Peggy King’s work featured in Glass Art Today 2
It’s Official. Schiffer Publishing has released its Glass Art Today 2 book. Pages 100-101 feature my Jazz Seasons panels and two of my dichroic plates. What an honor! http://www.schifferbooks.com/art-glass-today-2-5943.html Juried BOMH artist Peggy King *Note: More than 70 contemporary international glass artists’ works leap from these pages in dynamic photos, alongside the makers’ own explanations […]
News update from juried BOMH artist Lorraine McFarland
I was a winner of the FASO Bold Brush Outstanding Pastel Award in January for my painting “Max, Lit.” Just after a week of studying with pastel master, Richard McKinley, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, I won First Place (works on paper) at the White River Plein Air in Cotter, Arkansas for my pastel painting “Bed, […]
Juried BOMH artist Janis Burgin featured on the Dead Files
Hello, this is Janis Burgin. I’m a juried member for the Best of Missouri Hands. My good news is that I was asked to be a sketch artist on an episode of the Dead Files. It is on the Travel Channel. They were filming near Osage Beach the week of June 5th. I am very excited. […]
BOMH SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS
Best of Missouri Hands Seeks to Add New Board Members The Best of Missouri Hands Board of Directors is seeking to add new members to serve on the Board of the all-volunteer 501 (c)(3) organization. Individuals with experience in Fundraising, Marketing, Art Education, Non-Profit Administration, Business, and Fine Arts and Crafts are needed to help […]
Webster Elementary BOMH Visiting Artists Program Recap – Jennifer Farr
Working with 200 + kids in one week, has taught me so much patience. Working with and learning from the art teachers has been fun. Each one handles, controls the classes room differently. Watching the kids touch and work with clay, build a project they are proud of in 45 minutes, make your heart happy. […]
BOMH BOARD PRESIDENT LETTER – Tied Up in Knots or Does Housework Really Make you Ugly?
Tied Up in Knots or Does Housework Really Make you Ugly? Board President – Lee Richards The other day I needed a light blanket for a workshop I was going to attend. I knew the perfect one to take. In beautifully muted colors, this special wrap drapes over the door of an antique chifforobe in […]
Is Your Membership Status Up To Date?
Is Your Membership Status Up To Date? Peggy King, Bookkeeper and Web Administrator If you’ve elected to not use the BOMH Auto Renewal system for your membership dues, you need to be aware that your dues are good for 12 months from the time you last renewed. (This is a change from previous policy that […]
Looking For Help In All The Wrong Places?
Looking for Help in all the Wrong Places? Peggy King, Bookkeeper and Web Administrator You may not know this, but the Best of Missouri Hands website has a page that just may help you find help with questions you have about the art world you live in. You’ll find that page at http://bestofmissourihands.org/art-related-resources/ or you […]
Stone Soup Galleries Has Moved
NEW LOCATION: Stone Soup Galleries has moved from the lower level of Chesterfield Mall to the upper level, across from the Pottery Barn. You are invited to please come by the new gallery and have a look around. Look for these artist at Stone Soup Galleries Paul Bayer Julie Bell *BOMH ARTIST Terry Bond […]
The Glass Knot – Juried BOMH artist Lisa Becker
Lisa Becker of Art Glass Array is happy to announce a new division, The Glass Knot. Similar to a sand unity ceremony, The Glass Knot helps couples create a one of a kind glass art piece celebrating their wedding, anniversary, or special event. The most unique part of this process is that the couple creates […]
Best of Missouri Hands Seeking Board Members
Would you like to become more involved in our statewide organization? The Best of Missouri Hands is seeking members to serve on the Board of Directors. If you have a desire to help connect, educate and inspire Missouri’s Artists and Artisans through networking, regional projects, exhibitions and other opportunities, then please consider joining us! For […]
4th Annual Brew in the Lou – Call For Artists – Clayton, MO
You are invited to be a vendor at the 4th annual Brew in the Lou, Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 1-5 pm in Clayton at the Concordia Seminary. Attached is a vendor form and promotional summary. We anticipate 1600+ people to attend. Please let me know if you have any questions. On behalf […]
