Category: Newsletters
Portraits Exhibit – Capital Arts Gallery – Jefferson City, MO

Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Phil Jones shared…I have two groups of sculpture in Capitol Arts on Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City. It is their Portrait Show. “Portraits” exhibition consists of a variety of artwork from all local artists in mid Missouri! The show is full of people, pets, & silhouettes! The free reception […]
Paint for a Cause – Cape Girardeau, MO

I would like to direct your attention to the Facebook page @Missouri Bicentennial Paint For A Cause. Barb Bailey and I have been endorsed by the Missouri 2021 commission to do a large 12 ft X 30 ft. ‘Paint For A Cause’ painting for the Missouri bicentennial celebration. The celebration will take place on or […]
Fundraiser for Sam & Patti Davisson

Our dear friends, Sam & Patti Davisson need our help! On the evening of January 1, 2019, one day after their wedding anniversary, a fire started in the attic of their home. They were supposed to be away but stayed home since they were feeling sick. Had they not been home, the house and contents […]
Grand Opening – Stone Soup Galleries – Chesterfield, MO

We are having the Grand Opening of our new location in Chesterfield Mall November 10! Stone Soup Galleries is the premier location to shop, explore your inner artist by taking classes and meet over 20 local artist. We are open seven days a week and located near the Cheesecake Factory entrance. I am one of […]
BOMH Fall 2018 Newsletter Banner

Featured Left to Right / Up to Down Top Left: BOMH Member Maureen McHale / Photography Center Top: Juried BOMH Artist Chess Lux / Metal Top Right: BOMH Member Jeanne Scott-Zumwalt (Clay) and Juried BOMH Artist Patti Zieche-Davisson (Jewelry) Center Side Row: Juried BOMH Studio Artists Michael & Kathleen Weltzin / Mixed Media Bottom Right: […]
Best of Missouri Hands Members Only Facebook Group

If you are a paid Best of Missouri Hands member in good standing, be sure to join our Member Only Facebook Group. Get lots of great insight, share your stories, your work, ask questions, get to know your fellow members. Check it out here… https://www.facebook.com/groups/678962638874863/?ref=bookmarks […]
Art Fair at Queeny Park – Spring 2019 – Applications Now Open

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Spring 2019 Applications are NOW AVAILABLE!! Hello, Artists. We hope you’re having a great year! The call for entries for the Spring 2019 Art Fair at Queeny Park is now open. You’ll find it on the all-new Art Fair at Queeny Park website https://www.artfairatqueenypark.com. Use this link to be sure you’re going […]
Photograph the Mexican Wolves – Sandy Brooks – Endangered Wolf Center
Title: Photograph the Mexican Wolves and possible additional session with the Red or Arctic Fox (in the enclosure for the fox) Instructor: Sandy Brooks Date: December 8, 2018 Time: 7-10AM Place: Endangered Wolf Center Cost: $175 with $100 going directly to the Endangered Wolf Center to care for the animals Support the Endangered Wolf Center in […]
The Threads Between Us – Fiber and Mixed Media – Paper Birch Landing

Call for Art: The Threads Between Us— fiber and mixed media Entry deadline is November 4th. Show runs from November 15th to December 15th at Paper Birch Landing in Kansas City. https://paperbirchlanding.com/submission-form/?fbclid=IwAR1F5Ybi7X7qwg-9eJM1pSK9iN_1qLPgAwb5O_H0hdQg63pCWJ_o2NxxEn0 […]
Pastel Workshop – Lorraine McFarland – Stone Soup Galleries

There is still room in my upcoming pastels workshop in the beautiful new classroom space at Stone Soup Galleries, October 27-28! REGISTER HERE: https://lorrainemcfarlandart.com/workshop/19087/pastels-workshop-chesterfield-missouri Join award-winning Best of Missouri Hands artist, Lorraine McFarland in this exciting, intensive 2-day pastels workshop! You will learn about materials, supplies, and the importance of design, composition, color and value […]
Phil Schmidt – Watercolors

