Question & Answer with Jewelry Artist Susie Acree Rogers – Show Me Gold and Silver – Jefferson City, MO
SUSIE ROGERS Show Me Gold and Silver Jefferson City, MO WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? Moberly, Jeff City and Holts Summit from 4th Grade on. WHAT DID YOU ENJOY AS A KID? Always loved Art & English, anything physical and being a cheerleader. DID YOU CREATE ART WHEN YOU WERE A KID? I took clay […]
Purchase Award – Steelville Plein Air – Lorraine McFarland
Congratulations to juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Lorraine McFarland for receiving the Purchase Award at the Steelville Plein Air event earlier this month. Midge Krueger selected the painting! #steelvillepleinair […]
Award of Excellence – Summer Solatice Art Fair 2017 – Deby Dodds Gilley
Great day at the Summer Solstice Art Fair in Springfield, MO. Juried Best of Missouri Hands printmaker, Deby Dodds Gilley was awarded Best in 2D! […]
Best in Glass – Art In The Park Columbia 2017 – Lisa Becker
No stranger to awards, juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Lisa Becker came home from Art In The Park with the Best in Glass honors. […]
Best in Ceramics – Art In The Park Columbia 2017 – Yukari Kashihara
On June 3, 2017 juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Yukari Kashihara was awarded Best in Ceramics. She was honored at the annual awards dinner at the Parkade Center for her outstanding work at Art In The Park. […]
Mayor’s Choice Award – Art In The Park Columbia 2017 – Joel Chrisman
Congratulations to juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Joel Chrisman of Chrisman Arts. Joel was presented with the Mayor’s Choice Award during the 59th Annual Art In The Park in Columbia, which is always held the first full weekend in June. […]
Artist Update – Pattie Garrett
For the last couple of years, I have been giving lessons to this delightful young lady. It’s been wonderful to watch Chelsea’s skills and her confidence grow. I think she’s doing great! Don’t you agree! You can find Pattie’s work at Mindscape Gallery in Chesterfield Mall. www.mindscapegallerystl.com 219 Chesterfield Mall, Suite 51E Chesterfield, Missouri 63018 […]
Artist Update – Lorraine McFarland
Thrilled that my painting “Brooks Williams, Fret Monster” took top honors in the annual Gateway Pastel Artists show. You can see my blog post here: https://lorrainemcfarlandart.com/blog/116282/heart-full-of-gratitude “Sophie’s Snowfall” was chosen for the FAV15% in the February Bold Brush Competition on line. I have been juried in as a member of the prestigious Pastel Society of […]
2nd Thursdays: Living Art – Foundry Art Centre – St. Charles, MO
Submissions are now open for the 2017 season of 2nd Thursdays: Living Art. The Foundry Art Centre is seeking St. Louis & St. Charles area artists who want to make an impact in their community! Our 2nd Thursday community arts series has been redesigned to reflect the importance of art to each person’s well-being […]
Arts Council of Southeast Missouri – Award Winner Dave Carter – Cape Girardeau, MO
I was pleasantly surprised last Friday evening to find out my 30″x24″ oil painting titled “Amberwing Dragonfly” won 3rd place in ‘Flights of Fantasy’ national juried exhibit–hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri. It is truly an honor to be included in the shadows of Ariel Bowman’s Best in Show and Laura Schumpert’s 2nd […]
Missouri Art Council
The Missouri Arts Council supports the arts that strengthen the cultural, educational, and economic vitality of our state. https://www.missouriartscouncil.org/ […]
Art @ Des Peres Hospital Exhibit featuring BOMH Artists – Spring/Fall 2017 – St. Louis, MO
Congratulations to the following juried Best of Missouri Hands artists with work currently hanging at Des Peres Hospital…..Adrienne Rosen, Kim Foster Powell, Linda Green-Metzler, and Dave Carter. Thank you to Robin Hirsch of Art St. Louis for her dedication and commitment to this wonderful project. Through the vision and support of Des Peres Hospital in […]
Artist Report – Nina Miller – Glass
Hey there. Nina Miller reporting in on stuff that’s going on for my glass Fabb4Fused Glass. I was recently featured in Ladue News June 2 edition. They used a photo of a piece that’s a new technique I’ve learned involving stringers – lots of spaghetti like strands of glass. I’m going to be at Midwest […]
St. Louis Hills Art in the Park – St. Louis, MO
