Cape Outdoor Sculpture Event – Cape Girardeau
The Public Art Committee of the City of Cape Girardeau will launch the city’s fourth public art outdoor exhibition on Thursday, April 6. You’re invited to a special reception and kick-off event at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 6 on the Vasterling Suites Courtyard to celebrate the exhibit opening. The reception will be open to […]
Hands Across Missouri – Call for Artists
The Cultural Corner Art Guild and Gallery and The Best of Missouri Hands presents “Hands Across Missouri”, an exhibition of handmade fine arts and crafts created by Midwest artists and artisans. Call For Artists Midwest artists and artisans, you are invited to submit an application for our upcoming juried exhibition entitled “Hands Across Missouri” at […]
OPEN HOUSE BY KATHY FIELDS / Dec 3-4 / O’Fallon, MO
Join us for a Christmas Open House the 3rd and 4th of December, 9am to 5pm. It’s the perfect time to get some early shopping in before the hectic Christmas season begins. Hosted by juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Kathy Fields of Kathy Jewels. We will have one of the kind jewelry by Kathy […]
MOCK JURY / APPLICATIONS DUE BY JANUARY 3, 2017 / ST. LOUIS, MO
Applications for the 2017 Mock Jury are now open @ http://bit.ly/2eO1hZS. The cost is $10. First 150 artists will be accepted to participate as jurors speak openly about submitted artist images. All artists are welcome and encouraged to attend and learn. Apply today! Hosted by Cultural Festivals and the St. Louis Art Fair in Clayton. […]
POP UP HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE / Dec 2nd / St. Louis, MO
clock Best of Missouri Hands Member Patty Muenks of heART The ART Studios has invited you to the Pop Up Boutique held at the Union Avenue Christian Church in St. Louis, December 2, 2016 Tomorrow at 4 PM Tomorrow · 32–48° Sunny pin Show Map Hide Map Union Avenue Christian Church 733 Union Boulevard, […]
FIRST FRIDAY OPENING RECEPTION / Dec 2nd / Rolla, MO
Best of Missouri Hands member Lori Doty shared… Mark your calendar!!! Arts Rolla will host the First Friday Opening Reception at The Centre – Rolla’s Health & Recreation Complex, December 2 from 5 pm to 7 pm. Everything in this exhibit is available to be purchased. This is our annual Holiday Art Exhibit and there […]
WINTER CRAFT MARKET / Dec 3rd / OWENSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Best of Missouri Hands Member Lori Doty of Morfar Pottery would like to invite you to attend the Winter Craft Market. OHS Band Boosters “Winter Craft Market,’ is excited to have Morfar Pottery at our craft market this Saturday, Dec. 3rd, 9-3pm at Owensville High School. We are looking forward to a great event for […]
CALL FOR ARTISTS: ARTIST BOUTIQUE / March 4-5, 2017 / Kirkwood, MO
Next Show: St. Louis Artists Boutique When: Saturday & Sunday March 4 & 5, 2017 10 am to 4 pm Where: Kirkwood Community Center 111 S. Geyer (at Adams) Free Admission & Parking Map Patrons: Artists Boutique is in its 52nd year! Remember to bring in your postcard so you can enter the attendance raffle. […]
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY / STONE SOUP GALLERIES / Dec 16th / Chesterfield, MO
Best of Missouri Hands Corporate Sponsor, Stone Soup Galleries will be hosting their Annual Christmas Party December 16th from 6-9 pm. The gallery is now located on the upper level of Chesterfield Mall and will offer Live Music, Food, Wine, Beer, Art and more Art, along with many of the fabulous artists that are represented […]
CHRISMAN ARTS STUDIO OPEN HOUSE / Dec 3-4 / Ashland, MO
You are invited to attend the Chrisman Arts Studio Open House this weekend in Ashland. The Open Studio will feature the pencil and pastel work of juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Joel Chrisman and woodwork by his son Court and pottery by his son Hans. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm both days 7401 E […]
COLUMBIA ART LEAGUE ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING / Dec 15 / Columbia, MO
The Best of Missouri Hands Corporate Sponsor, Columbia Art League is hosting their Annual Members Meeting, Thursday December 15, 2016 at 6:00 pm. For more information https://www.facebook.com/artleague/?fref=ts […]
FRESH GALLERY FEATURED ARTIST: CAROLE OGDEN / First Friday Art Walk / Springfield, MO
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Carole Ogden is the featured artist this month at Fresh Gallery in Springfield, MO. She will be at the gallery December 2, 2016 as part of the First Friday Art Walk 6-10pm. Carole Ogden “Looking Back” Carole Ogden is a French-born artist and has been a member of Fresh […]
