Category: November 2013
Visiting Artists, 2013
In 2008, Missouri Artisans Association dba The Best of Missouri Hands initiated a program for artists to visit classrooms providing art demos and discussions about life as an artist. The Best of Missouri Hands has more than 450 member artists working in various mediums throughout the State of Missouri. Professional development opportunities for BOMH members are available to help […]
ARTstravaganza
The St Louis Artists’ Guild was once again abuzz with the excitement of ARTstravaganza 2013 in mid-November. At times, the parking lot was nearly filled to capacity as patrons entered the show. Twenty five Best of Missouri Hands general and juried members from across the state filled both levels of the elegant restored mansion. The […]
Call for Artists
Our corporate member the Columbia Art League, would like to invite fellow members of the Best of Missouri Hands to submit an entry for the 2014 Art in the Park show which will take place June 7th and 8th. This is a juried event in which the highest caliber of artists are chosen to participate. […]
Corporate Member Spotlight: Peckham & Wright Architects, Inc
With 13 employees, Peckham & Wright Architects, Incorporated is considered a small company but a medium-sized architecture firm. In speaking with Kimberly Trabue, it was obvious that this corporate member of The Best of Missouri Hands has a very strong commitment to the arts and their community. The office is located at 15 South Tenth […]
Artist Spotlight: Andrea Quiroz-Jira
Photo and story by Kim Carr The first thing you notice when you meet Andrea is her easy smile. It lights up her face…especially when she’s talking about her art. Andrea confessed that she is happiest when she is making something – anything. She just enjoys creating… especially big, bold, in-your-face jewelry. To look […]
Executive Director’s Letter
Members, I want to introduce myself as your new Executive Director for The Best of Missouri Hands. I am Andrea Quiroz Jira and I am so excited to be on board and looking forward to meeting each and every one of you. Art has always been my passion and continues to be so to this […]
We’ve Been Listening
Our new Executive Director, Andrea Quiroz Jira and your BOMH Board members are working together to address the feedback from you regarding both the BOMH website and the Forum. Following is a short update on our progress. At the end of this article you will find e-mails and phone numbers of people you can contact […]
For juried members: BOMH stickers, banners and badges
NOTICE: JURIED MEMBERS Juried Members of BOMH may purchase stickers to place on their products that show the world they are Juried Members of BOMH. In addition, BOMH vinyl banners for your booth draw the customers in. Both items are available ONLY to Juried Members and ONLY through BOMH. The stickers come in three sizes. […]
ArtSmart 2014 Scholarship
Need a scholarship for ArtSmart 2014? Each year, The Best of Missouri Hands offers financial assistance for the ArtSmart Conference. This year’s conference will be held in Springfield, MO on March 21-23, 2014. Application for scholarships are open to any conference attendee. We request that applicants write briefly how they expect the conference to benefit […]
Presidents Letter
It is with great pleasure that The Best of Missouri Hands introduces Andrea Quiroz Jira as Best of Missouri Hands new Executive Director. Profile: An advocate for arts and culture, Andrea offers significant experience in relationship development, sales, marketing and event planning in both self-directed and team-oriented methods. She resides in Columbia, MO. The Board of Directors looks […]
ArtSmart 2014 – Art Springs in Springfield
Save the Date March 21-23, 2014 You should mark your calendars right now and plan to attend ArtSmart 2014 in Springfield, Missouri next year! We are lining up a fun-filled weekend full of learning, inspiration, and hands on art that you’ll take back home with you, all wrapped up in the fellowship that has become the […]
Show Recap: Silver Dollar City National Harvest Festival 2013
With the new wooden roller coaster “Outlaw Run” making its debut at Silver Dollar City in 2013, my personal experience was just that, quite the roller coaster ride. Three weeks of mainly highs and some lows. There was very little straight track except on my days off when I sat in my room and […]
Corporate Membership 2013
We are thankful to The Best of Missouri Hands’ Corporate Members for providing support to our wonderful Assocation. These corporations, arts councils and businesses are dedicated to supporting the visual arts and artists throughout Missouri. If you or your business is interested in becoming a Corporate Member, Please call 866.699.2664 or visit our Corporate Membership Page. We […]
Kentucky Crafted Market
The Kentucky Arts Council has invited MAA/BOMH to attend its Kentucky Crafted Market, March 7-9, 2014. This is a wholesale and retail show, open only to Kentucky artists and those guilds that the Kentucky Arts Council selects for invitation. Artists must have a wholesale line of work for the first day of the show, […]
President’s Letter
We have discovered it does take a village. ARTstravanganza, 2013 November 9 & 10, 2013 to be held at the Saint Louis Artist Guild. Regional Arts Commission sponsors ARTstravanganza in part. Contact Don Crozier: doncrozier@gmail.com Save the Date – ArtSmart Conference 2014 March 21 – 23, 2014 will be held in Springfield, Missouri at the […]
Healthcare & Artists – Satisfied? or Troubled?
