Gourd Artist Pat Berkbigler is now a Resident Artist at Green Door Art Gallery
After showing in two exhibits at Green Door Art Gallery, the last show being, Botanicals and Blooms, I am happy to announce that I’m now a RESIDENT ARTIST at Green Door Art Gallery! I am a gourd artist doing stippling, carving, filigree and more, turning hard shell gourds into works of art that last a […]
Missouri Life Magazine
If you want to know what is happening, where to eat, day trips or amazing places to vacation in the great state of Missouri, you only need to reach for a copy of Missouri Life Magazine. This year The Best of Missouri Hands (BOMH) has been running a series of ads in the magazine to […]
Painter, Alicia Farris Featured in BOMH Missouri Life Magazine Ad May 2022
Watercolor, acrylic and oil painter and art instructor. Art provides the opportunity to capture and share the spirit and personality of a subject, whether animate or not. Alicia likes to isolate what seams common and recreate it in a different light, all the while, creating a source of emotion and cause for reflection for the […]
Jewelry Artist Michele Mohr Featured in BOMH Missouri Life Magazine Ad June 2022
I create Wearable Art – Inspired Enamel Jewelry by Michele Mohr – created using vitreous enamel on copper and sterling silver. Hand fabricated kiln fired vitreous enamel (pigmented powdered glass) on metals and metalwork with other patinas. You can find me some of my pieces at Artisans in the Loop on Delmar in University City, […]
Elizabeth Exley Fiber Artists to be Featured in BOMH Missouri Life Magazine Ad Sept/Oct 2022
Welcome to Gingham Trundle. Wool, wood, and needle-felted wall decor, organizers, gifts, personalized and DIY items. All work is handmade in my sweet country cottage surrounded by birds and flowers. I started creating with wool almost 10 years ago. Pretty quickly I realized that I only wanted to do work that would glorify God and bring […]
Dave Walker Fiber Artists Featured in BOMH Missouri Life Magazine Ad July/Aug 2022
Fine art made from fabric…glued, sewn, stretched, matted, and framed under glass. I am a fiber artist working with the color, pattern, and texture of fabric. I enjoy the freedom, movement, and power while I cut up beautiful fabric and make something completely different out of it. Each work depicts a story of travel, a record of […]
MAKING Television Show Features BOMH Artists
ThinkTVNetwork. Join host Matt Burchett on a trip into the world of people who create innovate and build. “Making” explores the world of makers and encourages its viewers to unlock their creativity as well. By visiting with people who create something from nothing, “Making” celebrates old-world tradespeople, artists, entrepreneurs, and creative communities. Making is a local […]
Linda J. Green-Metzler announces her new exhibit
A Celebration of Community The Chesterfield Parks, Recreation, and Arts Department proudly present a collection of watercolor works by artist Linda J. Green-Metzler, long time resident of Chesterfield. The exhibit is currently on display at the Chesterfield Community Center now located in Chesterfield Mall. The paintings portray friends and neighbors living the good life, local […]
Susie Tenzer attains her second signature with the Colored Pencil Society of America
Congratulations to Susie Tenzer for being juried into the Colored Pencil Society of America’s International Exhibition. With this acceptance she has attained her second signature with CPSA. […]
VoyageSTL features BOMH photographer Matthew Stuart Piper as a RISING STAR
Today we’d like to introduce you to Matthew Piper. Hi Matthew, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.I specialize in high resolution, high dynamic range fine art infrared photography, in both black & white and color. From 2002-2007, I sold my artwork predominantly […]
Vic Mastis offering a three-day oil painting workshop
Beginning Oil Painting Three Day Workshop – August 8 – 10 – Eureka Springs School of the Arts – – Eureka Springs, Arkansas Link: https://essa-art.org/workshops/painting-drawing/beginning-oil-painting-august-2022 Pictured: Morning Sail Medium: Oil Size: 12 x 9 Vic Mastis 314-402-1959 www.VicMastisArt.com […]
Pastel Painting Workshop with Vic Mastis
Pastels & Beyond – August 12 – 14 2022 – Three Day Pastel Paintings Workshop – Eureka Springs School of the Arts – Eureka Springs, Arkansas Link: https://essa-art.org/workshops/painting-drawing/pastels-and-beyond Pictured:Tranquility Medium: Pastel Size:9×12 […]
