Category: Newsletters
The Conversation by Alicia Farris
The Conversation Hello from my studio to you! Many thanks again for following my work and my art journey. If you are on the journey too, I hope your work has kept things positive and inspiring for you. 2020 has come and gone. We’ve made it, happy 2021! May the new year bring […]
Broken & Renewed Glass Art by Donna Knox
Broken & Renewed Glass Art is the embodiment of Donna’s journey into mixed media jewelry which began over 25 years ago when she started working with stained glass in Tucson, AZ. After moving to St. Charles, MO she was introduced to glass fusing loving the dynamic way colorscan change when heated in a kiln. The variety […]
Pat Berkbigler – Gourd Artist
I am a gourd artist turning hard shell gourds into works of art that last a lifetime through carving, painting, and pyrography. As a nature lover, I find gourd art to be relaxing, rewarding, and intriguing. There always seems to be a new technique to be learned or created, keeping this art form fun and […]
Julie Joy Sieving – Christmas Cards Now Available
I am a photographer and a mixed media artist. I am juried in the Best of Missouri Hands under Clay and Painting. Currently I am using my photography to create a line of note cards. You can find my framed and matted photos along with my blank photo greeting cards at Swords Pharmacy in Downtown […]
Darla Zook Artist – Commissions Accepted
Watercolor and acrylic artist, capturing the ever changing seasons and activities of the Midwest. Painting plein air is an ongoing endeavor which supports her artistic theory that the earth is a living, breathing sculpture created by the Master’s hand. Every day has anticipation of how light reflects on surfaces as the sun rises over the […]
Th’Red Head Designs by Marci Blank
Th’Red HeadHome of handmade clothing and hand dyed yarns. Th’Red Head is a one-woman operation. Marci Blank designs, dyes, spins, knits, weaves and embellishes wearables for discerning patrons. Visit Marci’s website at http://www.thredhead.com/index.html and follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ThRedHeadDesigns […]
Best of Missouri Hands and YouTube
Did you know the Best of Missouri Hands has a YouTube Channel? We’ve been doing Zoom Workshops for our members all summer long. These workshops have been recorded and published to our YouTube Channel. Looking to start an Instagram account, or maybe you would like to learn how to get into galleries…Check out our YouTube […]
Missouri Life Magazine Seeks Articles for ENewsletter
CALL FOR ARTICLES: Heads up everybody…We have been contacted by Danita Allen Wood of Missouri Life Magazine. They are in the process of putting together an E Newsletter about the arts. Beginning plans are taking shape and they look to start publishing this E Newsletter at the beginning of 2021. They are looking for articles you and […]
Greg Kluempers photographs Benton Park Lake and Bridge
Benton Park is a neighborhood in southside St. Louis, Missouri, just west of the Soulard neighborhood. The official boundaries of the area are Gravois Avenue on the north, Cherokee Street on the south, I-55 on the east, and Jefferson Avenue on the west. Benton Park is unrelated to Benton Place, a private street located in […]
Foundry Art Centre Call For Entry
Self Reflections January 15 – February 26, 2021 Deadline to enter: November 26, 2020 The Call for Entry: The Foundry Art Centre in Saint Charles, Missouri is seeking submissions for “Self Reflections” an exhibition asking all artists how artists reflect on themselves and create self portraits? Whether it’s through abstract expression, photography, sculpture, or traditional […]
Missouri Art Now
Missouri Art Now is a statewide competition for artists who live and work in Missouri. To celebrate Missouri’s bicentennial, several arts organizations have come together to present a traveling exhibit throughout 2021. The exhibition will feature sixty works from artists throughout the State of Missouri, together demonstrating the vibrant visual arts culture in the state. […]
Catherine Mahoney at Stone Soup Galleries
A dreamland of JOY resides at Stone Soup Galleries! Joy carries from the artist to the buyer, and from the buyer to the gift recipient. We want to share this with everyone, even those who can’t visit the gallery, so click here or on the Holiday Shopping Catalog and it will open this really cool […]
Donna Knox & Amy Jamison Featured Artists at Lillian Yahn Gallery
Two Best of Missouri Hands artist are having their work showcased at the Lillian Yahn Gallery during the month of November. Opening reception Friday November 6, 2020 Mask required. 5:00-7:00 pm. Gallery address 7443 Village Center Dr Saint Peters, MO 63368 […]