Open Early On Saturday’s – Foundry Art Centre – St. Charles, MO
We are open early for Saturday’s Farmers’ Market! Come down to the Foundry Art Centre’s parking lot every Saturday morning through October for the best home-grown goods in St. Charles. Although the Farmers’ Market is hosted by the Lyons Club, the Foundry Art Centre will open its doors early to welcome guests too. Join […]
New Work – Dan Burleson
Maple boxes with threaded lids, textured and airbrushed with Pearl Ex powders mixed into alcohol based dyes. Thank you Dan Burleson Woodturning https://www.facebook.com/dan.burleson.98/photos […]
Allied Art Council – Sculpture Walk – St. Joseph, MO
The Sculpture Walk is a program of the Allied Arts Council that introduces contemporary outdoor public art and sculptures to our community. The Walk is a year-long exhibit of national, juried, outdoor sculptures displayed in Downtown St. Joseph and includes an eclectic mix of 17 sculptures from artists nationwide. Guests will have the opportunity to […]
Art Business Institute – How Trunk Shows Can Grow Your Handmade Business
A trunk show is an event where you as the artist or designer make an appearance at a gallery or a retail store and sell your work directly to shoppers who attend. It’s not really a consignment arrangement, because sales are taking place while you are at the store and you keep possession of your […]
Art Business Institute – Plan Your Next Product Release
Plan Your Next Product Release It’s essential for artists, makers and other entrepreneurs who are seeking to wholesale, or increase their presence in retail stores, to understand the buyer’s priorities. They need new product on a regular basis, and here’s why. Most retail stores depend on repeat customers. Those shoppers come in to see the latest […]
Fraser Leonard’s Spring Images Show – St. Charles, MO
Artist Fraser Leonard’s Spring Images Show is now on display at his Fine Art Gallery, located at 824 South Main, St. Charles, MO 63301. This new exhibition showcases Leonard’s latest collection of contemporary fine art paintings and sculpture. Fraser Leonard’s artistic point of view is uplifting and fun, and his works of art are […]
Unity Center Solar Gallery – Featuring Kay Foley & Ampersand Cards – Columbia, MO
Now showing at the Unity Center Solar Gallery June 4 – July 2. New work, prints, cards & books by juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Kay Foley of Ampersand Cards. […]
Fresh Gallery – Featured Artist for June – Juried BOMH artist Alicia Farris – Springfield, MO
At Fresh Gallery, we like to highlight our artists during the First Friday festivities. For June, it is our pleasure to feature our members, Robin Coulter Crabb and Alicia Farris. Crabb and Alicia have titled their month-long exhibit “Sparkle and Splash.” Both artists will be gracing the gallery with new works. Robin Coulter Crabb is […]
Jeff Jones Sculpture Seminar – Crackpot Pottery – Joplin, MO
Jeff Jones Sculpture Seminar June 18, 2016 9am-4pm Crackpot Pottery 3820 E 20th St Joplin, MO Spend the day with Jeff Jones for a lecture and demonstration of the human form and other techniques that will assist you in your own sculpting. Jeff will discuss portfolios, clays, ideas, working with models, armatures and irons, […]
Hannibal Art Council – Upcoming Shows – Hannibal, MO
Upcoming Open Shows at Hannibal Arts Council! Several Opportunities to exhibit your work… We are looking for paintings, photographs, sculptures, mixed media …any media. Open to professional and amateur artists 13 years and older, residing within a 50 mile radius of Hannibal. June 24 – August 6. MONOCHROMATIC: Use your imagination to create a piece […]
Soulard Art Market – Call For Art “Wide Open” – St. Louis, MO
Hello Artists!! The Soulard Art Gallery has an open call for the next show titled WIDE OPEN. The submission deadline is June 19th, and we are looking for artists, professional and amateaur’s alike to submit their best creations that you feel fit the theme WIDE OPEN. Show us your unique and special work, its FREE […]
Green Door Art Gallery – Opening Reception “Abstract Dreams”
Green Door art gallery in Webster Groves Presents “Abstract Dreams!” July 13 – September 2, 2016 Opening reception held on Friday, July 15, from 5-9 p.m. Green Door art gallery presents “Abstract Dreams!” Reception will be Friday, July 15, 2016 from 5-9pm featuring the abstract realism of Terry Hinkle, colorist Carol Weis, pastels and watercolors […]
Workshop: Selling Your Art Online Through Fine Art America – St. Louis, MO