THE ART FAIR AT QUEENY PARK
SAVE THE DATE: The Art Fair at Queeny Park announces their spring show March 31, 1 & 2, 2023. Follow the Art Fair at Queeny Park on Facebook for announcements of when applications will open. https://www.facebook.com/ArtFairAtQueenyPark […]
Art-a-palooza
Artist interested in participating, email Nicole at [email protected] or come out and shop August 6, 2022 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Located at the Kirkwood Community Center 111 South Geyer Road in Kirkwood 63122 […]
BOMH sculpture artist Jessie Cargas has work on display at Lambert Airport
My Steel Ribbons exhibit is now at the St. Louis Lambert Airport, by the ticketing counters. Now until December 14!! […]
Letter from the BOMH President
It is hard to believe we are halfway through the year already! The summer solstice has past and days are beginning to get shorter. I hope the summer season is treating you well! Whether it’s a busy schedule of art festivals and shows, family gatherings and barbecues, or quiet evenings listening to the frogs while […]
Bicentennial Mural Permanently Installed in Jefferson City
The MO Bicentennial Mural was permanently installed on the wall overlooking the cafeteria inside the Truman Building in Jefferson City. The dedication/reveal took place on June 23, 2022. From the mural’s inception in June 2018 to its completion in June 2021, this project was a huge undertaking. Best of MO Hands artists Barb Bailey and […]
Good News from Barb Byrne Glass Artist
My swallowtail shadow box butterfly won a third-place ribbon in the Sculpture category at the Town & Country Fine Art Show in Pleasant Hill. (Pictured) Several pieces of my glass art are on display at the Room for Art Gallery in Washington, Mo and I will be a featured artist in the gallery for the […]
Nina Miller uses RAC grant to create new art
I was recently awarded a grant from RAC (Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis) to further explore my connection to my Jewish faith. I have created Judaic glass art for several years, and after taking a ceramics class I wanted to expand my Judaic art to include hand-built clay pieces. I will use the grant […]
Pat Berkbigler BOMH Candidate for Board of Directors 2022-2023
Pat Berkbigler / Fulton, MO I am a retired elementary school teacher, after 31 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 […]
Wanda Tyner BOMH Candidate for Board of Directors 2022-2023
Wanda Tyner / Lee’s Summit Wanda Tyner’s nature-inspired glass artwork depicts a story that flows from realistic representations to abstract interpretations including 3D elements that add depth and cool reflections. Wanda manipulates and forms glass into shapes with heat, flow, dimension, patterns and texture bringing vibrant colors to life. With kiln-casting she creates 3D textural designs […]
Linda Passeri BOMH Candidate for Board of Directors 2022-2023
Linda Passeri / Springfield, MO I learned to wield a brush in a sign shop, from older painters who did their best to pass on techniques for rendering letters, pictorials, and flourishes. The style I refer to as “Psychedelic Nouveau” is a result and a mix of those early influences. I create poster-like compositions with […]
Michele Mohr BOMH Candidate for Board of Directors 2022-2023
Michele Mohr / St. Louis, MO Friends have always told me I have a flair for fashion. So, in April 2012 with the support of my amazing husband, years of corporate drudgery and stress related illness, I decided to give it a go. I started making jewelry from everything I could find….found objects, beads, leather, […]
Alison Martz-Bozarth BOMH Candidate for Board of Directors 2022-2023
Alison Martz-Bozarth graduated from Webster University with a Bachelors in Fine Arts and an Emphasis in Illustration in 2017. She was the first Illustration Emphasis at that school, having helped forge the program during her time there where she experimented with medium and style to find a look that was truly her. Having long considered […]
Garnetta Sullivan BOMH Candidate for Board of Directors 2022-2023
Garnetta Sullivan Sedalia, MO Garnetta Sullivan was raised in Jefferson City, Missouri, where her interest in oil painting began at age 10. She painted her first oil on canvas with the guidance of her soft-spoken artistic grandfather who influenced her life with his art and loving manner. The flame was lit and she began her […]
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST JURIED ARTISTS!
