Category: Newsletters
Kim Foster – Featured Artist – Chase Park Plaza
Last month juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Kim Foster was the featured artist at Chase Park Plaza’s Cape Cod Dinner Event. The live painting and work display took place on Friday June 26, 2015. Kim was spotted proudly wearing her BOMH name tag! […]
GUEST ARTIST AUG & SEPT – Rita Seif – Missouri Artists on Main
Missouri Artists on Main will be featuring the work of juried Best of Missouri Hands artist, Rita Seif during the months of August and September. You are invited to join Rita and other gallery artists for an opening reception August 7, 2015. Refreshments will be served 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Missouri Artists on Main 315 […]
NATIONAL PRINTMAKING EXHIBIT – Featuring Deby Gilley
I have news to share….three of my relief prints were selected to be part of the 2015 National Printmaking Exhibition in Wichita. The show is held at the Wichita Center for the Arts, and begins July 17 through August 16. Pictured is Altocumulus. Deby Gilley […]
CLASS SCHEDULE: Crackpot Pottery – Joplin, MO
Crackpot Pottery offers a wide variety of class times throughout the week. We have ten wheels, slab roller, extruder, electric, raku and gas kilns. Our instructors boast a combined 100+ years of clay experience. Want to get your hands dirty? We’ve got a plan for that! The next session starts the week of 7/20/15 and […]
ARTIST INC NEWS – July 14, 2015
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 momentum that comes as they take control of their […]
CALL FOR ARTISTS – Red Barn Festival – Kirksville, MO
FOR OVER 40 YEARS WHERE CREATIVITY GATHERS SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2015 • 9 AM – 4:30 PM KIRKSVILLE, MISSOURI Missouri Arts Council KIRKSVILLEarts Association FESTIVAL INQUIRIES Kirksville Arts Association P.O. Box 88, Kirksville, Missouri 63501 (660) 665-0500 kvarts@sbcglobal.net kirksvillearts.com Kirksville Arts Center 117 S. Franklin Street, Downtown Kirksville photos and design by Theresa Wildhaber KIRKSVILLE ARTS […]
Art Council of Southeast Missouri – July 15, 2015 News
Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Newsletter. Volume 3: Issue 28. July 15, 2015. View this email in your browser Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Vol 3: Issue 28 In this Issue: ASL Petwer Day of Edutainment Travel for a Cause Art Academy MACAA Featured Arts Administrator Arts Heroes Needed Celebrate Adoption Arts Out & About […]
AUGUST CLASS SCHEDULE – Art House – Fulton, MO
August 2015 Class Schedule Be sure to check out all the great classes available for August! Call 573.592.7733 or visit arthousefultonmo.org/classes for more information. Click here to print the July and August class schedule. Sneak Peek into August 2015 Saturday, August 1-Beginning Airbrush with Fred Schollmeyer, 12:30pm-3:30pm, $50. Ages 13+. Students will learn basic information about airbrushing including […]
CALL FOR ARTISTS – Autumn on the Bricks – Fulton, MO
Fulton’s Historic Brick District will experience its second annual celebration of Autumn on the Bricks on Saturday, October 10, sponsored by the Art House and Brick District. Autumn on the Bricks is a regional art and food festival celebrating the bounty of the Missouri River Bluffs Region with live music, art, artisanal food, expanded farmers’ […]
NEW EXHIBIT – Confluence of Expression – Jacoby Arts Center
Four distinctly different artists flowing together at the Jacoby Arts Center. Reception Sunday, July 26, 2PM – 4:30PM Join us at the Confluence of Expression overlooking the Mississippi River at Alton, Illinois. Directions to Jacoby Arts Center 618 462-5222 Other July 26th Reception Activities. The Alton author, Orlando “Dit” Panfile will will also […]
CALL FOR ARTIST – Sikeston Art & Craft Festival – Sikeston, MO
Sikeston Art and Craft Festival The Sikeston Depot Museum of Sikeston Missouri is hosting the Cowboy Up! Arts and Craft Festival August 8, 2015. We are currently looking for more artists to add to our current vendors at the event. We really would like to make this a cultural event with various forms of artwork […]
Artist Spotlight – Wes Kolkmeier
As I headed out to meet with Best of Missouri Hands member Wes Kolkmeier, I was surprised to see that I could hardly recognize my surroundings. As I traveled down Hwy. 94 in St. Charles towards my destination off of Caulks Hill Road, I would get an occasional glimpse of things once remembered. The area […]
BOMH President’s Letter – 400 Members have opportunity to give back
by Lee Richards What an exciting time to be a part of Best of Missouri Hands! How lucky are we to be a part of an organization that has over 400 members! We have an organization that personifies the artistic spirit of our state of Missouri and the Midwest region. I have never been a […]
MEET THE ARTIST – Terry Hinkle – Stone Soup Galleries – Chesterfield, MO
Meet Terry Hinkle on July 17th View this email in your browser Meet Terry Hinkle. We are throwing a party on Friday July 17th 6pm – 9pm to welcome our new abstract, mixed media painter and introduce his work to you to you. Terry is a high energy man who, in the course of his career, has distinguished […]
