BOMH PRESIDENTS LETTER – Nancy Koehler – June 2018
Hot time summer in the city, summer in the country, summer everywhere. But, summer and its heat and storms came so early this year that it made our heads spin. Don’t we always say, where was spring? Well, anyone in the art fair business can tell you the dirty truth about this spring/summer thing. I […]
America’s Hometown Series by Brenda Beck Fisher
I am so pleased that Randy and Deb Hurt own this piece of art that is on display now through July 28 at the Mississippi River Gallery in Hannibal. Thank you Patricia Garey for the wonderful opportunity to exhibit my “America’s Hometown” series and for the professional framing job you did for each piece. Please […]
Hannibal Arts Coucil features two BOMH artists
On June 8, 2018 Best of Missouri Hands juried artist, Patty Muenks and Bob AuBuchon, were honored to be featured artists at the Hannibal Arts Council exhibition. Patty, a juried ceramist, featured a variety of raku fired jars and boxes. Bob, a juried painter, displayed a variety of acrylic abstract paintings. Opening reception was Friday, […]
St. Louis Summer Art SALE Presented by 6th Dimension Entertainment
Sign up now for your space at the first ever, St. Louis Summer Art SALE Presented by 6th Dimension Entertainment This is a first year Artist ‘garage sale’ We know there is treasure piling up in basements/garages/studios. Maybe trials, mistakes or imperfections, or just plain extra product. WE HAVE THE PLACE TO SELL IT!!!!!!! You […]
Lanie Frick – Professional Development Grant Winner 2017 Follow Up Report
Lanie Frick grew up on a working ranch in Missouri and you can see that in all of her paintings. Her style and subject matter have evolved throughout her career, but always present is a reverence and respect for nature. Lanie has been a Juried Member of Best of Missouri Hands for over a decade […]
ARE YOUR DUES DUE?
Just a friendly reminder: know when your dues expire. Check your member account page on the BOMH website for your dues expiration date. If you are set up with PayPal auto renew, make sure your payment method on PayPal is kept up to date. […]
Instructional Videos for Best of Missouri Hands Members
As artists, we tend to learn better with visuals. Thanks to BOMH Board member Sherry Haney, we now have videos available to help you navigate and update your BOMH web site member account pages. Both General Members and Juried Members have the ability to upload an image of themselves or their artwork that will display […]
BOMH SPRING 2018 NEWSLETTER ART
Featured artists Top Left: BOMH Member Lisa Hilton Top Center: Juried BOMH Wood/Fiber Artist Marcia Whitt Top Right: BOMH Member Marian Stahl Chamberlain Right Side Center: Juried BOMH Wood Artist Vic Barr Lower Right: Juried BOMH Photographer Jim Irwin To view additional works by our members please visit www.bestofmissourihands.org […]
Twain On Main – Hannibal, MO
There are very few spots left for artisans and crafters at the 2018 Twain on Main Festival on May 26th & 27th. If you have unique & handmade art or crafts, we want you! Some great items we’d like to see include pottery/stoneware, glass art, painters, pewter art, sculptors, repurposed creative art. Register at www.TwainOnMainFestival.com. […]
Janis Burgin takes part in the BOMH Visiting Artist Program
So far this year juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Janis Burgin has done three school visits under the Best of Missouri Hands Visiting Artists Program. Janis worked with 7th and 8th grade students at St. Joseph Cathedral School in Jefferson City, and Cole R1 School District in Russelville, MO. She talked with students about […]
Juried BOMH artist Janine Helton featured in The Art of Watercoulr Magazine
I just opened up my new Art of Watercolour magazine and saw this!!! I can’t believe I’m in a magazine, much less a French magazine!!! (By the way “Janine’s Comments” is Janine Gallizia, the magazine’s editor. They have a readers competition for each issue, and I got in!!!) […]
Best of Missouri Life Market Fair – Powell Gardens in Kingsville, MO
Join us April 28-29, 2018 for the 1st Best of Missouri Life Market Place at Powell Gardens in Kingsville, MO. Situated just outside of Kansas City the gardens will be the backdrop for this new show featuring the best craftsman, brewers, distillers, artists and winemakers Missouri has to offer at the first Best of Missouri […]
Students learn about life as an artist from Mollie Chounard
Juried Best of Missouri Hands painter, Mollie Chounard visited St. Peters Elementary in St Peters, MO twice in January to speak to students about life as an artist. She had 15-25 students each visit and met with 3rd thru 5th graders. Mollie shared…. I spoke about life as an artist. How I got started and […]
Glass Artist Carol Knox participates in the BOMH Visiting Artist Program
In January juried Best of Missouri Hands Glass artist Carol Knox did two school visits under the BOMH Visiting Artist Program. Carol worked with Christine Cawein, St. Peters Elementary School in St. Peters, Missouri. She had a total of 50 Students & 4 Teachers over the course of two visits with grades 3rd thru 6th. […]
Farris to exhibit at the 43rd Annual Western Federation of Watercolor Societies
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Alicia Farris was honored to be accepted into the 43rd Annual exhibition of the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, an organization of 9 different watercolor societies throughout the western United States. “Chuckle” was one of 100 paintings chosen by juror, Ted Nuttall. The exhibit will take place in Tucson, […]
Congratulations to Our Newest Juried Members!
