Lovell Grant - Pieces to Peace

“Gail’s drive, energy and overall passion for individual and community development make her a positive force in the lives of those in our community! He ability to conceptualize and actualize ways in which to problem-solve are bar-none. She recognized the need of those who are homeless with mental health and addiction recovery needs, who are often ‘discarded’ in our community, and provided them a venue in which to speak up ‘without a voice’. This venue not only allowed a significant connection with our community members who are homeless, but with our community agencies and businesses. If you need a visionary who can actively carry out the details necessary, then Gail is you go-to!”

Jason Goldswer, LISW-S

Associate VP of Clinical Services

A Renewed Mind

Lovell Foundation

“I am so proud that the Lovell Foundation was able to support this initiative. Gail… You are amazing. You made it happen and I hold you with great admiration.”

Francine Lawrence

Lovell Foundation

Facebook Data Centers

“I have had the pleasure to work with Gail on several client installations.  Her mosaic work provides the space with unique qualities of light and texture. Her latest installation made use of recycled motherboards along with mosaic glass to produce a stunning mixed-media mural for the Facebook Data Center lobby in Prineville, OR.  In addition to her artistic talents, she is on time, on budget and a true professional.”

James Bazydola
Art Consultant/General Manager

The Mocas Group Art Consultants

San Francisco, CA

Otsego School District

“Recently Gail was commissioned to create the mosaic glass panels that will be on permanent display in the new Otsego Elementary School. Many artists would have walked away from this project because of the patience needed to work with the number of “owners” involved in this project. Gail has the insight to understand the need of the community to be an integral part of the project—from planning to execution. Her efforts will result in hundreds of students and residents knowing they had a part in making a unique contribution to their school. I know she has also done the needed research to incorporate the necessary materials in the project to meet the needs of the architects and builders involved. This is a good example of her willingness and desire to make sure the artwork is properly exhibited..”

Joe Long

Past Otsego School District Superintendent

Project Jericho

“Project Jericho has been creating in-depth art experiences for at-risk families for nearly fifteen years and I have to say that this was one of my favorite family programs to date!

The week of camp was amazing! Gail was very self-reliant. She came fully prepared to meet our timeline and fully invested in our community. She exceeded my expectations in many ways. The children felt so empowered to be able to work right beside their parents cutting glass and creating art of high quality.

While the art product is important, it is not the most important ingredient in a successful Project Jericho art experience. I have worked with many artists who can produce high quality art but few artists who are as skilled at teaching his or her art form to our families. Gail showed our families what it means to be passionate about what you do and she had faith that they would absolutely be successful.”

Kristi Limes

Outreach Education Specialist
Project Jericho