Next Jury Session Opens February 1st
BOMH President’s Letter
BOMH 2021 Professional Development Grant
Cindy Larimore and Soulard Art Gallery
Benton County Art Walk April 24, 2021

So how does IR photography work? by Matthew Stuart Piper
Artist Spotlight: Kathryn Bowman
Artist Spotlight: Barb Byrne
artKIDTech Member’s Show – Cape Girardeau, MO
heARTheART studios publishes their first newsletter

The Conversation by Alicia Farris

Broken & Renewed Glass Art by Donna Knox

Broken & Renewed Glass Art is the embodiment of Donna’s journey into mixed media jewelry which began over 25 years ago when she started working with stained glass in Tucson, AZ. After moving to St. Charles, MO she was introduced to glass fusing loving the dynamic way colorscan change when heated in a kiln. The variety […]
Pat Berkbigler – Gourd Artist

I am a gourd artist turning hard shell gourds into works of art that last a lifetime through carving, painting, and pyrography. 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 […]
Julie Joy Sieving – Christmas Cards Now Available

I am a photographer and a mixed media artist. I am juried in the Best of Missouri Hands under Clay and Painting. Currently I am using my photography to create a line of note cards. You can find my framed and matted photos along with my blank photo greeting cards at Swords Pharmacy in Downtown […]
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 […]
Darla Zook Artist – Commissions Accepted

Watercolor and acrylic artist, capturing the ever changing seasons and activities of the Midwest. Painting plein air is an ongoing endeavor which supports her artistic theory that the earth is a living, breathing sculpture created by the Master’s hand. Every day has anticipation of how light reflects on surfaces as the sun rises over the […]
Th’Red Head Designs by Marci Blank

Th’Red HeadHome of handmade clothing and hand dyed yarns. Th’Red Head is a one-woman operation. Marci Blank designs, dyes, spins, knits, weaves and embellishes wearables for discerning patrons. Visit Marci’s website at http://www.thredhead.com/index.html and follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ThRedHeadDesigns […]
Best of Missouri Hands and YouTube

Did you know the Best of Missouri Hands has a YouTube Channel? We’ve been doing Zoom Workshops for our members all summer long. These workshops have been recorded and published to our YouTube Channel. Looking to start an Instagram account, or maybe you would like to learn how to get into galleries…Check out our YouTube […]
Missouri Life Magazine Seeks Articles for ENewsletter

CALL FOR ARTICLES: Heads up everybody…We have been contacted by Danita Allen Wood of Missouri Life Magazine. They are in the process of putting together an E Newsletter about the arts. Beginning plans are taking shape and they look to start publishing this E Newsletter at the beginning of 2021. They are looking for articles you and […]
Greg Kluempers photographs Benton Park Lake and Bridge

Benton Park is a neighborhood in southside St. Louis, Missouri, just west of the Soulard neighborhood. The official boundaries of the area are Gravois Avenue on the north, Cherokee Street on the south, I-55 on the east, and Jefferson Avenue on the west. Benton Park is unrelated to Benton Place, a private street located in […]
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. […]
Foundry Art Centre Call For Entry

Self Reflections January 15 – February 26, 2021 Deadline to enter: November 26, 2020 The Call for Entry: The Foundry Art Centre in Saint Charles, Missouri is seeking submissions for “Self Reflections” an exhibition asking all artists how artists reflect on themselves and create self portraits? Whether it’s through abstract expression, photography, sculpture, or traditional […]
Missouri Art Now

Missouri Art Now is a statewide competition for artists who live and work in Missouri. To celebrate Missouri’s bicentennial, several arts organizations have come together to present a traveling exhibit throughout 2021. The exhibition will feature sixty works from artists throughout the State of Missouri, together demonstrating the vibrant visual arts culture in the state. […]
Catherine Mahoney at Stone Soup Galleries

A dreamland of JOY resides at Stone Soup Galleries! Joy carries from the artist to the buyer, and from the buyer to the gift recipient. We want to share this with everyone, even those who can’t visit the gallery, so click here or on the Holiday Shopping Catalog and it will open this really cool […]
Donna Knox & Amy Jamison Featured Artists at Lillian Yahn Gallery