GRANDMA’S HOUSE – NOW OPEN – Daisy, MO
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Dodie Eisenhauer of Village Designs has opened the doors once again to Grandma’s House. Plan a trip NOW, as Grandma’s House is only open during this festive time of the year. Can you believe it? It’s this time of year again! For those of you who have “liked” us […]
CAROL KNOX INVITES YOU TO FINE ART OF MISSOURI OPEN HOUSE / Dec 2nd / West County Shopping Center
Juried Best of Missouri Hands Artist, Carol Knox invites you to attend the Fine Art of Missouri Open House 6-9 pm, December 2, 2016. Carol is a glass artist and a photographer. Her glass can be found at the West County Shopping Center at Fine Art of Missouri. […]
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK / Arts Council of Southeast Missouri / Cape Girardeau, MO
Join the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri for First Friday Art Walk 5:00 – 9:00 pm 16 N Spanish St Cape Girardeau, Missouri (573) 334-9233 Message Now www.capearts.org/ […]
KAY FOLEY’S HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE & SALE / Dec 3-4th / Columbia, MO
You are invited to attend Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist, Kay Foley of Ampersand Cards this weekend for her Annual Holiday Open House & Sale. Enjoy a Hot Chocolate Bar and other goodies while you shop. Be sure to bring a friend! December 3-4, 2016 11:00 am – 4:00 pm both days 409 West […]
ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW – DON & GAIL KELLEY – OA GALLERY / DEC 11th / Kirkwood, MO
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artists, Don & Gail Kelley invite you to their Annual Holiday Show. You are invited to our annual holiday show held in the amazing OA Gallery filled with extraordinary art. I will have my latest and best work of 2016 and of course my wife Gail will again have her […]
ANNUAL FRIENDS & FAMILY PARTY / Dec 11th – Missouri Artists On Main: St. Charles, MO
You are invited to our Annual Family and Friends Party on Sunday, December 11 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm Missouri Artists on Main 321 S. Main Street St. Charles, MO 63301 Come join us for food, drink and a 10% discount on all purchases. We hope you can join us…and feel free to bring YOUR family […]
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE – ENCHANTED GOURD / Dec 2-4 : Columbia, MO
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Melynda Lotven of Enchanted Gourds would like to invite you to her Holiday Open House this weekend December 2nd, 3rd, and 4th 9:00 – 5:00 each day 5401 O’Neal Rd. Columbia, Missouri. Along with my beautiful gourds I will have a guest displaying her selenite lamps, gemstones and crystals. […]
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE SALEIGH MOUNTAIN/Dec 23rd: Hermann, MO
Join Juried Best of Missouri Hands Studio Artists, Sally & Molly of Saleigh Mountain Leather Company in Hermann, Mo on December 23rd for their annual Christmas Open House. The gals will celebrate with last minute shopping deals from 4:00 – 8:00 pm. Refreshments, sales, and boot giveaways! 124 East 4th Street / Hermann, MO […]
PERSONALIZED HAND PAINTED ORNAMENTS/Dec 4th – Serena Boschert: St. Charles, MO
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artists Serena Boschert will be personalizing her hand painted ornaments this Sunday. Join artist Serena Boschert as she presents her 2016 line of ceramic ornaments. Serena will be at Framations Art Gallery December 4 from Noon-3pm to personalize her hand painted ornaments. Beginning by pouring the molds for each ornament, […]
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE / DEC 2nd – FINE ART OF MISSOURI: St. Louis County
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Sherry Salant shared…I want to welcome everyone to our Holiday Open House this Friday from 5-9 at our West County gallery Fine Art of Missouri gallery next to NorthFace. We have 22 Missouri artists. There will be food drink art and artists. Oh, door prizes, too. Here is one […]
CHRISTMAS AT MEIKE ATON ART / DEC 8th: Springfield, MO
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Meike Aton shared….Please Join us to Celebrate the Season with special Christmas Gift priced Art, some Boutique items and Meike’s favorite Christmas cookies from Germany! Hot Spicy Cider, Chocolate covered Nuts and other surprises! Thursday, December 8, 3:30pm-7pm Meike Aton Art Studio & Gallery 1200 E Woodhurst Dr Building K […]
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST JURIED ARTISTS!