St. Louis Hills Art in the Park event. This year marks the twelfth anniversary of this event which is held at Francis park in St. Louis, Missouri on the last Sunday of the month of September. This year, that is Sunday, September 24. Ours is a one day event that includes artists, food vendors, live […]
Elemental – Knox Gallery – St. Louis, MO
Call for Art: Elemental Elemental is an all multi-media juried exhibition that features artworks that portray or are created using elements. Artists use a wide variety of elements, from the metals used to create jewelry to paintings portraying natural elements. Elements can also be components or parts of a whole, ranging from the materials used, joining […]
Seeking Board Members
We are seeking forward thinking, art loving, business minded, creative thinkers who work well in a group and are able to get things done independently! All those supporting the mission of BOMH are encouraged to join our strong community of arts advocates, artists, educators, students and organizations who value the arts. Have you ever wanted […]
Benefits of Being a Corporate or Gallery Member with the BOMH
Here are a few of the benefits for those who help support our mission by becoming a Corporate or Gallery Member with the BOMH. The annual fee is just $100 per year. Besides the list below, you will also get preferred promotion on our Facebook page which currently has 2,500+ followers! CORPORATE/GALLERY MEMBER BENEFITS Membership […]
Artists Boutique – November 4 & 5, 2017 – Kirkwood, MO
Accepting Applications: Now Deadline: August 1, 2017 Late Deadline: August 10, 2017 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) Please go to our webpage http://artistsboutique.org/ and hover on “Next Show.” Click “Apply” to take […]
BOMH Presidents Letter – Angela Walleman – Summer 2017
Summer is upon us and once again, your BOMH Newsletter is packed with articles, opportunities, and news from your fellow members! On behalf of the Board of Directors, I thank you for your membership and for your participation in the BOMH activities. You are a valued member of this wonderful organization, and I encourage you […]
Wildlife Exhibition – Confluence Art Gallery – St. Louis, MO
Confluence Art Gallery invites submissions for its Confluence of Expression: Wildlife Exhibition, an online juried art and photography exhibition. Accepted entries will be exhibited online and winning entries be on exhibit at Green Door Art Gallery in St Louis, Missouri. For this exhibit, artists and photographers are encouraged to share their artistic vision and […]
Hands Across Missouri – Cultural Corner Exhibit – Chillocothe, MO
The Best of Missouri Hands was honored to be contacted in January by one of Northwest Missouri’s newest and most stunning community gallery spaces about doing an exhibit. As a result, Hands Across Missouri opened on June 2nd at the Cultural Corner Art Guild and Gallery in Chillicothe Missouri and will run until July 7th, […]
BOMH and AmazonSmile
Help support the Best of Missouri Hands when shopping at smile.amazon.com, Missouri Artisans Association could increase its AmazonSmile donations every time you shop Amazon online. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. Our link is: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/43-1507492 Thank you for your participation in the AmazonSmile […]
Summer Solstice Art Fair – Springfield, MO
The Moon City Creative District would like to invite you to participate in our first annual Summer Solstice Art Fair! This is a one day event showcasing fine art, live entertainment, and some of Springfield’s finest food vendors. The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year, and we want to celebrate with fine […]
Art Collage
Featured Juried BOMH Artists: Glass – Cathy Kush Wood – Daniel Messerla Fiber (Basket) – Mary Makuta Ceramics – Carolyn Wallace Painting/Drawing – Debora McGee […]
Share Your News – Network – Keep Up With Us
Reminder we have a very active Facebook page where we promote our artists, announce calls for art/artists, share art related events, workshops, and upcoming events. Keep up with art related news from all across Missouri and beyond. Please LIKE and FOLLOW our BOMH FB Page and if you are a current Member of the BOMH, […]
Daniel Messerla – Wood
Daniel Messerla Location: Eureka, Missouri, United States Web site: www.creativewoodconcepts.net Description of work: I create original pieces of functional art in wood such as hand turned bowls, pet urns, and similar items. Most of my products are segmented turnings made with food safe adhesive and finishes. Statement: Creative Wood Concepts, LLC (CWC) is a custom […]
