Category: January 2014
BOMH Gear
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Professional Development Scholarship
Scholarship Policy and Application Form For the Application Policy and Application Form: Professional Development Scholarship Purpose: To promote the continuing education of all of its members the Missouri Artisans Association, d/b/a The Best of Missouri Hands, offers additional resources to advance the study of their chosen artistic mediums through scholarship funding. Grant Awards: $500.00 will […]
ArtSmart 2014: Scholarship
Need a scholarship for ArtSmart 2014? Each year, The Best of Missouri Hands offers financial assistance for the Annual ArtSmart Conference. This year’s conference will be held at the University Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Missouri on March 21-23, 2014. Any member needing financial assistance to attend ArtSmart is welcome to apply. Applicants should write briefly […]
Membership Drive
How would you like to go to ArtSmart for free? Yes, I just said that, ArtSmart for free. It’s time for a membership drive and we have a challenge for you -recruit five new members between December 1, 2013 and March 1, 2014 and attend ArtSmart for free. Recruit 7 new members and not only […]
Member News
Congratulations to Juried Member Michelle “Mike” Ochnonicky of Eureka, Missouri. Governor Nixon has once again chosen her to design the Missouri Christmas ornaments to be displayed on Missouri’s tree at the National Christmas Tree display in Presidents Park in Washington, D.C. To be asked once is wonderful but Mike has been chosen three times. Congratulations, Mike. You can […]
ArtSmart 2014: “Art Springs in Springfield”
ArtSmart Conference: March 21 – 23, 2014 “Art Springs in Springfield” – Annual Professional and Creative Development Conference for Artists. ARTSMART 2014, Springfield, Missouri FRIDAY, MARCH 21 TO SUNDAY MARCH 23, 2014 The ArtSmart Conference 2014 returns to Springfield. Join us at the University Plaza Hotel for a frolicking weekend packed with education, inspiration, […]
Call for Artists
Waverly House Gifts and Gallery Best of Missouri Hands Invitational Exhibit March 11 – March 22, Waverly House, Springfield MO We are thrilled to announce a BOMH exhibit in Springfield, MO. Best of Missouri Hands Invitational Exhibit will run from March 1 through March 22 at Waverly House Gifts and Gallery in Springfield, MO. For more […]
We’ve Been Listening
We’ve Been Listening Part 2 We hope you have had a chance to visit the website and like the changes that have been made thus far. As with many things, it always takes longer than anticipated and we appreciate your patience and welcome your comments. One of the first things you may notice is that […]
Welcome Corporate Member: NEW! Kinderhook Treasures Gift Shop
BOMH welcomes new corporate member, Kinderhook Treasures Gift Shop. “Route 66 Museum Gift Shop” Located in the Lebanon-Laclede County Library the Route 66 museum gift shop offers Route 66 books and merchandise. Locally produced art and craft items, including pottery, wood carving, jewelry and weavings will delight. […]
Corporate Membership 2014
We are thankful to The Best of Missouri Hands’ Corporate Members for providing support to our wonderful Association. These corporations, arts councils and businesses are dedicated to supporting the visual arts and artists throughout Missouri. If you or your business is interested in becoming a Corporate Member, Please call 866.699.2664 or visit our Corporate Membership Page. We […]
Artist Spotlight: Edwina Prinster, Fiber
Photos and story by Kim Carr It came as no surprise. When I sat down with Edwina Prinster, she told me her start in the world of art was as a fashion model…. tall, poised, strikingly good looks. It’s not hard to imagine her days on the runway at Famous Barr and Niemen Marcus. […]
Artist Spotlight: John Preus, Clay
Photos and story by Kim Carr As you enter the small town of Rocheport, population 243, you pass hillsides of grape vines and charming views. Rustic signs point the way to small shops which draw visitors from all over Missouri and beyond. The first thing I noticed when I arrived at the home and […]
Tips and Reminders
Please let us know if you have a change in email, address or phone number. We don’t want you to miss out on any of the fabulous things we have in store for you! You can email Andrea at director@bestofmissourihands.org or Peggy King at glasslady@snowflakeglass.com with any changes and we will get our records updated. […]
Sharing Your Art
A Feel Good Story Submitted by: Kim Nunemaker Foster One of the most memorable coincidences in my artistic life happened this weekend at Amish Acres. I will share my story: For years when I have been asked, “where did you learn to paint?” I replied, “when I was 16, I took a watercolor class in […]
For Juried Members: BOMH Stickers, Banners and Badges
Notice: Juried Members Juried Members of BOMH may purchase stickers to place on their products that show the world they are Juried Members of BOMH. In addition, BOMH vinyl banners for your booth draw the customers in. Both items are available ONLY to Juried Members and ONLY through BOMH. The stickers come in three sizes. […]
Arts Educator Membership
Here ye, here ye!!! Do you know art teachers that may not know about our great artists organization? If you do then we need you to share this news with them. As artists ourselves, we appreciate art teachers and all they do to share the love of art with students throughout our state. We know […]
President’s Letter: January 2014
As the New Year 2014 begins, The Best of Missouri Hands welcomes our returning members, new members, corporate members. Our goal – We want more people to experience and be inspired by the arts, irrespective of where they live or their social, educational or financial circumstances. Best of Missouri Hands champions, develops and invests in […]
Executive Director’s Letter: January 2014
Happy 2014! I hope you had a wonderful and prosperous holiday season. Where does the time go?! It’s hard to believe that we are in a new year and it’s 2014. Are you one that makes resolutions? Each year I make personal goals, we make family goals, and then I make goals for my jewelry […]
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