Art Business Institute – Guide to Marketing for Artists & Craftspeople – November 2015

The Arts Business Institute shares this excerpt from our bestselling e-course “Guide to Marketing for Artists & Craftspeople” on how artists can start to build a network.     Have you ever met someone who seems to know everybody? They have all kinds of business projects going on in different areas and just seem “successful.” It’s […]

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Call For Artists – Trails West Art Festival – St. Joseph, MO

Applications for fine artists and folk artists are now available online at www.trailswest.org! Festival Dates: August 19-21, 2016 Application deadline for Fine Artist, Fine Crafters, and Food Vendors is April 14, 2016 Notifications will be mailed on or before June 1, 2016 Refund deadline June 16, 2016 Trails West!® is an outdoor arts festival celebrating […]

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Missouri Art Council – Newsletter – December 2015

How to Make Strategic Planning Work   “Strategic planning is one of those activities which nonprofit, arts and cultural organizations are frequently called to do, but often find frustrating and disappointing…But strategic planning can be successful, fulfilling its promise as a process for setting a powerful vision, direction, and basis for effective decision making for […]

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Springfield Regional Art Council – Newsletter – December 2015

ARTS NEWSLETTER SRAC WEEKLY UPDATE ON ARTS IN OUR REGION SRAC opens “Dreamscape: Printmakers, Paperworks, & Pressed Pieces” this Friday December 4 at 5:00pm The SRAC invites patrons to “Dreamscape: Printmakers, Paperworks, & Pressed Pieces” during a free, public reception during First Friday Art Walk, December 4, 2015 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and will remain on display […]

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Family and Friends Night – Missouri Artists On Main – St. Charles, MO

Family and Friends Night!      Join us Dec. 13, 2015 for our annual Family and Friends Party!  Help us celebrate the holiday season with a 10% discount on all purchases made that night, while enjoying food and drink!  This is made extra special by the opening reception for our guest artists, Kelly Budd and Josiah Long. When:  Sunday, December […]

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Sunshine Artists Magazine – Features juried BOMH artist Linda Cowell – December 2015

Joy to the world Spotlight on juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Linda Cowell By Nate Shelton Sunshine Artists Managing Editor Like many creative types, Linda Cowell had a very different career in mind before she became a mixed media craftsperson and sought-after creator of holiday- themed dolls. In Cowell’s case, the first choice was counseling. […]

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Sculpture Walk – 2015

Sculpture Walk Selfie Contest 2015 Allied Arts Council invites you to join in the fun with the 2015 Sculpture Walk Selfie Contest for a chance to win over $100 of merchandise and gift cards from local downtown businesses including Nesting Goods, Bad Art Bistro, The Lucky Tiger, and more.   As you prepare for the […]

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Amazon Smiles – Support the BOMH

Dear Charity Administrator, The holidays are approaching and your supporters will be busy shopping for gifts. By reminding them to shop at smile.amazon.com, Missouri Artisans Association could increase its AmazonSmile donations. You can copy the image in this email and use it on your website, in an email to your supporters and staff, and in […]

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Midwest Clay Artists Show –

Midwest Clay Artists is pleased to announce that the next show and sale is right around the corner and just in time for holiday shopping.  The artists of the group will gather the first weekend in December at City Pointe Center at the corner of Madison and Hwy 171.  The show will run Friday, Dec 4th […]

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Upcoming Workshop – Dusting Our Souls: A Content-Driven, Exploratory Workshop with Sharyn Hyatt-Wade – Columbia, MO

Dusting Our Souls: A Content-Driven, Exploratory Workshop with Sharyn Hyatt-Wade Saturday, December 12th, 1-4 PM   With this concept-driven studio experience, Hyatt returns to her passion of teaching art, not through media and technique, but through introspection, collaboration and soul-searching. The upcoming exhibitions at CAL serve as inspiration and a jumping off point for conversations, […]

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St. Louis Artist Guild – November 2015 News – St. Louis, MO

November ArtViews Opening Abstract. Juror Profile. It’s a Wrap. And So Much More. NOVEMBER 20: FREE OPENING RECEPTION, 5 – 8pm  ELEMENTS OF ABSTRACTION   ELEMENTS OF ABSTRACTION, daringly invites us to look beyond the surface appearances of reality and explore the visual and metaphysical territory of abstract art. This national juried exhibit represents a […]

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Hannibal Art Council – News Alert – Hannibal, MO

Weekly ARTS ALERT!   Like us on https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hannibal-Arts-Council/32006907767?ref=hl http://www.hannibalarts.com       GET READY TO SHOP! 99 bucks…or less ART SALE! Saturday, November 28 – Friday, December 18 OPENING DAY: Saturday, November 28 from 10-5. (Small Business Saturday)   2015 Featured Artists: Martha Adrian, John Bartz III, Nancy Binns, Mary Ann Brinkley, Greg Celenze, Deborah […]

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Upcoming Workshop – Painting Realistic Portraits in Pastel – Lisa Ober – St. Louis, MO

Painting Pastel Portraits Of Children and Young Adults   A two-day workshop in St. Louis with Lisa Ober       Painting Realistic Portraits in Pastel Saturday & Sunday, March 19 & 20, 2016 Award winning and Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America, Lisa Ober will be conducting a two-day, hands-on workshop sharing her experience […]

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Springfield Art Council – November 2015 – Springfield, MO

ARTS NEWSLETTER SRAC WEEKLY UPDATE ON ARTS IN OUR REGION SRAC Seeking Artists for December’s Exhibition: “Dreamscape: Printmakers, Paperworks, & Pressed Pieces” The SRAC invites artists to tap into their subconscious, channel the surrealists, and invoke fictitious landscapes for this fun new twist on the printmaking show. The exhibit will open with a free, public […]

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Upcoming Workshop – Photographing your 3D Art – St. Louis, MO

Photographing Your 3D Art With Garry McMichael   How to Photograph Ceramics, Pottery, Wood, Sculpture, Fiber, Paper, Metal, Glass, Mixed-Media 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 […]

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Celebrate the Season – Foundry Art Centre – St. Charles, MO

The Foundry Art Centre invites you to “Celebrate the Season” at two Holiday Events happening this December: Family Holiday Evening Wednesday, December 16, 2015 – 5:30 until 7:30 pm   This event is FREE and OPEN to the public.   Join the Foundry Art Centre for the annual Family Holiday Evening. Art projects inspired by the holiday season will be […]

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Art House Classes – Fulton, MO

Art House Published by Amanda Long · November 13 at 12:21pm · Looking for a unique holiday or birthday party idea? How about a great team-building experience for your office? Art House offers group painting classes that will guide you step-by-step in creating your own masterpiece. Check out one of our scheduled classes at arthousefultonmo.org/classes-2 or call 573-592-7733 to inquire about […]

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Website Maintenance

The Best of Missouri Hands website is currently undergoing routine maintenance. It may be down for a couple days but rest asured it will be back up and running by the end of the week. For those wishing to apply for the Winter Jury Status…your patience is greatly appreciated. Everything will be ready by Friday […]

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