Mary Berry – Painter
Vibrant color and striking light and dark contrast are prominent techniques utilized in my portraits and figures. Going beyond a portrait, I strive to convey character in a look, a glint in the eye, a mood that compels the observer to speculate about the story behind the life portrayed. While my own inspirations create a […]
Kim Kienbusch Cliffe – Acrylic Painter
Kim Kienbusch Cliffe Acrylic Painter Art has been a part of me for my whole life. I have studied with private instructors and at Washington University, but my early calling was shelved due to the demands other responsibilities. Now I find myself engrossed in art again, and I have enthusiastically discovered the joys of creating […]
Arleana Holtzmann – St. Louis, MO
Arleana Holtzmann Location: Fenton, Missouri, United States Web site: http://www.facebook.com/arleanaholtzmann Description of work: Loose paintings of animals or an object, sometimes bordering abstract in portrayal due to the use of extreme colors. In my work I use Acrylic, Watercolors and Gouache. […]
Congratulations To Our Newest Juried Artists 2017
Congratulations to our newest juried Best of Missouri Hands artists. We are happy to acknowledge and welcome…. Mollie Chounard – Painting Lori Doty – Clay Kitty Mollman – Glass Elle Hinnah – Jewelry Sherry Day – Metal Please visit our website to learn more about each of these talented artists and to see more of […]
The Hollister Grape & Fall Festival – Hollister, MO
The Hollister Grape & Fall Festival strives to promote area businesses, craftsmen, musicians and culinary artists. Local performers and the famous Grape Stomp Competition provide hours of exciting entertainment. The Grape & Fall Festival is undeniably a regional event drawing up to 10,000 people. This is an excellent opportunity for craftsmen to market their products […]
Art at Des Peres Hospital – Fall 2016/Spring 2017 Exhibit
Art @ Des Peres Hospital is a unique endeavor to connect and inspire our community through the work of local artists and enrich the lives of hospital patients, staff, and visitors. It is well documented that art can help in the healing process. This program was developed to help alleviate some of the strain of […]
2017 Art Show at Farmers Park – Springfield, MO
CALL FOR ARTISTS: The 2017 Art Show at Farmers Park is an invitational, curated art show that takes place October 14 & 15 in Springfield, MO. Now in it’s third year, this high-end show is becoming well known regionally and drawing large, art-loving crowds. Currently, we are looking for fiber artists, sculptors, art photographers, furniture […]
Taking it to the Streets – Gallery 210 Exhibit – UMSL Campus – St. Louis, MO
Gallery 210 opens on January 28th with “Taking it to the Streets”. The spring semester at UMSL sees the continuing of the 45th anniversary of the founding of Gallery 210 at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The gallery was started by Ms. Jean Tucker in 1971with the purpose of bringing actual works of art to the […]
Autumn Historic Folklife Festival – Hannibal, MO
41st Annual AUTUMN HISTORIC FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL October 21-22, 2017 Downtown Hannibal Sponsored by: Hannibal Arts Council America’s Hometown Hannibal, Missouri will host its 41st Annual Autumn Historic Folklife Festival on Saturday and Sunday, October 21 and 22 on Hannibal’s Main Street in the heart of the Historic District. Festival hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 […]
Angel Brame to exhibit at 108 Contemporary Gallery in Tulsa, Oklahoma
My chess board, made out of small clay teapots, has been accepted in the 108 Contemporary gallery’s exhibit, “Steeped: The Art of Tea.” The show runs 4/7 – 5/21 in Tulsa. — Angel Brame Dragonflies and Mud www.dragonfliesandmudpottery.com www.etsy.com/shop/dragonfliesandmud 417-483-8084 […]
Thirteen Squared 8×8 Fundraiser – St. Louis Artists Guild
8 x 8 Fundraiser Please submit your work to join the THIRTEEN SQUARED artists in this year’s 8 x 8 fundraiser in support of the St. Louis Artists’ Guild. Each piece of art will be displayed in a wall-hung exhibit. Work should be 8″ x 8″, measurements does not need to include the frame. Only […]
St. Louis Artists Guild Call for Solo and Small Groups Show Proposals