GRANT GEEK
View as Web Page Have questions about grants? BRING ‘EM ON! Resource Associates’ Grant Geek offers free technical assistance to help you make the right decisions in your capacity building endeavors. From simple to complex, the Grant Geek is happy to answer your questions about grants, grant proposal writing, grant evaluation, and grant program management […]
WEEKLY ARTS ALERT – July 9, 2015 – Hannibal Art Council
Weekly ARTS ALERT! Like us on https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hannibal-Arts-Council/32006907767?ref=hl http://www.hannibalarts.com Dragonfly Summer Acrylic painting on 12×12 canvas Instructor – Brenda Beck Fisher Friday, July 10 7-9pm Summer Bouquet Acrylic painting on 12×12 canvas Instructor – Brenda Beck Fisher Thursday, July 30 6-8pm Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main Street $35/$25 HAC members Reservations required. Limited […]
UPCOMING WORKSHOP – Dramatic Clouds, Skies and Landscapes – Paint St. Louis
Saturday and Sunday, November 14-15, 2015 Nobody does dramatic clouds and skies better than Jerry Brown. We are excited Jerry will be conducting a two-day (Saturday and Sunday) workshop to teach his techniques for making dramatic clouds and skies. You will learn how to create those nuances of color and value that add magic and […]
IN THE NEWS – Melynda Lotven – St. Louis Post Dispatch
HUGE ALPHABET GOURD FEATURED IN 1 BY chiang01 | Posted: Saturday, June 13, 2015 05:24 PM A sixty-six inch in circumference painted gourd will be featured in an upcoming gallery show, “With These Missouri Hands”, to be held July 7th through August 28th at the Lillian Yahn Gallery in O’fallon, Missouri. This work, entitled “Alphabet Gourd”, […]
TODAY – Let Them Eat Art – Maplewood, MO
Let Them Eat Art This Friday! Friday, July 10 6pm-11pm in Downtown Mapelwood Maplewood’s annual Let Them Eat Art Festival is finally here! This Friday from 6pm-11pm there will be music, live art demonstrations,food, drinks and surprises. Living Arts will be OPEN with art activities and delicious food and drinks from The Living Room Cafe. Come and support your favorite art studio, 2814 Sutton Blvd, on […]
ART COUNCIL OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI – July 8, 2015
Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Newsletter. Volume 3: Issue 27. July 8, 2015. View this email in your browser Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Vol 3: Issue 27 In this Issue: Congrats to Jerry Ford! 2015 Spirit of America Award ARTS in the NEWS Wild Things Online Clay Sculpture Classes Celebrate Adoption Arts Out & […]
ARTSY SHARK NEWS – July 2015
Click on each artist’s name to see their feature! Featured Artist Joy Makon – watercolor Featured Artist Karen Hale – acrylic Featured Artist Robert Michaels – digital photography Featured Artist Sheila Grabarsky – acrylic Featured Artist Paul Trapp – acrylic Featured Artist Lyn Diefenbach – oil and pastel Tips for Speaking About Your […]
EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES – Hannibal Art Council – Hannibal, MO
THANKS to everyone who entered our current The Photography Channel: DETAILS and This Is What Freedom Looks Like, put their name in the hat for 99 bucks…or less Art Sale in November/December and submitted entries for the ART IN THE OPEN billboard contest (we tripled the number of entries to 100 this year!). Wanted to […]
JULY NEWS – Art House – Fulton, MO
July 2015 Newsletter View this email in your browser FINE ART FUN ART CLASSES EVENTS Art House Event Space Host your next event at Art House! Remember that Art House is a dynamic and unique event space perfect for receptions, showers, galas, and more. Call 573.592.7733 or emailevents@arthousefultonmo.org for more information. July 2015 Class Schedule […]
JULY FEATURED ARTISTS – Fresh Gallery – Springfield, MO
At Fresh Gallery, we like to highlight our artists each month. For July, it is our pleasure to feature our members, Marian Chamberlain and Linda Passeri. We are also excited to host Nancy Dornan as a guest artist. Fresh Gallery is a part of Second Saturdays in downtown. July 11, 2015 is just another wonderful opportunity to meet […]
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS – Missouri Artists On Main – St. Charles, MO
Missouri Artists on Main 321 So. Main St. Charles, Mo 63301 636-724-1260 Sign Up today! Call 636-724-1260 to save your space. Just Added for August! August 8 – Colored Pencil – Form and Color Theory with Sandy Brooks!! Spend a fun morning drawing in graphite and colored pencil. The morning will focus on […]
CALL FOR ARTIST – Queen of the Praries – Sedalia, MO
“The organizers do a wonderful job taking care of the artists and making them feel appreciated. The crowd is always really supportive, and Downtown Sedalia is such a great setting for the festival. Queen of the Prairies always has a nice variety of artists working in a wide range of media, and I can’t wait […]
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CALL FOR ENTRY – Home is where the heart is – Foundry Art Centre – St. Charles