Two Best of Missouri Hands artist are having their work showcased at the Lillian Yahn Gallery during the month of November. Opening reception Friday November 6, 2020 Mask required. 5:00-7:00 pm. Gallery address 7443 Village Center Dr Saint Peters, MO 63368 […]
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 […]
BOMH Member Opens New Studio

Things are getting better all the time! New displays and an amazing collection of jewelry here at Niello Studio. Niello Studio is the shared studio and showroom of Jenny Walker, Leia Zumbro, and Best of Missouri Hands artist Christiana Danna. German Jewelry Artist Christiane Danna uses minimal shapes and elegant lines found in nature. Born […]
New Stencil Alert Shaw-Taylor Mash-Up

**NEW STENCIL ALERT!!** Introducing the Shaw-Taylor Mash-Up designed by MaryBeth Shaw and Kristie Taylor Creations! These stencils were created exclusively for StencilClub members! Watch Mary Beth and Kristie talking about these designs in their video on our blog at https://www.stencilgirltalk.com/…/stencilclub-mashup…! Go to https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-club-s/1850.htm and sign up for StencilClub by November 15th to have this set […]
Artists Boutique goes Virtual for Fall 2020

The Artists Boutique show has gone virtual for the fall 2020 show. Links or emails to all the artists can be found on the Artists Boutique website. Look for all participating artists to be featured on Facebook and Instagram November 6 – 30, 2020…however, you can always find the current list of artists on the […]
Soulard Art Gallery Call for Art – “Everything Blue”

Submit your art for “Everything Blue” This exhibit will be in on view in our main gallery 11/27/2020 through 12/31/2020 with opening weekends instead of an opening night due to Covid-19 safety concerns. Entry Deadline November 15, 2020 at 6:00 pm For more information https://www.soulardartgallery.com/call-for-art?fbclid=IwAR0MBEv-K72gFDrrJvCPU3YGgTQX1ne_W-EG8OJNAK7snxEjFWrtfrMRJx8 Soulard Art Gallery is a unique gallery space within the […]
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 […]
Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Fair 2021

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN: All artists ages 18 and up who exhibit work of original concept, design and execution are eligible to apply. Media categories include: ceramics, fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media 2D, painting, photography/digital, printmaking/drawing, sculpture and wood. APPLY NOW. We are hopeful that in May 2021 we will be able to host our annual […]
Village Pewter liquidation sale on snowflakes

Submitted by Peggy King Folks, I just communicated with Blenda Marquardt and she has moved to the Branson area. She asked that any proceeds from the sale of her ornaments be donated to BOMH. Thank you Blenda. So here’s an opportunity to own these sweet ornaments AND help BOMH. I am not selling these for […]
Christmas at Grandma’s Open House 2020

Juried Best of Missouri Hands founding member, Dodie Eisenhauer shares…Christmas at Grandma’s House is a seasonal Christmas shop. Located in my Grandmother’s house, we are open mid to late October through Christmas Eve. It started as a retail space for our own wire art, but now we carry work from approximately 40 artists. As a […]
Day Dreamin’ Metal Art Open Studio Christmas Show

Juried Best of Missouri Hands metal artist Sherry Day of Day Dreamin’ Metal Art is proud to announce the first time ever, Open Studio Christmas Show. When: Saturday November 7 11am-5pm and Sunday November 8 11am-5pm I will have my handmade metal sculptures of birds, flowers, dogs, owls, goats, dragonflies, grasshoppers, snails, crosses, flamingos, snowmen, […]
PALETTable: Now Showing at Stone Soup Galleries
ZOOM WORKSHOP: Setting Up Your Juried Member Art Page
Welcome our Newest Juried Artists / Summer 2020
BOMH On YouTube
Painting Through Covid by Breanna Trent
BOMH Newsletter Banner Summer 2020

New Website for Allison Norfleet Bruenger Collections
The Why & How of Digital Infrared Photography
Caroline Thompson Virtual Gallery
Holy Cow
Art Will Find A Way
Quarantine Art by Colleen Thayer
Using Art to Heal and Inspire
