Category: Newsletters
Bridal Cave by Kim Powell earns an award
My painting “Bridal Cave” won a 3rd place ribbon in Watercolor at the MAEA Members Exhibition!— at Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel. […]
Ken Downs Solo Exhibit
You are invited to see a total 53 of my favorite paintings at the Second Presbyterian Church, 318 E 55th St., Kansas City, MO. (Just South of the Country Club Plaza and north of Brookside). You can view the paintings on Sunday mornings and on Tuesday and Thursdays between 1 PM and 4 PM. To […]
Mary Drastal awarded Honorable Mention at St. Louis Watercolor Society Juried Exhibit
I am honored that “Do You Hear What I Hear?’ was selected for the #1Honorable Mention at the St. Louis Watercolor Society Annual Juried Exhibition. Thank you to juror Yuki Hall. The show is at Norton’s Gallery on Big Bend. It’s a lovely show and we’ll worth a visit! Congratulations to all the artists. […]
3 Woman Show at Powder Valley Nature Center
3 Woman Show at Powder Valley Nature Center in St Louis County. “On the Spot” painters exhibiting work from Missouri. Sandy Haynes, Judy Stroup, and juried BOMH painter Mary Drastal. […]
Carol Estes selected for “Leave No Footprint Online Exhibit”
Hats off to juried BOMH artist Carol Estes for being selected to participate in “Leave No Footprint: We’ll Leave the Light on For You!” Congratulations! We are honored to inform you that your artwork is selected for showcasing in EXTINCTION: Save the Planet International smart online group exhibition in 2022. Moreover, your invited artwork will […]
The Nature of Things
The Nature of Things is currently showing at Green Door Art Gallery in Webster Groves, Missouri. This special exhibit features the works of two Best of Missouri Hands artists, Laura Lebeda and Karen DeGuire. This exhibit will hang through the end of April. Gallery hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Wednesday – Sunday, Closed […]
ARTSMART 2022 CANCELLED
ArtSmart 2022 has been cancelled. I am sorry to announce that due to the fact that Covid is still a major concern, for the safety of our members and all those involved with the production of ArtSmart, we have made the very hard decision to cancel this year’s event. We have been working very hard […]
For those who are gone, but not forgotten
The Best of Missouri Hands would like to acknowledge the life and creative spirit of Phil Jones (Sculpture artist), Linda Schwermer (Jewelry artist), Cynthia Morris (Colored Pencil artist), Clark Willett (Photographer) and Dodie Eisenhauer (Metal artist). We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of our fellow artists who have gone before us. […]
Take a workshop with Marianne Baer
It’s the middle of winter and you promised yourself (and your best friend) that you’d finally take a pottery class or a creative workshop! Well, here are quite a few options from Baer Designs Studio in clay or Upcycled, felted wool. I am offering three, six-week hand building classes where we will have enough time […]
Marianne Baer Spring 2022 Art Show and Sale
Marianne has had shows and sales of her and other artists’ artwork in her home studio for more than 30 years!!! See why it’s a legend in STL! 2022 Spring Art Show and Sale at Marianne’s Studio, Local Artists in many media! Located in Glendale Missouri. SAVE THE DATE!! Sat., April 9 and Sun., April […]
Bells are ringing as another angel gets her wings
Dodie was a very special lady who left a lasting mark on our world. She was one of the first people I met at my first Artsmart. I had only learned about the organization the day before, and Dodie took the time to explain BOMH and the benefits to me. Even though she was very […]
Artisans in THE LOOP looking for that special person(s) to take over the gallery
GALLERY FOR SALE Gallery Artists, Happy and Healthy New Year to you and your loved ones! I continue on my quest to find someone to take over my gallery. With my husband’s retirement, spending time with my family is my number one priority. We had a very successful holiday season, and the gallery has seen […]
Tom and Pat Hooper’s business ASL Pewter accepted as a Registered Apprenticeship
EXCITING NEWS!!! ASL Pewter has been accepted as a Registered Apprenticeship by the US Department of Labor in conjunction with Missouri Apprentice Connect. Apprenticeship is a workplace training program and so much more. Apprenticeships are PAID JOBS offering work-based learning, mentorship and classroom learning. These combine so that, upon program completion, the apprentice earns a […]
Check out BOMH video workshops on YouTube
BEST OF MISSOURI HANDS ON YOUTUBE Yes, that is right….you can find Best of Missouri Hands on YouTube!!! When the world got flipped upside down, BOMH shifted like everybody else to online workshops and presentations so we could stay in touch with our membership. During this time, we have offered a number of Zoom Workshops […]
