Springfield Regional Art Council – January 8, 2016 Newsletter
ARTS NEWSLETTER SRAC WEEKLY UPDATE ON ARTS IN OUR REGION SRAC calling for artists for 8th annual “Hearts for the Arts: I See Red” exhibition and silent auction Drop off: Friday, January 8 & Monday, January 11 The Springfield Regional Arts Council (SRAC) invites artists to participate in the 8th annual “Hearts […]
St. Louis Artists Guild – January 2016 Newsletter
Artist E-Blast: Make Your Winter Brilliant DISCOVER NEW WAYS TO EXPRESS YOURSELF EIGHT-WEEK CLASSES. Ready for an Art Adventure? Explore the world of drawing, painting and more! — FILLED! Jan. 11 – Feb. 29. Monday evenings. 6-8:30pm. PORTRAIT DRAWING with Bill Neukomm. Yep, this class has filled, but no worries! Bill […]
Heath Care Deadline Approaching
January 31 is quickly approaching. That’s the 2016 deadline to sign up for health insurance on HealthCare.gov. If you don’t get health insurance coverage through your employer, union or a government-funded health plan, like Medicare, you can choose an affordable insurance plan on HealthCare.gov that covers everything from doctor and hospital visits to maternity care […]
End of year news: Springfield Regional Art Council
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Every Artist Insured: St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts
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End of Year Newsletter – Art Council of Southeast Missouri
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Art Business Institute: Spread Your Price Points to Gain New Collectors
Spread Your Price Points to Gain New Collectors Posted: 28 Dec 2015 04:00 AM PST Are your prices diversified? Capture more business by reaching new markets and new customers. When you make a sale of your work to a customer, do you know what their next logical purchase from you should be? Have you ever […]
Art Business Institute: 8 Ways to build your email list
8 Ways to Build Your Email Marketing List Posted: 30 Dec 2015 04:00 AM PST Your list of customers and prospects is one of the most valuable assets your creative business has. We offer some suggestions to help you build that list Your email list is permission-based, meaning that people agree to allow you to […]
CALL TO ACTION: Visiting Artist Program Needs Your Help
Visiting Artist Program 2016 Well another year is gone. With this new year we as 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 […]
Newsletter – Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist – Catherine Mahoney
Catherine Mahoney, whs, MOWS, TWS, BOMH STUDIO, 1058 Stone HIll Hwy, Hermann, Missouri 2016 Happy New Year! 2015 has been a successful year for joining “The Missouri Nine” with Teddy Jackson in Door County, Wisconsin. What an awesome experience! My friend, Jane Flanders and I together–early morning painting, […]
Workshop – Acrylic/Mixed Media – St. Louis, MO
Two Day Acrylic Mixed-Medium Painting Workshop with Janice Schoultz Mudd Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31, 2016 Artists working in Mixed Media and with Collage tend to be somewhat adventurous, wondering how they can implement a newly discovered material, method or object into their work. “How do I make my […]
Workshop – Photographing your 2D Art – St. Louis, MO
Photographing Your 2D Art With Garry McMichael A five-hour workshop on Basic Digital Photography Techniques that every artist should know to photograph their 2D art. February 20th, 2016 How to photograph art with a digital point and shoot camera. Saturday, February 20th, 2016 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM […]
Upcoming Classes & Workshops – Missouri Artists On Main – St. Charles, MO
Happy Holiday’s from Missouri Artists On Main!! Winter Classes/Workshops! January 5, 2016 -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 Monday afternoon or Tuesday evening for 2 hours. In […]
Workshop – 3D Photography for Artists – St. Louis, MO
Sunday, February 21, 2016 10:00AM – 4:00PM Emphasis will be on “Digital Photography Basics” to help artists take better photographs of their 3D artwork for use on the internet, to enter competitions and to make Giclée prints. Whether you are a beginner or have a lifetime of experience with digital cameras you will gain […]
Fresh Gallery – Meet the Artist – Springfield, MO
At Fresh Gallery, we like to highlight an artist during the First Friday and Second Saturday festivities. For January, it is our pleasure to feature Dr. Janet Jordan, our “Fresh Air” Open Juried Competition Best of Show recipient last year. In April, 2015, Fresh Gallery was thrilled to host a competition open to area artists. […]
Call For Artists – Artists Boutique – Kirkwood, MO
