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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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**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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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