Marjorie Bryan I work with silver, copper, natural stone and other industrial medias such as concrete. Jewelry Lonnie Chartrand I use vintage silverware, and with the use of some specialized tools that I have developed, and using ‘cold’ methods, no annealing, turn this silverware into beautiful keepsakes. Jewelry Holly Deckard My attraction to Raku is […]
Visiting Artist Report by Linda Green-Metzler
My February school visit to Melanie Robinson’s art class at Cedar Springs Elementary in House Springs went as planned, with great participation and feedback from the kids and teacher. Lots of new ideas and experiences were shared. I conducted a total of 3 presentations and class projects, Grade 3, 4, & 5 for a total […]
Pastel Basic Workshops with Lorraine McFarland
PASTEL BASICS WORKSHOP Two days – $150 Instructor: Lorraine McFarland MARCH 17-18, 9 am – 4 pm – sign up now! Stone Soup Galleries / Chesterfield Mall / St. Louis, MO Join award winning, juried Best of Missouri Hands artist, Lorraine McFarland in this exciting 2-day intensive workshop all about the basics of painting with pastels including […]
Juried BOMH Sculpture Artist Jessie Cargas – Featured Artist at Cultural Corner Art Guild – Chillicothe, MO
I will be the featured artist at the Cultural Corner Art Guild and Gallery in Chillicothe MO. for the month of May. Cultural Corner Art Gallery is open Tuesdays through Fridays, 10am to 4pm, and Saturdays 10am to 2pm, unless otherwise noted. Stop by to view my sculptures while on exhibit. http://culturalcornerartguild.org/ […]
Traffic Box Public Art Project – St. Joseph, MO
Allied Arts Council now accepting applications for a South St. Joseph Traffic Box Project. ST. JOSEPH, MO- Calling all artists! The City of St. Joseph, South St. Joseph Development Corporation, and the Allied Arts Council invite artists to apply for the traffic box public art project. The goal is to create and paint art on […]
26th Trails West Annual Arts and Music Festival – St. Joseph, MO
Get ready for an incredible weekend of music, entertainment and visual arts! August 17-19, 2018 at the Civic Center Park in St. Joseph, Missouri as we gear up to celebrate the 26th Trails West Annual Arts and Music Festival. Show dates: August 17-19, 2018 Applications must be postmarked by April 2, 2018 Notifications will be […]
ArtSmart is Back! Register NOW!
For me, ArtSmart has always been the highlight of my BOMH membership. Bringing my introverted self to a gathering of this wonderful array of artists never fails to be an uplifting experience. It strengthens my confidence in my art and energizes me. Meeting with other artists can bring new insights into your own artistic efforts. […]
BOMH Presidents Letter – Nancy Koehler
March 2018 Here we are. We made it through another winter. Spring is pushing it’s assertive way into our world. Most of us love spring. But like all good things, it has things about it that suck. I mean literally! Step out in a field after spring rains and you could lose your shoes. I […]
Need ANOTHER Reason to attend ArtSmart 2.0?
