Best of Missouri Hands Webpage for Juried Members
As a juried member, one of the many perks is your very own webpage within the Best of Missouri Hands website. This is a free website to use however you see fit! We would love for you to take advantage of this amazing opportunity by populating your page or giving it an update with your […]
Register Now – Best of Missouri Life Market Fair – Kingsville, MO
Early Bird Pricing ends 10/31/18 for the Second Annual Best of Missouri Life Market Fair! Register now for the Best of Missouri Life Market Fair at Powell Gardens on April 27-April 28, 2019 and save $50. On November 1st the price will increase to $200. There were over 70 artisans at the 2018 Best of […]
Mark Twain’s Birthday Bash – Hannibal, MO
The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum would like to pass along upcoming Museum events. Please add to your calendars: Mark Twain Birthday Bash Mini Events: Tom and Becky will host an Old-fashioned Birthday Party for Mark Twain from 1:00 – 3:00. This is a free event with old-fashioned party games, crafts, storytelling, cupcakes and […]
The Importance of Keeping Up Appearances, (On Your BOMH Page, That Is)
Are you aware that galleries and customers peruse your BOMH webpage? People have gotten into galleries, had magazine write-ups, and sold work, right from their page. The Governor’s mansion curator has also picked Best of Missouri Hands artists from their pages to display their work there. There is no additional fee to host your page. […]
Award of Excellence – Best in 3D – Art Fair at Queeny Park
Best of Missouri Hands Member Allison L Norfleet Bruenger was very humbled by receiving the Award of Excellence in 3d at the Art Fair at Queeny Park. September 2018 […]
BOMH Winter Jury Session 2019
Winter jury session for Best of Missouri Hands members, is fast approaching. The dates to remember are: February 1, 2019 Jury opens February 14, 2019 Jury closes February 28 Notification of acceptance Jurying is all done through Entrythingy, so it is a process you more than likely already know. If your pictures fit Entrythingy, they […]
Art House – October/November News – Fulton, MO
FINE ART FUN ART CLASSES EVENTS Take a look at the upcoming classes, events, and other exciting news from the Art House in Fulton, MO. https://mailchi.mp/d139d7b8014f/october-and-november-classes-and-events-at-art-house?e=fc84c00daf […]
JF Electric Award – Edwardsville Art Fair – Edwardsville, IL
Juried Best of Missouri Hands jewelry artist Allison Norfleet-Bruenger was recently awarded the JF Electric Award at the Edwardsville Art Fair. Edwardsville, Illinois […]
Award of Excellence 3D – Art Fair at Queeny Park – Ballwin, MO
Best of Missouri Hands Member Allison L Norfleet Bruenger was very humbled by receiving the Award of Excellence in 3d at the Art Fair at Queeny Park. […]
NEWLY JURIED BEST OF MISSOURI HANDS ARTISTS – SUMMER 2018
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST GROUP OF JURIED ARTISTS…. Jerry Benner Photography Pat Berkbigler Mixed Media 3D Lisa Brooke Painting Pat Cantoni Painting Keith Davenport Photography Wanda Davenport Photography Lisa Hilton Sculpture Grant Kniffen Painting Chess Lux Metal Trish Senter Mixed Media 3D John Taliaferro Wood Rosemary Werkmeister Jewelry We would like to extend a warm […]
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Art On The Bricks – Fulton, MO
Calling all Missouri Artists and Makers! Art House is looking for high-quality artisans and makers who create, make, source and grow unique and original products. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this exciting, two-day event! Register for your booth today! contact@arthousefultonmo.org […]
Stone Soup Galleries Seeking Artists – Chesterfield, MO
Stone Soup Galleries in Chesterfield Mall is seeking resident artists for their new location. Yes, that’s right…Stone Soup Galleries is moving across the mall to a much larger location which will allow the gallery to feature even more regional artists of exceptional talent! I’ve been to the new space and it is exciting! The energy […]
NEW: Juried Member Signs – Order Online
NEW – Juried Member Plasticore Sign $10.00 Available to Juried Members Only Sometimes a space is just too small for our 18×18″ Juried Member Banner. This sign is 8 1/2 x 11″ with two grommets at the top. It’s constructed of plasticore, so it’s heavy duty, impervious to rain, and can be wiped up if […]
Art Impressions Gallery & Frame Shop has Moved – Sedalia, MO
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist and gallery owner, Garnetta Sullivan would like to announce that her gallery, Art Impressions, has recently moved just down the street in historic downtown Sedalia, Missouri. Many of the resident artists are Best of Missouri Hands members. Garnetta would like to invite you to stop by the new location […]
Best of Missouri Hands All Media Exhibit – Call for Artists – Chillicothe, MO
Last year was such a success, the Best of Missouri Hands is once again teaming up with the Cultural Corner Art Guild & Gallery in Chillicothe, Mo for a Best of Missouri Hands All Media Exhibit! This juried exhibit is open to ALL artists, member or not. The exhibit will hang at the Cultural Corner […]