Name: Phil Schmidt City: Lees Summit, MO Business Name: Phil Schmidt Watercolors Medium: Watercolors Instagram: @philschmidtco Website: www.philschmidtwatercolors.com BOMH Membership: General Member. Planning to submit images for next jury. How Long a BOMH Member? Since 2016 Why did you join BOMH? A few friends are involved in BOMH such as Darla Zook. I saw the […]
Phyllis Wiggins-Horne / Jewelry Artist / Divine Treasures and Gems

Name: Phyllis Wiggins – Horne City: Raymore, MO Business Name: Divine Treasures and Gems Medium: Jewelry – natural gem stones and semi-precious gemstones and wire Facebook: Divine Treasures and Gems Instagram: @divinetreasuresg Website: www.divinetreasuresgem.com Membership Status: General Member, will be applying for juried status next go around How Long a BOMH Member: About 3 years […]
Christmas At Grandma’s House – Village Designs – Daisy, MO

Each year juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Dodie Eisenhauer and her daughter Jenny bring the spirit and magic of Christmas alive. This year they will open the doors of Grandma’s House to visitors and shoppers, October 27th through December 23rd. As a founding member of the Best of Missouri Hands, Dodie has a special […]
Don Kelley – Treasurer

We are delighted to have Don Kelley join us. His attention to detail will be put to good use as Treasurer. Don’s current career path is creating fine Jewelry melding sterling silver forks with gold, bronze, pearls diamonds and semi-precious stones. This is all after spending many years in the corporate world as an IBM […]
Arleana Holtzmann – Regional Activities Program

We are excited to have Arleana Holtzmann join the board. As a classically trained artist, Arleana uses academic practice to create works of art mostly composed of tangible subjects. With inspiration as an emotion, she is guided by traditional methods of creating aesthetically pleasing art. Engrossed in what becomes her appropriation of reality, she paints […]
Martha Greer – Grants & Regional Activities

A huge welcome back to Martha Greer. We are delighted she is re-joining the board and bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and skills. Martha Greer has extensive experience in arts education, program management, grant writing and nonprofit arts administration. Over the course of her career, Martha has been the Director of the Chillicothe […]
Pattie Garrett – Membership Committee

Having taught for over 23 years, Pattie brings a special set of skills that makes her perfect to head up the Best of Missouri Hands Membership Committee. Pattie Garrett is a longtime resident of Missouri and a retired preK teacher of 23 years. One of her most cherished accomplishments is the designation of Best of […]
Michael Gaines – Governor’s Mansion Committee

We welcome the return of Michael Gaines to the Best of Missouri Hands Board. Michael helps in several areas while serving on the board and serves as our liaison to the Governor and the Mansion Exhibit. For several years now the Best of Missouri Hands has had a permanent display in the Missouri Governor’s Mansion […]
Mary Drastal – Visiting Artists Program

Please welcome Mary Drastal to the Best of Missouri Hands Board. Mary will head up our Visiting Artists Committee. Mary taught art for 30 years in the public school districts in St. Louis County. She is the founder of the Summer Arts Institute at Maryville University; she directed and taught in this visual arts program […]
GetLOOP’D – First Fridays – Artisans in The Loop

Get Loop’d Friday, November 2, 2018 Artisans in THE LOOP Nov 02 5:00 PM – 08:00 PM Artisans in THE LOOP, 6511 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA Come visit Artisans in the Loop during our Get Loop’d event to receive special discounts on select artist’s artwork! It’s All About the Art! Artisans in […]
BOMH On The Road / Culver-Stockton College Exhibit / Opening Reception November 8, 2018

The Best of Missouri Hands is proud to announce we will have our first ever exhibit at Mabee Art Gallery in Canton, MO. This exhibit at the Culver-Stockton College is part of our ongoing, “BOMH On The Road” series. November 8th will mark the opening of the exhibit as well as an opening reception. Please […]
Award of Excellence – Menagerie Exhibit – Art St. Louis

Best of Missouri Hands juried artist, Patty Muenks, was so happy to have her Ceramic Walking Pots selected for an exhibition at Art St. Louis in August. The show entitled “Menagerie” called for artwork of all mediums that featured animals, critters, beasts, and creatures real or imagined. In her Artist Statement, Patty describes the inspiration […]
Best of Missouri Hands Board – September 2018