If you’re a 3D artist and you are attending ArtSmart 2.0, here’s a great opportunity! Bluestem Missouri Crafts says if you are interested in selling your art in their store, you can make an appointment to show them your work! Email the Bluestem Partners at office@bluestemcrafts.com. Bluestem is a Corporate/Gallery member of BOMH and will be […]
3rd Annual Arts and Music Festival – Raymore, MO
Call for Artists: Third annual arts and music festival for Saturday, June 9, from 4-10 p.m. in Raymore, MO This is a small, but growing event. In addition to artists and makers with art and products for sale, we have a full line up of live entertainment, food trucks, hands-on arts and crafts for people […]
Juried BOMH artist Alicia Farris to have work exhibitied in China
Alicia Farris was honored to be one of 123 artists chosen by juror, Lauren McCracken to have work displayed in the Annual International Exhibition of the Missouri Watercolor Society in Qingdao Laotian Museum, Qingdao, China in June and July of 2018. Her painting on Yupo, Meeting of the Minds will head to China in April! […]
Opening Reception: Green Door Art Gallery – Artists Catherine Mahoney
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Catherine Mahoney will be at the Green Door Art Gallery in Webster Groves, Missouri for… TASTE OF AUGUSTA – GREEN DOOR ART GALLERY – OPENING RECEPTION. There will be many wonderful pieces to see and to add to your collection. March 7 – April 20, 2018 Happy to […]
Fifth Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit – Cape Girardeau, MO
Cape Girardeau Announces Fifth Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition on Broadway, Beginning in April Cape Girardeau, Mo. – The Public Art Committee of the City of Cape Girardeau will launch the city’s Fifth public art outdoor sculpture exhibition on Thursday, April 12. The show consists of seven substantial pieces to be placed along the Broadway Corridor […]
Annual Beer Walk for the Arts – St. Joseph, MO
A new set of beautiful homes in St. Joseph’s Historic Museum Hill and Harris-Kemper Historic Neighborhoods will be open for the Allied Arts Council’s sixth Annual Beer Walk for the Arts, Saturday, April 28 from 2 – 5 p.m. Patrons are invites to go inside beautiful historic homes, sample craft beers with the perfect food […]
Winter Newsletter Banner
Best of Missouri Hands Winter Newsletter Logo Featured Artists: Pattie Taylor Garrett, Julie Hume, Kevin Williamson, Melynda Lotven, & Carole Ogden To see other works by our talented artists, please visit www.bestofmissourihands.org […]
2018 Missouri Life Market Fair
Missouri Life Magazine Extends Discount to BOMH Members Register before December 22, 2017 for 20% off Booth Fee BOMH Corporate Member Missouri Life Magazine is staging a Market Fair at the Visitor Education Center at Powell Gardens, Kansas City’s Botanical Gardens, located in Kingsville, MO, SE of Lee’s Summit. The dates are April 28-29, 2018, […]
Mock Jury 2018 presented by ZAPP and the Saint Louis Art Fair
ZAPP and the Saint Louis Art Fair are offering artists an opportunity to have their images critiqued through a Mock Jury workshop. Whether you are new to the digital application process or looking to improve your jury submissions, all artists are welcome to attend and learn! This application will close once we reach 150 which […]
Art in the Park – Columbia, MO
Applications are now open for Art in the Park in Columbia, MO. 2018 FESTIVAL DATES & HOURS Saturday, June 2 10am-6pm Sunday, June 3 10am-4pm Art in the Park heralds the start of summer in Columbia, MO – an arts-focused college town, home to the University of Missouri and the recipient of the Missouri Arts […]
As we look forward to 2018
It is that special time of year again. Parties, shows, gifts, decorated trees, etc. Hopefully this quarter has been a good one for all BOMH members. First of all I want to introduce myself to those who don’t know me. I am Nancy Koehler. Jewelry artist, painter and current President of the Best of Missouri […]
Applications Open for the Art Fair at Queeny Park
TIME TO APPLY FOR THE SPRING SHOW 2018 We’re Planning the Spring 2018 Art Fair at Queeny Park Come Join the Fun Up to 130 juried artists from 20 or more states, the Art Fair at Queeny Park is one of the most reputable, longest-running art fairs in the bi-state region. Rain or shine, hot […]
Artists Boutique Spring Applications Now Open
Artists Boutique Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair March 3 & 4, 2018 !!!Calling All Artists!!! Artists Boutique Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair March 3 & 4, 2018 Accepting Applications: Now Deadline: January 15, 2018 Artists Boutique: • Is run by artists, for artists • Has art-buying patrons • Features easy load in & load […]
Annual Citizens’ Day Kick-Off Arts Advocacy Reception
