Category: November 2012
Images Art Gallery’s Award Winner
Hot Kismet received 2nd place award in 3D category in Images Art Gallery’s 17th annual Juried Art show. Kilnfired and Kilncasted Glass Sculpture by Wanda Tyner. Wanda Tyner Glass Art | Facebook […]
November 2012
It’s time to think about memberships! Time for current members to renew and time to encourage new members to join! Read this issue of INTOUCH to hear what our members have to say about what BOMH provides! BOMH has a lot going on next year – we are thrilled to be offering more regional […]
President’s Letter
The Best of Missouri Hands is fortunate to have the advice and counsel of an engaged board which supports The Best of Missouri Hands Executive Director Martha Greer. Keeping in mind feedback from the very active membership, this group has been instrumental in setting the strategic direction of the organization. Wherever your passion lies in […]
ArtSmart 2013 – Through the Kaleidoscope
Mark Your Calendars – ArtSmart 2013, March 15 – 17, Springfield, Missouri The pieces in a kaleidoscope don’t change. They simply shift and transition into new and vibrant patterns, depending on reflection and movement. Using these same principles, ArtSmart 2013 will help you identify how to bring together all of the basic elements that comprise […]
Big Red Box Deadline November 21
The deadline for Big Red Box is November 21st! There are still spots available for Juried BOMH arstists to participate in the Holiday show and sale at the lovely Foundry Art Center, Nov 30 – Dec 1! All it takes is sending a check for $50 made out to the Foundry to BOMH, 2101 W. […]
Online Fundraiser to Go Live on November 23rd
Just in time for the holidays!!! BOMH will launch its first online auction on November 23rd, Black Friday! Artists and BOMH members have donated work for the fundraiser and all proceeds will benefit The Best of Missouri Hands. The auction will feature paintings, ceramics, photography, jewelry, glass and more. Committee members Sandy Kolde, Jeannie Scott and […]
Long Time Member Jane Domke Supports BOMH
Jane Domke founded Juno Glass Art and Jewelry in 1996, creating fused glass items such as functional serveware, jewelry, magnets, holiday ornaments and sculptural pieces. Her colorful, imaginitive pieces sold through museum shops and fine craft galleries across the country. Jane’s work reflected her love of textiles from the US and around the world. Many […]
BOMH Members Spotted!
BOMH members were busy around the state! […]
Membership Drive Kick-Off
BOMH offers a variety of membership options. General membership is open to all those supporting the mission of the Best of Missouri Hands. We welcome students, artists, arts advocates, arts educators and members of the general public. Juried Membership is available to Missouri artists who must be accepted through a jury process. Corporate Membership is […]
Executive Director’s Letter
Every time I sit down to write my newsletter article, I consider what I should write about. Not so this time around – I want to share how strongly I feel about the value BOMH provides artists and artisans of our state. Not too long ago, I spoke to a group of artists. Before I began […]
MHC Awards Update
The Missouri Humanities Awards – Best of Missouri Hands Artist Submission The Missouri Humanities Council is excited to be partnering with the Best of Missouri Hands in creating an unique opportunity for Missouri artists to submit works of art in various mediums for consideration for the upcoming Missouri Humanities Awards. The Missouri Humanities Awards will be held in […]
Melynda Lotven Shares Silver Dollar City Sentiments
Craftsmanship, country and family were the focus of Silver Dollar City and the Harvest Festival this fall in Branson. Strengthening families by creating memories worth repeating is the reason and purpose for this wonderful event. Being a Juried Member of Best of Missouri Hands as judged by our peers and participating in the Silver Dollar […]
BOMH featured on “Art Beat”
Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph Missouri recently filmed a feature on BOMH for their arts programming, “Art Beat”. The footage is currently being aired in Northwest Missouri. A special thank you to BOMH members Lowell Hutchison and Gary Simmons who were interviewed for the piece. The work of several BOMH members was selected […]
Member News
Faith Bemiss, a Sedalia fine art photographer and artist and juried member of Best of Missouri Hands, had a one person exhibit called “Into a New Era,” at the Liberty Center Association for the Arts (LCAA), September 1-29, in Sedalia. Bemiss, also a member of Mid-Missouri Artists, Warrensburg, and President of the Sedalia Visual Art […]
Support BOMH through eBay Giving Works!
Are You an eBay-er? Support Your BOMH through eBay Giving Works! Do you buy or sell on eBay? Then maybe you are aware of the opportunity to donate a percentage of your sales or purchases to your favorite non-profit. And that INCLUDES Best of Missouri Hands. Yes, you can designate Missouri Artisans Association/Best of Missouri […]
BOMH Board Enjoys Made in Missouri Exhibit
The Best of Missouri Hands Board of Directors held their October meeting in Branson, MO at Silver Dollar City. The Board took the opportunity to visit with BOMH artists and enjoy the Made in Missouri Exhibit. It was wonderful to see the beautifully displayed artwork and see the BOMH artists and artisans hard at work […]
Juried Members Web Pages
Juried Members, have you updated your page on the new site? If not, please take a few minutes to do so! The BOMH website is viewed by those seeking Missouri artists and artwork and will be promoted heavily as a resource for the general public. We have created a simple, step-by-step guide to updating your page which […]
BOMH Expands Exhibition Opportunities
2013 will be filled with increased opportunities for BOMH members to exhibit and share their work in diverse venues around the state. The recently launched Regional Exhibits initiative has led to partnerships with several organizations which will enable BOMH to bring rich visual arts experiences into communities while providing membership the chance to share their […]
BOMH Invited to Participate in Kentucky Crafted Market 2013
For many years, MAA/BOMH has shared a good relationship with the Kentucky Arts Council. Once again, Kentucky has invited juried members to represent Missouri at the Kentucky Crafted Market. The 2013 Market is scheduled for March 1-3, 2013 at the Lexington Convention Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky requires that only juried members of BOMH may […]
Featured Artists
Marti Wingo and Leslie Compass: Collaborating to Create Unique Mosaics 1. Please describe your art and your artistic process Stained Glass Mosaics, we start with a base piece, whether it be a glass bowl, platter, or plywood board for a wall art piece. We score and cut our stained glass to size and glue them […]
Featured Corporate Member
Northland Exposure Artists Gallery: Corporate Spotlight 1. What is the mission of the Gallery? The mission of the Northland Exposure Artists Gallery is to: Offer local and regional Kansas City area artists a professional and affordable location to display and sell their work. Provide the community an opportunity to experience local art. Be an active […]
BOMH Thanks these supporting agencies
