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Artist Spotlight: Laurie Van Mondfrans
BOMH ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Name: Laurie Van Mondfrans City: Dardenne Prairie Business Name: LVMdesigns Medium: Jewelry Facebook Link: LVMdesigns Instagram Link: @lvmdesigns_artjewelry Website Link: LVMdesigns.etsy.com Any other online shops? (Fine Art America, Etsy?) LVMdesignsjewelry.com Juried/Not Juried? Juried How Long a BOMH Member? 10 months Why did you join BOMH? To learn from others about selling my […]
Gourd artist Pat Berkbigler featured online by Missouri Life Magazine
Pat Berkbigler | BestOfMissouriHands.org/pab2175/ I am a retired elementary school teacher, after thirty-one rewarding years in public education. When I tell people I was a teacher, they immediately respond with, “So you taught art?” The answer to that is “No”. Through all my years in education, none of them involved taking or teaching art classes. Read more […]
BOMH artist Michele Spry featured in Missouri Life Magazine online edition
Michele Spry | Midway Mercantile Co | 7301 W Henderson Road Columbia “Well, hi sugar!” People who know her know her trademark greeting, and turn around and say, “Hi, Michele.” To say Michele Spry is full of life is an understatement. Her energy, optimism, and philanthropic drive is contagious, and each conversation with her leaves one motivated and impassioned. […]
Missouri Life Magazine features BOMH artist Catherine A. Mohoney
Catherine A. Mahoney, WHS, MoWS | Hermann | ColorfulBrushes.Homestead.com Hard work and a lifetime spent rising to the challenge clearly describes my life as an American Impressionist, entirely spent living and creating in Missouri. A seed was planted on my mind’s eye as a four-year-old child when my mother handed me a student pan set of […]
ART-A-PALOOZA
Art-a-palooza Important Info! When: Saturday July 31, 10am-3pm Where: Kirkwood Rec Center Gym, 111 N. Geyer Rd. (inside! AC & WiFi! tons of parking!) Why: To sell art and art related goods at affordable prices Cost: $65/booth. This includes one table, two chairs, 10×10 space to set up however you’d like, including the use of […]
P Z Originals goes Live on Facebook every Tuesday and Saturday at 8:00 PM
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Patti Zieche-Davisson of P Z Originals goes live every Tuesday and Saturday evening at 8:00 pm on her business Facebook page. Be sure to tune in to see her latest creations because they don’t last long. Creating unique, one of a kind necklaces, earrings, and pendants from precious metals […]
Artist Spotlight: Barb Byrne
Name: Barb Byrne City: Pleasant Hill, MO Business Name: Barb Byrne Glass Medium: Glass Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/BarbByrneGlass and https://www.facebook.com/InfusedGlassArtMemorials Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/barbbyrneglass Twitter Link: https:/www.twitter.com/BarbByrneGlass Website Link: https://barbbyrneglass.com/ Any other online shops? (Fine Art America, Etsy?) no Juried/Not Juried? Juried How long have you been a BOMH Member? I have been a juried member for […]
Barb Byrne Glass
I create unique and original fused glass animal portraits, nature scenes, and abstract art. I also specialize in creating memorial glass pieces using the ashes of a loved one or beloved pet. Pictured: First completed butterfly display. Swallowtails in flight. Shop online at https://barbbyrneglass.com/ Follow Barb on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BarbByrneGlass Barb Byrne Glass can also […]
A Moment With A Friend by Alicia Farris
Alicia Farris was honored to receive the The Kashiwa Legacy Award for her painting, “Strength and Struggle” in the Adirondacks Exhibition of American Watercolors in Old Forge, NY. The exhibition was from August – Sept. 2020. She also received 2nd place overall in the members annual Big Splash exhibition of the St. Louis Watercolor Society […]
Art in the Open Billboard Art Contest
Would you like a chance to have your creative work on a billboard? Have you entered the ART IN THE OPEN Billboard Art Contest yet? The Adult Division is only $20 for up to 4 entries! The Youth Division is free! The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2021! GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO […]
New work by Tim Judge
A recent painting I did in honor of Veterans’ Day. […]
Jan Helton Wins Big!