STLAG Announces Call for Solo and Small Groups Show Proposals The St. Louis Artists’ Guild is now accepting exhibition proposals for solo and small group shows. Works in all disciplines, themes, media and styles. Works with an emphasis in, but not limited to: location, interior, exterior, repurpose, recycle, figurative, paper, negative, and positive space are […]
Visiting Artists Program – Melynda Lotven – Gourd Artist
Did what I loved, shared gourds with Main Elementary in Troy both 1st and 4th grade classes. Thank you to the Best of Missouri Hands Visiting Artists Program for making this happen. […]
Winner, Winner – Two BOMH Artists Win Awards – Capital Arts – Jefferson City, MO
Jefferson City Art Club presents the Adult Artist Exhibit. Showing at the Capital Arts, 1203 Missouri Blvd, Jefferson City, Missouri. The show runs now thru April 30,2017. Part of Art around Town April 7th 4:30-8 pm Acrylic 1st place-Janis Burgin 2nd place-Fred Schollmeyer […]
Strokes of Genius 9 – Kimberly Shinn – Hannibal, MO
Juried BOMH artist Kimberly Shinn has work accepted to be published in Strokes of Genius 9. (Northlight Books) Publication Date October 2017 […]
Signature Status Awarded – Susie Tenzer – St. Louis, MO
Susie Tenzer’s drawing, Fast Forward, has been accepted into the Colored Pencil Society of America’s exhibit, Explore This! 13. She has now attained signature status, CPX. The process of becoming a signature member is defined by a set of criteria (three acceptances for CPSA) which varies from art society to art society. Susie Tenzer was born and […]
New Gallery Opening – Knox Gallery of Fine Art – Richmond Heights, MO
Knox Gallery of Fine Art is on schedule to open April 1. A very talented group of artists have joined the gallery already – slightly more than 50% of our capacity. And what a variety we have to offer: painting, sketching, multi-media, sculpting, jewelry, and, of course, glass. All of the highest quality. We still […]
Blooming Artists Project – St. Louis, MO
The Blooming Artists Project connects student artists with master artists from the St. Louis area. Students in grades 3-12 created works of art in their classroom and submitted their photos and statements. Master artists who have made a name for themselves and have influenced art within our community are assigned a student’s piece and then connect […]
New Corporate BOMH Member – Southwest Missouri Art & Craft Guild
SW MO Art & Craft Guild is composed of people with a common interest in the advancement of art and fine craft. We are an association and network devoted to the region’s fine art and fine craft and the people who create it. The purpose of the guild is to support the working artist: Through […]
Brew Skies Festival – Artists Wanted – Hannibal, Mo
NEW EVENT IN HANNIBAL! www.hannibalbrews.com BREW SKIES FESTIVAL SATURDAY, JUNE 10 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Mark Twain Cave and Campground What Is Brew Skies? Ultimate summer music festival and beer tasting experience in Northeast Missouri. Folk, Blues, Bluegrass, Classic Rock and the 4th Annual HAHA Brew Club’s Home Brew Competition! BSMF is also very […]
Kathryn E. Leventhal-Arnold / Artist Statement
Juried Best of Missouri Hands Jewelry Artist, Kathryn E. Leventhal-Arnold has recently taken up sculpture. Her new work speaks very loudly of her love for Sci-Fi and Mother Nature. Please visit her website or follow her on Facebook to see Kathryn’s new work. Here is her artists statement…. The juxtaposition of the fluidity of leaves, flowers, […]
Best of Missouri Hands President’s Letter – March 2017 – Angela Walleman
The winter days are numbered and we are just beginning to see the signs of spring emerging. What a perfect time to give our creativity a boost by attending the annual BOMH Membership Meeting & Professional Development Workshop on March 25th! The meeting will take place in Gallery 210 on the UMSL Campus. This exciting […]
Tell Me A Story – Foundry Art Centre – St. Charles, MO
CALL FOR NARRATIVE ARTWORK FOR STORYTELLING EXHIBITION AT THE FOUNDRY ART CENTRE St. Charles, MO – Narrative art appears throughout the history of humanity as a catalog of experiences across all cultures. Whether implied or spelled out, many artworks have epic tales to tell despite the limited imagery they are allowed. While literary artists have […]
Art in the Park – Springfield, MO
The Southwest Missouri Art and Craft Guild members welcome you to apply for the 23rd 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 […]
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