One Per Day Project…Now On Tour! – Angel Brame
To say that Angel Brame is a talented and prolific potter would be a huge understatement. Although she’s only been working in clay for 13 years, she has developed a large following and her award winning work is available in galleries across the state as well as online. Around 2 years ago, after having completed […]
Best of Missouri Hands Newsletter Logo – Summer 2018
Best of Missouri Hands Newsletter Logo for Summer 2018 Featured Artists Top Left to Bottom Right Linda Green Metzler, Painter Kristen McMillion, Printmaker Keith & Wanda Davenport, Photographers Meri Ellen Brooks-Taylor, Jewelry Annie Webster, Fiber To learn more about these artists and our other members, please visit www.bestofmissourihands.org […]
CORY LAWSON ANNOUCES STONE SOUP GALLERIES MOVING – CHESTERFIELD, MO
Juried Best of Missouri Hands jewelry artist and owner of Stone Soup Galleries, Cory Lawson, announced that Stone Soup Galleries will soon be moving to a new location in the Chesterfield Mall. The new gallery will be located on the upper level near the Cheesecake Factory. Projected move date will be sometime in July. With […]
FALL INTO ART APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN – COLUMBIA, MO
ARTISTS! The application for our 2018 show, November 17-18, is now available on our website. Please go to http:www.fallintoart.org and click on CLICK HERE TO APPLY. https://www.fallintoart.org/entry […]
TRADITIONAL ARTISANS SHOWCASE AND SALE – ASL PEWTER – ST. GENEVIEVE, MO
In the ASL Pewter Gallery we have 6 Guest Artists who will show and sell their work. Refreshments, door prize drawings and a chance to meet and talk with the artists. 9:30 to 5:00 both days, July 21st and 22nd. ASL Pewter is located at 183 S. Third St in Ste. Geneveive. Call 573-883-2095 for […]
A FIRST PLACE WIN FOR PEN BRADY AT THE WASHINGTON ART FAIR AND WINE FEST – WASHINGTON, MO
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CATHERINE MAHONEY PICKS UP A FIRST PLACE HONORABLE MENTION AT DANIEL BOONE’S HOME
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DAVE CARTER FEATURED ARTIST FOR JUNE AT CAPITAL ARTS – JEFFERSON CITY, MO
I am honored to be the Featured Artist throughout the month of June at Capital Arts in Jefferson City as they present their “Celebrating Missouri History, Culture, and Conservation” exhibit. Sally and I had a lot of fun with friends of long standing and meeting new ones as we discussed the Mills of South Missouri. […]
CINDY CANFIELD OFFERING WEAVING CLASSES
Cindy Canfield https://www.facebook.com/…/a.17470…/2004547009859111/… I’m offering weaving classes for every Tuesday in June for Grand Crown Resort. […]
PHIL JONES PRESENTS HIS SCULPTURE OF JAMES TAYLOR TO JAMES AT THE SPRINT CENTER IN KANSAS CITY
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MOLLIE CHOUNARD WINS THE IDEA INNOVATION AWARD AT MARION ARTS FESTIVAL – IOWA
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MARK WILTZLING WINS BIG IN 2D AT THE ART FAIR AT QUEENY PARK – BALLWIN, MO
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PEN BRADY AWARDED THE VIRGINIA BUSSEY MEMORIAL AWARD – ARTSFEST ON WALNUT – SPRINGFIELD, MO
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KRIS TRACY TAKES 3RD AT HER FIRST EVER SHOW – BEST OF MISSOURI LIFE MARKET – POWELL GARDENS – KINGSVILLE, MO
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ALICE CALHOUN TAKES 2ND PLACE AT BEST OF MISSOURI LIFE MARKET – POWELL GARDENS – KINGSVILLE, MO
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BOB AUBUCHON WINS JURORS CHOICE – SUMMER SOLSTICE ART FAIR – SPRINGFIELD, MO
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JENNA MCNAIR BRINGS HOME AN AWARD OF MERIT – OMAHA SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
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JOEL CHRISMAN EARNS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE – ART IN THE PARK – COLUMBIA, MO
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YUKARI KASHIHARA AWARDED MAYOR’S CHOICE AWARD – ART IN THE PARK – COLUMBIA, MO
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STEMS PLEIN-AIR – BLUE RIBBON FOR DARLA ZOOK
Stems Plein-Air, Art at the Center Feature Show 2018. What a fun evening! Thrilled to receive First Place in Watercolor and Acrylic, with Reflection, a watercolor of a portion of Margaret’s Pond at the Arboretum, Overland Park, KS. […]
APPLY NOW FOR THE FALL QUEENY PARK ART SHOW – Ballwin, MO
APPLICATIONS FOR THE FALL SHOW ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW!! Labor Day Weekend at Queeny Park The Greater St. Louis Art Association proudly presents the 2018 LABOR DAY WEEKEND ART FAIR AT QUEENY PARK. The fair will be held inside the spacious, climate-controlled Greensfelder Recreation Complex in Queeny Park, Ballwin, Missouri (a suburb of St. Louis). […]
ARTISTS BOUTIQUE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – Kirkwood, MO
Artists Boutique: Fine Art & Fine Craft Show November 3 & 4, 2018 Accepting Applications: Now Deadline: August 1, 2018 Artists Boutique: • Is run by artists, for artists • Has art-buying patrons • Features easy load in & load out • Has easy hours (10-4 both days) • Offers Promotional Postcards for accepted artists […]