This is so crazy! I just found out that I received second place out of 674 paintings entered from 12 countries in the Northwest Watercolor Society 80th International Exhibition! (Seriously, did this really happen?!) Thank you to Ron Stocke, Juror and Judge of Awards. Here is the link to the website where you can see […]
Kristen McMillion on Fine Art America
I am a printmaker, painter, and photographer working in St. Louis, Missouri. I have a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Painting from Missouri State University and a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Maryville University. I have over 20 years of experience with art in various forms, namely printmaking, painting, and photography. Shop […]
Caroline Thompson Virtual Gallery
Dear Friends and Patrons, across the United States! Today, I officially launch the Caroline Thompson Virtual Gallery and hope you will enjoy seeing my latest work. The gallery is available online for you anytime, however, I will send an announcement every month or so, as new work is added. […]
Wunderlust Guest Teacher MaryBeth Shaw
**UPDATE** Great news! Wanderlust has reopened again and MaryBeth Shaw is excited to be one of the teachers! Registration and details at https://www.everything-art.com/courses/wanderlust-2020?affcode=113232_vydpv7pe […]
Fayette Main Street, Inc. 2020 Crafts & Drafts Festival
Greetings from Fayette Missouri! Fayette Main Street, Inc. is excited to announce that the 2020 Crafts & Drafts Festival is planned for Saturday, September 12, 2020. The event will again be held on the historic Howard County Courthouse Square from 3-7pm. The festival will be held on the same day as a home football game […]
BOMH PRESIDENTS LETTER April 2020
Here we are, April 2020. What a time. 2020 so far makes 2019 look like an awesome year. Lots of us were looking forward hopefully to a new year. Well, that has gotten shaken to the core. We are living in extraordinary times. Never in history has the whole world been affected in such a […]
BOMH Visiting Artist Program 2017-2018
With this new school year, we as juried artists in Best of Missouri Hands have another opportunity to serve the young people in our state. The Visiting Artist program exists to help inspire the students throughout the state of Missouri. To help students see working artists and hear about the various disciplines that our artists […]
Missouri Art Council
The Missouri Arts Council supports the arts that strengthen the cultural, educational, and economic vitality of our state. https://www.missouriartscouncil.org/ […]
Call For Art – Steampunk – Soulard Art Market – St. Louis, MO
The Soulard Art Gallery has an open call for art for our next Show called….STEAMPUNK! STEAMPUNK is a juried show that will be on display at the Soulard Art Gallery from February 19, 2016 through March 25, 2016 with an opening reception on Friday night February 19 from 7pm till 9pm. There is an open […]
Better Business Bureau Warning For Artists
BBB warns that scammers are targeting artists with offers to buy their work By Mary Delach Leonard Scammers have been targeting artists, and it’s not a pretty picture, says the St. Louis Better Business Bureau. The scam is a twist on the “fake check” or “overpayment” schemes that have been around for years. <img src=”http://news.stlpublicradio.org/sites/kwmu/files/styles/default/public/201601/Oil_painting_palette.jpg” […]
End of year news: Springfield Regional Art Council
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End of Year Newsletter – Art Council of Southeast Missouri
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Art Business Institute: Spread Your Price Points to Gain New Collectors
Spread Your Price Points to Gain New Collectors Posted: 28 Dec 2015 04:00 AM PST Are your prices diversified? Capture more business by reaching new markets and new customers. When you make a sale of your work to a customer, do you know what their next logical purchase from you should be? Have you ever […]
Art Business Institute: 8 Ways to build your email list
8 Ways to Build Your Email Marketing List Posted: 30 Dec 2015 04:00 AM PST Your list of customers and prospects is one of the most valuable assets your creative business has. We offer some suggestions to help you build that list Your email list is permission-based, meaning that people agree to allow you to […]
Wassail Walk/Studio Tour – Juried BOMH artist John Preus – Rocheport, MO
YOU’RE INVITED: To join juried Best of Missouri Hands artist John Preus and his lovely wife, Margaret during the annual Rocheport Wassail Walk. The Preus’s will be serving a delicious Wassail which is a beverage of hot mulled cider. Travel from merchant to merchant to judge the best Wassail in town. While sampling your delicious […]
It’s Almost Time to Renew Your Membership
Hello fellow Best of Missouri Hands members. We at BOMH are preparing for the annual dues renewal period which we intend to open on December 1, 2015. Renewals will be due by January 1, 2016, as usual. However, with the functionality of our new web site, we now have a new process. So lend me […]
A Look Inside – Art Impressions Gallery – Sedalia, MO
Art Impressions Gallery and Frame Shop in Sedalia, MO, is owned and operated by juried Best of Missouri Hands artists Garnetta Sullivan. She has put together a nice collection of artists from around the state, many of which are also members of the BOMH such as Sam Davisson, Teresa Killion, Ron Emig, Cathy Kush, Village […]