Art in the Park Columbia MO Applications are now open
It’s true! It’s true! Art in the Park is back, baby! Artists: submit your applications on Zapplication https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=9949 Festival goers – Mark your calendars for June 4th & 5th! […]
Columbia Art League announces Spring Classes
Hello everyone, Our 2022 Spring class schedule is live on our website and we are so excited to share it! This spring, we will be offering many new adult classes & weekend workshops. Almost all of our adult classes and weekend workshops are designed for ALL levels of experience ensuring that there’s something […]
The New Year Revolution
Here we are at the start of a brand-new year. I hope the holidays brought you some joy and merriment, as well as offering a chance to rest and relax. This time of year offers an invitation of reflection and anticipation. I personally grew up with the annual New Year’s Resolution that always seemed to […]
Welcome new corporate/gallery member Green Door Art Gallery
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Mary Martin owns and operates this gallery in the heart of Webster Groves. Green Door art gallery represents 30 regional artists in many mediums. Green Door Art Gallery also has a classroom space that is used for art classes, workshops, art meetings, studio sessions and much more. Open Wednesday […]
Lynelle Kobes now on Etsy
Check out my new Etsy page …https://www.etsy.com/shop/Nells3DArtStudio…Revisit often as I upload more work. Featured: “Love with all your heart #2” One of a kind, multimedia 3D framed doll collage combining paint, exotic hardwood, beads, brass, and other found objects. This is a part of a larger series called, “Empowering Women.” […]
Missouri Artists on Main offers Perspective Drawing Class with Adam Long
Perspective Drawing class with Adam Long. Tuesday Afternoons: 1:00-3:00pm Feb 1th – Feb 22th OR Wednesday Evenings: 6:00 – 8:00pm Feb 2nd – Feb 23rd $100 for new students (plus inexpensive supplies of your choice) $75 for returning students Location: Missouri Artists on Main in St. Charles Missouri https://maomgallery.com/classes-%26-store […]
Brenda Beck Fisher celebrates Eleven Years with the Hannibal Arts Council
Happy Anniversary to Brenda Beck Fisher for her hard work and dedication to the arts. Brenda just celebrated eleven years of working for the Hannibal Arts Council. She is also a multi award winning juried BOMH painter who claims to “Splash around with watercolor pigments and water.” You can see more of Brenda’s work at […]
Dave Walker featured as one of Missouri Arts Council artists of the month for January 2022
With “Last Light,” we’re starting a journey through the four seasons with Dave Walker, one of our new #MissouriFeaturedArtists. This painting is made, like all his works, entirely of fabric. “The colors, patterns, and creative use of fabric are endless,” he says. “Fabric frees my imagination and provides many opportunities for happy accidents and inspiration.” Dave […]
Congratulations to Terry Hinkle as YOU in the LOU Winners are Announced
The “YOU in the LOU” show at Stone Soup Galleries was a great success! We had so many exceptional works of art and many new artists that had not been in a show in the gallery before. Here are the WINNERS. Congratulations to everyone! […]
Report on Giving Tuesday
Here’s to everyone who participated this year in Giving Tuesday by donating to Best of Missouri Hands. After matching the contributions by our anonymous donor, Best of Missouri Hands received $3,170 in donations. For our first serious dive into Giving Tuesday, it’s an honorable place to start. I anticipate seeing that amount go up in […]
Kathryn Bowman Artful Home Studio Sale
Starting last week and going through February 9th, Artful Home is having its Studio Sale. It is a great opportunity to see something a little bit different from each artist. It is their work that was an experiment, overstock, or ready for retirement, but still valid, stellar work. Scoop up on some deep discounts. https://www.artfulhome.com/navigate/jewelry/at-0108915 […]
Montgomery County Art Council features Catherine Mahoney at Artist Reception
The Montgomery County Arts Council supports the work and success of local artists and artisans of all ages. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting creativity and access to all the arts in Montgomery County. We offer an Art Gallery, Classes, Summer Art Camp, Workshops and Seminars, Open Studio Thursday Nights, and Music […]
Lisa Becker on the pages of Artful Home
