Category: Newsletters
Arts Marketers: Workshop – St. Louis, MO
You are invited to attend: Arts Marketers: Marketing Essentials – Direct Mail and Public Relations Wednesday, January 27, 2016 from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Direct Mail and Public Relations are basic tools for any nonprofit marketing plan. This month, Arts Marketers will explore the best way to utilize these tools in an increasingly digitized […]
Call for Artists -Fork & Cork Festival – Macon, MO
COME JOIN THE FUN! 9th ANNUAL FORK & CORK FESTIVAL AUGUST, 27, 2016 MACON, MO LET’S MAKE MACON A DESTINATION! The Mainstreet Macon Downtown Association, MMDA, sponsors the annual Fork & Cork Festival in downtown Macon, MO each fall. Our festival attracts high end visual art artisans, high end crafters and quality antique dealers as […]
Building A Resilient Career as an Artist – Art Business Institute
Building a Resilient Career as an Artist January 13, 2016 by ABI Leave a Comment Many artists take classes to develop their artistic and creative skills in preparation for starting a studio business. But rarely do they think about building a business that is resilient and sustainable through challenges and difficulties that can arise. […]
Art Business Institute – January News
Use this Directory to Sell Your Art Online Posted: 20 Jan 2016 04:00 AM PST Online sales are bigger than ever, and selling online is the future for artists and makers who want to increase their sales. Here’s how to get started. Want to explore the opportunities available to sell your own art […]
Artist INC – Pushing The Flywheel – January 20, 2016
Weekly Digest January 20, 2016 Pushing the Flywheel – Pushing the Flywheel, the official blog of Artist INC, is an ongoing resource for Midwest regional artists. For Artist INC alumni, “pushing the flywheel” is not only the final lesson of the Artist INC workshop, it represents the hard work and eventual […]
Upcoming Events – Art House – Fulton, MO
FINE ART FUN ART CLASSES EVENTS Facebook Twitter Website January 2016 Newsletter View this email in your browser Art House Member Information Since opening, Art House has been a venue for showing local artwork, a meeting place for artists, an arts education hub for adults […]
Downtown Excelsior – Wine Festival – Excelsior Springs, MO
2016 10th Annual Wine Festival New Times for the Festival! We have received feedback from many of our wine festival participants and are excited to announce that this year’s 10th annual wine festival will be held on June 18th, 2016 and the new times for the […]
Winter Warm Up Party – Stone Soup Galleries – Chesterfield, MO
It may be cold outside but Our Party on Friday February 12 will warm you right up. Just in time for Valentine’s Day :) 6 PM – 9 PM with a little to eat, a little to drink and a lot of classical guitar music to listen to. “Bleeding Heart” – Acrylic Painting […]
St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts NEWS – January 22, 2016
ARTIST AS BOOKKEEPER Monday, February 1, 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Accountant Eric Hansen will guide you through the tax maze and offer suggestions that could save you money and a lot of aggravation. As part of our Every Artist Insured campaign, you’ll also find out how the tax-related provisions in the Affordable Care Act will […]
eMissourian.com – Artist Spotlight: Ron Emig – Bringing the Old West to Life

Hats off to juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Ron Emig. The artist was recently featured in the online newspaper, emissourian.com www.emissourian.com […]
Missouri Life Magazine – Featured Artist: Don Kelley – March 2016

Congratulations to juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Don Kelley who will be featured in the upcoming March 2016 issue of Missouri Life Magazine. www.missourilife.com […]
Rural Missouri Magazine – Artist Spotlight: Lee Richards – January 2016

Congratulations to Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist and Board President, Lee Richards. She has been featured in the January 2016 issue of Rural Missouri. To read the full article please visit www.ruralmissouri.coop […]
Missouri Art Council – January 2016 – Newsletter
Our Five Top Tips for Great Grant Applications A ritual of the new year: applications for Missouri Arts Council annual grants. The deadline for draft reviews is January 25; for final submission, February 29. Our program specialists are on call to help. They’ve also come up with their personal […]
Art Council of Southeast Missouri Newsletter – Volume 4: Issue 1
Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Newsletter. Volume 4: Issue 1 January 6, 2016. View this email in your browser Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Vol. 4: Issue 1 In this Issue: Otto F. Dingeldein Gala Event: Awards & Special Announcement 2016 Events Page Visiting Artist Program Airbrush Classes Craft Emergency Relief Fund […]
Hannibal Art Council – January 6, 2016 – News
Weekly ARTS ALERT! Like us on https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hannibal-Arts-Council/32006907767?ref=hl http://www.hannibalarts.com Make reservations now! Call 573-221-6545 and leave a message.Just leave your name and phone number and which program you want to attend (Beginning Watercolor Class or Arty Party)We will return your call to confirm your reservation. BEGINNING WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP Instructor – Brenda Beck Fisher Saturday, January […]
Call For Artists – Large & Small Temporary Art Instillation – Columbia Art League – Columbia, MO

