ArtSmart Reviews
This was my very first association conference, and it did not disappoint! I had so much fun! And it was so nice to be able to meet some of the people whose art is the only thing you know of them. Putting names to faces, great conversation! Lots of laughs! A fabulous guest speaker! Mckenna Hallett […]
Cindy Larimore puts her best foot forward, so to speak.
Here it is…This amazing collaboration I have been dying to share with you. It has been in the works for months and keeping it a secret has not been easy. I am excited to announce that two pieces of my artwork have been selected by the talented Michael Grey to create TWO Limited Edition BIRKENSTOCK […]
Fiber Artist Annie Webster Creates Gourd Art
I will have three pieces in the Missouri Fiber Artists member exhibit “MoFA in the House” at the Margaret Harwell Museum in Poplar Bluff. The exhibit will feature art quilts, weavings, embroidery, sculptures, and collage. The show runs May 6 – June 25, 2023. The piece pictured here is called “Bounty.” It is a gourd […]
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ArtSmart is a SUCCESS!!
ArtSmart 2023 was a success!! Thank you to everyone who attended, pitched in, created, learned, shared and spent the weekend with us! The excitement is still high as the dust settles. Look for post on the BOMH Facebook Member Only page to get a little insight as we share post periodically to share the weekend […]
Tresa Killion welcomes students to her studio
Today I had a group of students in to visit the studio! They were very inquisitive and wanted to learn a lot about the pottery process! Was able to share all about Best of Missouri Hands as well! This is a parochial Mennonite school. As you can see there was even an 8 month old! […]
Art Impressions Gallery & Framing
BOMH Corporate/Gallery Member Art Impressions Gallery & Framing, owned by artist Garnetta Sullivan, is located on The Avenues in the heart of the historic downtown district of Sedalia, MO in a beautiful historic building. Sedalia, known for its rich history as a cattle drive town and also as the home of Ragtime composer Scott Joplin, is […]
Sullivan Creative
BOMH Corporate/Gallery Member We elevate your look.Professional graphic design can make an “everyday product” look like the latest “gotta’ have it,” and it can make the latest “gotta’ have it” look like the newest “can’t live without it.” If you’ve ever worked with a graphic designer before, you know how valuable the service can be. […]
PBS series “Making” features BOMH juried artists
We are so excited to announce that the Best of Missouri Hands will be featured on the PBS series, “Making.” The crew from KMOS/PBS out of Warrensburg filmed during our ArtSmart 2023 conference in April. We feel so honored for this spotlight! The film crew documented different moments from our conference, from activities and interactions […]
Sequoia Park Springfield Missouri
Sequoia Park SpringfieldShow dates: Saturday October 14,10am-4:30pmSunday October 15,10am-4:30pmApplications accepted:Open April 15, closing June 10Notices of acceptance mailed out July 1 More info:https://www.swmoartcraftguild.com/art-in-the-park We have Space for 25-30 juried artists from a variety of disciplines: painting, pottery, jewelry, drawing, photography, printmaking, recycled and new clothing. Food truck. Our wonderful harpist will be providing soothing background harmonies. […]
Mason Fork & Cork Artisan Festival
We would like to invite the Missouri Artisans Association/Best of Missouri Hands artists to show at our fall festival. Our festival continues to grow every year and we’d love for you to be a part of our festivities! The Macon Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual Fork & Cork Festival in downtown Macon every […]
Vic Mastis to exhibit her piece, Velvety Tails
Vic Mastis’ pastel “Velvety Tails” was juried into the International Association of Pastel Societies Spring Juried Exhibition- 42nd Open Division Online. A big thank you to the jurors!! Link to the show: https://showsubmit.com/gallery/iaps-42nd-open-division-exhibition […]
