Category: Newsletters
Edgar A. Whitney Award – Southwestern Watercolor Society – Alicia Farris
Holy Moly!! Had a call this morning that I received the “Edgar A. Whitney” award at the 54th Annual Membership exhibit of the Southwestern Watercolor Society at the lovely Charles W. Eisemann Center in Richardson, Tx. Many thanks to juror, Keiko Tanabe for chosing “I Only Have Eyes for You” for this prestigious award for […]
Award Winner – Edwardsville Art Fair – Allison Norfleet Bruenger
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Best of Fine Craft Award – Edwardsville Art Fair – Vic Barr
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Best Booth Award – Edwardsville Art Fair – Kitty & Melanie Mollman
Juried Best of Missouri Hands (BOMH) Artist Kitty Mollman & daughter Melanie. Best Booth at Edwardsville Art Fair. See other works by our members at www.bestofmissourihands.org […]
Hot Metal Show – St. Louis, MO
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Award Winner – Cottey College in Nevada – Angel Brame
Ok….now I can spill the beans. The gas can on the right took 1st place in the “Yes We Can” juried exhibit at Cottey College in Nevada through Joplin Reg Arts Coalition. Angel Brame […]
Open House Glass & Studio Sale – Linda Sutterer – Marthasville, MO
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Volunteers Needed for Art in the Park – Springfield, MO
Volunteers are needed to help at our annual ART in the Park – Fine Art & Contemporary Craft Show and Sale, October 14th and 15th. We are passing the word that we are seeking volunteers for 2 hour shifts from 10-4 both days. These volunteers will be asked to hand out brochures, directing people when parking, and assisting […]
Art & Music, A Community Benefit – Springfield, MO
Two local artists, a composer (Vincent Nolden www.spirecomposing.com) and an abstract BOMH painter (Meike Aton www.MeikeAton.com) presented an interactive arts performance and art auction at the Creamery Arts Center City of Springfield Creamery Arts Center on Saturday August 12, 2017. The program was designed for the audience to learn about their symbiotic relationship with Music […]
Unexpected Twist by Karen Cernich, Featured Writer with the eMissourian
Jessie Cargas, Rosebud, has had a turnaround in her way of thinking over the last four years. A math and science teacher for three decades, Cargas long led a life ruled by logic. Today, it’s quite the opposite. As a working metal sculpture artist, Cargas views the world with more creativity, and it’s a great […]
Art House – Fulton, MO
Art House is a vibrant and welcoming center founded on the belief that creative arts enrich lives. Through rotating exhibits, focused instruction and educational outreach, our mission is to create opportunities for the economic and artistic growth of established and emerging artists and to nurture the community’s appreciation and understanding of the arts. The building […]
Cedarhurt Craft Fair Award Winners!
Tom and Pat Hooper (ASLpewter.com) received the Best in Metal Award for their pewter at the Cedarhurst Craft Fair. “Mike” Ochonicky (StoneHollowStudio.com) received the show’s highest honor, the Administrative Counselors Award, for her scrimshaw. […]
Lorraine McFarland Open Studio Pastel Classes – St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre
Lorraine McFarland Open Studio Pastel Classes Meets second Thursdays of the month Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14Â 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $60 per class In this all day mini-workshop, you will be introduced to a new concept or two. Award-winning artist Lorraine McFarland will suggest painting projects based on student needs, feedback and requests. […]
Art Classes with Shirley Nachtrieb – St. Peters Cultural Centre
ART CLASSES AND PROGRAMS Shirley Nachtrieb Classes INDEPENDENT STUDY CLASSES Wednesdays, Oct. 4-Nov. 8 10 a.m.-noon Cost: $100 GREETING CARD WORKSHOP Friday-Saturday, Oct. 27-28 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $110 PET PORTRAITS WORKSHOP Friday-Saturday, Nov. 3-4 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $110 WATERCOLOR BASICS Tuesdays, Oct. 10-Nov. 14 1-3 p.m. Cost: $100 CLICK HERE to register […]
First Friday with the Arts: Trick-Art-Treat / Cape Girardeau, Mo