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Best of Missouri Hands Webpage for Juried Members

As a juried member, one of the many perks is your very own webpage within the Best of Missouri Hands website. This is a free website to use however you see fit! We would love for you to take advantage of this amazing opportunity by populating your page or giving it an update with your […]
Register Now – Best of Missouri Life Market Fair – Kingsville, MO

Early Bird Pricing ends 10/31/18 for the Second Annual Best of Missouri Life Market Fair! Register now for the Best of Missouri Life Market Fair at Powell Gardens on April 27-April 28, 2019 and save $50. On November 1st the price will increase to $200. There were over 70 artisans at the 2018 Best of […]
Mark Twain’s Birthday Bash – Hannibal, MO

The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum would like to pass along upcoming Museum events. Please add to your calendars: Mark Twain Birthday Bash Mini Events: Tom and Becky will host an Old-fashioned Birthday Party for Mark Twain from 1:00 – 3:00. This is a free event with old-fashioned party games, crafts, storytelling, cupcakes and […]
The Importance of Keeping Up Appearances, (On Your BOMH Page, That Is)

Are you aware that galleries and customers peruse your BOMH webpage? People have gotten into galleries, had magazine write-ups, and sold work, right from their page. The Governor’s mansion curator has also picked Best of Missouri Hands artists from their pages to display their work there. There is no additional fee to host your page. […]
Award of Excellence – Best in 3D – Art Fair at Queeny Park

Best of Missouri Hands Member Allison L Norfleet Bruenger was very humbled by receiving the Award of Excellence in 3d at the Art Fair at Queeny Park. September 2018 […]
BOMH Winter Jury Session 2019

Winter jury session for Best of Missouri Hands members, 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 […]
Art House – October/November News – Fulton, MO

FINE ART FUN ART CLASSES EVENTS Take a look at the upcoming classes, events, and other exciting news from the Art House in Fulton, MO. https://mailchi.mp/d139d7b8014f/october-and-november-classes-and-events-at-art-house?e=fc84c00daf […]
JF Electric Award – Edwardsville Art Fair – Edwardsville, IL

Juried Best of Missouri Hands jewelry artist Allison Norfleet-Bruenger was recently awarded the JF Electric Award at the Edwardsville Art Fair. Edwardsville, Illinois […]
Award of Excellence 3D – Art Fair at Queeny Park – Ballwin, MO

Best of Missouri Hands Member Allison L Norfleet Bruenger was very humbled by receiving the Award of Excellence in 3d at the Art Fair at Queeny Park. […]
NEWLY JURIED BEST OF MISSOURI HANDS ARTISTS – SUMMER 2018

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST GROUP OF JURIED ARTISTS…. Jerry Benner Photography Pat Berkbigler Mixed Media 3D Lisa Brooke Painting Pat Cantoni Painting Keith Davenport Photography Wanda Davenport Photography Lisa Hilton Sculpture Grant Kniffen Painting Chess Lux Metal Trish Senter Mixed Media 3D John Taliaferro Wood Rosemary Werkmeister Jewelry We would like to extend a warm […]
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Art On The Bricks – Fulton, MO

Calling all Missouri Artists and Makers! Art House is looking for high-quality artisans and makers who create, make, source and grow unique and original products. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this exciting, two-day event! Register for your booth today! contact@arthousefultonmo.org […]
Stone Soup Galleries Seeking Artists – Chesterfield, MO

Stone Soup Galleries in Chesterfield Mall is seeking resident artists for their new location. Yes, that’s right…Stone Soup Galleries is moving across the mall to a much larger location which will allow the gallery to feature even more regional artists of exceptional talent! I’ve been to the new space and it is exciting! The energy […]
NEW: Juried Member Signs – Order Online