Our next show is March 5 & 6, 2016. The Artists’ Boutique application is available now. You can submit your application via Entry Thingy by going to our website www.ArtistsBoutique.org and clicking apply. If you have any questions please email us at ArtistsBoutique@gmail.org or you may call Lee Richards at (636)584-5414. […]
Solo Exhibit – Juried BOMH Artist Brenda Beck-Fisher
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artists Brenda Beck-Fisher will be featured in a solo exhibit at John Wood Community College, 1301 S. 48th Street, Quincy, IL. January 11-February 26, 2016. […]
Winter Vacation – Juried BOMH Artist – Sandy Brooks
Winter Vacation View this email in your browser SBROOKS’ CRITTERS ‘N’ KIDS Winter Vacation in the Midwest Forget Snow Birds Going to Florida, We Have Swans in Missouri Trumpeter Swans by the hundreds spend their winter migration on the Mississippi River and surrounding shallow waters near St Louis. While not listed on the Audubon maps of […]
Arts Council of Southeast Missouri – Artists Directory
The Artist Directory is a great way for visitors to Cape Girardeau and members of the community to find working artists in the Southeast Missouri region! The Artist Directory can be searched by name or media, or you can look through artwork by image in the Artist Galleries. If you are an Arts Council Member and an Artist, you are eligible to be listed! […]
Writing Your Life Story – The Arts Business Institute
Arts Business Institute Writing Your Life Story Posted: 16 Dec 2015 04:00 AM PST by guest blogger Mary Ellen Clagett We asked coach Mary Ellen Clagett to share some inspiration for busy artists. Her advice? Take some time to reflect on the coming year and what you really value in your life. . . Winter […]
MOSAICS Art Festival – News update for Dec 2015
MOSAICS Missouri Festival for the Arts recently made both a monetary and a child-created Quilt project donation to the Mercy Health Foundation St. Louis. These donations were made as a result of the non-profit art association’s 2015 Festival event, specifically from the MOSAICS Festival’s “Children’s Village” and the “Art for Youth Gallery”. The $420 check […]
Upcoming Workshops – Missouri Artists On Main – St. Charles, MO
Happy Holiday’s from Missouri Artists On Main!! Winter Classes/Workshops! January 5, 2016 -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 Monday afternoon or Tuesday evening for 2 […]
Call For Artists: Midsummer Arts Faire – Quincy, IL
If you happen to do festivals….below is information regarding applying to the Midsummer Arts Faire in Quincy next June! Midsummer Arts Faire June 24-26, 2016 The Midsummer Arts Faire is a three-day juried fine art exhibition and sale located in the historic and tree-lined Washington Park in downtown Quincy, Illinois. Now in its 13th year, […]
Missouri Art Council – 2016 Art Grants Now Open
We are pleased to announce the FY17 Annual Applications and Guidelines. This is an on-year for Arts Education, Arts Services, Dance, Folk Arts, Minority Arts, Theater, and Visual Arts. FY16 Applicants in Community Arts, Electronic Media Arts, Established Institutions, Festivals, Literature, Mid-Sized Arts Organizations, Multidiscipline, and Music (Instrumental and Vocal/Presenters) that desire continued funding must apply using the […]
St. Louis Artists Guild – December 2015 News
December ArtViews Holiday Hours. We’re Appealing. Classes. Art Stuff To Do. HO-HO-HOLIDAY HOURS: The Artists’ Guild will be closed Dec. 24 & 25 and Dec. 31 & Jan. 1. We wish you the very best of holidays! Join us for a brilliant 2016, packed with art exhibits, art making, activities — and yes, our 130th Birthday […]
Upcoming Workshops & Special Events – Paint St. Louis
Announcing our 2016 Workshop Schedule Wildlife Photography at the Audubon Center at the Riverlands 2 Weekend Workshops with Sandy Brooks To Learn About Sandy’s Wildlife Workshop CLICK HERE January 9th-10th or January 23rd-24th Creative Experiments with Mixed Media Painting and Collage with Janice Schoultz Mudd To learn more about Janice’s Mixed Media Workshop CLICK HERE […]
International Photography Hall of Fame & Museum – St. Louis, MO
Ansel Adams once said, “When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs.” While Adams is one of the most well-known inductees into the International Photography Hall of Fame and his Moonrise photograph above is one of the most recognized photos in our collection, they symbolize the importance of the IPHF to the photographic community. […]
Call for Artist – 9th Annual Fork & Cork Festival – Macon, MO