BOMH Member Opens New Studio
Things are getting better all the time! New displays and an amazing collection of jewelry here at Niello Studio. Niello Studio is the shared studio and showroom of Jenny Walker, Leia Zumbro, and Best of Missouri Hands artist Christiana Danna. German Jewelry Artist Christiane Danna uses minimal shapes and elegant lines found in nature. Born […]
New Stencil Alert Shaw-Taylor Mash-Up
**NEW STENCIL ALERT!!** Introducing the Shaw-Taylor Mash-Up designed by MaryBeth Shaw and Kristie Taylor Creations! These stencils were created exclusively for StencilClub members! Watch Mary Beth and Kristie talking about these designs in their video on our blog at https://www.stencilgirltalk.com/…/stencilclub-mashup…! Go to https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-club-s/1850.htm and sign up for StencilClub by November 15th to have this set […]
Artists Boutique goes Virtual for Fall 2020
The Artists Boutique show has gone virtual for the fall 2020 show. Links or emails to all the artists can be found on the Artists Boutique website. Look for all participating artists to be featured on Facebook and Instagram November 6 – 30, 2020…however, you can always find the current list of artists on the […]
Soulard Art Gallery Call for Art – “Everything Blue”
Submit your art for “Everything Blue” This exhibit will be in on view in our main gallery 11/27/2020 through 12/31/2020 with opening weekends instead of an opening night due to Covid-19 safety concerns. Entry Deadline November 15, 2020 at 6:00 pm For more information https://www.soulardartgallery.com/call-for-art?fbclid=IwAR0MBEv-K72gFDrrJvCPU3YGgTQX1ne_W-EG8OJNAK7snxEjFWrtfrMRJx8 Soulard Art Gallery is a unique gallery space within the […]
Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Fair 2021
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN: All artists ages 18 and up who exhibit work of original concept, design and execution are eligible to apply. Media categories include: ceramics, fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media 2D, painting, photography/digital, printmaking/drawing, sculpture and wood. APPLY NOW. We are hopeful that in May 2021 we will be able to host our annual […]
Village Pewter liquidation sale on snowflakes
Submitted by Peggy King Folks, I just communicated with Blenda Marquardt and she has moved to the Branson area. She asked that any proceeds from the sale of her ornaments be donated to BOMH. Thank you Blenda. So here’s an opportunity to own these sweet ornaments AND help BOMH. I am not selling these for […]
Christmas at Grandma’s Open House 2020
Juried Best of Missouri Hands founding member, Dodie Eisenhauer shares…Christmas at Grandma’s House is a seasonal Christmas shop. Located in my Grandmother’s house, we are open mid to late October through Christmas Eve. It started as a retail space for our own wire art, but now we carry work from approximately 40 artists. As a […]
Day Dreamin’ Metal Art Open Studio Christmas Show
Juried Best of Missouri Hands metal artist Sherry Day of Day Dreamin’ Metal Art is proud to announce the first time ever, Open Studio Christmas Show. When: Saturday November 7 11am-5pm and Sunday November 8 11am-5pm I will have my handmade metal sculptures of birds, flowers, dogs, owls, goats, dragonflies, grasshoppers, snails, crosses, flamingos, snowmen, […]
PALETTable: Now Showing at Stone Soup Galleries
Stone Soup Galleries is hosting a show that’s up in the gallery. You can also enjoy the virtual “flip book”. Link is below. Visit the PALETTEable show At Stone Soup Galleries, Friday 4-7pm, Saturday, 12-7pm and Sunday 12-4pm https://online.flipbuilder.com/brzy/ldle/mobile/index.html […]
ZOOM WORKSHOP: Setting Up Your Juried Member Art Page
UPCOMING ZOOM WORKSHOP: Setting Up your Juried Member Art Page Are you a new juried Best of Missouri Hands artist, or just need a refresher…We will be walking step by step through setting up your juried art page on the Best of Missouri Hands website. Get your work seen! Help collectors, gallery owners, museum directors […]
Welcome our Newest Juried Artists / Summer 2020
We would like for you to join us in welcoming our newest juried artists. Juried membership represents a diverse range of art forms and mediums, all of which exhibit the highest level of artistic quality and craftsmanship. We are excited to recognize the following artists and invite you to follow them on Instagram. Top Left: […]
BOMH On YouTube
