Category: Newsletters
PEN BRADY AWARDED THE VIRGINIA BUSSEY MEMORIAL AWARD – ARTSFEST ON WALNUT – SPRINGFIELD, MO
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KRIS TRACY TAKES 3RD AT HER FIRST EVER SHOW – BEST OF MISSOURI LIFE MARKET – POWELL GARDENS – KINGSVILLE, MO
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ALICE CALHOUN TAKES 2ND PLACE AT BEST OF MISSOURI LIFE MARKET – POWELL GARDENS – KINGSVILLE, MO
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BOB AUBUCHON WINS JURORS CHOICE – SUMMER SOLSTICE ART FAIR – SPRINGFIELD, MO
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JENNA MCNAIR BRINGS HOME AN AWARD OF MERIT – OMAHA SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
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JOEL CHRISMAN EARNS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE – ART IN THE PARK – COLUMBIA, MO
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YUKARI KASHIHARA AWARDED MAYOR’S CHOICE AWARD – ART IN THE PARK – COLUMBIA, MO
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STEMS PLEIN-AIR – BLUE RIBBON FOR DARLA ZOOK
Stems Plein-Air, Art at the Center Feature Show 2018. What a fun evening! Thrilled to receive First Place in Watercolor and Acrylic, with Reflection, a watercolor of a portion of Margaret’s Pond at the Arboretum, Overland Park, KS. […]
APPLY NOW FOR THE FALL QUEENY PARK ART SHOW – Ballwin, MO
APPLICATIONS FOR THE FALL SHOW ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW!! Labor Day Weekend at Queeny Park The Greater St. Louis Art Association proudly presents the 2018 LABOR DAY WEEKEND ART FAIR AT QUEENY PARK. The fair will be held inside the spacious, climate-controlled Greensfelder Recreation Complex in Queeny Park, Ballwin, Missouri (a suburb of St. Louis). […]
ARTISTS BOUTIQUE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – Kirkwood, MO
Artists Boutique: Fine Art & Fine Craft Show November 3 & 4, 2018 Accepting Applications: Now Deadline: August 1, 2018 Artists Boutique: • Is run by artists, for artists • Has art-buying patrons • Features easy load in & load out • Has easy hours (10-4 both days) • Offers Promotional Postcards for accepted artists […]
BOMH SUMMER JURY SESSION OPENS JULY 1ST
ATTENTION BEST OF MISSOURI HANDS MEMBERS Applications open July 1, 2018 and will close July 16, 2018 with notifications sent out July 23, 2018. Click on Juried Info & Application link on the home page left sidebar. Please read the entire page carefully before going to Entrythingy to begin your application beginning July 1. Juried […]
Brenda Beck Fisher Visits Kids In Motion – Hannibal, MO
Juried Best of Missouri Hands painter Brenda Beck Fisher took her artwork to the Kids in Motion group at Hannibal High School. The visit took place in March and is a part of the Best of Missouri Hands Visiting Artist Program which connects our artists with schools and teachers looking to enhance their art programs. […]
BOMH Artist Alicia Farris Exhibits at Watercolor USA – Springfield, MO
Alicia Farris was honored to have been accepted into the 57th Annual Exhibition of Watercolor USA at the Springfield Art Museum in Springfield, Mo. with her painting, Only Observing. The show will exhibit from June 1-August 26, 2018. With her 3rd acceptance, Alicia has also earned membership in the Watercolor USA Honor Society. […]
Tresa Killion Visits Washington Elementary – Sedalia, MO
In February, juried Best of Missouri Hands clay artist, Tresa Killion made three school visits to Washington Elementary in Sedalia, MO. I was able to work with about 200 students, maybe had 25 or so adults (teachers). Grade levels worked with were K-4th Grade. Each child was presented with the basics of clay, tools & […]
Art in the Park – Springfield, MO
The Southwest Missouri Art and Craft Guild members welcome you to apply for the 24th annual Art in the Park Fine Art, Contemporary Craft Show and Sale in beautiful Sequiota Park in Springfield, Missouri. Art in the Park was created by artists for artists with thoughtful regard for professional artists who earn their livelihood from […]
Micro Macro Call For Art – Foundry Art Centre – St. Charles, MO
For this exhibition, size matters. This show will display two opposites: one half focusing on small works (micro) and the other half focusing on works larger than 48 inches (macro). This exhibition is open to all two-dimensional and three-dimensional media and themes. Apply here…. https://foundryartcentre.formstack.com/forms/micromacro […]
Persistance Pays Off – Christine Ortbals