My new work went live on Artful Home last week! I own and operate Art Glass Array which is a fusing studio and gallery in St. Charles, Missouri. Dedicated to providing customers the resources for fused glass, the studio offers quality instruction, tools, and services. www.artglassarray.com […]
BJ KAMLER PLACES IN CREATIVITY UNLEASHED
I am honored to announce “Rainy Day Taxi” has just won third place in the Crossroads Art Council “Creativity Unleashed” show in Wentzville, MO. View more of my artwork at https://www.bjkamler.com […]
BOMH WINTER 2022 JURY SESSION OPENS FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Juried Membership is open to BOMH General Members only (or current BOMH Juried Members who are applying for an additional medium). Artists must be a General Member for at least 90 days prior to the date of the jury session to be eligible to apply for Jury Status. After applying, acceptance as a Juried Member […]
BOMH 2022 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Applications due February 15, 2022 The Best of Missouri Hands offers a $500 Annual Professional Development Grant. The grant is awarded to one person 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 […]
Introducing Our New BOMH President
Greetings from the newest Best of Missouri Hands Board President! It is an honor to hold this position! Let me introduce myself. My name is Patty Muenks. I am a full-time artist based in St. Charles. I live with my husband, Roy, and our two cats, Alice and Dorothy. I have been an artist all […]
Pop-Up Market at Mad Art Gallery
Look for several Best of Missouri Hands artists at this one night only, Pop-Up Market at Mad Art Gallery in St. Louis, Mo. You’ll be able meet the artists in person, see their amazing art, and bring it home! Look for the following BOMH artists…Alex Johnmeyer, Allison Norfleet Bruenger, Mark Witzling, Mollie Chounard and Terry […]
Free Felting Class
Hi everyone! I am so excited to be offering this free class in November and December! We are going to be making elephants (only the needle felted part…. you are in charge of mounting), and anyone can join! I will be posting the first part of this free class live on Facebook on my […]
Christmas Ornament Class at Fresh Gallery in Springfield, MO
I will be teaching Christmas ornament class again this year at Fresh Gallery in Springfield, MO! Need something unique, handmade by you or your kiddos? These will be available within a few days after you have made them they are not sitting in a cargo container waiting to get shipped. Go to Freshgallery.org and from […]
SHOP BEST OF MISSOURI HANDS
Have you ever hit the “SHOP” button on the BOMH web site? If you have, you will find a number of items you may not know even existed that can be purchased by Juried Members, as well as others. Juried Members will find product stickers and banners identifying you as a Juried Member of the […]
Evening Watercolor with Jean McMullen
Evening Watercolor with Jean McMullen! Learn the joy of painting with watercolors. Learn the terms and techniques of painting with this medium. This is a hands on class, where each student will be taught by their experience in watercolor. So if you are a beginner to advanced this is the class for you. Cost: $175 […]
Colorful Macrame Bracelet with Rosanne Sartori at Missouri Artists on Main
Colorful Macrame Bracelet with Rosanne Sartori $40.00 Saturday, November 20th. Remember macramé in the “70’s? Well, this isn’t that! In this class you will learn to macramé fun and colorful bracelets with beads! After you learn the technique, you can make as many bracelets as time allows. Stacking a variety of colors on your arm […]
Fun with Beads led by Rosanne Sartori
Fun with Beads led by juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Rosanne Sartori. This class is for beginning jewelry students who want to explore, learn and create wearable works of art. A multitude of beads will be available for you to design and make your own jewelry. Rosanne Sartori will help you learn the skills […]
Sonya Nicholson and Bluestem Missouri Crafts present Origami Time
Join us for Origami Time on Monday, July 26th from 11am-1pm! Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist, Sonya Nicholson will be leading 3 fun projects for any age! We’ll fold a flapping bird, peace crane and make a peace crane ornament. This will be a blast, bring your friends! For more information….Bluestem Missouri Crafts LLC […]
Columbia Art Leauge – Call for Members
Sign up for or renew Membership at the Columbia Art League during July and received a free gift! Memberships are the key to our continued operation and success. Your membership supports art exhibits, classes, scholarships, community outreach programs and more!To learn more and sign up visit: https://columbiaartleague.org/membership21 […]
Missouri Life Market Fair Moves to the Historic West Bottoms area of Kansas City, MO.