Presented by Missouri Citizens for the Arts (MCA) with support from the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis (RAC) and the Kranzberg Arts Foundation Thursday, January 18th from 4-6:00 pm Arts Advocacy Reception January 18, 2018 .Zack 3224 Locust Street 4th Floor – Urban Ballroom Light refreshments provided. Program begins at 4:30 pm. Networking […]
Meet the BOMH Board: Angie Krieger
Name: Angie Krieger Role on the Board: General Member Joined the Board: 2015 Angie is a retired educator and is working with the ArtSmart 2.0 Conference committee. […]
BOMH Board Consultant: Michael Gaines
Name: Michael Gaines BOMH Role: Board Consultant and Missouri Governors Mansion Liaison Michael also serves as Executive Director for the Hannibal Arts Council and the Missouri Association of Community Arts. Executive Director – Hannibal Arts Council The mission of the Hannibal Arts Council is to discover, celebrate, and appreciate the joy the arts bring […]
Meet BOMH Support Staff: Peggy King
BOMH Role: Bookkeeper & Website Administrator Past BOMH President 2010-2011 An affirmed non-artist, I “found” glass at the age of 50. It was like receiving a surprise gift for some forgotten occasion. I hadn’t planned on becoming a glass artist. I took a bead making course on a whim. Then I took a fusing class, […]
Meet the BOMH Board: Julie Bell
Role on BOMH Board: Recording Secretary Joined Board: 2017 Creating art is as much about the process as it is about the outcome. I have been creating art for most of my life. I began working in metal and making jewelry 4 years ago. The resilient nature of metal and the unlimited techniques that can […]
Meet the BOMH Board: Loren Woodard
Loren Woodard is a wood carver living in the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks region of Missouri. Loren believes that much of the artistic process is created by the artist’s surroundings. Thus, he believes that he is located in the perfect place to create his art. Loren has been carving for 23 years. He has […]
Meet the BOMH Board: Kim Carr
Name: Kim Carr Role on the Board: Communications Chair (Facebook/Newsletter) Joined the board when: 2012 Why you joined board/goals you hope to accomplish? My goal was to learn as much about the art world from every aspect possible. I was also looking for a way to get involved with like minded folks. Favorite thing about […]
Meet the BOMH Board: Patty Muenks
Name: Patty Muenks Role on the Board: Welcome Committee Joined: 2017 Why: Strong desire to support and promote the arts in Missouri; to network and connect with other artists; to learn more and become a better artist in my field. Other organizations: Greater St. Louis Art Association, Foundry Art Centre Hobbies: hiking, crocheting, collage, reading, […]
Meet the BOMH Board: Allison Norfleet-Bruenger
Role on Board: General Board Member Creativity is something that can stir the soul. My goal is to create truly distinctive one of a kind designs that lift the spirit and inspire the soul. I have a love for many mediums within the arts. From metalsmithing to ceramics, from graphic design to fiber design. They […]
Creating with Nature: Master Artist Adam Long
Adam Long has been asked for years to share the techniques needed to create his internationally collected Forest Figure Sculptures…now is your chance. In this class you will learn how to think creatively about the natural objects you respond to and collect. You will develop ways to assemble, use and preserve these items. Adam cannot […]
Perspective Drawing with Adam Long
Learn many ways of creating the illusion of depth while drawing. Improve your ability to see the world around you clearly. All ability levels are welcome! This 4 week course meets every Tuesday evening for 2 hours. In each session you will receive instruction, skills, tricks-of-the-trade and encouragement as you make several drawings. Your instructor, Adam […]
Drawing with Master Artist, Adam Long
Continue growing your drawing skills or learn the basics! All ability levels are welcome! Adam will advance your skills whatever your skill level. This 4 week course meets every Tuesday evening or Wednesday afternoon for 2 hours. In each session you will receive instruction, skills, tricks-of-the-trade and encouragement as you make several drawings. Your instructor, […]
Meet the BOMH Board – Marcia Menendez
Name: Marcia Menendez Role on the Board: General Board Member / Instagram Joined the board when: Dec. 2015 Why you joined board/goals you hope to accomplish? Best of Missouri Hands is such a great organization. I feel I have learned so much since joining and I wanted to give back and help others in the […]
Gallery Representation: A Conversation with Adam Long
Adam Long has been pursuing a career as an artist for 15 years. He has been successful and unsuccessful getting into galleries and has talked with many professionals about it. Come have a conversation where he will share what he’s learned and help you find your path to gallery representation. Come prepared to take notes. […]
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