BOMH Fall Newsletter Banner 2019
Best of Missouri Hands (BOMH) Featured Artists Top Left: Juried BOMH Jewelry Artist Allison Norfleet Bruenger Top Center: Juried BOMH Fiber Artist Gail Kelley Top Right: Juried BOMH Fiber Artist Theresa Gallup Right Center: BOMH Member Marianne Baer Lower Right: Juried BOMH Jewelry Artist Claire Hasemeier To see other works by our artists, please visit http://www.bestofmissourihands.org […]
Old Webster Holiday Open House
Look for juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Nina Miller this Sunday at the Old Webster Holiday Open House. https://facebook.com/events/450586228998880/?ti=icl […]
Webster Groves Historical Society’s Christmas Market
Sunday November 10th 10:00 am – 4:00 PM Over 60 Hand Picked Vendors including Best of Missouri Hands artists like Jay and Sherry Phillips (Wood), Coleen Thayer (Drawing, Mixed Media), and Daniel Messerla (Wood). There will 2.5 acres of Genuine Handmade Goods with artists and crafters located at the Rolling Ridge Nursery in Webster Groves. […]
Wood & Stitchery: A play on gender
Opening December 3, 2019 featuring the work of juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Nell Kobes. Her pieces are from her series, Nell’s Belles: Empowering Women. Nell has paired with embroidery artist Mike Schwartz, “Not Your Typical Grandmother’s Embroidery”. Opening Reception is Sunday December 8, 2019 at The Gallery located at the University City Public […]
Open House and Art Sale at Glass Compositions
Two juried Best of Missouri Hands artists, Linda Sutterer and Lisa Frick will be hosting their annual Open House and Art Sale. Join these glass artists on November 23rd and 24th 10:00 am – 4:00 pm both days. Glasscompositions Fused and Stained Glass is a full service Glass Studio. Custom residential windows and restorations. They […]
Holiday Art Show at Baer Studio
Holiday Art Show & Sale at Baer Studio. We have ALL local artists with new work just for your holiday and personal shopping pleasure! Want to buy unique, really special gifts? This is where to find them!! We have goodies for all age groups and every style! There will be ceramics, fiber art, wearables, hand-made […]
Artist Spotlight: Mary Martin
It was a beautiful fall day as I made my way across the street through a sea of fallen gingko leaves into the Green Door Art Gallery in Webster Groves. Inside was welcoming, simple and well thought out. I had wanted to visit the gallery for some time and just never had the opportunity. Today […]
Fall Into Art – a festival celebrating tradition and art in our community
This year we’re celebrating our 10TH ANNIVERSARY! With our usual blend of amazing art, fine craft, and terrific music, this year promises to be our best yet. We’ll have 55 carefully chosen artisans, fantastic live music throughout, and of course another silent auction to benefit the Food Bank. We’ll throw in a few 10th anniversary […]
Shaw Nature Reserve
Boutique show of St. Louis area artists at Shaw Nature Reserve’s Dana Brown Overnight Center, November 2-3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2016 marks the 11th annual Art Show & Sale at the Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit, Mo. The show was conceived by a small group of local artists and since its inception […]
Artists Boutique
Join us for the Fall 2019 ARTISTS BOUTIQUE at the Kirkwood Community Center in Kirkwood, MO 111 S. Geyer Rd Kirkwood, MO 63122 Over 50 area and regional artists of all mediums. Free admission, Attendance Drawings, Ample Parking, Unique, Handmade Art…Wearable, Decorative, Functional…We’ve got it all. Saturday and Sunday November 2&3, 2019 10:00 am – […]
Turkey and Tinsel
Turkey and Tinsel Mark your calendars now for Turkey and Tinsel Friday November 8, 2019 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Saturday November 9, 2019 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Located at the Hawken House 1155 S. Rock Hill Road Webster Groves, MO 63119 Featured Artists **Lisa Becker (Glass) Susan Bostwick (Clay) **Kim Carr (Photography) **Connie […]
Forest Figures Wow at Queeny
Mixed Media artist Adam Long won big at the fall Art Fair at Queeny Park. You can find Adam and his dynamic figure sculptures this weekend at the Shaw Nature Reserve Annual Art Fair in St. Louis. Not to worry if you don’t make it out this weekend, his work can always be found at […]
Midwest Salute to the Arts, Salutes Mollie Chounard
Mollie Chounard has turned her passion for storytelling and painting into an award winning career. You can follow Mollie on Facebook at Mollie Chounard Fine Art. […]
Becker Brings Home the Bling!
