What is a Yahoo group, you ask? From Yahoo’s own introductory page at http://groups.yahoo.com:
“It’s where people with a shared interest meet, get to know each other, and stay informed. Your group gives you instant access to:
* Shared message archives
* Photos and photo albums
* Group event calendars
* Member polls and shared links
And best of all, it’s free.”

So here is our quick list of the top 10 mosaic art groups of general interest. We’ve excluded most regional groups or very small groups of limited scope.

MosaicArtistsOrg
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mosaicartistsorg
This is the largest and most useful group – the one that every “mosaic person” should join. There are 3,425 members posting 1,000 – 2,000 messages per month. Members range from the famous to the ordinary, but all with a passion for mosaics. Several regional subgroups also exist.

This group is for mosaic artists around the world, of all skill levels, who are dedicated to improving their art, technically and artistically, and committed to advancing the recognition of mosaics as a fine art form in the greater arts community.

Mosaic_Critics
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MOSAIC_CRITICS/
There are 257 members posting 100-200 messages per month.

This is a forum devoted to giving and receiving feedback for finished mosaic works or works in progress. In order to further our mosaic skills, we need an open and honest forum to receive feedback, both positive and negative, and suggestions on how to improve the work as a whole.

MAG Mosaic Addicts Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mosaic_addicts
Australia-based group. There are 1,228 members posting about 1,000 messages per month.

A relaxed group sharing mosaic dreams, adventures, ups and downs, experiments, tips & tricks, monthly mosaic challenge, polls, community mosaic art and most importantly the love of mosaics.

Mosaic_For_Fun
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mosaic_for_fun
There are 374 members posting 10-30 messages per month (it is less active now than it has been in the past).

Let’s have a forum of warmth and fun, allowing each of us to learn, teach and express ourselves so that we make a community for those “newbies” as well as those “pros”!

InstituteofMosaicArt
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InstituteOfMosaicArt
California-based. There are 237 members posting 10 – 30 messages per month.

This group is intended for students and friends of Laurel True and The Institute of Mosaic Art, Oakland, Ca. and has been created as a forum for students and friends to share ideas, information, and experiences in relation to the art of mosaics.

Mosaic_Creations
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MosaicCreations
There are 121 members; sparse message posts.

Our group started with Mosaics made with Polymer Clay. We have expanded to include all types of Unique Handmade Tiles, including polymer (of course), painted glass, found objects, clay, or ?whatever?

BAMM (British Association for Modern mosaic)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BAMM_group
There are 44 members; sparse message posts, but this group appears to be pleasant and informative.

The aim of this group is the ability to chat, exchange news, information, chat, make friends more easily and to enable the group to communicate, sort out car sharing, arrange gallery space, share photos, ask for help etc… Idea’s are most welcome. Also who are your favourite suppliers, do tell – add a link and let the world know… There is only one rule of this site: BE NICE.

Mosaic_California
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mosaic_California
California-based. There are 231 members posting 100 – 400 messages per month.

A place where mosaic artists in California (and elsewhere) get together to discuss mosaic artwork, calls to art and opportunities, classes, workshops, tips, places of interest, etc. in our regions. Group is open to any states, and any countries! If you love anything and everything mosaic, feel welcome to join our group and become a part of our growing West coast mosaic lovers corner.

Minnesota Mosaic Guild
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MinnesotaMosaicGuild
There are 99 members posting about 50 messages per month.

The Minnesota Mosaic Guild (MMG) is a group of mosaic artists and enthusiasts interested in creating an opportunity to explore, discover, and share their knowledge of and interest in mosaics. Please visit www.minnesotamosaicguild.org to see details about formal membership to our group with great opportunities to be part of group shows, discounts at suppliers and have a weblink or images on our website.

mouseiclesmosaics
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mouseiclesmosaics
There are 93 members posting about 150 messages per month.

Mouseicles Mosaics is a mosaic site for anyone that wants to learn about mosaics, or improve their mosaic skills, with help from existing members.

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Greatest Pity:
“Mosaic” Yahoo Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mosaic
There are 882 members who used to post about 100 messages per month. This unmoderated group has unfortunately been taken over by spammers. Avoid at all costs, unless a moderator takes charge.

Art list on all aspects of mosaic. Contemporary creation, historical works. Sources, ideas, novel techniques etc. Traditional mosaic from ceramic tile, smalti, vitreeous glass, stones, found objects, nails, beads.

Google Groups

The Google groups are generally not as influential or useful as the Yahoo groups. But there is at least one group devoted to mosaic art:

Mosaics
http://groups.google.com/group/Mosaics?lnk=gschg
There are 44 members. Low activity.

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