Saturday August 6, 2016 9:00AM – 1:00PM Are you looking for new ways to sell your art and photography? Then you might want to consider selling your art online through FineArtAmerica.com. FineArtAmerica.com has revolutionized the way that artwork is bought and sold around the world. With just a few clicks, you can upload digital images […]
Missouri Artists On Main – June & July Workshops – St. Charles, MO
June Classes and Workshops! June 16 – Oodles of Doodles with Joyce Rothermich! When: Thursday, June 16 Time: 7-9:30pm Cost: $30 which includes all supplies! NEW!! Class Offering!! June 17 – Tons of Tangles with Joyce Rothermich! When: Friday, June 17 Time: 7-9:30pm Cost: $35 includes this birdhouse project! June 18 – Kumihimo […]
Applications now open for the 2016 Place-Based Community Arts Training (CAT) Institute! Deadline: Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Created in 1997, the CAT Institute is an innovative five-month curriculum for artists and social service professionals/community organizers who learn to collaborate across sectors of all disciplines and develop programs that can affect positive social change through collaboration. These programs take place in homeless shelters, prisons, at-risk schools, hospices, community centers, daycare facilities, social service agencies, […]
Congratulations To Our Newest Juried Artists – Spring 2016
Congratulations to our newest juried artists Stacy Heydt – Fiber, Tina Williams – Photography, Jan Adams – Painting, Donna Knox – Jewelry, Pattie Garrett – Painting, Madonna Watermon – 3D Mixed Media, Sherri Davis – Painting, Brandy Hurt – Jewelry, Janine Helton – Painting, Julie Joy Sieving – Painting, Kevin Williamson – Jewelry, Jennifer Bradford […]
BOMH Artists To Show at Laumeier Sculpture Park – St. Louis, MO
Look for the following juried Best of Missouri Hands artists at the upcoming Art Fair at Laumeier Sculpture Park….Vic Barr (Wood), Leigh Roberts (Jewelry), Jimmy Liu (Ceramics), and Don Kelley (Jewelry). ANNUAL ART FAIR MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND MAY 6–8, 2016 More than 15,000 patrons attend this annual three-day event on Mother’s Day weekend, featuring local […]
Successful Workshop – Jean McMullen – St. Charles, MO
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Jean McMullen recently completed a plein air workshop led by Spencer Meagher. The workshop took place in St. Charles with friends from the Missouri Artists on Main Gallery. […]
OPEN HOUSE – Featuring BOMH artist Denise Temofeew – Springfield, MO
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Silk Painting Class led by Rose Monzyk
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Two BOMH Artists Exhibit at Nearly Famous Deli – Springfield, MO
Two Best of Missouri Hands artists, Deby Gilley and Sherry Gregory Haney are exhibiting their work at the Nearly Famous Deli in Springfield, MO. The Deli is located on South Glenstone across from Battlefield Mall. Exhibits hangs thru June 11th. Stop by and enjoy the artwork while you have lunch. Pieces are for sale. […]
Gourd Artist Wins Big – Sophia Delaat
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BOMH Represented at the Missouri Art Education Association Conference – St. Louis, MO
Best of Missouri Hands was proud to be a part of the Missouri Art Education Association Conference in St. Louis. Pictured are juried BOMH artist and board members Kim Foster Powell and Nancy Koehler, visiting with teachers about the benefits of BOMH membership. On Saturday, Kim and Nancy presented to attendees of the conference about […]
Registration is Now OPEN – Professional Development Workshop/Annual Meeting – Columbia, MO
TIME TO REGISTER FOR APRIL 23 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEETING The 2016 Annual Membership Meeting of MAA/BOMH will be held Saturday, April 23, 2016. The venue? The Boone County Historical Society in Columbia MO. Join us for this day devoted to Professional Development as we learn more about the Jury process from Executive Director Cindy Lerick […]
BOMH Artist Catherine Mahoney Visits With Students – Popular Bluff, MO
What a day! Blessed to visit Margaret Harwell Art Museum Art Gallery in Poplar Bluff, MO to present my original watercolor illustrations from, If Only I Could Bark to Poplar Bluff Middle School 3rd grade Gifted Students Program. Pictured: Juried BOMH artist Catherine Mahoney If you would like to be a part of the Best […]
Call For Art – Doubt – St. Louis, MO