Summer Jury Session 2022 has come to an end. Please help us in congratulating the newest juried artists! Clockwise L-R Greg Holden-Photography Garrett Jackson-Painting Angie Johnson-Clay Ida Hoffmann-Photography Mari Moore-Clay Gloria Gaus-Painting Barb Hueting-Jewelry Well done, Artists! Opening yourself to this process is both thrilling and scary. We all know as artists, many of us […]
Alicia Farris Featured in Missouri Life Magazine Ad
Congratulations to juried BOMH artist Alicia Farris. Currently the Best of Missouri Hands is running a series of ads in the Missouri Life Magazine. Based in Booneville, MO, the magazine is read by 130,000 or so Missourians each issue. One of the perks of being a juried BOMH artist, is that you get a page […]
Spring Has Sprung 2022
Spring is upon us here in Missouri. The Earth is waking up from a long winter’s rest. Green growth sprouts up from the ground, flowers begin to bloom, days are getting longer, and birds are preparing their nests. You can feel the excitement as the season awakens to new possibilities. I take this time of […]
Meike Aton to Show at the Branson Convention Center
You are invited!Opening Reception at Branson Convention Center this Friday April 29th 6-8pm Branson Convention Center200 Sycamore StreetBranson, MO 65616 […]
Tresa Killion featured in Rural Missouri Magazine
When Tresa Killion was handed her first ball of clay 30 years ago, she was unimpressed and had no interest in the craft. Today, she’s a Best of Missouri Hands potter. Read her story at: https://ruralmissouri.org/taking-shape/ Article and photos by Zak Smith of Rural Missouri Magazine Note: Congratulations to Tresa for this wonderful feature. She […]
14th Fork & Cork Festival August 20, 2022 Macon, MO
LET’S MAKE MACON A DESTINATION! The Macon Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual Fork & Cork Festival in downtown Macon every fall. Our festival attracts high end visual art artisans, master craftsmen as well as quality antiques dealers. Enjoy jazz, blues, country and swing band musicians entertaining throughout the day. Great food and tasty […]
Martin Spilker Recognized for Success in Photography
BETHEL, MO, March 08, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ — Martin Spilker has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process. Having […]
Applications Open for Art in the Park St. Louis
Dear Artists, We’re back! I am happy to inform you that after a two-year absence, Art in the Park St. Louis Hills will celebrate its 16th year. This is a boutique show with a limited number of spaces. We aim for high quality at reasonable prices to go with the small-town feel created by our […]
Fiber Artist Dave Walker to Exhibit at Orr Street Studio’s
I just finished “Good Morning America!“ I am ready to take it to my framer. Finished size will be approximately 50×34. Fabric collage, bonded and sewn. This will be ready for my show “Familiar Views” next month at the Orr Gallery in Columbia, MO. Orr Street Studio’s 106 Orr Street, Columbia, MO 65201. Opening reception […]
Barbara Todd awarded People’s Choice
What a fabulous piece of art!! Barbara Todd was honored with the “People’s Choice “award at the 2022 Blue Springs Art League Fine Art Show!!! […]
Nela Navarrine has work on exhibit at the St. Louis Artists Guild
Visions of the American Landscape Exhibition April 8-May 7, 2020 St. Louis Artists Guild. In operation, since 1886, the St. Louis Artists’ Guild is a nationally known arts center and the oldest arts organization west of the Mississippi. Currently, located in the iconic, mid-century modern Famous-Barr department store our contemporary gallery space boasts 16-foot ceilings […]
Busy Bees on exhibit at Heartland 4 Glass Show
I am honored and excited to have “Busy Bees” included along with 18 other glass artists in the Heartland 4 Glass Show on display at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery (2011 Tracy Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108), “through May 7th this picture is from opening night. The gallery includes the featured ceramic artwork as well […]
5th Annual Summer Solstice Art Fair
This is the final call for artist applications to our 5th Annual Summer Solstice Art Fair in Moon City Creative District. All interested artists are encouraged to apply for this juried event. Applications are due by April 29th, 2022 and all accepted artists will be notified by May 6, 2022. Download your application from our […]