Experience even more magic at Art in the Park, 2016! CALL TO ARTISTS FOR INSTALLATION PROPOSALS The Columbia Art League is delighted to present the 58th Annual Art in the Park, June 4-5, 2016. First held in 1958, Art in the Park is the oldest and largest art festival in mid-Missouri. It […]
Seeking Visual & Literary Artists – Beautiful Minds – Hannibal Art Council – Hannibal, MO
Before any more time passed, we wanted to make you aware of our first Open Exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council for 2016! February 12–27, 2016 Beautiful Minds EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION: We want to know what creating art does for your brain in this two part exhibit. One: Share up to two original art or written […]
Crackpot Pottery & Art Studio Birdhouse Workshop

Crackpot Pottery & Art Studio Birdhouse Workshop January 14th, 6pm – 8pm Crackpot is offering another exciting opportunity to get your hands dirty and unleash your inner creativity! On January 14th, from 6pm to 8pm, you can create a handmade birdhouse using slabs, textures, and anything else your mind comes up with. Everything will be […]
Think Like An Artists – Missouri Art Ed Association – Spring Conference – Kirkwood, MO

The Missouri Art Ed Association (MAEA) is hosting their Spring Conference at the Frontenac Hotel off Lindbergh Blvd April 7-9. Guest speakers include Olivia Gude on Friday and Allison Saar on Saturday morning. Our theme is “Think Like An Artist.” 1. I would like to invite BOMH members to join our conference as attendees! We […]
Springfield Regional Art Council – January 8, 2016 Newsletter
ARTS NEWSLETTER SRAC WEEKLY UPDATE ON ARTS IN OUR REGION SRAC calling for artists for 8th annual “Hearts for the Arts: I See Red” exhibition and silent auction Drop off: Friday, January 8 & Monday, January 11 The Springfield Regional Arts Council (SRAC) invites artists to participate in the 8th annual “Hearts […]
St. Louis Artists Guild – January 2016 Newsletter
Artist E-Blast: Make Your Winter Brilliant DISCOVER NEW WAYS TO EXPRESS YOURSELF EIGHT-WEEK CLASSES. Ready for an Art Adventure? Explore the world of drawing, painting and more! — FILLED! Jan. 11 – Feb. 29. Monday evenings. 6-8:30pm. PORTRAIT DRAWING with Bill Neukomm. Yep, this class has filled, but no worries! Bill […]
Heath Care Deadline Approaching

January 31 is quickly approaching. That’s the 2016 deadline to sign up for health insurance on HealthCare.gov. If you don’t get health insurance coverage through your employer, union or a government-funded health plan, like Medicare, you can choose an affordable insurance plan on HealthCare.gov that covers everything from doctor and hospital visits to maternity care […]
Every Artist Insured: St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts
vvv January 31 is quickly approaching. That’s the 2016 deadline to sign up for health insurance on HealthCare.gov. If you don’t get health insurance coverage through your employer, union or a government-funded health plan, like Medicare, you can choose an affordable insurance plan on HealthCare.gov that covers everything from doctor and hospital visits to maternity […]
CALL TO ACTION: Visiting Artist Program Needs Your Help

Visiting Artist Program 2016 Well another year is gone. With this new year we as artists in Best of Missouri Hands have another opportunity to serve the young people in our state. The Visiting Artist program exists to help inspire the students throughout the state of Missouri. To help…students see working artists and hear about […]
Newsletter – Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist – Catherine Mahoney
Catherine Mahoney, whs, MOWS, TWS, BOMH STUDIO, 1058 Stone HIll Hwy, Hermann, Missouri 2016 Happy New Year! 2015 has been a successful year for joining “The Missouri Nine” with Teddy Jackson in Door County, Wisconsin. What an awesome experience! My friend, Jane Flanders and I together–early morning painting, […]
Workshop – Acrylic/Mixed Media – St. Louis, MO
Two Day Acrylic Mixed-Medium Painting Workshop with Janice Schoultz Mudd Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31, 2016 Artists working in Mixed Media and with Collage tend to be somewhat adventurous, wondering how they can implement a newly discovered material, method or object into their work. “How do I make my […]
Workshop – Photographing your 2D Art – St. Louis, MO
Photographing Your 2D Art With Garry McMichael A five-hour workshop on Basic Digital Photography Techniques that every artist should know to photograph their 2D art. February 20th, 2016 How to photograph art with a digital point and shoot camera. Saturday, February 20th, 2016 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM […]
Upcoming Classes & Workshops – Missouri Artists On Main – St. Charles, MO
Happy Holiday’s from Missouri Artists On Main!! Winter Classes/Workshops! January 5, 2016 -Drawing with Master Artist, Adam Long. Continue growing your drawing skills or learn the basics!! All ability levels are welcome! Adam will advance your skills whatever your skill level. This 4 week course meets every Monday afternoon or Tuesday evening for 2 hours. In […]
Workshop – 3D Photography for Artists – St. Louis, MO
Sunday, February 21, 2016 10:00AM – 4:00PM Emphasis will be on “Digital Photography Basics” to help artists take better photographs of their 3D artwork for use on the internet, to enter competitions and to make Giclée prints. Whether you are a beginner or have a lifetime of experience with digital cameras you will gain […]
Fresh Gallery – Meet the Artist – Springfield, MO
At Fresh Gallery, we like to highlight an artist during the First Friday and Second Saturday festivities. For January, it is our pleasure to feature Dr. Janet Jordan, our “Fresh Air” Open Juried Competition Best of Show recipient last year. In April, 2015, Fresh Gallery was thrilled to host a competition open to area artists. […]
Call For Artists – Artists Boutique – Kirkwood, MO