Before there was fused glass there were ceramics, more bowls than I could count, custom Challah platters, cups, pieces just for decoration and a common thread was that I “painted” each and everyone inside and out with scenes of nature, bright colors, whimsical animals and silly people. I always told my clients I decorated the […]
Aaron Horrell & Barb Bailey Visit Franklin Elementary – Cape Girardeau, MO
Juried Best of Missouri Hands Studio Artists Aaron Horrell & Barb Bailey visited Franklin Elementary School in Cape Girardeau, Missouri last month. They read two of their recently published children’s stories that they wrote and illustrated to about 45-50 first graders. Aaron and Barb also run the Painted Wren Art Gallery which is located in […]
11th Annual Fork & Cork Festival – Macon, MO
11th Annual Fork & Cork Festival August 25, 2018 Macon, MO LET’S MAKE MACON A DESTINATION! The Macon Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual Fork & Cork Festival in downtown Macon, MO each fall. Our festival attracts high end visual art artisans and crafters as well as quality antique dealers. Jazz, blues, country and […]
48th Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Extravaganza – Time to Apply
Attention Artists: Are you interested in showing at the 48th Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Extravaganza? Please call the Arts Council at 573-334-9233 or email questions to artscouncil@capearts.org SHOW DATES: November 17 & 18, 2018 Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 Saturday Hours | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Hours | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]
Picking Up The Pieces by Marcia Case Menendez
After having done art and craft fairs for 10 plus years I decided it was time to be a grown up. After some scary storms at a couple of shows in recent years, I felt it was time to get insurance. I looked at the policies that were offered through ACT simply because I […]
Cynthia Morris Artwork Featured In New Book
BOMH Juried member Cynthia Morris is one of twelve colored pencil artists selected internationally by Ann Kullberg Publications to do a fourteen page step-by-step instructional on drawing reflections in colored pencil. The book, titled “DRAW Reflections in Colored Pencil”, will be available for purchase the end of July. DRAW Reflections is a combination of thousands of hours […]
Public Installations by Jessie Cargas
I currently have three – eight feet tall installation. Purple Twist in Kirkwood, Eclipse (silver one) Eureka and Sticks in Maryland Heights. I have also been in the Kirkwood Webster Times, the Post Dispatch and soon in a local Eureka newsletter. Jessie Cargas of Weld Made Art Works weldmadeart.com weldmadeart@gmail.com 314-960-1684 fb@wmawrosebud […]
BOMH PRESIDENTS LETTER – Nancy Koehler – June 2018
Hot time summer in the city, summer in the country, summer everywhere. But, summer and its heat and storms came so early this year that it made our heads spin. Don’t we always say, where was spring? Well, anyone in the art fair business can tell you the dirty truth about this spring/summer thing. I […]
America’s Hometown Series by Brenda Beck Fisher
I am so pleased that Randy and Deb Hurt own this piece of art that is on display now through July 28 at the Mississippi River Gallery in Hannibal. Thank you Patricia Garey for the wonderful opportunity to exhibit my “America’s Hometown” series and for the professional framing job you did for each piece. Please […]
Hannibal Arts Coucil features two BOMH artists
On June 8, 2018 Best of Missouri Hands juried artist, Patty Muenks and Bob AuBuchon, were honored to be featured artists at the Hannibal Arts Council exhibition. Patty, a juried ceramist, featured a variety of raku fired jars and boxes. Bob, a juried painter, displayed a variety of acrylic abstract paintings. Opening reception was Friday, […]
St. Louis Summer Art SALE Presented by 6th Dimension Entertainment
Sign up now for your space at the first ever, St. Louis Summer Art SALE Presented by 6th Dimension Entertainment This is a first year Artist ‘garage sale’ We know there is treasure piling up in basements/garages/studios. Maybe trials, mistakes or imperfections, or just plain extra product. WE HAVE THE PLACE TO SELL IT!!!!!!! You […]
Lanie Frick – Professional Development Grant Winner 2017 Follow Up Report
Lanie Frick grew up on a working ranch in Missouri and you can see that in all of her paintings. Her style and subject matter have evolved throughout her career, but always present is a reverence and respect for nature. Lanie has been a Juried Member of Best of Missouri Hands for over a decade […]
ARE YOUR DUES DUE?