Award Winners Announced – With These Missouri Hands – Lillian Yahn Gallery – O’Fallon, MO
“With These Missouri Hands” Gallery Show Ends The Closing Reception on August 28th marked the end of “With These Missouri Hands”, a gallery show featuring 35 pieces of artwork from 14 Missouri artists. The show was a collaboration between The Best of Missouri Hands and the St Charles County Arts Council and was held […]
November Open House Party – Stone Soup Galleries – Chesterfield, MO
We are excited, and somewhat amazed…. After all, it is glass. Sculptures and Jewelry from members of The St Louis Lampworkers Society will be waiting for you at our November 6th Open House Party. Glass Totems by Marilyn Roberts ($200 each) We are inviting all of our friends… and friends’ friends to this Friday night gathering for a […]
List of Artists – Art Fair at Queeny Park – St. Louis, MO
LOOK AT THIS SHOW LINE UP!! Man oh Man is this going to be a GREAT SHOW! Mark your calendars NOW for the Art Fair at Queeny Park…September 4-6, 2015 at the Greensfelder Recreation Center. Friday, September 4, 2015 5 PM – 9 PM Saturday,September 5, 2015 10 AM – 6 PM Sunday, September 6, […]
Greater St. Louis Art Association News – June 2014
GSLAA News JUNE MEETING Date: Thursday, June 25th Place: Concordia Lutheran Church 505 South Kirkwood Road Kirkwood, MO 63122 Time: 6:30 pm – Fellowship and Refreshments 7:00 pm – Business Meeting and Program PROGRAM CHANGE Program: VIC BARR How does Vic, Master Woodworker, make those stunning Jewelry Boxes? Vic has […]
FIRST FRIDAY ART ADVENTURE – Hannibal, MO
HAC Events FIRST FRIDAY ART ADVENTURE First Friday Art Adventures are an opportunity for kids ages 6 to 12 to create hands-on projects, nurture their creativity and make something that is cool and fun. Friday, June 5 UPCYCLE: Found Art Sculpture Participants create their own project using recyclables and will also work together to create […]
Masters and Apprentices – Missouri Art Council
Masters and Apprentices Strengthen Missouri’s Folk Arts Web At the heart of the Missouri Folk Arts Program are the intense one-on-one relationships of the Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program. A master artist meets frequently and works closely with an apprentice artist to impart the master’s knowledge and develop the apprentice’s skills. Since the first TAAP lesson […]
JURY SESSION NOW OPEN – Best of Missouri Hands
ATTENTION GENERAL MEMBERS: If you are interested in applying for juried status….now is the time to apply! You must have been a Best of Missouri Hands member for at least 90 days to apply for juried status. If you meet this criteria and would like to apply please visit the link below for more information […]
ARTIST PORTRAIT DAY
Portraits for Artists Sponsored By The Art Beacon & Paint St Louis Tuesday, May 21st 9AM to 8:30PM Every artist needs a recent, professional quality photos for press, promotional materials, website and social networking. The Art Beacon has teamed up with Garry McMichael, professional photographer and owner of Paint St. Louis to organize a […]
WORKSHOP – THE ART OF SOCIAL CHANGE
The Art of Social Change: Art as Activism, May 21, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. View this email in your browser GRANTS ART & COMMUNITY GALLERY EVENTS PUBLIC ART RESOURCES Mark Your Calendars Regional Arts Commission and the Sam Fox School of Art & Design, Brown School of Social Work […]
BOMH ARTIST ALICIA FARRIS TO EXHIBIT IN TEXAS
BOMH ARTIST ALICIA FARRIS TO EXHIBIT IN TEXAS Alicia Farris received a 3rd place award in the 51st Annual Southwestern Watercolor Society Member show in Richardson, Texas last September. More recently she was extremely honored to be accepted into the 40th Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Exhibition, which will take place in Lubbock, Texas this spring. Her entry […]
RURAL MISSOURI COOP SPOTLIGHTS BOMH ARTIST
RURAL MISSOURI COOP SPOTLIGHTS BOMH ARTIST MARTY SCHMITT Marty Schmitt of Art That Rocks was recently interviewed for the pages of the Rural Missouri Electric Coop paper which is distributed throughout the state under different names. Marty is a member of the White River Valley Electric Company. The article highlights her career as an artist who […]
The Best of Missouri Hands Welcomes 12 New Juried Artists
THE BEST OF MISSOURI HANDS WELCOMES 12 NEW JURIED ARTISTS! Sandy Brooks has been juried into two categories: Drawing and Painting. Her original wildlife and nature art captures the wonder of outdoors. Sandra Kolde has been juried into the Fiber category. The soft sculptures she produces are meant to represent life’s journey with a sense […]
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. […]
Perks of Being a Juried Member
Who doesn’t love a good perk… and I’m not talking coffee! Everyone always asks… “what’s in it for me?” Well, when it comes to your juried member page, the first thing that comes to mind is VISIBILITY. Yes visibility. Your artist statement, your work, your category, your website, contact info, business name, everything is easily […]
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 […]
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