Bridal Cave by Kim Powell earns an award
My painting “Bridal Cave” won a 3rd place ribbon in Watercolor at the MAEA Members Exhibition!— at Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel. […]
Ken Downs Solo Exhibit
You are invited to see a total 53 of my favorite paintings at the Second Presbyterian Church, 318 E 55th St., Kansas City, MO. (Just South of the Country Club Plaza and north of Brookside). You can view the paintings on Sunday mornings and on Tuesday and Thursdays between 1 PM and 4 PM. To […]
Mary Drastal awarded Honorable Mention at St. Louis Watercolor Society Juried Exhibit
I am honored that “Do You Hear What I Hear?’ was selected for the #1Honorable Mention at the St. Louis Watercolor Society Annual Juried Exhibition. Thank you to juror Yuki Hall. The show is at Norton’s Gallery on Big Bend. It’s a lovely show and we’ll worth a visit! Congratulations to all the artists. […]
3 Woman Show at Powder Valley Nature Center
3 Woman Show at Powder Valley Nature Center in St Louis County. “On the Spot” painters exhibiting work from Missouri. Sandy Haynes, Judy Stroup, and juried BOMH painter Mary Drastal. […]
Carol Estes selected for “Leave No Footprint Online Exhibit”
Hats off to juried BOMH artist Carol Estes for being selected to participate in “Leave No Footprint: We’ll Leave the Light on For You!” Congratulations! We are honored to inform you that your artwork is selected for showcasing in EXTINCTION: Save the Planet International smart online group exhibition in 2022. Moreover, your invited artwork will […]
The Nature of Things
The Nature of Things is currently showing at Green Door Art Gallery in Webster Groves, Missouri. This special exhibit features the works of two Best of Missouri Hands artists, Laura Lebeda and Karen DeGuire. This exhibit will hang through the end of April. Gallery hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Wednesday – Sunday, Closed […]
BEST OF MISSOURI HANDS ANNUAL MEETING AND WORKSHOP WITH CAROLYN EDLUND OF ARTSY SHARK
Please make plans to join the Best of Missouri Hands for our Annual Meeting and Workshop online Saturday April 30, 2022 starting at 10:00 am. Our annual board meeting will cover new and old news, introduction of our newest juried members, committee reports, Artsmart Conference updates, a report from the BOMH President, and more. Excellent […]
Call for Artist: Art in the Park Saint Louis Hills
Dear Artists, We’re back! I am happy to inform you that after a two-year absence, Art in the Park St. Louis Hills will celebrate its 16th year. This is a boutique show with a limited number of spaces. We aim for high quality at reasonable prices to go with the small-town feel created by our […]
ARTSMART 2022 CANCELLED
ArtSmart 2022 has been cancelled. I am sorry to announce that due to the fact that Covid is still a major concern, for the safety of our members and all those involved with the production of ArtSmart, we have made the very hard decision to cancel this year’s event. We have been working very hard […]
For those who are gone, but not forgotten
The Best of Missouri Hands would like to acknowledge the life and creative spirit of Phil Jones (Sculpture artist), Linda Schwermer (Jewelry artist), Cynthia Morris (Colored Pencil artist), Clark Willett (Photographer) and Dodie Eisenhauer (Metal artist). We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of our fellow artists who have gone before us. […]
Take a workshop with Marianne Baer
It’s the middle of winter and you promised yourself (and your best friend) that you’d finally take a pottery class or a creative workshop! Well, here are quite a few options from Baer Designs Studio in clay or Upcycled, felted wool. I am offering three, six-week hand building classes where we will have enough time […]
Marianne Baer Spring 2022 Art Show and Sale
Marianne has had shows and sales of her and other artists’ artwork in her home studio for more than 30 years!!! See why it’s a legend in STL! 2022 Spring Art Show and Sale at Marianne’s Studio, Local Artists in many media! Located in Glendale Missouri. SAVE THE DATE!! Sat., April 9 and Sun., April […]
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