Congratulations to our newest juried artists! We have ten members that have juried in this summer, plus one studio artist. Hats off to these artists. A HUGE Congratulations to Lois Jacobs, Julie Joy Sieving, and Nancy Koehler, all have juried into their second medium! We look forward to seeing lots of work from these talented […]
Missouri Governor’s Mansion Display Featuring BOMH Artists
MISSOURI ARTISTS FEATURED IN DISPLAY AT MISSOURI GOVERNOR’S MANSION Nine jewelry artist/studio members of the Missouri Artisans Association/Best of Missouri Hands have been selected to have their work displayed at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion as part of an ongoing partnership titled Best of Missouri Hands at The Mansion. Selected to display their one-of-a-kind jewelry are […]
Dale Auguston Wins Big with Abstract Award
Juried BOMH artist Dale Augustson What an honor, Abstract award again for this show and the same award. I exhibited in this show 4 years ago almost to the day at Center for Art and Education, Van Buren AR. This piece also sold. Haha I still have the one from 4 years ago. […]
Wood Sculptor, Justin Hale Featured in Magazine Spread
Juried BOMH artist Justin Hale Meet Vivid, the most recent acquisition to our magazine collection. Published twice yearly by Missouri Southern State University’s Department of Communication, Vivid promotes fine arts by showcasing #JoplinArts. Visit us for a copy of the Fall 2016 issue, which includes an article about our very own Great Hall Gallery! Shown […]
Kimberly Shinn to have work published in Strokes of Genius 9
So excited!! My drawing will be published in Strokes of Genius 9!! http://www.artistsnetwork.com/articles/art-competitions/strokes-9-winners#.V8YKYy3S6yk.facebook […]
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Memorial Mural
This is a wonderful opportunity to view this 30 foot X 5 1/2 foot Memorial Mural […]
Visiting Artists Program 2016 – 2017
Visiting Artist Program 2016 – 2017 With this new school year we as juried artists in Best of Missouri Hands have another opportunity to serve the young people in our state. The Visiting Artist program exists to help inspire the students throughout the state of Missouri. To help students see working artists and hear about […]
Dave Carter wins Best in Show at Doubt Exhibit
Great news: We just got back from the opening reception for the Gretchen Brigham Gallery exhibit “Doubt”. My painting, “FreeFall” won Best of Show. It was an honor to have two paintings selected for inclusion, to win was unexpected. Pictured with me are my sister in law and her husband, Jo Ann & Don Sester, […]
Best in Show awarded to Allison Norfleet Bruenger
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Updates from Greg Kluempers
My biggest news is the sale of 27 —- 20×24 framed black and white and color photographs of the St. Louis area to a law firm in Clayton MO. Current: Two photos in the St. Louis Artists’ Guild exhibit “Illuminating the Night” Upcoming events: One photo accepted in Art Saint Louis exhibit “Mix Tape” Artists […]
46th Annual Call For Artists
46th Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Extravaganza Here is the link to our webpage: http://www.capearts.org/CraftFair.aspx And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/699890526816995/ […]
Catherine Mahoney has work accepted into Heart of America Artist Association
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Online Art Resources shared by Carleen Johns
Online Art Resources I was recently asked to review the Art Related Resources on our BOMH’s website. Quite a few links to art related websites are listed there; many that were familiar to me and several that weren’t. If you’re looking for an online resource for art fairs and festivals, you can surely find it […]
Joey Los takes First Place in Hermann Poster Contest