Call for Missouri Artists, Makers, & Food & Drink Producers September 3–4, 2021! Deadline for applications is August 2, 2021, (first come-first served for indoor spaces.) Missouri Life magazine invites you to participate in our Missouri Life Market Fair September 3–4 in the West Bottoms area of Kansas City, which is experiencing a booming revival. Just fill out the online application form. […]
FALL INTO ART IS BACK!
A festival celebrating tradition and art in our community Sunday, November 14 2021 10am – 5pm MU Health Care Pavilion (aka Farmer’s Market Pavilion) 1701 W. Ash Street, Columbia MO 65203 Deadline to apply August 31, 2021 INFO FOR ARTISTS | fallintoart […]
Pat Mccarty from teaching to demonstrations
I just returned from my yearly trip to John C. Campbell folk school in Brasstown, NC. where I teach blacksmithing. Its an awesome place to teach and learn. Check out the classes at John C. Campbell Folk School On Saturday, July 31, I will be demonstrating forging at the Room For Art Gallery on Main Street in downtown […]
Cindy Canfield Announces New Move
Canfieldcreations & THE YARN PATCH has moved one door down at Shepherd of the Hills in Branson, MO. I have lots of sale items and continuous demonstrations on looms. Our current hours are noon to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. If you are in Branson please stop by and share that you are a Best […]
First Place for Norma Marshall of Feather Hill Arts
“Feathers in the Wind” Ist Place Mixed Media, Blue Springs Art League Fine Art Show. June 2021 You can find Norma and her mixed media art and enameled jewelry September 3 – 4, 2021 9:00 am – 6:00 pm at the Missouri Life Market Fair in the West Bottoms area of Kansas City, MO. Look […]
Pat Berkbigler shows at Green Door Art Gallery’s Botanicals and Blooms Exhibit
Now showing…Botanicals and Blooms exhibit at Green Door Art Gallery. With the spotlight on Pat Berkbiger of Gourds by Pat Berkbigler . Let’s learn more from the artist herself… I have always been a nature lover and dabbled in various art forms throughout my life. I find turning hard-shelled gourds that last a lifetime into […]
Nela Navarrine exhibiting at Green Door Art Gallery
Time to meet one of our artist of the Botanicals and Blooms exhibit at Green Door Art Gallery. Our spotlight is on Oil – Encaustic – Resin artist Nela Navarrine Let’s learn more about Nela and her work. My mediums are oil and encaustic. I paint large and vibrant botanicals with both mediums on boards […]
Inner Twinkle by Alicia Farris to show at the 2nd Annual Women in Watercolor International Competition
Just received notice that “Inner Twinkle” was one of 170 works chosen out of 1600 entries from over 50 countries for the second annual Women in Watercolor International Competition! First of all, what a beautiful show of participation of world-wide women artists, congratulations to @womeninwatercolor , @lynndprattpaint and the organizers of the exhibit!! Second, congratulations […]
Jan Helton to exhibit at the 2nd Annual Women in Watercolor International Juried Competition
Ok, this is CRAZY…I just received this notification:”We are pleased to inform you that your work, ‘Everything Nice’, has been accepted into the 2nd Annual Women in Watercolor International Juried Competition. Congratulations! …This year’s competition had 1600 submissions from over 50 countries from the best of the best women watercolor artists, so you should be […]
Ken Downs wins at Cass County Fair
Pleased to win another ribbon on my painting “Unwrapping Self Portrait,” this weekend at the 2021 Cass County Fair. […]