Category: Newsletters
Kathlyn Miller featured in a St. Louis Dispatch article
At home: Self-described ‘nature freak’ finds Wildwood home with pastoral setting and room to create art By Jim Winnerman Special to the Post-Dispatch Jul 27, 2019 When Kathlyn Miller was house hunting and walked into her home 22 years ago she looked out the back windows and the unobstructed view of grass, forest, a lake […]
Membership Available – The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri
Dear Arts Enthusiasts You’re the Southeast Missourians who take part in some form of art appreciation in our region, reaching from St. Louis to the Missouri Bootheel (from Southern Illinois to Poplar Bluff MO. The Arts Council of SEMO, founded in 1961, supports and stimulates the creative spirit of the arts. (for all of us) […]
Watercolor Workshops with Janine Helton
I’m offering two watercolor workshops in August: Negative Painting, Simplified and Backgrounds and Birds. In the Negative Painting workshop you will learn…If you’ve been painting for awhile and still have trouble grasping the concept of negative painting, this watercolor workshop is for you! You will not be painting flowers and leaves or any “thing”, instead you will learn […]
Jan Chamberlain – Photos on Exhibit
I have a Digital Print on Canvas on display in a National Art Exhibition Internal/External at the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri June 7-July 27 Cape Girardeau MO. I will have a Digital Print on Canvas on display in the National Photography Exhibition at the Academy Center for the Arts Sept 7-28 Lynchburg VA. I […]
Congratulations to our newest juried artists – Summer 2019
The end of July is here and that means the end of the last jury session for 2019. I would like to give a big kudos to all that applied. Just as when we apply for shows, galleries, and sell to patrons, putting ourselves and our artwork out there is scary. There were 14 people […]
Caroline Thompson – Caroline Thompson Studio and Gallery
As a small girl Caroline was aware of her mother’s creativity. Her parents had a small jewelry store with a bridal gift area. It seemed that her mother always paid attention to detail where it was using a creative flare to set the dinning room table, or the extra love she put into creating meal, […]
Wendy Harris – Artisans in the Loop
When most people retire, they slow down and take life a little easier. Not Wendy Harris, when she retired from Hospital Management it took about two weeks before she plunged headfirst into the new role as gallery owner. It’s a far cry from previous jobs in the health care field, having worked as a Radiology […]
Jane Cook – Jane Cook Create
Growing up in Missouri, Jane Cook credits her dad with instilling a “can-do” attitude at an early age. With a paintbrush in hand, young Jane would stand on the scaffolding that her father built, to paint the steeple on an old house that he bought to rehab. By helping her dad with different projects, a […]
In Fond Memory of Vic Barr and Dan Burelson
It is with a heavy heart that we acknowledge the recent passing of two of our juried wood artist, Vic Barr and Dan Burleson. Both artists were well loved and respected in the art community. Our hearts go out to their family and friends. Victor “Vic” Barr, 76 of St. Louis, MO passed away suddenly […]
BOMH SPRING SERIES: Professional Development Workshops Recap
The Best of Missouri Hands just wrapped up a “Spring Series” of Professional Development Workshops around the state. In an effort to reach as many of our members as possible we scheduled workshops in Hannibal, Cape Girardeau, Mexico, and Lee’s Summit. Unfortunately due to weather the Hannibal workshop had to be cancelled, but the others […]
Best of Missouri Hands “On the Road” Exhibit: Lee’s Summit, MO
The Best of Missouri Hands has implemented an exhibit opportunity for our members, called BOMH “On the Road”. We have a committee headed up by board member, Patty Muenks. The committee work with regional galleries, art councils, others interested in promoting the arts in their area. With the dedicated help of juried BOMH artist Wanda […]
Cultural Arts: Lee’s Summit, MO
Thank you to Glenda Masters, Cultural Arts Manager with the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Glenda provided a meeting space at City Hall for the Best of Missouri Hands to hold a Spring Series Workshop on Social Media and Photographing Your Artwork. You can also catch the current BOMH exhibit “On the Road” at Lee’s […]