Form + Figure: Kris Rehring CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO Friday, October 6, from 5:00 – 9:00 PM, as part of October First Friday and Trick-Art-Treat, the Arts Council will host the opening reception for Form + Figure, a solo exhibition by visual artist Kris Rehring. Kris Rehring is a figurative painter. She works primarily in oils […]
BOMH 2018 Professional Development Grant 2018 Application due date: February 15
The Best of Missouri Hands offers a $500 Annual Professional Development Grant. The grant is awarded to one artist each year and is available to both General and Juried Members. The purpose of the grant is to promote continuing education by providing additional resources to advance the study of a members chosen artistic medium(s). The […]
BOMH MUG
Own this 16 ounce Porcelain Mug proudly displaying the BOMH logo. Handmade by our own potter Jeanne Scott, the hefty mugs have a beautiful blue glaze and are made to last a lifetime. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Right handed and left handed mugs available. 100% of your purchase goes to support BOMH programs. You can order […]
Quilt National 2017 – Foundry Art Center – St. Charles, MO
OCTOBER 7 – DECEMBER 1, 2017 GALLERY I, II, AND III Private Preview Party | October 6 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Exclusive to exhibiting artists, donors, and FAC members Interested in Sponsoring? Contact Melissa Whitwam | melissa@foundryartcentre.org Admission: $5 per person Purchase admission at the FAC Information Desk. Free to exhibiting […]
CALL FOR 2D JURIED BOMH ARTIST – Art at Des Peres Hospital – St. Louis, MO
DEADLINE APPROACHING….. CALL FOR ART: Attention Juried Best of Missouri Hands 2D Artists I am seeking 4 juried BOMH 2D artists for the upcoming Fall 2017-Spring 2018 Art at Des Peres Hospital Exhibit. The Best of Missouri Hands is very fortunate to be one of four organizations including Art St. Louis, the Foundry […]
Missouri Life Magazine LLC – Booneville, MO
Why not Missouri? That’s the question Greg Wood and Danita Allen Wood kept asking themselves when they returned to their beloved home state in 1995. Beloved might be an overstatement, but look at this fact to understand their passion: After living in Iowa for more than 15 years, when Greg and Danita traveled and met […]
BOMH Summer 2017 Newsletter Banner
Featured Artist: Melynda Lotven, Mixed Media 3D / Sonya Nicholson, Mixed Media 3D / Terri Balden, Clay / Kitty Mollman, Glass / Ann Marie Rausch, Mixed Media 3D To learn more about our members, please visit www.bestofmissourihands.org […]
Behind the scenes look with Fiber Artist Deb Wellinghoff – Northern Prairie Alpaca – Sullivan, MO
by Kim Carr Okay, I admit, sometimes I get caught up in modern technology. I did it the other day. I just left a farm outside of Gerald, MO. They gave me directions to get to Deb Wellinghoff’s home in Sullivan. They told me to turn left on Jakes Prairie Road but my super intelligent […]
Question & Answer with Jewelry Artist Susie Acree Rogers – Show Me Gold and Silver – Jefferson City, MO
SUSIE ROGERS Show Me Gold and Silver Jefferson City, MO WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? Moberly, Jeff City and Holts Summit from 4th Grade on. WHAT DID YOU ENJOY AS A KID? Always loved Art & English, anything physical and being a cheerleader. DID YOU CREATE ART WHEN YOU WERE A KID? I took clay […]
Purchase Award – Steelville Plein Air – Lorraine McFarland
Congratulations to juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Lorraine McFarland for receiving the Purchase Award at the Steelville Plein Air event earlier this month. Midge Krueger selected the painting! #steelvillepleinair […]
Award of Excellence – Summer Solatice Art Fair 2017 – Deby Dodds Gilley
Great day at the Summer Solstice Art Fair in Springfield, MO. Juried Best of Missouri Hands printmaker, Deby Dodds Gilley was awarded Best in 2D! […]
Best in Glass – Art In The Park Columbia 2017 – Lisa Becker
No stranger to awards, juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Lisa Becker came home from Art In The Park with the Best in Glass honors. […]
Best in Ceramics – Art In The Park Columbia 2017 – Yukari Kashihara
On June 3, 2017 juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Yukari Kashihara was awarded Best in Ceramics. She was honored at the annual awards dinner at the Parkade Center for her outstanding work at Art In The Park. […]
