, Ladera Ranch, CA Sept 13 – 20, 2008
* Gallery Gora
279 Sherbrooke West, #205, Montreal, Qc. Canada July 8 – 26, 2008
* Whittier Art Gallery “ The Garden Show”
8035 Painter Ave. Whittier, CA June 4 - 29, 2008
*The Society of American Mosaic Artists SAMA “Mosaic Arts International 2008”
Bakehouse Art Complex, 561 NW 32 St. Miami, FL April 3 - 30, 2008
* The House Of Lebanon Artists Group, LAF “HOL 2nd Annual Exhibition”
Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA November 3rd, 2007
* Southern California Artists SCA “10th Annual Exhibition”
Guggenheim Gallery, Chapman University, Orange, CA July 15 – August 3 2007
* Mapei Convention/ Sama Chicago “Coverings”
McCormick Place, Chicago, IL April 17 -20, 2007
* High Art Shoes, Gallery Opening
1833 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA April, 2007
* SAMA International Annual Exhibition “Mosaic Arts International 2007”
Mesa, Arizona March 20 – April 29, 2007
* Mapei Convention/ SAMA, Las Vegas “Surfaces”
Las Vegas, Nevada February, 2007
* The House Of Lebanon Artists Group, LAF “HOL Celebration Of The Arts”
LA Marriott Downtown Hotel, 333 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA November 3rd, 2006
* St. Nicholas’ 10th Festival
Los Angeles, CA October 2006
* LA-Beirut Sister City Celebration
Sterling Steak House, 1429 North Ivar Ave, Hollywood, CA May 31, 2006
* LAF Lebanese American Foundation “House Of Lebanon, Pride of Heritage Award”
The Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA May 6, 2006
* Southern California Artists SCA “Pared Down”
Martinez Gallery, 205 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA April 1 – May 3 2006
* Art Sale for kids ASK Center for Children Who Stutter
Brea Community Center, 695 E. Madison Way, Brea, CA November 13th 2005
* 3rd Solo Show, Assunta Fox Gallery
209, N. Main Street, Main Street Studio, Santa Ana, CA Nov. 5 – Nov 30, 2005
* St. Nicholas’ 9th Festival
Los Angeles, CA October 3rd, 2005
* Southern California Artists SCA “ Mostly Cerulean”
Guggenheim Gallery, Chapman University, Orange, CA June 11th - July 3rd 2005
* Calafia Gallery ( Group show with SCA) “ Heart Art”
2035 N. Main Street. Santa Ana CA February 10th -March 11th 2005
* AHA Call to Arts. “Summit IV“
Beverly Garland’s Holiday Inn, N. Hollywood, CA November 7th 2004
* St. Nicholas’ 8th Festival
Los Angeles, CA October 3rd , 2004
* 2nd Solo Show (Presented by SCA)
Aliso Viejo Library, CA July 9th - October 1st 2004
* Southern California Artists SCA “ SCENE/UNSEEN”
Guggenheim Gallery, Chapman University, Orange, CA June 12th - July 11th 2004
* Assunta Fox Gallery “ Beginnings”
Main Street Studio, Santa Ana, CA June 5th – August 2004
* Art Endeavors West “ Winter Exhibit”
Assunta Fox gallery, Santa Ana, CA Jan. 3rd – Feb. 15th 2004
* 1st Solo Show, Assunta Fox Gallery “Art Endeavors West”
Opening Gallery, Main Street Studio, Santa Ana CA Dec.5th – Dec 31st 2003
* Orange County Fine Arts OCFA “Endangered Masses, a Celebration in Clay”
Santa Ana Artists Village, Showcase North Gallery
* Orange County Fine Arts
Showcase North Gallery, Santa Ana, CA June 7th – July 31st 2003
* World Contemporary Art “3rd Annual International Fine Arts Competition & Exhibition”
Celebrity Center International, Hollywood, CA Nov. 9 – Nov. 24, 2002
* In The Name Of Art “Orthodox The Original”
Los Angeles River Center & Gardens, Los Angeles, CA November 8, 2002