21st Annual Show Me Gourd Society Gourd Art Festival Was A Huge Success / Springfield, MO
On April 6-7, 2019 the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, MO played host to the 21st Annual Show Me Gourd Society Gourd Art Festival. The variety of art created from gourds was astounding. Three Best of Missouri Hands artists who are masters in gourd art, showed multiple art pieces and took home numerous awards. Artwork […]
Arts Council of Southeast Missouri / Cape Girardeau, MO
On Saturday, March 23rd the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri hosted a Best of Missouri Hands Spring Series Workshop on Social Media and Photographing Your Artwork. Thank you to Angela Sander (Gallery Manager) and Sara Steffens (Director) for sharing your beautiful space with us for the day. The Southeast Missouri Arts Council is also a […]
Presser Arts Center: Mexico, MO
Thank you to Stephanie Kulas at the Presser Arts Center in Mexico, MO. Stephanie welcomed the Best of Missouri Hands on Saturday April 6th for a Spring Series Workshop. We had several attendees that enjoyed a day of learning about social media and marketing your art. Presser Arts Center provides high quality performing arts productions, […]
First Friday Art Walk: Cape Girardeau, MO
FIRST FRIDAY WITH THE ARTS CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – On Friday, May 3, 2019 from 4 – 9 PM, come participate in First Friday with the Arts in downtown Cape Girardeau. Join local art galleries and businesses for a wonderful night of celebrating the arts. Many galleries and businesses will be hosting opening receptions for […]
Jan Helton selected for 2019 Missouri Watercolor Society International Exhibit
Oh my gosh, it‘s true! I just found out that my painting, “Columbus” was selected for the 2019 Missouri Watercolor Society International Exhibition!! Thank you to juror Michael Bailey! Follow Jan on Facebook at Jan Helton Watercolors […]
Hannibal Folklife Festival: Deadline to apply July 1, 2019
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Hannibal Folklife Festival DATES: October 19-20, 2019 DEADLINE TO APPLY: July 1, 2019 America’s Hometown – Hannibal, Missouri – will host its 43rd Hannibal Folklife Festival on Saturday and Sunday, October 19 and 20 on Hannibal’s Main Street in the heart of the Historic District. Festival hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 […]
Two Juried BOMH Artists host a Spring Art Show / Marthasville, MO
Spring Art Show. Lots of Stained Glass gifts and decor by Linda Sutterer of Glasscompositions Fused and Stained Glass and hand painted accessories by Lisa Frick of Lisa Frick Artwork. This Spring Art Show is just in time for Mother’s Day and Graduation. Sunday we will have live music featuring Romie Hughes and Bob Breidenbach. […]
Pre Mother’s Day Sip and Shop Party / Stone Soup Galleries / Chesterfield, MO
So Many wonderful creations to share with mom at the Pre Mother’s Day Sip and Shop Party at Stone Soup Galleries on May 5th. Join us 12 noon till 6pm. Stone Soup Galleries in Chesterfield Mall near the Cheesecake Factory. […]
Adam Long wins award with Breeze in the Boughs / St. Louis Artists Guild
Two awards in one day! Feast or famine. Tonight at the St. Louis Artists’ Guild member exhibition I won a third place prize for Breeze in the Boughs. I do love this piece. I hope you do as well. […]
Jessie Cargas: New Work on Public Display / Richmond Heights, MO
This past week we were honored to receive our new piece of artwork created by an extremely talented Sculpture artist, Jessie Cargas @cargasjessie . . The City of Richmond Heights is participating in the Sculpture on the Move program, designed to foster relationships between communities and artists, as well as to grow art appreciation across […]
Opening Reception for BOMH “On the Road” Exhibit: Lee’s Summit, MO
Looking for a little extra fun for this Friday night? Why not kick it off with a Fourth Friday Art Walk in Lee’s Summit, MO. The Best of Missouri Hands has several members exhibiting work at the Lee’s Summit City Hall and the exhibit is one of the stops included in the art walk. To […]
THIS WEEKEND: Best of Missouri Life Market Fair
Join us for the 2nd Annual Best of Missouri Life Market Fair this weekend at Powell Gardens. When: April 27-28, 2019 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days Where: Powell Gardens 1609 N.W. U.S. Highway 50, Kingsville, MO 64061 Admission: $12 Adults, $5 Youth (5-12), 4 & under are free | Garden Members are FREE Join the best […]
Cynthia Morris awarded Best in Show and First Place!