BOMH SUMMER JURY SESSION OPENS JULY 1ST
ATTENTION BEST OF MISSOURI HANDS MEMBERS Applications open July 1, 2018 and will close July 16, 2018 with notifications sent out July 23, 2018. Click on Juried Info & Application link on the home page left sidebar. Please read the entire page carefully before going to Entrythingy to begin your application beginning July 1. Juried […]
Brenda Beck Fisher Visits Kids In Motion – Hannibal, MO
Juried Best of Missouri Hands painter Brenda Beck Fisher took her artwork to the Kids in Motion group at Hannibal High School. The visit took place in March and is a part of the Best of Missouri Hands Visiting Artist Program which connects our artists with schools and teachers looking to enhance their art programs. […]
BOMH Artist Alicia Farris Exhibits at Watercolor USA – Springfield, MO
Alicia Farris was honored to have been accepted into the 57th Annual Exhibition of Watercolor USA at the Springfield Art Museum in Springfield, Mo. with her painting, Only Observing. The show will exhibit from June 1-August 26, 2018. With her 3rd acceptance, Alicia has also earned membership in the Watercolor USA Honor Society. […]
Tresa Killion Visits Washington Elementary – Sedalia, MO
In February, juried Best of Missouri Hands clay artist, Tresa Killion made three school visits to Washington Elementary in Sedalia, MO. I was able to work with about 200 students, maybe had 25 or so adults (teachers). Grade levels worked with were K-4th Grade. Each child was presented with the basics of clay, tools & […]
Art in the Park – Springfield, MO
The Southwest Missouri Art and Craft Guild members welcome you to apply for the 24th annual Art in the Park Fine Art, Contemporary Craft Show and Sale in beautiful Sequiota Park in Springfield, Missouri. Art in the Park was created by artists for artists with thoughtful regard for professional artists who earn their livelihood from […]
Micro Macro Call For Art – Foundry Art Centre – St. Charles, MO
For this exhibition, size matters. This show will display two opposites: one half focusing on small works (micro) and the other half focusing on works larger than 48 inches (macro). This exhibition is open to all two-dimensional and three-dimensional media and themes. Apply here…. https://foundryartcentre.formstack.com/forms/micromacro […]
Persistance Pays Off – Christine Ortbals
Before there was fused glass there were ceramics, more bowls than I could count, custom Challah platters, cups, pieces just for decoration and a common thread was that I “painted” each and everyone inside and out with scenes of nature, bright colors, whimsical animals and silly people. I always told my clients I decorated the […]
Aaron Horrell & Barb Bailey Visit Franklin Elementary – Cape Girardeau, MO
Juried Best of Missouri Hands Studio Artists Aaron Horrell & Barb Bailey visited Franklin Elementary School in Cape Girardeau, Missouri last month. They read two of their recently published children’s stories that they wrote and illustrated to about 45-50 first graders. Aaron and Barb also run the Painted Wren Art Gallery which is located in […]
11th Annual Fork & Cork Festival – Macon, MO
11th Annual Fork & Cork Festival August 25, 2018 Macon, MO LET’S MAKE MACON A DESTINATION! The Macon Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual Fork & Cork Festival in downtown Macon, MO each fall. Our festival attracts high end visual art artisans and crafters as well as quality antique dealers. Jazz, blues, country and […]
48th Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Extravaganza – Time to Apply
Attention Artists: Are you interested in showing at the 48th Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Extravaganza? Please call the Arts Council at 573-334-9233 or email questions to artscouncil@capearts.org SHOW DATES: November 17 & 18, 2018 Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 Saturday Hours | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Hours | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]
Picking Up The Pieces by Marcia Case Menendez
After having done art and craft fairs for 10 plus years I decided it was time to be a grown up. After some scary storms at a couple of shows in recent years, I felt it was time to get insurance. I looked at the policies that were offered through ACT simply because I […]
Cynthia Morris Artwork Featured In New Book
BOMH Juried member Cynthia Morris is one of twelve colored pencil artists selected internationally by Ann Kullberg Publications to do a fourteen page step-by-step instructional on drawing reflections in colored pencil. The book, titled “DRAW Reflections in Colored Pencil”, will be available for purchase the end of July. DRAW Reflections is a combination of thousands of hours […]
Public Installations by Jessie Cargas
I currently have three – eight feet tall installation. Purple Twist in Kirkwood, Eclipse (silver one) Eureka and Sticks in Maryland Heights. I have also been in the Kirkwood Webster Times, the Post Dispatch and soon in a local Eureka newsletter. Jessie Cargas of Weld Made Art Works weldmadeart.com weldmadeart@gmail.com 314-960-1684 fb@wmawrosebud […]
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