Our next show is March 5 & 6, 2016. The Artists’ Boutique application is available now. You can submit your application via Entry Thingy by going to our website www.ArtistsBoutique.org and clicking apply. If you have any questions please email us at ArtistsBoutique@gmail.org or you may call Lee Richards at (636)584-5414. […]
Solo Exhibit – Juried BOMH Artist Brenda Beck-Fisher
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artists Brenda Beck-Fisher will be featured in a solo exhibit at John Wood Community College, 1301 S. 48th Street, Quincy, IL. January 11-February 26, 2016. […]
Winter Vacation – Juried BOMH Artist – Sandy Brooks
Winter Vacation View this email in your browser SBROOKS’ CRITTERS ‘N’ KIDS Winter Vacation in the Midwest Forget Snow Birds Going to Florida, We Have Swans in Missouri Trumpeter Swans by the hundreds spend their winter migration on the Mississippi River and surrounding shallow waters near St Louis. While not listed on the Audubon maps of […]
Arts Council of Southeast Missouri – Artists Directory
The Artist Directory is a great way for visitors to Cape Girardeau and members of the community to find working artists in the Southeast Missouri region! The Artist Directory can be searched by name or media, or you can look through artwork by image in the Artist Galleries. If you are an Arts Council Member and an Artist, you are eligible to be listed! […]
Writing Your Life Story – The Arts Business Institute
Arts Business Institute Writing Your Life Story Posted: 16 Dec 2015 04:00 AM PST by guest blogger Mary Ellen Clagett We asked coach Mary Ellen Clagett to share some inspiration for busy artists. Her advice? Take some time to reflect on the coming year and what you really value in your life. . . Winter […]
MOSAICS Art Festival – News update for Dec 2015
MOSAICS Missouri Festival for the Arts recently made both a monetary and a child-created Quilt project donation to the Mercy Health Foundation St. Louis. These donations were made as a result of the non-profit art association’s 2015 Festival event, specifically from the MOSAICS Festival’s “Children’s Village” and the “Art for Youth Gallery”. The $420 check […]
Upcoming Workshops – Missouri Artists On Main – St. Charles, MO
Happy Holiday’s from Missouri Artists On Main!! Winter Classes/Workshops! January 5, 2016 -Drawing with Master Artist, Adam Long. Continue growing your drawing skills or learn the basics!! All ability levels are welcome! Adam will advance your skills whatever your skill level. This 4 week course meets every Monday afternoon or Tuesday evening for 2 […]
Call For Artists: Midsummer Arts Faire – Quincy, IL
If you happen to do festivals….below is information regarding applying to the Midsummer Arts Faire in Quincy next June! Midsummer Arts Faire June 24-26, 2016 The Midsummer Arts Faire is a three-day juried fine art exhibition and sale located in the historic and tree-lined Washington Park in downtown Quincy, Illinois. Now in its 13th year, […]
Missouri Art Council – 2016 Art Grants Now Open
We are pleased to announce the FY17 Annual Applications and Guidelines. This is an on-year for Arts Education, Arts Services, Dance, Folk Arts, Minority Arts, Theater, and Visual Arts. FY16 Applicants in Community Arts, Electronic Media Arts, Established Institutions, Festivals, Literature, Mid-Sized Arts Organizations, Multidiscipline, and Music (Instrumental and Vocal/Presenters) that desire continued funding must apply using the […]
St. Louis Artists Guild – December 2015 News
December ArtViews Holiday Hours. We’re Appealing. Classes. Art Stuff To Do. HO-HO-HOLIDAY HOURS: The Artists’ Guild will be closed Dec. 24 & 25 and Dec. 31 & Jan. 1. We wish you the very best of holidays! Join us for a brilliant 2016, packed with art exhibits, art making, activities — and yes, our 130th Birthday […]
Upcoming Workshops & Special Events – Paint St. Louis