COME JOIN THE FUN! 9th ANNUAL FORK & CORK FESTIVAL AUGUST, 27, 2016 MACON, MO LET’S MAKE MACON A DESTINATION! The Mainstreet Macon Downtown Association, MMDA, sponsors the annual Fork & Cork Festival in downtown Macon, MO each fall. Our festival attracts high end visual art artisans, high end crafters and quality antique dealers as […]
Pricing Strategies Online Course – The Arts Business Institute
Arts Business Institute Pricing Strategies Course Announced Posted: 21 Dec 2015 04:00 AM PST Confused or challenged by pricing your art or handmade work? The Arts Business Institute presents a new online pricing course co-sponsored by F+W Publications. Registration is now open. Co-authored by ABI Founder Wendy Rosen and ABI Executive Director Carolyn Edlund, […]
Artists INC – December 2015
Apply now for Artist INC Live KC 2016 LIVE FOR YOUR ART? Learn how to make your art your living. Artist INC is a ground-breaking program that will empower you to take control of your career and create opportunities you’ve only imagined. Artist INC changes the way artists think about business, giving you the […]
Hannibal Art Council -Weekly News – Dec 23, 2015
—- 2016-Happy New Year! Make reservations now.. BEGINNING WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP Instructor – Brenda Beck Fisher Saturday, January 23 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main Street Brenda will cover the basics of watercolor, as well as the characteristics of watercolor, unique watercolor techniques and tips on […]
Springfield Regional Art Council – December 23, 2015
SRAC CORPORATE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT DECEMBER 23, 2015 ARTS NEWSLETTER SRAC WEEKLY UPDATE ON ARTS IN OUR REGION The SRAC Office will be closed Thursday, December 24 at 12:00pm and will reopen on Monday, December 28 at 9:00am for the holiday weekend. Happy Holidays from the SRAC staff! Staff from left to right: Stephanie Cramer, Leslie […]
Call For Artists – St. Louis Art Fair – Clayton, MO
The 2016 Saint Louis Art Fair (SLAF) application is now available on ZAPP. https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=4518 SLAF will take place September 9, 10 & 11, 2016 in the heart of Clayton, Missouri. The application deadline is March 17, 2016. Please call or email if you have questions about the application process. Thanks, Cindy and Laura info@cultrualfestivals.com 314-863-0278 […]
Call for Artists – Queeny Park Art Show – St. Louis, MO
FOR YOUR INFORMATION GSLAA Contacts President Jim Irwin jirwin.33@gmail.com Vice President Gloria Hamlin gloriahamlin@gmail.com Recording Secretary Meghan Jesberg mkjesberg@gmail.com Treasurer Vic Barr vicbarr@sbcglobal.net Newsletter Editor Kathy Craddock kathyjohn002@gmail.com Educational Outreach Co-Chairs Jan Buesching jmbstl@aol.com Marilyn Callahan mmatcall@aol.com Program Co-Chairs Garry McMichael garry@imaginagrapher.com Dave Whited dcwhite@gmail.com Publicity Joe Squires dadyjo1967@sbcglobal.net Show Co-Chairs Maggie McCarthy mccarthyart@att.net […]
Call For Artists – Art in the Park – Columbia, MO
Website Facebook Zapplication Columbia Art League Applications for the 2016 Art in the Park festival are now open. The 58th annual Art in the Park will take place the weekend of June 4 & 5, 2016 at Stephens Lake Park. Our show hours will be 10am-5pm on Saturday […]
Upcoming Workshop – Acrylic Mixed Media Painting – St. Louis, MO
Creative Experiments with Mixed Media Painting and Collage A Two Day Workshop with Janice Schoultz Mudd Far Farer by Janice Schoultz Mudd Two Day Acrylic Mixed-Medium Painting Workshop with Janice Schoultz Mudd Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31, 2016 Artists working in Mixed Media and with Collage tend to be somewhat adventurous, wondering how […]
Family Holiday Evening – Foundry Art Centre – St. Charles, MO
Event: Family Holiday Evening at the Foundry Art Centre Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 – 5:30 until 7:30 pm Details: Join the Foundry Art Centre for the annual Family Holiday Evening on Wednesday evening, December 16, 2015 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Art projects inspired by the holiday season will be available […]
Art Business Workshop – Scholarship’s Available – Washington, DC
Art Business Workshop Scholarships Available Posted: 14 Dec 2015 04:00 AM PST The Arts Business Institute Winter Workshop 2016 has three full scholarships available for artists and makers who are interested in growing their small businesses. Deadline is December 23, 2015. Are you interested in attending the upcoming Art Business Workshop in Washington, DC […]
Fresh Gallery – January 2016 Artist Spotlight – Springfield, MO
