Our Mission
Create - Include - Connect
As a 501c (3) non-profit organization we are dedicated to advancing the lives and livelihoods of individuals with special needs through a neighborhood art studio that provides creative, educational and life-enriching activities and community engagement. Tesserae serves as host to local artist Benjamin J. Durst, who specializes in mosaic art and is on the Autistic Spectrum.
Meet our Board of Directors
Leah Durst
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Roger DuMez
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Jen Nichols
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Anika Steenstrup
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Gloria Iverson
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Advisory Board
Our Board of Directors and Advisors do an outstanding job of supporting our mission and guiding our studio.
Bob Durst, Co-Owner and CPS Teacher
Dan Steenstrup, VP of Marketing, Freeman Co
Bonnie Katz, Mosaic Artist
Marge Laurino, Former Alderman
Erik Steenstrup, Tesserae Studios Business Intern
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