Just a friendly reminder: know when your dues expire. Check your member account page on the BOMH website for your dues expiration date. If you are set up with PayPal auto renew, make sure your payment method on PayPal is kept up to date. […]
Instructional Videos for Best of Missouri Hands Members
As artists, we tend to learn better with visuals. Thanks to BOMH Board member Sherry Haney, we now have videos available to help you navigate and update your BOMH web site member account pages. Both General Members and Juried Members have the ability to upload an image of themselves or their artwork that will display […]
BOMH SPRING 2018 NEWSLETTER ART
Featured artists Top Left: BOMH Member Lisa Hilton Top Center: Juried BOMH Wood/Fiber Artist Marcia Whitt Top Right: BOMH Member Marian Stahl Chamberlain Right Side Center: Juried BOMH Wood Artist Vic Barr Lower Right: Juried BOMH Photographer Jim Irwin To view additional works by our members please visit www.bestofmissourihands.org […]
Twain On Main – Hannibal, MO
There are very few spots left for artisans and crafters at the 2018 Twain on Main Festival on May 26th & 27th. If you have unique & handmade art or crafts, we want you! Some great items we’d like to see include pottery/stoneware, glass art, painters, pewter art, sculptors, repurposed creative art. Register at www.TwainOnMainFestival.com. […]
Janis Burgin takes part in the BOMH Visiting Artist Program
So far this year juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Janis Burgin has done three school visits under the Best of Missouri Hands Visiting Artists Program. Janis worked with 7th and 8th grade students at St. Joseph Cathedral School in Jefferson City, and Cole R1 School District in Russelville, MO. She talked with students about […]
Juried BOMH artist Janine Helton featured in The Art of Watercoulr Magazine
I just opened up my new Art of Watercolour magazine and saw this!!! I can’t believe I’m in a magazine, much less a French magazine!!! (By the way “Janine’s Comments” is Janine Gallizia, the magazine’s editor. They have a readers competition for each issue, and I got in!!!) […]
Best of Missouri Life Market Fair – Powell Gardens in Kingsville, MO
Join us April 28-29, 2018 for the 1st Best of Missouri Life Market Place at Powell Gardens in Kingsville, MO. Situated just outside of Kansas City the gardens will be the backdrop for this new show featuring the best craftsman, brewers, distillers, artists and winemakers Missouri has to offer at the first Best of Missouri […]
Students learn about life as an artist from Mollie Chounard
Juried Best of Missouri Hands painter, Mollie Chounard visited St. Peters Elementary in St Peters, MO twice in January to speak to students about life as an artist. She had 15-25 students each visit and met with 3rd thru 5th graders. Mollie shared…. I spoke about life as an artist. How I got started and […]
Glass Artist Carol Knox participates in the BOMH Visiting Artist Program
In January juried Best of Missouri Hands Glass artist Carol Knox did two school visits under the BOMH Visiting Artist Program. Carol worked with Christine Cawein, St. Peters Elementary School in St. Peters, Missouri. She had a total of 50 Students & 4 Teachers over the course of two visits with grades 3rd thru 6th. […]
Farris to exhibit at the 43rd Annual Western Federation of Watercolor Societies
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Alicia Farris was honored to be accepted into the 43rd Annual exhibition of the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, an organization of 9 different watercolor societies throughout the western United States. “Chuckle” was one of 100 paintings chosen by juror, Ted Nuttall. The exhibit will take place in Tucson, […]
Congratulations to Our Newest Juried Members!
