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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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.” […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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