Mayor’s Choice Award – Art In The Park Columbia 2017 – Joel Chrisman
Congratulations to juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Joel Chrisman of Chrisman Arts. Joel was presented with the Mayor’s Choice Award during the 59th Annual Art In The Park in Columbia, which is always held the first full weekend in June. […]
Artist Update – Pattie Garrett
For the last couple of years, I have been giving lessons to this delightful young lady. It’s been wonderful to watch Chelsea’s skills and her confidence grow. I think she’s doing great! Don’t you agree! You can find Pattie’s work at Mindscape Gallery in Chesterfield Mall. www.mindscapegallerystl.com 219 Chesterfield Mall, Suite 51E Chesterfield, Missouri 63018 […]
Artist Update – Lorraine McFarland
Thrilled that my painting “Brooks Williams, Fret Monster” took top honors in the annual Gateway Pastel Artists show. You can see my blog post here: https://lorrainemcfarlandart.com/blog/116282/heart-full-of-gratitude “Sophie’s Snowfall” was chosen for the FAV15% in the February Bold Brush Competition on line. I have been juried in as a member of the prestigious Pastel Society of […]
2nd Thursdays: Living Art – Foundry Art Centre – St. Charles, MO
Submissions are now open for the 2017 season of 2nd Thursdays: Living Art. The Foundry Art Centre is seeking St. Louis & St. Charles area artists who want to make an impact in their community! Our 2nd Thursday community arts series has been redesigned to reflect the importance of art to each person’s well-being […]
Arts Council of Southeast Missouri – Award Winner Dave Carter – Cape Girardeau, MO
I was pleasantly surprised last Friday evening to find out my 30″x24″ oil painting titled “Amberwing Dragonfly” won 3rd place in ‘Flights of Fantasy’ national juried exhibit–hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri. It is truly an honor to be included in the shadows of Ariel Bowman’s Best in Show and Laura Schumpert’s 2nd […]
Art @ Des Peres Hospital Exhibit featuring BOMH Artists – Spring/Fall 2017 – St. Louis, MO
Congratulations to the following juried Best of Missouri Hands artists with work currently hanging at Des Peres Hospital…..Adrienne Rosen, Kim Foster Powell, Linda Green-Metzler, and Dave Carter. Thank you to Robin Hirsch of Art St. Louis for her dedication and commitment to this wonderful project. Through the vision and support of Des Peres Hospital in […]
Artist Report – Nina Miller – Glass
Hey there. Nina Miller reporting in on stuff that’s going on for my glass Fabb4Fused Glass. I was recently featured in Ladue News June 2 edition. They used a photo of a piece that’s a new technique I’ve learned involving stringers – lots of spaghetti like strands of glass. I’m going to be at Midwest […]
St. Louis Hills Art in the Park – St. Louis, MO
St. Louis Hills Art in the Park event. This year marks the twelfth anniversary of this event which is held at Francis park in St. Louis, Missouri on the last Sunday of the month of September. This year, that is Sunday, September 24. Ours is a one day event that includes artists, food vendors, live […]
Elemental – Knox Gallery – St. Louis, MO
Call for Art: Elemental Elemental is an all multi-media juried exhibition that features artworks that portray or are created using elements. Artists use a wide variety of elements, from the metals used to create jewelry to paintings portraying natural elements. Elements can also be components or parts of a whole, ranging from the materials used, joining […]
Seeking Board Members
We are seeking forward thinking, art loving, business minded, creative thinkers who work well in a group and are able to get things done independently! All those supporting the mission of BOMH are encouraged to join our strong community of arts advocates, artists, educators, students and organizations who value the arts. Have you ever wanted […]
Benefits of Being a Corporate or Gallery Member with the BOMH
Here are a few of the benefits for those who help support our mission by becoming a Corporate or Gallery Member with the BOMH. The annual fee is just $100 per year. Besides the list below, you will also get preferred promotion on our Facebook page which currently has 2,500+ followers! CORPORATE/GALLERY MEMBER BENEFITS Membership […]
Artists Boutique – November 4 & 5, 2017 – Kirkwood, MO