Fresh Gallery Press Release: January 2016 Featured Artist First Friday is right around the corner for January, 2016. At Fresh Gallery, we like to highlight an artist during the First Friday festivities. For January, it is our pleasure to feature Dr. Janet Jordan, our “Fresh Air” Open Juried Competition Best of Show recipient last year. […]
Hannibal Art Council – News Alert – December 9, 2015
Weekly ARTS ALERT! Like us on https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hannibal-Arts-Council/32006907767?ref=hl http://www.hannibalarts.com Find a unique one-of-a-kind Holiday gift for someone… or for yourself! 99 bucks…or less Annual holiday art sale! Until Friday, December 18 2015 Featured Artists: Martha Adrian, John Bartz III, Nancy Binns, Mary Ann Brinkley, Greg Celenze, Deborah Davis, Becky Evans, Brenda Beck […]
Call For Artists – Spring Artists Boutique – Kirkwood, MO
!!!!!ARTISTS’ BOUTIQUE SPRING EVENT!!!!! Our next show is March 5 & 6, 2016. The Artists’ Boutique application is available now. You can submit your application via Entry Thingy by going to our website www.ArtistsBoutique.org and clicking apply. If you have any questions please email us at ArtistsBoutique@gmail.org or you may call Lee Richards at […]
St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants – December 2015 News
Reply to the sender vvv St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts (VLAA) is working with partners around the region to make sure you are aware of the insurance options that are available under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).Open enrollment ends on Jan. 31, 2016. If you don’t get health insurance coverage through […]
Art Council of Southeast Missouri – December 2015
Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Newsletter. Volume 3: Issue 49. December 9, 2015. View this email in your browser Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Vol 3: Issue 49 In this Issue: REGIONAL JURIED EXHIBIT AWARDS: Best in Show – April Dill Second Place – Kris Rehring Jurors Awards – Dawn Balk Rusty Newton Brenda Seyer […]
Fresh Art Gallery – December 2015 News – Springfield, MO
At Fresh Gallery, we like to highlight our artists during the First Friday and Second Saturday festivities. For December, it is our pleasure to feature Carole Ogden. Carole Ogden is relatively new to Fresh Gallery. Her heritage, vast travel and education has given her a wealth of subject matter. Her pieces depict every day […]
Lidded Boxes by Juried BOMH Artist Dan Burleson
Lidded boxes 2” to 3” diameter and 2 1/2” to 4” tall with threaded lids. They are all made from hard maple I get from my friend Craig Norsen at U-Pick Hardwood Lumber http://www.upickhardwoodlumber.com/. I turned the inside of top and bottom first and textured with different tools then airbrushed using wood dyes, some with […]
Support the Best of Missouri Hands when you shop AmazonSmile
Help support the Best of Missouri Hands when shop at smile.amazon.com, Missouri Artisans Association could increase its AmazonSmile donations. Our link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/43-1507492. Thank you for your participation in the AmazonSmile program and the Best of Missouri Hands. […]
Pre Show Marketing Tips – Art Business Institute
Arts Business Institute Pre-Show Marketing Tips Posted: 07 Dec 2015 04:00 AM PST Trade shows are coming up in the next few months. Are you planning any marketing activities before the event happens? It isn’t unusual for artists to depend on trade show promoters to bring buyers into the hall to see exhibits of […]
Meet our newest Board Members – Best of Missouri Hands
Please join us in welcoming Kim (Foster) Powell and Carleen Holweg Johns as our newest board members. Both are respected juried artists with the Best of Missouri Hands who have had success both as artists and businesswomen. We look forward to working with Kim and Carleen as they lend their voice and talents to our organization. Art by […]
Mock Jury Opportunities – Deadline January 6 – St. Louis, MO
Greetings! ZAPP and the Saint Louis Art Fair (SLAF) are offering artists an opportunity to have their images critiqued through a Mock Jury. Need not be present to participate in the Mock Jury. The juror’s comments will be emailed to you. Here’s how it works: 1. Complete the application at https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=4519 2. The first 150 […]
Upcoming Workshop – Acrylic Mixed Media Painting – St. Louis, MO
Creative Experiments with Mixed Media Painting and Collage A two-day workshop with Janice Schoultz Mudd Bird’s Eye View St Louis by Janice Schoultz Mudd Two Day Acrylic Mixed-Medium Painting Workshop with Janice Schoultz Mudd Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31, 2016 Artists working in Mixed Media and with Collage tend to be somewhat adventurous, […]