During these times of Shelter-In-Place, the board members of the Best of Missouri Hands are working hard to bring our members together. We have created a series of online workshops and talks. Our goal is to stay connected with you, our art family….to educate, share information, inspire, and keep those creative juices flowing. We want […]
Painting Through Covid by Breanna Trent
The blue one with the moon is called “ A Chance Meeting” while the one with the many colors that are exploding from the girl’s head is called “A Million Thoughts”. A Chance Meeting was painting for a contest but was canceled due to Covid. I was inspired by the whimsical art work that being […]
BOMH Newsletter Banner Summer 2020
Featured Artists: Top Left: Juried BOMH Studio Artists Sally Borzillo & Molly Monahan of Saleigh Mountain Center: BOMH Logo Top Right: Juried BOMH Glass Artist Wanda Tyner Bottom Left: Juried BOMH Studio Kathleen & Michael Weltzin Bottom Right: Juried BOMH Artist Tim Judge […]
New Website for Allison Norfleet Bruenger Collections
PROGRESS!!! I have now started to add to the Neckwear category at www.alnbcollections.com . My “Everyday Neckwear” series is made up of my smaller and more affordable necklaces that you can just “Gab and Go”. You can dress them up or dress them down. Wear them with your favorite t-shirt or with a cute dress. It’s up […]
The Why & How of Digital Infrared Photography
Hello! I’m Matthew Stuart Piper, a Board Member of Best of Missouri Hands, and I thought I’d introduce myself by sharing a bit about my art form. I’ll show you some examples and then give a brief explanation of how it works. The Why! The magic! Let me admit the obvious at the outset: I’m […]
Holy Cow
The Hannibal Arts Council is looking for art submissions featuring our bovine friends. Use your imagination to create a new piece of art or submit a piece you already have which predominantly features anything cow-related – cows (obviously), milk, the milkman, cheese, etc. We are looking for paintings, photographs, sculptures, mixed media…any media. Just make […]
Art Will Find A Way
Mid March, 2020 I was shut down like most people I teach oil painting mostly then teach clay at our local Montessori School to the children The school took a loan out to keep employees working. So I was able to get my two days a month in at the school We painted these large […]
Quarantine Art by Colleen Thayer
These are certainly not great ‘works of art;’ more like fun Or silly scribbles with commentary related to the current covid crisis. I’ve sent these cocodoodle designs digitally to many of my friends and also hard copy cards to those who are technologically challenged! Truly, my husband and I qualify as ‘elderly’ (according to […]
Using Art to Heal and Inspire
Being sequestered has made it very difficult for me to be inspired. Recently, however, I was moved to recreate a beautiful moment in the life of one of my sons. He went from being a very healthy person to being engage in the fight of his life against a terrible, aggressive form of cancer. All […]
Shepherd’s Craft Fair
Just a reminder we are still taking artisans for our first annual crafts fair at the Shepherd of the Hills in Branson. Email info@theshepherdofthehills.com for the registration form and details. You have until August 31st. If you are already planning on renting a space, please stop by and introduce yourself as one of the best […]
BOMH Professional Development Grant Winner 2020 Report by Sherry Phillips
I feel honored and very appreciative to be the recipient of the 2020 Professional Development Grant. I love creating artwork with wood, but have always used electric power tools such as the lathe, band saw, drill press, scroll saw, various power sanding machinery, and planers, etc. The power tools are fast, noisy, messy, and not […]
News from General Member Breanna Trent
The blue one with the moon is called “ A Chance Meeting” while the one with the many colors that are exploding from the girl’s head is called “A Million Thoughts”. A Chance Meeting was painting for a contest but was canceled due to Covid. I was inspired by the whimsical art work that being […]
Help Support Mollie Chounard’s Kickstarter Program
I’m Mollie Chounard, a Surreal and Fantasy painter from St. Louis, Missouri. Normally I’d be traveling around the country selling my artwork at art fairs, but the Coronavirus had other plans. During quarantine I became aware that the United States Postal Service was in jeopardy, and that really shook me because it is such a […]
ASL Pewter nominated for Best Kept Secret