Accepting Applications: Now Deadline: August 1, 2017 Late Deadline: August 10, 2017 Artists Boutique: Is run by artists, for artists • Has art-buying patrons • Features easy load in & load out • Has easy hours (10-4 both days) Please go to our webpage http://artistsboutique.org/ and hover on “Next Show.” Click “Apply” to take […]
BOMH Presidents Letter – Angela Walleman – Summer 2017
Summer is upon us and once again, your BOMH Newsletter is packed with articles, opportunities, and news from your fellow members! On behalf of the Board of Directors, I thank you for your membership and for your participation in the BOMH activities. You are a valued member of this wonderful organization, and I encourage you […]
Wildlife Exhibition – Confluence Art Gallery – St. Louis, MO
Confluence Art Gallery invites submissions for its Confluence of Expression: Wildlife Exhibition, an online juried art and photography exhibition. Accepted entries will be exhibited online and winning entries be on exhibit at Green Door Art Gallery in St Louis, Missouri. For this exhibit, artists and photographers are encouraged to share their artistic vision and […]
Hands Across Missouri – Cultural Corner Exhibit – Chillocothe, MO
The Best of Missouri Hands was honored to be contacted in January by one of Northwest Missouri’s newest and most stunning community gallery spaces about doing an exhibit. As a result, Hands Across Missouri opened on June 2nd at the Cultural Corner Art Guild and Gallery in Chillicothe Missouri and will run until July 7th, […]
BOMH and AmazonSmile
Help support the Best of Missouri Hands when shopping at smile.amazon.com, Missouri Artisans Association could increase its AmazonSmile donations every time you shop Amazon online. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. Our link is: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/43-1507492 Thank you for your participation in the AmazonSmile […]
Summer Solstice Art Fair – Springfield, MO
The Moon City Creative District would like to invite you to participate in our first annual Summer Solstice Art Fair! This is a one day event showcasing fine art, live entertainment, and some of Springfield’s finest food vendors. The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year, and we want to celebrate with fine […]
Art Collage
Featured Juried BOMH Artists: Glass – Cathy Kush Wood – Daniel Messerla Fiber (Basket) – Mary Makuta Ceramics – Carolyn Wallace Painting/Drawing – Debora McGee […]
Share Your News – Network – Keep Up With Us
Reminder we have a very active Facebook page where we promote our artists, announce calls for art/artists, share art related events, workshops, and upcoming events. Keep up with art related news from all across Missouri and beyond. Please LIKE and FOLLOW our BOMH FB Page and if you are a current Member of the BOMH, […]
Daniel Messerla – Wood
Daniel Messerla Location: Eureka, Missouri, United States Web site: www.creativewoodconcepts.net Description of work: I create original pieces of functional art in wood such as hand turned bowls, pet urns, and similar items. Most of my products are segmented turnings made with food safe adhesive and finishes. Statement: Creative Wood Concepts, LLC (CWC) is a custom […]
Mary Berry – Painter
Vibrant color and striking light and dark contrast are prominent techniques utilized in my portraits and figures. Going beyond a portrait, I strive to convey character in a look, a glint in the eye, a mood that compels the observer to speculate about the story behind the life portrayed. While my own inspirations create a […]
Kim Kienbusch Cliffe – Acrylic Painter
Kim Kienbusch Cliffe Acrylic Painter Art has been a part of me for my whole life. I have studied with private instructors and at Washington University, but my early calling was shelved due to the demands other responsibilities. Now I find myself engrossed in art again, and I have enthusiastically discovered the joys of creating […]
Arleana Holtzmann – St. Louis, MO
Arleana Holtzmann Location: Fenton, Missouri, United States Web site: http://www.facebook.com/arleanaholtzmann Description of work: Loose paintings of animals or an object, sometimes bordering abstract in portrayal due to the use of extreme colors. In my work I use Acrylic, Watercolors and Gouache. […]
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