Marjorie Bryan I work with silver, copper, natural stone and other industrial medias such as concrete. Jewelry Lonnie Chartrand I use vintage silverware, and with the use of some specialized tools that I have developed, and using ‘cold’ methods, no annealing, turn this silverware into beautiful keepsakes. Jewelry Holly Deckard My attraction to Raku is […]
Visiting Artist Report by Linda Green-Metzler
My February school visit to Melanie Robinson’s art class at Cedar Springs Elementary in House Springs went as planned, with great participation and feedback from the kids and teacher. Lots of new ideas and experiences were shared. I conducted a total of 3 presentations and class projects, Grade 3, 4, & 5 for a total […]
Pastel Basic Workshops with Lorraine McFarland
PASTEL BASICS WORKSHOP Two days – $150 Instructor: Lorraine McFarland MARCH 17-18, 9 am – 4 pm – sign up now! Stone Soup Galleries / Chesterfield Mall / St. Louis, MO Join award winning, juried Best of Missouri Hands artist, Lorraine McFarland in this exciting 2-day intensive workshop all about the basics of painting with pastels including […]
Juried BOMH Sculpture Artist Jessie Cargas – Featured Artist at Cultural Corner Art Guild – Chillicothe, MO
I will be the featured artist at the Cultural Corner Art Guild and Gallery in Chillicothe MO. for the month of May. Cultural Corner Art Gallery is open Tuesdays through Fridays, 10am to 4pm, and Saturdays 10am to 2pm, unless otherwise noted. Stop by to view my sculptures while on exhibit. http://culturalcornerartguild.org/ […]
Traffic Box Public Art Project – St. Joseph, MO
Allied Arts Council now accepting applications for a South St. Joseph Traffic Box Project. ST. JOSEPH, MO- Calling all artists! The City of St. Joseph, South St. Joseph Development Corporation, and the Allied Arts Council invite artists to apply for the traffic box public art project. The goal is to create and paint art on […]
26th Trails West Annual Arts and Music Festival – St. Joseph, MO
Get ready for an incredible weekend of music, entertainment and visual arts! August 17-19, 2018 at the Civic Center Park in St. Joseph, Missouri as we gear up to celebrate the 26th Trails West Annual Arts and Music Festival. Show dates: August 17-19, 2018 Applications must be postmarked by April 2, 2018 Notifications will be […]
ArtSmart is Back! Register NOW!
For me, ArtSmart has always been the highlight of my BOMH membership. Bringing my introverted self to a gathering of this wonderful array of artists never fails to be an uplifting experience. It strengthens my confidence in my art and energizes me. Meeting with other artists can bring new insights into your own artistic efforts. […]
BOMH Presidents Letter – Nancy Koehler
March 2018 Here we are. We made it through another winter. Spring is pushing it’s assertive way into our world. Most of us love spring. But like all good things, it has things about it that suck. I mean literally! Step out in a field after spring rains and you could lose your shoes. I […]
Need ANOTHER Reason to attend ArtSmart 2.0?
If you’re a 3D artist and you are attending ArtSmart 2.0, here’s a great opportunity! Bluestem Missouri Crafts says if you are interested in selling your art in their store, you can make an appointment to show them your work! Email the Bluestem Partners at office@bluestemcrafts.com. Bluestem is a Corporate/Gallery member of BOMH and will be […]
3rd Annual Arts and Music Festival – Raymore, MO
Call for Artists: Third annual arts and music festival for Saturday, June 9, from 4-10 p.m. in Raymore, MO This is a small, but growing event. In addition to artists and makers with art and products for sale, we have a full line up of live entertainment, food trucks, hands-on arts and crafts for people […]
Juried BOMH artist Alicia Farris to have work exhibitied in China
Alicia Farris was honored to be one of 123 artists chosen by juror, Lauren McCracken to have work displayed in the Annual International Exhibition of the Missouri Watercolor Society in Qingdao Laotian Museum, Qingdao, China in June and July of 2018. Her painting on Yupo, Meeting of the Minds will head to China in April! […]
Opening Reception: Green Door Art Gallery – Artists Catherine Mahoney
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Catherine Mahoney will be at the Green Door Art Gallery in Webster Groves, Missouri for… TASTE OF AUGUSTA – GREEN DOOR ART GALLERY – OPENING RECEPTION. There will be many wonderful pieces to see and to add to your collection. March 7 – April 20, 2018 Happy to […]
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