A big thank you to Wayne Doornbosch for awarding me Best of Show and First Place at the Palm Sunday Art Show at Osage Beach Lake of the Ozarks. And a big thank you to the Lake Arts Council for hosting the show. I was very honored as all of the artwork was top notch! […]
Jenna McNair wins Best of Show with “Umbrella of Priority”
Congrats to our Award winning artists in our “Outliers” exhibition. Jurors Khara Koffel and Brett Williams selected these artists’ works for Awards. Best of Show: Jenna McNair; Awards of Excellence: Greg Barth, Carey Seven, Katherine Alexander, and Alex Paradowski. “Outliers” remains on view through May 30–gallery hours are M-F 8-4, Sat. 9-3. Closed Sundays & […]
Hermann, MO: First Friday Art Walk
Who is ready for the First Friday Art Walk? We have an updated list of participating shops! Our artists are excited to share their craft with you, and answer questions. Art revolves around so many different mediums and techniques, we are sure you will learn something new! Hope to see both new and familiar faces […]
First Friday Art Walk: Cape Girardeau, MO
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – On Friday, May 3, 2019 from 4 – 9 PM, come participate in First Friday with the Arts in downtown Cape Girardeau. Join local art galleries and businesses for a wonderful night of celebrating the arts. Many galleries and businesses will be hosting opening receptions for new exhibits and fun activities […]
Joplin Arts Fest: Call For Artists
Event Summary The 5th annual Joplin Arts Fest is Southwest Missouri’s premier fall fine arts festival. This juried event showcases exceptional talented 2D and 3D artists exhibiting their original artwork. The festival will once again be held in Joplin’s beautiful Mercy Park. This park is located at the corner of 26thand McClelland Blvd (physical address is […]
SAVE THE DATE: Joplin Regional Artists Coalition Studio Tour
When: November 1, 2019 5pm-8pm and November 2, 2019 10am-3pm Where: To be determined. At this time, 12 JRAC artists have signed up. A firm number, along with locations, will be released on July 1, 2019 Who: JRAC Members, though we are using this as an opportunity to join. For more info please visit www.joplinrac.org […]
12th Annual Fork & Cork Festival: Macon, MO
The Macon Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual Fork & Cork Festival in downtown Macon, MO every fall. Our festival attracts high end visual art artisans and crafters as well as quality antique dealers. Jazz, blues, country and swing band musicians entertain throughout the day. Good food and tasty wines add to the mix […]
Presidents Letter – Spring 2019
Here we are April 2019. Somehow I always think of the season or the weather when it is time to write my President’s report. Maybe this is because in the past I spent a lot of time on the art fair circuit. I never travelled across the country like some of you do. I […]
BOMH artists “GO BIG” to celebrate Missouri’s 200th birthday
Barb and I are organizing a big art project for the Missouri 2021 celebration. This will be the biggest event celebrating Missouri’s 200th birthday. Over 20,000 people from around the state will paint a 12 feet X 30 feet mural that when finished will hang in one of the office buildings in Jefferson City. Barb […]
Janis Burgin visits schools to talk to kids about art as a career.
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Janis Burgin met with 100+ students during the month of January in Jefferson City and Russelville, MO. She took part in the Best of Missouri Hands Visiting Artists program allowing her to visit with students about art as a career, the BOMH, and talk with the students about her […]
Best of Missouri Hands: Spring Series Workshops
We are offering four workshops this spring….Hannibal, MO March 9, 2019 / Cape Girardeau, MO March 23, 2019 / Mexico, MO April 6, 2019 / and Lees Summit, MO April 13, 2019. Topics vary from Marketing with Social Media (Facebook & Instagram), How to Photograph your artwork, and a Mock Jury to help you prepare […]
The Voice Said Go-Ahead by Rose Monzyk
Five years from now, my goal is to be embarrassed by the work and design I’m doing now. Crazy? That would mean to me that I have learned and grown as a designer and milliner. I am very grateful to BOHM for the opportunity to study an online millinery course. I had been looking at […]
Best of Missouri Hands is on Instagram!