CALL FOR ENTRY We’ve all heard that “home is where the heart is”, but what does that mean to you? The Foundry Art Centre’s Juried Exhibition Going Home asks the artist to explore the question of what is meant by “home”. Is it a place, a feeling, a person, a concept? Does it ground you […]
Hannibal Art Council – Today’s Deadlines
TWO DEADLINES ON JULY 1 @ 5 P.M.! DON’T MISS OUT! ENTRIES SOUGHT FOR BILLBOARD ART COMPETITION Entries are now being accepted via Email for ART IN THE OPEN Billboard Art Contest to promote the arts and artists in the Hannibal area. The Top 5 winners in the contest will have their images featured on […]
CALL FOR NEWS – Best of Missouri Hands
Time to share your good news! Members of The Best of Missouri Hands…we want to help share your news. Do you have new work that you would like to show off? Upcoming shows you would like to announce? Recent awards you would love to share? Workshops that you will be leading? If so please send […]
CALL FOR ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES – Lillian Yahn Gallery – O’Fallon
UNIQUE EXPRESSIONS IN TEXTILES: A CELEBRATION OF DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH October 5-30, 2015 Lillian Yahn Gallery St. Charles County Arts Council 7443 Village Center Drive O’Fallon, MO 63368 Open to adults 18 and over who have disabilities of any kind. All fiber art media accepted, including weaving, stitching and needlework, surface design on fabric, basketry, […]
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK – Fresh Gallery – Springfield
Friday is right around the corner for July, 2015. At Fresh Gallery, we like to highlight our artists during the First Friday festivities. For July, it is our pleasure to feature our members, Marian Chamberlain and Linda Passeri. We are also excited to host Nancy Dornan as a guest artist. Please take the time […]
St. Louis Artists Guild News – June 26, 2015
News From the Artists’ Guild EXCITING NEWS On May 30th, at the opening party, we announced an anonymous donor has come forward to help kick off our capital campaign by matching gifts up to $10,000! That evening we raised $8050 and within the last week we made our match! Thank you to our First Capital […]
Springfield Regional Art Council News – June/July
ARTS NEWSLETTER SRAC WEEKLY UPDATE ON ARTS IN OUR REGION Fireworks at the Field returns to Springfield on July 4 Don’t miss your opportunity to catch the region’s largest Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 4 as “Fireworks at the Field,” presented by CoxHealth, returns to Hammons Field. General admission tickets can be purchased […]
CALL FOR ARTISTS – Macon Fork & Cork Festival – Macon
Come Join The Fun! 8th ANNUAL FORK & CORK FESTIVAL AUGUST, 29, 2015 MACON, MO ‘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 exceptional artisans, quality antique dealers, high end crafters as well as a farmers’ market. […]
UPCOMING EVENTS – Missouri Artists On Main – St. Charles
Missouri Artists on Main 321 So. Main St. Charles, Mo 63301 636-724-1260 NEW! NEW! NEW! Art Museum Day Trip with Adam Long! Spend the afternoon at the St. Louis Art Museum with sculptor Adam Long. There are two trips planned: 1) Western Art History Tour and following the path of […]
OPEN DIALOGUE SESSIONS – RAC – St. Louis
You are invited to attend the RAC Open Dialogue Sessions to discuss the future of RAC and the emerging trends affecting our arts organizations. Come join the conversation with other arts and culture thought leaders as we begin the first phase of creating a sustainable future for our artists and arts organizations. We are offering […]
CALL FOR ARTISTS – Taste of St. Louis
Taste of St. Louis on September 18th, 19th and 20th located at Chesterfield’s Central Park & Amphitheater, Chesterfield, MO. This is the call for art for “Artwalk” Taste of St. Louis. Please read all relevant information and fill out the application form at the end of the page. We look forward to having you at Artwalk Taste […]
HANNIBAL ART COUNCIL NEWS – June/July 2015
HAC GALLERY June 26 – August 8 AGGLOMERATION II: a collection of different things Sponsored by: Milly Johnson, Michael Gains & MAC DRAWINGS, PAINTINGS AND POTTERY (in order) Becky Evans, Drawings Deborah Davis, Painting Maron Horonzak, Painting Patti Kreps, Painting Josh McCurdy, Pottery THIS IS WHAT FREEDOM LOOKS LIKE An open show, […]
WORKSHOP- Creating Textures and Effects – St. Louis
Creating Textures and Effects With Acrylic Mediums A one-day workshop with Janice Schoultz Mudd Bird’s Eye View St Louis by Janice Schoultz Mudd Hands-on Creating Mixed Media Collage Saturday, August 22, 2015 Acrylic mediums come in many variations and new ones are coming onto the market all the time. For an acrylic painter this can […]
VSA NEWS – June 2015
Our Artist Exhibition was a tremendous success! The Artist Exhibition, on May 29th, couldn’t have gone better. We had at least 80 people in attendance so needless to say – we were packed! We want to take this opportunity to thank all the artists who contributed such beautiful works of art and to those who […]
CALL FOR ARTISTS – Kennett, MO.