The Arts Group of Union Avenue (AGUA) is sponsoring a juried art show in August 2016 entitled DOUBT. This exhibit is open to submissions by 2-D artists and 3-D sculptors and mixed media artists (gallery not equipped for video). Works displayed in previous AGUA exhibits are not eligible. As a play, Doubt won a Pulitzer […]
BOMH Artist Visits Paseo Academy – Kevin Williamson – Kansas City, MO
An advanced Graphic Design class at Paseo Academy of Fine Arts in Kansas City, MO was recently visited by BOMH artist Kevin Williamson. Kevin shared about his graphic design work and fine arts woodworking. The highlight for Kevin was the one on one time reviewing current projects and sharing a few pointers. Hats off to […]
New Shop Looking for Vendors – Mabel’s Trunk – Cabool, IL
Opportunity for artists and makers of handmade items. A new shop is opening in Cabool, Missouri and will be selling locally made/handmade items of all kind. The store will feature quality items across a variety of mediums (ceramics, woodworking, weaving, etc.). Seeking functional pieces, as well as artistic ones, in all price ranges. If you […]
Emerging Artist Opportunity – Foundry Art Centre – St. Charles, MO
Fresh on the art scene and wanting to put your work out in the public eye? Our Emerging Artist series is the perfect opportunity to do so. Apply today for a solo exhibition in our Ameristar Gallery; there’s no entry fee nor a fee to have your exhibition once you are juried in to the […]
Call for Artists – Fall Into Art – Columbia, MO
Call for Artists! Applications are open for Fall Into Art 2016. Artists will find more information and the application on our website, http://www.fallintoart.org. Fees: Jury fee – $15 Booth fee (applications by July 1) – $100 Late booth fee (after August 1) – $125 Timeline: July 1 Application Deadline August 1 Late Deadline August […]
18th Annual Gourd Art Festival Recap – Springfield, MO
Best of Missouri Hands Juried Gourd artists Suzy Meelhuysen, Bill Decker, and Melynda Lotven, exhibited April 9th and 10th 2016 at the Show Me Gourd Society 18th Annual Gourd Art Festival in Springfield, Missouri. Along with BOMH juried artist, Nationally known gourd artists competed, demonstrated and sold their gourd art. Workshops, auction, gourd art vendors, raw […]
Call for Artists -Edwardsville Art Fair – Edwardsville, IL
The Edwardsville Arts Center has opened up for entries to the 3rd Annual Edwardsville Art Fair on September 23rd, 24th and 25th! Deadline for entries is June 1st. Last years’ Art Fair was a hit and we expect an even better turn out this year! Edwardsville Art Fair is a juried show which will take place in beautiful City Park in Edwardsville, IL, with the Edwardsville High School Gymnasium as a back-up […]
Girlfriend’s Spring Art Show – Linda Sutterer – Marthasville, MO
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Award Winner – National Pastel Exhibition – Marla Rush Parnell
Springfield Artist’s Painting Awarded First Place in National Pastel Exhibition SPRINGFIELD, MO – A pastel painting by Springfield artist Marla Rush Parnell was awarded First Place in the Pastel National 2016. This juried exhibition exclusively for pastels is currently on display at the Wichita Center For The Arts in Wichita, Kansas, through May 8, 2016. […]
OPEN HOUSE – Splatter Art Studio – Springfield, MO
Splatter Art Studio Saturday, April 30, 2016 2-4 pm Come meet our instructors, see our beautiful studio, watch free demos, take in some breathtaking artwork and let us know what classes you want to take. 4160 S Lone Pine Ave, Springfield, Missouri 65804 […]
Mosaics Art Festival – St. Charles, MO
ATTENTION ARTISTS! The Deadline for the 2016 MOSAICS Missouri Festival for the Arts is fast approaching! The 2016 Deadline for Entry is MAY 1st, 2016! … Don’t Wait! Apply today at https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=4637 […]
BOMH Visiting Artists Program – Cheryl Cooper
I recently visited with Jami Heflin’s elementary art classes at Park Hills Elementary. Had a great time and the students were wonderful. I will also be visiting with Sarah Basler’s art classes in Farmington. Looking forward to that as well. Cheryl Cooper of Coopers Crafts […]
Missouri Governor’s Mansion Exhibit Featuring Eight BOMH Artists
ARTISTS FEATURED IN DISPLAY AT MISSOURI GOVERNOR’S MANSION Hannibal, MO – Eight members of the Missouri Artisans Association/Best of Missouri Hands organization 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. Every 18 months a different medium is […]
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