Glass artist Lisa Becker of Art Glass Array beams as she brings home the BLING from the Art Fair at Queeny Park. You can catch Lisa at the upcoming Turkey and Tinsel show in Webster Groves, plus she has a gallery in St. Charles, MO on Kingshighway where you can take classes led by Lisa […]
Juried BOMH Wood Artist Steve Palmer Repeats Win at Queeny Park
Wood worker Steve Palmer repeated a win at the Art Fair at Queeny Park this fall. If you haven’t seen his work in person, you have a chance next weekend. Steve will be showing at the Turkey and Tinsel Art Sale in Webster Groves at the Hawken House. You can visit Steve and eleven other […]
Martha Moore Grabs the Green at Queeny
Juried BOMH Photographer Martha Moore recognized for her outstanding photography at the fall Art Fair at Queeny Park. […]
Two BOMH Artists Shine at Shaw
Congratulations to jewelry artist Meri Brooks-Taylor and glass artist Melanie Hancock. Both were recognized at the Shaw Art Fair for their outstanding work. […]
Betty Shew Brings Home the Blue
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Betty Shew brought home the blue this fall at the Art Fair at Queeny Park. You can catch Betty this weekend at Artists Boutique in Kirkwood Missouri. The show runs 10:00-4:00 Saturday and Sunday at the Kirkwood Community Center. […]
ASL Pewter Recognized at the Pink Palace Arts and Craft Show
We are so honored to have been given an Award of Merit at the Pink Palace Arts and Crafts Show! Thank you to the Friends of the Pink Palace. Tom & Pat Hooper […]
Michael Steddum Shines Big Time in 2019
Oil painter Michael Steddum is on a hot streak! A few of the awards he has earned this year include 1st Place at the Wildwood Art Fair, Best of Show at Summit Art Festival, Award of Recognition at Mosaics, and 2nd Place at the St. Louis Art Fair. Check his website out at www.michaelsteddum.com […]
Piper recognized for his work with infrared photography
Juried Best of Missouri Hands photographer Matthew Stuart Piper received and Award of Excellence at the Highland Illinois Art Fair and won 3rd place at the Wildwood Art Festival! Follow Matthew on Facebook or Instagram @MatthewStuartPiperPhotography […]
Fiber Artist Natalia Butler Brings Home the Blue!
Thank you Albia Art show for the 1-st place award. Love this small, but very pleasant show. Natalia Butler Follow Natalia on Facebook at Natalia’s Knitting Fan Page Congratulations to Natalia as she has been received many honors this year including “Honorable Mention” from Van Buren Arts Council. […]
Go Big or Go Home!
Who says art needs to be smaller than the person who creates it? Not Jessie Cargas. Here she is with her metal sculpture 8’ Arches sculpture. Going to Creve Coeur Police Station one the station is complete. See more of Jessie’s art @jessiecargas […]
Halsey Hardwood Best in Wood at Talbott Street Art Fair
Congratulations to Gary Halsey of Halsey Hardwood “Best in Wood! Thank you Talbott Street Art Fair! . . . . #halseyhardwood […]
Town and Country Art Show Awards Glass Artist Barb Byrne
Curious Tiger took second place in the wildlife category at the Town and Country Art show! So honored and excited! You can follow Barb Byrne @eclectic_treasures on Instagram. […]
Wiggins Wins Big at Ward Parkway Summer Art Show
Way to go Phyliss! Jewelry artist Phyliss Wiggins was awarded 2nd Place at the Ward Parkway Summer Art Show. Follow Phyliss on Instagram @divinetreasuresg […]
Juror’s Choice Award goes to Laura Lebeda at the St. Louis Art Fair
Congratulations to, Laura Lebeda. Laura won the Michael Gaines Juror’s Choice Award at The St. Louis Art Fair. Check out Laura’s stunning work at @lauralebedastudio […]
Allison Norfleet Brunger Awarded Emerging Artists of the Year at St. Louis Art Fair
Congratulations to Allison Norfleet Brunger. Allison won the Best of Show for Emerging Artists at the St. Louis Art Fair. You can see Allison’s one of a kind wearable mixed media jewelry @alnbcollections on Instagram. […]
Pen Brady Brings Home a Best of Show
Best of Show in Asheville, North Carolina Fine Art Show October 2019 […]
Two BOMH Artists Spearhead Major Project to Celebrate Missouri’s 200th Birthday
The Missouri Bicentennial Paint For A Cause has been traveling around the State. Nearly 5,000 people have each painted one triangle on the mural to celebrate Missouri’s upcoming 200th birthday. Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and his daughter painted on the fiddle panel while attending Oran’s Sesquicentennial in July 2019. Juried Best of Missouri Hands […]
Observer earns Alicia Farris an award at the Soutwestern Watercolor Society Exhibit
Juried Best of Missouri Hands painter, Alicia Farris was honored to receive 3rd place by juror Vlad Yeliseyev for her painting “Observer” in the 56th Annual Exhibition of the Southwestern Watercolor Society in Richardson, Tx. Aug. 28- Sept. 28, 2019. […]
Peggy King of Snow Flake Glass featured on KMOS’s new series Making
Glass fuser Peggy King appeared in the first episode of KMOS’s new series MAKING. This episode featured a segment on Snow Flake Glass and was filmed in her studio showcasing her work and various techniques she uses to create her fused glass art. The full episode may be viewed at https://video.kmos.org/video/making-bcmx5c/ Making explores the […]
KMOS-TV Features Best of Missouri Hands artists on their new program “Making”