I can’t believe it, my painting “Starry Night over Hermann” won first place in the Hermann Poster Contest. Prints will be available at the Hermann Welcome Center, the posters look great perfect for the coming eclipse. Thank you to the Hermann Arts Council for this opportunity. […]
Subliminal: Hidden Messages – Cape Girardeau
Four members of the Ste. Genevieve Art Guild were chosen to be part of a national juried art exhibition titled “Subliminal: Hidden Messages,” presented by the Bank of Missouri in downtown Cape Girardeau this summer. From across the country, only 27 works were juried into the show. The four Guild artists accepted were Suzanne Thompson […]
Abstract Award Goes To Dale Auguston
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Tips from Peggy
Put Yourself Out There on the BOMH Web Site Peggy King, Bookkeeper and Web Administrator Both Juried Members AND General Members have the ability to post a profile picture on the member directories that can be viewed by all who visit the BOMH site. So why isn’t that ability being fully utilized by the members? […]
MISSOURI ARTISTS FEATURED IN DISPLAY AT MISSOURI GOVERNOR’S MANSION
Nine jewelry artist/studio members of the Missouri Artisans Association/Best of Missouri Hands have been selected to have their work displayed at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion as part of an ongoing partnership titled Best of Missouri Hands at The Mansion. Selected to display their one-of-a-kind jewelry are Claire Hasemeier of Elsberry, Andrea Q. Jira of […]
Lorraine McFarland Wins Blue At The Twighlight Quick Paint!
Juried BOMH artist Lorraine McFarland shared… It was hot, hot, hot, but I persevered and it paid off. This painting “Twilight in Ste. Gen”, pastel, 6×12, was awarded 1st place for the twilight quick paint on Friday by judge Charles Rhinehart of The Rhinehart & Rhinehart’s Gallery, AND Honorable Mention in the Pastel/Watercolor category Saturday […]
Vic Mastis wins big at Plein Air event
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Bev Holden – First Place – Montgomery County Art Council
First Place, Other – Bev Holden, “Secret Garden”, Stained Glass at the Montgomery County Art Council Show […]
First Place – Lorraine McFarland – St. Charles River Paint Off
Woohoo. First place for the Old St. Charles paint at the Riverfront paint off! Thank you judge Sean Long for this recognition, and thank you John Porter Lasater IV for encouraging me to find beauty in the mundane. Those are tugboats on the river. “Barges in Old St. Charles” by Lorraine McFarland […]
Award Winner – Linda Green – St. Charles River Paint Off
Good Day in St. Charles Riverfront Paint Off. Second place for, “Hay! Fall on Main Street. Linda Green […]
BOMH artist Alicia Farris obtains Signature Status
Alicia Farris, following her acceptance into the 96th Annual International Exhibition of the National Watercolor Society was also awarded signature status to NWS. The Exhibit will take place at the NWS Gallery in San Pedro California from October 22-Dec 18, 2016. Attached, End of the Line – mixed water media on paper by Alicia Farris […]
Presidents Letter – Angela Walleman – October 2016
Dear Friends, Happy autumn! I’ve had a wonderful time meeting and visiting with many of you at the numerous art fairs, festivals and shows this summer and into the fall. Our members are a hardworking and talented group. The Best of Missouri Hands continues to grow and welcome new Juried Artists and members. Our organization’s […]
Signature Status Obtained – Alicia Farris
Alicia Farris, following her acceptance into the 96th Annual International Exhibition of the National Watercolor Society was also awarded signature status to NWS. The Exhibit will take place at the NWS Gallery in San Pedro California from October 22-Dec 18, 2016. Attached, End of the Line – mixed water media on paper by Alicia Farris […]