Glass artist Barb Byrne shines bright in the new year
Award of the BOMH Professional Development Grant for 2023. I will be using it to explore the use of silk screens to design more complex subjects for my glass work. Participated in the Blue Springs Art League Fine Art Show in March. Awarded first place in Mixed Media for my City Skyline piece and third […]
Best of Missouri Hands: On the Road – The World We Create
The Best of Missouri Hands is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development and recognition of Missouri’s artists and artisans. BOMH currently has approximately 400 members representating artists, arts educators, the general public, businesses and organizations. Juried membership represents a diverse range of art forms and mediums, all of which exhibit the highest level of […]
Spring 2023 President Letter
Spring has sprung! Even with a few nights still dipping into those frosty temperatures, the new season is obviously all around, from the early garden blooms to the baby robins hungry in their nests. Trees are beginning to fill with green leaves and the sun gives us more light each day. This is the time of year […]
Annie Webster to exhibit at the Margaret Harwell Museum
Annie Webster will have three pieces in the Missouri Fiber Artists member exhibit “MoFA in the House” at the Margaret Harwell Museum in Poplar Bluff. The exhibit will feature art quilts, weavings, embroidery, sculptures, and collage. The show runs May 6 – June 25, 2023. The piece pictured here is called “Bounty.” It is a […]
New E Book by juried glass artist Barb Byrne
After months of work, I’m happy and excited to announce the release of my new e-book, Blending 96COE Glass Powders. I wrote this book for glass artists who use 96COE glass as a way to give them ideas for expanding our limited color palette. If you know a glass artist who might be interested, please […]
Recap of ArtSmart Breakouts on BOMH YouTube
At ArtSmart 2023 presented by the Best of Missouri Hands, a couple very popular breakout sessions led by fellow juried BOMH artists….Nina Miller who took everyone through the use of “Canva” and Wanda Tyner who shared the “In’s and Out’s of Meta Business”. Both got lots of great questions and walked folks through how to […]
Dina Kowal wants you to meet her at the fair.
Dina Roedel Kowal….I will be an artist in residence at the Missouri State Fair. Located in the Fine Arts building, downstairs. Aug. 14-19. […]
Solo Exhibit for BOMH Photographer Carol Estes
I recently found out I will have a solo show for August and September at Paul Henry’s Art Gallery in Hammond, IN. The show will be: #shadesofshe. Juried BOMH photographer Carol Estes […]
Carol Estes featured artists in June at Courtyard Gallery
Carol Estes…I will be the Featured Artist for the month of June at Courtyard Gallery in New Buffalo, Michigan. I will feature my ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) “Impressionism in Art Photography” work. […]
Juried fiber artist Stacy Heydt to exhibit at the Margaret Hartwell Art Museum
Stacy Heydt…Accepted into the Margaret Hartwell Art Museum in Poplar Bluff’s Missouri Fiber Artist show for May. […]
Juried fiber artist Cindy Canfield moves studio and shop to new location
Cindy Canfield…This will be my third location at The Shepherd of the Hills Homestead in Branson, MO. I am currently in the middle of moving from one very leaky building, to two adjoining buildings. I’m loving being able to separate into two entities. The upper level building will be my studio, where I will demonstrate, […]
Benton County Arts
Dina Roedel Kowal shared…I’m helping to coordinate Benton County Arts Fest and we are in need of Missouri artisan vendors! The event is June 3rd in downtown Warsaw. Show info is here and I am a contact person if there are questions: https://www.bentoncountyarts.com/…/2023-benton-county… […]
ArtSmart Swag! Get your own.