So, as the heading of this article poses, are you satisfied with your current healthcare or are you concerned with your situation? Healthcare has been in the news a lot lately and the news stories are set to increase as we get closer to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act this fall. Many times […]
Best of Missouri Hands Election of Officers
Officers for 2013-2014 were elected at the July 17th Board Meeting in Columbia. Joyce Rosen, Don Crozier, and Vic Barr will continue in the offices of President, Vice-President, and Treasurer, respectively, after being elected by the Board of Directors for another term. Nancy Koehler was elected to the office of Secretary, replacing Jeannie Scott. Jeannie […]
For Juried Members: BOMH stickers, banners and badges
NOTICE: JURIED MEMBERS Juried Members of BOMH may purchase stickers to place on their products that show the world they are Juried Members of BOMH. In addition, BOMH vinyl banners for your booth draw the customers in. Both items are available ONLY to Juried Members and ONLY through BOMH. The stickers come in three sizes. […]
Visiting Artist Program
In 2008, Missouri Artisans Association dba Best of Missouri Hands initiated a program for artists to visit classrooms providing art demos and discussions about life as an artist. Grants provided by Missouri Arts Council and Regional Arts Commission have provided BOMH the opportunity to expand these visits throughout the State of Missouri. The grant funds allow us to […]
ARTstravaganza 2013
ARTstravaganza 2013 – November 9-10 in Clayton The fall art season has begun and ARTstravaganza is just around the corner. There are still some openings in selected mediums, so if you have the second weekend in November open, ARTstravaganza might be a good fit for you. We plan to have 35 artists and expect to […]
Marc Duke of Art-Linx at ARTSmart 2014
We’re excited to have Marc Duke of Art-Linx as our main speaker for ARTSmart 2014. Marc has worked as a writer, advertising creative director, gallery owner and corporate executive and has been taking pictures professionally since the 1960s. He keeps his finger on the pulse of the art-buying public through Art-Linx, known as “the incredible […]
BOMH Members Participate in 2013 Harvest Festival at Silver Dollar City
– by Melynda Lotven 2013 Harvest Festival in Silver Dollar City begins September 12th and runs through October 26th with Monday and Tuesday’s closed. The following is a list of the BOMH artists that will be demonstrating and selling with the Best of Missouri Hands group on park. This year we will have two locations giving us […]
Artist Spotlight: Madge Gressley
Photo and story by Kim Carr Madge is the first to admit that she is an eclectic artist, moving from one medium to another. She views each medium as a challenge that must be studied, explored and delved into. Once she gets the technique for each style worked out, she tends to find interest in […]
Stone Soup Gallery
Photos and Article by Kim Carr The old fable of stone soup tells of a hungry stranger who comes into a village with nothing more than a stone which he places in a pot of boiling water. By the end, the villagers have gathered together and each contributed to the pot by adding vegetables and […]
BOMH Membership and Donation
New BOMH Members Andrea Quirz –Jira Dennis Bobbitt Denise Williams Ann Schultz – Student Member Blair Davey Colleen Wagner John McMurry Jacqueline Chinnery Suzanne Thompson Norah Ryan Peggy Neer Carol Broyles Stephanie Gibson New Corporate Member Arts Council South East Missouri – Murielle Wyman – Cape Girardeau Donation Nancy McDowell […]
Artist Spotlight: Cynthia Morris
Photos and Article by Kim Carr It’s not often that you hear of a career in banking inspiring an artist to create. However, this is exactly what happened for juried member Cynthia Morris who has worked for the 3rd National Bank in Sedalia, MO for the past 36 years. You see, back in 1996, Cynthia purchased […]
Congratulations to Bluestem Missouri Craft
Bluestem is celebrating 30 years in business.The gallery is a Corporate Member of the Best of Missouri Hands and represents over 250 artists – 80% of which are from Missouri. One can find a mix of fine and traditional crafts in clay,glass, wood, metal, fiber and more – all made in Missouri and its eight […]
Corporate Membership 2013
Best of Missouri Hands Corporate Members make up an exceptional group of corporations dedicated to supporting and preserving the artistic and cultural heritage of the arts of Missouri. Best of Missouri Hands offers excellent opportunities for high visibility while providing vital support to our exhibitions, educational programs that makes the Best of Missouri Hands one of […]
Missouri Life Magazine Seeks Missouri-made Items
Dear Best of Missouri Hands Members: Missouri Life magazine is currently seeking interesting Missouri-made items to showcase in our feature, “A Few of Our Favorite Missouri Things” for our upcoming December issue, which is intended to be mainly a gift-buying guide, although we can also use some holiday décor items. We’re looking for all kinds […]
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