NEW – Juried Member Plasticore Sign $10.00 Available to Juried Members Only Sometimes a space is just too small for our 18×18″ Juried Member Banner. This sign is 8 1/2 x 11″ with two grommets at the top. It’s constructed of plasticore, so it’s heavy duty, impervious to rain, and can be wiped up if […]
Art Impressions Gallery & Frame Shop has Moved – Sedalia, MO

Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist and gallery owner, Garnetta Sullivan would like to announce that her gallery, Art Impressions, has recently moved just down the street in historic downtown Sedalia, Missouri. Many of the resident artists are Best of Missouri Hands members. Garnetta would like to invite you to stop by the new location […]
Best of Missouri Hands All Media Exhibit – Call for Artists – Chillicothe, MO

Last year was such a success, the Best of Missouri Hands is once again teaming up with the Cultural Corner Art Guild & Gallery in Chillicothe, Mo for a Best of Missouri Hands All Media Exhibit! This juried exhibit is open to ALL artists, member or not. The exhibit will hang at the Cultural Corner […]
One Per Day Project…Now On Tour! – Angel Brame

To say that Angel Brame is a talented and prolific potter would be a huge understatement. Although she’s only been working in clay for 13 years, she has developed a large following and her award winning work is available in galleries across the state as well as online. Around 2 years ago, after having completed […]
Best of Missouri Hands Newsletter Logo – Summer 2018

Best of Missouri Hands Newsletter Logo for Summer 2018 Featured Artists Top Left to Bottom Right Linda Green Metzler, Painter Kristen McMillion, Printmaker Keith & Wanda Davenport, Photographers Meri Ellen Brooks-Taylor, Jewelry Annie Webster, Fiber To learn more about these artists and our other members, please visit www.bestofmissourihands.org […]
CORY LAWSON ANNOUCES STONE SOUP GALLERIES MOVING – CHESTERFIELD, MO

Juried Best of Missouri Hands jewelry artist and owner of Stone Soup Galleries, Cory Lawson, announced that Stone Soup Galleries will soon be moving to a new location in the Chesterfield Mall. The new gallery will be located on the upper level near the Cheesecake Factory. Projected move date will be sometime in July. With […]
FALL INTO ART APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN – COLUMBIA, MO

ARTISTS! The application for our 2018 show, November 17-18, is now available on our website. Please go to http:www.fallintoart.org and click on CLICK HERE TO APPLY. https://www.fallintoart.org/entry […]
TRADITIONAL ARTISANS SHOWCASE AND SALE – ASL PEWTER – ST. GENEVIEVE, MO

In the ASL Pewter Gallery we have 6 Guest Artists who will show and sell their work. Refreshments, door prize drawings and a chance to meet and talk with the artists. 9:30 to 5:00 both days, July 21st and 22nd. ASL Pewter is located at 183 S. Third St in Ste. Geneveive. Call 573-883-2095 for […]
A FIRST PLACE WIN FOR PEN BRADY AT THE WASHINGTON ART FAIR AND WINE FEST – WASHINGTON, MO

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CATHERINE MAHONEY PICKS UP A FIRST PLACE HONORABLE MENTION AT DANIEL BOONE’S HOME

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DAVE CARTER FEATURED ARTIST FOR JUNE AT CAPITAL ARTS – JEFFERSON CITY, MO

I am honored to be the Featured Artist throughout the month of June at Capital Arts in Jefferson City as they present their “Celebrating Missouri History, Culture, and Conservation” exhibit. Sally and I had a lot of fun with friends of long standing and meeting new ones as we discussed the Mills of South Missouri. […]
CINDY CANFIELD OFFERING WEAVING CLASSES

Cindy Canfield https://www.facebook.com/…/a.17470…/2004547009859111/… I’m offering weaving classes for every Tuesday in June for Grand Crown Resort. […]
PHIL JONES PRESENTS HIS SCULPTURE OF JAMES TAYLOR TO JAMES AT THE SPRINT CENTER IN KANSAS CITY

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MOLLIE CHOUNARD WINS THE IDEA INNOVATION AWARD AT MARION ARTS FESTIVAL – IOWA

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MARK WILTZLING WINS BIG IN 2D AT THE ART FAIR AT QUEENY PARK – BALLWIN, MO

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