Were you unable to attend ArtSmart 2023? Well, it was a great conference. And you can have part of it, at least, by getting your very own tote and sketch book, the same ones that were distributed to attendees. Both are available at https://bestofmissourihands.org/shop/ […]
Check out Mckenna’s Podcast on My Golden Words
Our guest speaker at ArtSmart 2023 presented by the Best of Missouri Hands was Mckenna Hallett of My Golden Word. If you would like to hear more of Mckenna’s words of advice, check out her podcast, starting at #1…. https://mygoldenwords.com/lessons-from-a-seven-year-old…/ […]
Juried BOMH artist Travis Bond Featured by the Missouri Arts Council
Congratulations to juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Travis Bond, who was selected as one of the Missouri Arts Council’s featured artists for the month of April. Like in his “Contemplation” (left) says #MissouriFeaturedArtist Travis Bond, “the goal for my drawings is to lay the groundwork for a story to be told, allowing the viewer to use […]
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A BIG Thank YOU to all our artists who submitted images for consideration to use in our newly updated Rack Cards and Postcard. We appreciate you very much and for following along here on the BOMH Member Only Facebook Page. Congratulations to Dina Roedel Kowal (drawing), Linda Green-Metzler (painting), Lisa Hilton (sculpture), Pat Pelley Berkbigler […]
Join us Tuesday May 9th for a Professional Development Zoom Workshop with Pat Berkbiger
After thirty one years in elementary education it was time for slowing down and finding a new passion. As a nature lover, I find gourd art to be relaxing, rewarding, and intriguing. There always seems to be a new technique to be learned or created, keeping this art form fun and exciting. When people think […]
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SUBMIT YOUR IMAGES NOW FOR SUNDAY’S MOCK JURY
MOCK JURY LINK On Sunday April 16, 2023 the Best of Missouri Hands will conduct a Mock Jury during ArtSmart 2023. This is an excellent opportunity for attendees to submit images of their work for review. Attending a Mock Jury is a great tool for artist seeking to apply for art shows, exhibits, and other […]
FREE CONSULTATION WITH GUEST SPEAKER Mckenna Hallett of My Golden Word
FRIDAY – Free Consultations There is a great potential for individual consultations with artists. I am delighted to spend 15 minutes with up to eight back-to- back appointments on Friday night. This will help achieve overall goals for a successful week-end. Sign-up during check in at ArtSmart for your one on one consultation with Mckenna. […]
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Friday Night Frolics are always a BIG HIT at ArtSmart. This is a chance to mingle, create and get your creative juices flowing. You have an assortment of frolics to choose from. Have you ever wanted to try your hand at Alcohol Ink Painting? Well here’s your chance. Nancy Koehler who has been working with […]
ARTSMART DEADLINE EXTENDED TO TOMORROW APRIL 7, 2023 3:00 PM
ARTSMART REGISTRATION EXTENDED UNTILThursday, April 6, 2023 at 3:00 pm ArtSmart 2023April 14-16, 2023Stoney Creek HotelColumbia MO ArtSmart 2023 is scheduled for April 14-16, 2023 at the Stoney Creek Inn in Columbia MO. After a short hiatus, ArtSmart is BACK!! ArtSmart is a Professional Development Conference that runs Friday – Sunday this year from April […]
BOARD MEMBERS WANTED
The Best of Missouri Hands is looking for board members, and WE NEED YOU! The BOMH board makes decisions about the direction of the organization. We plan the ArtSmart Conference, organize the Visiting Artist program, produce online workshops, oversee advertising, coordinate social media, and much more. We seek to promote and help the artists of […]
CALL FOR ARTISTS AND FINE CRAFTERS FOR NEW MISSOURI LIFE MERCANTILE OPENING SOON
Missouri Life magazine is in the process of opening Missouri Life Mercantile, using available space in the office for our magazine in Rocheport, Missouri, a quaint little river town about 15 miles west of Columbia. We hope to be open by April 8 but aren’t on a hard deadline. Rocheport already caters to tourists, with about a dozen other […]
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ARTSMART 2023?
BOMH is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting on Tuesday March 14, 2023 at 10:00 am. We will be chatting about everything you ever wanted to know about our upcoming conference…ArtSmart 2023! This wildly popular professional development get together is fun and educational. Whether you are a seasoned veteran to ArtSmart or a newbie…this workshop […]
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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS TONIGHT!!
ArtSmart 2023 is scheduled for April 14-16, 2023 at the Stoney Creek Inn in Columbia MO.Information will be posted to this site, as well as the BOMH FaceBook pages,and via the BOMH Newsletter After a short hiatus, ArtSmart is BACK!! ArtSmart is a Professional Development Conference that runs Friday – Sunday this year from April […]
SEEKING ARTSMART SPONSORS
I am writing today to invite you to take part in a great opportunity for our upcoming ArtSmart conference in April that will be held at Stoney Creek in Columbia. So much goes into the planning of this event. The conference committee and I have been working hard to finalize all the details. We are hoping […]
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