Announcing our 2016 Workshop Schedule Wildlife Photography at the Audubon Center at the Riverlands 2 Weekend Workshops with Sandy Brooks To Learn About Sandy’s Wildlife Workshop CLICK HERE January 9th-10th or January 23rd-24th Creative Experiments with Mixed Media Painting and Collage with Janice Schoultz Mudd To learn more about Janice’s Mixed Media Workshop CLICK HERE […]
International Photography Hall of Fame & Museum – St. Louis, MO
Ansel Adams once said, “When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs.” While Adams is one of the most well-known inductees into the International Photography Hall of Fame and his Moonrise photograph above is one of the most recognized photos in our collection, they symbolize the importance of the IPHF to the photographic community. […]
Call for Artist – 9th Annual Fork & Cork Festival – Macon, MO
COME JOIN THE FUN! 9th ANNUAL FORK & CORK FESTIVAL AUGUST, 27, 2016 MACON, MO LET’S MAKE MACON A DESTINATION! The Mainstreet Macon Downtown Association, MMDA, sponsors the annual Fork & Cork Festival in downtown Macon, MO each fall. Our festival attracts high end visual art artisans, high end crafters and quality antique dealers as […]
Pricing Strategies Online Course – The Arts Business Institute
Arts Business Institute Pricing Strategies Course Announced Posted: 21 Dec 2015 04:00 AM PST Confused or challenged by pricing your art or handmade work? The Arts Business Institute presents a new online pricing course co-sponsored by F+W Publications. Registration is now open. Co-authored by ABI Founder Wendy Rosen and ABI Executive Director Carolyn Edlund, […]
Artists INC – December 2015
Apply now for Artist INC Live KC 2016 LIVE FOR YOUR ART? Learn how to make your art your living. Artist INC is a ground-breaking program that will empower you to take control of your career and create opportunities you’ve only imagined. Artist INC changes the way artists think about business, giving you the […]
Hannibal Art Council -Weekly News – Dec 23, 2015
—- 2016-Happy New Year! Make reservations now.. BEGINNING WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP Instructor – Brenda Beck Fisher Saturday, January 23 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main Street Brenda will cover the basics of watercolor, as well as the characteristics of watercolor, unique watercolor techniques and tips on […]
Springfield Regional Art Council – December 23, 2015
SRAC CORPORATE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT DECEMBER 23, 2015 ARTS NEWSLETTER SRAC WEEKLY UPDATE ON ARTS IN OUR REGION The SRAC Office will be closed Thursday, December 24 at 12:00pm and will reopen on Monday, December 28 at 9:00am for the holiday weekend. Happy Holidays from the SRAC staff! Staff from left to right: Stephanie Cramer, Leslie […]
Call For Artists – St. Louis Art Fair – Clayton, MO
The 2016 Saint Louis Art Fair (SLAF) application is now available on ZAPP. https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=4518 SLAF will take place September 9, 10 & 11, 2016 in the heart of Clayton, Missouri. The application deadline is March 17, 2016. Please call or email if you have questions about the application process. Thanks, Cindy and Laura info@cultrualfestivals.com 314-863-0278 […]
Call for Artists – Queeny Park Art Show – St. Louis, MO
FOR YOUR INFORMATION GSLAA Contacts President Jim Irwin jirwin.33@gmail.com Vice President Gloria Hamlin gloriahamlin@gmail.com Recording Secretary Meghan Jesberg mkjesberg@gmail.com Treasurer Vic Barr vicbarr@sbcglobal.net Newsletter Editor Kathy Craddock kathyjohn002@gmail.com Educational Outreach Co-Chairs Jan Buesching jmbstl@aol.com Marilyn Callahan mmatcall@aol.com Program Co-Chairs Garry McMichael garry@imaginagrapher.com Dave Whited dcwhite@gmail.com Publicity Joe Squires dadyjo1967@sbcglobal.net Show Co-Chairs Maggie McCarthy mccarthyart@att.net […]
Call For Artists – Art in the Park – Columbia, MO
Website Facebook Zapplication Columbia Art League Applications for the 2016 Art in the Park festival are now open. The 58th annual Art in the Park will take place the weekend of June 4 & 5, 2016 at Stephens Lake Park. Our show hours will be 10am-5pm on Saturday […]