WOW! – ASL Pewter has been nominated in the Missouri Life Magazine “Best of Missouri” Awards. We have been nominated in the “shopping” category for “Best Kept Secret”. You can vote for us (and all your other favorites) at Discover the Best of Missouri Life Awards • Missouri Life Magazine Voting opens July 29, online […]
BOMH ZOOM WORKSHOP: NEW DATE & TIME FOR GALLERY & EXHIBIT ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
We have changed the date and time for the upcoming Zoom Workshop: Gallery & Exhibit Roundtable Discussion with Three Missouri Gallery Experts NEW DATE: Monday June 8, 2020 NEW TIME: 3:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) 1 HOUR Join us for this roundtable discussion as we host three gallery experts who will share their […]
Glass Artists turns to the Sewing Machine
Masks are ready and some headbands PM me if you need some. Anybody or nurses, doctors’ offices or nursing homes in the Owensville, Washington, New Haven, Hermann area that needs masks or headbands just private message Shiela Cahill on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/shiela.cahill When not making mask to help with the current need, Shiela is a glass […]
Painter, Author, Soap Maker…Now, Mask Maker
My mom, Barb Bailey is so awesome! She’s made almost 300 masks to donate to the school meal program workers, local hospitals and nursing homes, among others. She even made the front page of the local paper! Go go Mommy! Total is at 346. Should make it over 350 tomorrow. Follow Barb at https://www.facebook.com/PaintedWrenArtGallery […]
BOMH Newsletter Banner April 2020
Featured Artists Clockwise: Sonya Nicholson, Ken Downs, BOMH Banner, Ortmann Woodcrafts, and Rose Schulte Monzyk. To see more creations by our artists, please visit www.bestofmissourihands.org […]
Missouri Artists On Main / St. Charles, MO
Missouri Artists On Main Gallery is located in the beautiful California House (a former stage coach stop) in historic St. Charles, Missouri. We have over forty Missouri artists’ work located on both floors of the gallery. Artists are there to greet you and tell you about the artwork. You’ll find a variety of mediums and […]
Artisans in the Loop / University City
It’s All About the Art! Artisans in THE LOOP is a boutique gallery that promotes unique art pieces from many local and national artists. The intentionally minimalistic floorplan is scattered skillfully with custom, locally made acrylic display stands to make each piece standout in a beautifully unique way. Our Story A veteran artist in her […]
ArtSmart 2020 Cancelled
ArtSmart 2020 has been cancelled. Originally we moved the date from April to July, however we feel it is in the best interest of everyone involved to cancel ArtSmart 2020. No need to fret though, we have already rescheduled for April 9-11, 2021. Same great place…Stoney Creek Inn, Columbia, Missouri. Same great speaker….Carolyn Edlund of […]
BOMH to host ZOOM Workshops
During these times of Shelter-In-Place, the board members of the Best of Missouri Hands are working hard to bring our members together. We are working on setting up a series of online workshops and talks. Our goal is to stay connected with you, our art family….to educate, share information, inspire, and keep those creative juices […]
Calvary Lutheran teacher wants to ‘light kids on fire for the arts’
By Jeff Haldiman at the New Tribune If there’s one word to describe Phil Jones, it’s passionate. He’s passionate about supporting his family and friends, his hometown of Jefferson City and growth of the arts. As an art teacher at Calvary Lutheran High School, he works to pass along his love of art to students. […]
2020 Virtual Webster Arts Fair
Since the canceling of many art shows this spring and summer, several shows are taking art to the people at home with virtual art shows. The Webster Arts Fair is one such show to highlight each of their juried artist in an online showcase. The Webster Arts Fair is one of the premier art fairs […]
Canoe Art | Transforming Old Boats into Sculpture Art
A canoe is intrinsically beautiful, even more so when it’s gliding. But in the end it’s a vessel, the way to a place unreachable by SUV or plane or even a noisy, heavy motorboat, a place where the water is white, coffee-colored, turquoise, or as clear as Fiji’s. It’s the way down tiny, twisty Ozark […]
HEADS UP, BEST OF MISSOURI HANDS!! Jury Time is Approaching!
Hello all, Marcia Menendez here. For those of you that I don’t know and have yet to have the pleasure of meeting, I am the Jury Chair for the Best of Missouri Hands. I hope all of you are staying safe, healthy, and keeping your spirits up! I wanted to let you all know that […]
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