Call for Artists to the 2015 Fall Into Arts Festival in Kennett, Missouri. This information is for any interested artist/crafter, photographer, and food vendor. Please forward this information to anyone who might have interest or to your members. Feel free to contact me with any questions. I will be sending additional releases in the upcoming weeks about this […]
UPCOMING BOMH EXHIBIT – With These Missouri Hands
O’fallon, Missouri– Artists from Across Missouri Featured in “With These Missouri Hands” Gallery Show Missouri artists from east to west will be featured in “With These Missouri Hands”, to be held July 7th through the 31st at the Lillian Yahn Gallery in O’fallon, Missouri. Darla Zook from Garden City in Western Missouri will be exhibiting […]
Neosho Arts Council – Photography Competition
Neosho Arts Council To Hold Photography Competition The Neosho Arts Council is hosting a juried fine art photography competition during the month of October. The Exhibition will be displayed at The Civic in Neosho Oct. 3 and 4 and for the remainder of the month at Neosho Arts Council Gallery inside the Neosho Area Chamber […]
St. Peters Cultural Art Centre – June 2015 News
ART SHOWS The Big Bloom All Media Art Show and Competition at the Cultural Arts Centre through July 6 View the winners here. Congratulations to Best of Show winner, Gloria Henderson for “Image II,” as well as the following artists who placed in the show: Drawing & Painting First Place – “Scent of Romance” by […]
St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts – June 2015 News
Please visit our new “responsive design” website, which provides easy reading and navigation across a wide range of devices. Our application forms are now electronic, and a law student blog debuted last month. Our content-rich also site includes legal and business information for musicians and filmmakers, free publications, live/work listings, sample nonprofit policies and recommended […]
Downtown Excelsior Partnership News
Downtown Excelsior Partnership 9th Annual Wine Festival Get Tickets Now! Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the festival entrance. You can purchase tickets in advance at The Hall of Waters Visitor Center or you can purchase them online by clicking the link below! Come join us for another wonderful wine festival! […]
Missouri Artist on Main – Upcoming Workshop
Missouri Artists on Main 321 So. Main St. Charles, Mo 63301 636-724-1260 NEW! NEW! NEW! Two Day Workshop!! Landscapes in Pastel with award-winning artist Lorraine McFarland! Students of all skill levels are welcome! When: Sat. & Sun., July 11 & 12, 2015 Time: 9am-4pm Cost: $75 for 1 […]
Art Council of Southeast Missouri – June 2015 News
Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Newsletter. Volume 3: Issue 24. June 17, 2015. View this email in your browser Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Vol 3: Issue 24 In this Issue: Americans for the Arts 2015 Annual Convention Thank you MACAA! RIVER CAMPUS Summer Arts Festival Seussical the Musical Avenue of the Arts Street Painting […]
Hannibal Art Council News – June 2015
Next exhibit June 26 – August 8 AGGLOMERATION II: a collection of different things Sponsored by: Milly Johnson, Michael Gains & MAC DRAWINGS, PAINTINGS AND POTTERY Becky Evans, Drawings Deborah Davis, Painting Maron Horonzak, Painting Patti Kreps, Painting Josh McCurdy, Pottery THIS IS WHAT FREEDOM LOOKS LIKE An open show featuring artwork by artists […]
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