For all our artists using Instagram make sure you let us know your page name. We want to follow YOU! Also, be sure to follow our page at Best of Missouri Hands. Feel free to use the #bomh and/or #bestofmissourihands when you are sharing your artwork and creations on Instagram. Help US, Help YOU….tag and […]
BOMH Newsletter Art Winter 2019
Featured Artists: Top Left: Painting of Juried BOMH Artist Pat McCarty by juried BOMH Painter Darla Zook Top Middle: Juried Best of Missouri Hands Fiber Artist Gail Kelley Top Right: Glass and Metal Sculpture by Juried Best of Missouri Hands Metal Artist Jessie Cargas and Juried Best of Missouri Hands Glass Artist Nina Miller Center […]
13th Annual Wine Festival – Excelsior Springs, MO
Festival Registration The 13th Annual Downtown Excelsior Springs Wine Festival sponsored by the Downtown Excelsior Partnership will be here before we know it! This year’s festival is set for Saturday, June 15th. Gates will open at 2:00 pm for sampling and close at 8:00 pm in East Valley Park on Lover’s Lane. Expected attendance is […]
The Diverse Art of GSLAA – Jacoby Arts Center
This exhibit is a showcase of the artwork of the members of the Greater St. Louis Art Association (GSLAA). Many of these members are also Best of Missouri Hands artists such as….Betty Shew, Diane Tesmann, Greg Kluempers, Jessie Cargas, Leigh Roberts, Lisa Hilton, Mark Witzling, Mary Berry, Mollie Chounard, Patty Muenks, Stan Boyle, and Vic […]
Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts – Upcoming Workshops
Essential Tax Knowledge for Artists and Freelancers Monday, February 11, 6:30-8:30 PM Rus Garofalo, owner of Brass Taxes, will guide you through the tax maze and offer suggestions that could save you money and a lot of aggravation. Collecting Sales Tax Monday, March 4, 6:30-8:30 PM Does sales tax make you cringe? Accountant Branko Marusic, BDO, […]
Looking Forward to 2019 and Beyond!
Wow! The weather in Missouri sure gives truth to the saying “if you don’t you like the weather, just wait a minute.” We have been through it all. January with 70-degree days that get the birds thinking it is time to look for a nesting site to huge snow falls that make the birds think […]
CALL FOR ARTISTS – The BOMH Visiting Artist Program Needs YOU!
BOMH Visiting Artist Program The Visiting Artist Program is a wonderful way for working artists to share their art and delight in being a creator with eager art students from around the state of Missouri, many from underserved areas. • This program can inspire students, who may really love art, to think bigger […]
Winter Jury Session 2019
Winter Jury Session 2019 Winter jury session is fast approaching. The dates to remember are: February 1, 2019 Jury opens February 14, 2019 Jury closes February 28 Notification of acceptance Jurying is all done through Entrythingy, so it is a process you more than likely already know. If your pictures fit Entrythingy, they fit […]
Julie Hume named Craftsman of the Year at Silver Dollar City 2018
Best of Missouri Hands Silver Dollar City liaison, Sam Davisson shared…Best Of Missouri Hands juried artist Julie Ann Hume was awarded the Craftsman of the year award. at Silver Dollar City , in Branson MO.….CONGRATULATIONS! Julie’s daughter Lisa K Hume Lutman shared… If you know my momma..Julie Ann Hume, then you know she has been […]
Jennifer Slouha artwork featured on cover of Ann Kullberg’s COLOR Magazine
Best of Missouri Hands member Jennifer Slouha Fine Art LLC shared…. I’ve been waiting several months to say anything about this and now I finally can share it. <3 <3 <3 I created a colored pencil tutorial of my drawing “Classic Chrome” for Ann Kullberg’s COLOR Magazine. You can purchase print or digital forms at […]
Tresa Killion Exhibits at Mug Show – Phoenix Gallery – Lawrence, Kansas
Was invited to participate in mug show at Phoenix Gallery in Lawrence, KS opens November 30, runs thru January. Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Tresa Killion of Killion Pottery […]
New Release “Dirty Birds” written and Illustrated by Madge Gressley
NEW RELEASE! My new children’s book “Dirty Birds” has been released. Look for it in paperback on Amazon. Will be at other outlets soon. “Little ones will love learning about numbers and counting with this bright, colorful book. The rhythmic text, paired with whimsical illustrations, makes counting from 1 to 5 easy and fun. both […]
BEST OF MISSOURI HANDS JURY NOTICE – Submissions Excepted February 1-14, 2019
BEST OF MISSOURI HANDS JURY NOTICE…. The Best of Missouri Hands maintains a high standard by jurying members that wish to obtain the status of a juried member. Time for the jurying process is almost upon us. Jurying will start of February 1 and end on February 14. The jurors will then start their process […]
BOMH Professional Development Testimonial – Rose Schulte Monzyk – Fiber Artist
I would like to offer a big Thank You to Best of Missouri Hands for awarding me the 2018 Professional Development Grant. It has allowed me to study millinery in an online course. I had thought about taking the course for a long time and the grant provided the perfect opportunity. My goal was to […]
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