“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. We are proud to announce that several Best of Missouri Hands artists have been featured in this new program. Here is […]
Missouri State Fair Resident Artist Announced for 2020
I am excited to say I’ve been asked to be a resident artist at the Missouri State Fair next year 2020! I will be demonstrating wet on wet oil paintings Monday thru Friday. This is a special time for me because I have now painted paintings for 30 years without ever taking more than a […]
Call for Juried BOMH Artists for Visiting Artist Program
BOMH Visiting Artist Program The Visiting Artist Program is a wonderful way for working artists to share their art with eager art students from around the state of Missouri, many from underserved areas. This program can inspire students to continue to grow in the arts as they progress through school. This program provides students a […]
heARTheART featured on KMOS-TV
Juried members, Patty and Roy Muenks, were excited to open their ceramic studio for the PBS affiliate, KMOS-TV, out of Warrensburg, in April of this year. The filming crew spent two days at heARTheART studios in St. Charles to capture all the clay activity, from hand building and wheel throwing to kiln unloading and raku […]
BOMH “On the Road”
Throughout the year, the Best of Missouri Hands organizes exhibitions across the state for our “On the Road” series. These exhibits give artists in different areas of the state the opportunity to showcase their work. We utilize a variety of venues from galleries to city government buildings. We are always looking for new options. If […]
Call For ArtSmart Frolic Leaders
Looking for artists that would be interested in instructing an art/craft activity during our conference in April 2020. We kick off ArtSmart with an entertaining evening of art-filled playtime and socializing during the Friday Night Frolics. In years past, we have had collaging, printmaking, painting, origami, woodcarving, leather punching, card making, etc.!! It is really […]
BOMH Professional Development Grant 2020 Application due date: February 15
The Best of Missouri Hands offers a $500 Annual Professional Development Grant. The grant is awarded to one artist each year and is available to both General and Juried Members. The purpose of the grant is to promote continuing education by providing additional resources to advance the study of a member’s chosen artistic medium(s). […]
Presidents Letter: Fall 2019
So here we are, we made it to fall 2019. Every year we start out with hopes that this year will be one of the best or at least better than last year. Or hopefully as good as last year. So many hopes and dreams every year. As artists we have to wear so many […]
Best of Missouri Hands Banner – Summer 2019
Best of Missouri Hands Banner Featured Artists Top Left: Juried BOMH Fiber Artist Rose Monzyk Center Top: Juried BOMH Glass Kathlyn Miller Top Right: Juried BOMH Photographer Matthew Piper Center Right: BOMH Member Kristen McMillion Bottom Right: Juried BOMH Jewelry Kathryn Bowman To see other works by our members, please visit www.bestofmissourihands.org […]
Vic Barr Scholarship Fund
As many of you know, BOMH Juried Member Vic Barr passed away unexpectedly in April. Vic was a past BOMH Board Member and served as Treasurer for many years. The Board felt that it was only fitting that a memorial gift to honor his memory be given to the Greater St. Louis Art Association Vic […]
Oktoberfest – Excelsior Springs
OKTOBERFEST Fall Festival Registration The Downtown Excelsior Partnership is not accepting vendor applications for the 2019 OKTOBERFEST Fall Festival in Downtown Excelsior Springs on Saturday, October 5, 2019. We would like to extend an invitation to you to be a part of this event! As many of you know, we only allow 1 vendor from […]
Fall Into Art – Columbia
July 31 is the early deadline for Fall Into Art. Go to https://www.fallintoart.org to apply! […]
Turkey and Tinsel Art Sale – Webster Groves
Save the date, Friday, November 8th and Saturday, November 9th. Make plans to join us at the Hawken House in Webster Groves this fall for a unique and fun art show featuring twelve artists, eight who are juried Best of Missouri Hands artists. Friday hours are 3:00-8:00 and Saturday 10:00-4:00 Finger Foods, Wine, and a […]
Artists Garage Sale – This Saturday – Kirkwood Community Center
You’ve never been to a garage sale like this! Bunches of artists will have their extras, trial-runs, and perfectly imperfect works displayed and ready to find forever homes at the second annual Artist Garage Sale. Just imagine all the secret treasures that need to see the light of day! There will, of course, be an […]
Helping Grandpa
Jackson, my grandson is learning the skill of framing my paintings. He’s a great kid and always glad for his help! Juried BOMH artist Bob AuBuchon […]
Three Generations of Copper Flame Painters
Skip and Racheal Mathews (Copper Colorist LLC) with their son-in-law Phillip Cook and grandson Elijah of Copper Colorist Legacy. 3 GENERATIONS OF COPPER FLAME PAINTERS! […]
Darla Zook awarded 1st place at Cass County Fair
“Checking the Mail””, watercolor, first place at the Cass County Fair, 2019. Such fun! Subject: Our neighbor, Coby Schrock, walking to the mailbox with his great granddaughters. […]
Wanda Tyner takes home the RED!
I am honored to receive 2nd place for this Bird of Paradise in the sculpture category in the Pleasant Hill Town &Country Art League/ Cass County Fair. […]