SCULPTURE WALK – St. Joseph, MO.
For more information, contact: Teresa Fankhauser, Executive Director, Allied Arts Council, 816-233-0231 or email: teresa.fankhauser@stjoearts.org Can you believe it, a year has already passed, and seventeen new sculptures are moving in. Last year was the first year for the St. Joseph Sculpture Walk, but with more sculptures, and more community awareness, the phone calls and […]
CALL FOR ARTIST – Queen of the Praires – Sedalia, MO
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FRESH GALLERY – Second Saturday – Springfield, MO
Second Saturday is right around the corner for June, 2015. At Fresh Gallery, we like to highlight our artists during the First Friday festivities. For June, it is our pleasure to feature Alicia Farris and Carl Rauh. Whether it’s a watercolor cityscape or a landscape painted with acrylics, Alicia Farris strives to communicate her […]
BEST OF MISSOURI HANDS – Seeks 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 […]
ART COUNCIL OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI – June 2015 News
Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Newsletter. Volume 3: Issue 23. June 10, 2015. View this email in your browser Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Vol 3: Issue 23 In this Issue: Pets Night Out Peoples Choice Award Wild Things Award Winners Announced Americans for the Arts AC Staff in Chicago! Twelfth Night WOOFSTOCK Arts Out […]
STONE SOUP GALLERY – Meet the artist Paul Bayer
We are so proud of our stone sculptor Paul Bayer and we want to introduce him to you. Photography by Kevin A. Roberts Paul has exhibited his many marble, onyx, and alabaster sculptures in Stone Soup Galleries since we opened our doors three years ago. He is a man who is […]
FRESH GALLERY – Featured Artists for July
First Friday is right around the corner for July, 2015. At Fresh Gallery, we like to highlight our artists during the First Friday festivities. For July, it is our pleasure to feature our members, Marian Chamberlain and Linda Passeri. We are also excited to host Nancy Dornan as a guest artist. Nancy Dornan began painting […]
APRON STRINGS – Foundry Art Centre – St. Charles, MO
Apron Workshop Join the Foundry Art Centre for a creative and fun workshop inspired by our current exhibition, “Apron Strings: Ties to the Past.” Taught by Exhibitions Manager and Fiber Artist Melissa Whitwam, class will begin with a guided tour of the exhibition to gather ideas for your apron design. Following the tour students will […]
PRINCESS PROM – Foundry Art Centre – St. Charles, MO
You are Cordially Invited to the Foundry Art Centre’s Princess Prom! SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 1:00 – 3:00 PM Join us for a magical day of music, dancing, art activities and photos with your favorite Princesses. Kid friendly hors d’oeuvres and deserts will be served. Please wear your most enchanted gown or princess dress. Prince Charmings […]
FIRST FRIDAY ART ADVENTURE – Hannibal, MO
HAC Events FIRST FRIDAY ART ADVENTURE First Friday Art Adventures are an opportunity for kids ages 6 to 12 to create hands-on projects, nurture their creativity and make something that is cool and fun. Friday, June 5 UPCYCLE: Found Art Sculpture Participants create their own project using recyclables and will also work together to create […]
UPCOMING CLASS – Silk Scarf Dyeing – St. Charles, MO.
Sign Up today! Call 636-724-1260 to save your space! Silk Scarf Workshop!! June 13 – Handpainted Silk Scarf dyeing with Guest Artist Rose Monzyk Learn how to paint on silk with nationally know artist Rose Monzyk. Create a 35″ square scarf during this 4 hour class. When: Saturday, June 13 Time: 10am -2pm Cost: $58 includes ALL s […]
NEW WEBSITE – Bluestem – Columbia, MO
Pssst, Bluestem has a new website! http://www.bluestemcrafts.com/ We’ve been hard at work for several months rebuilding our website, BluestemCrafts.com, to make it a more user friendly and engaging site. Now, we’ve finally launched, and would love to have you check it out. Nowhere near all our artists are represented yet, but that will change. We’ll be working daily to add more artists and […]
FIRST FRIDAY WITH THE ARTS – Cape Girardeau, MO
During the June First Friday with the Arts, you and your furry friends are invited for a Pets Night Out! Bring your well-mannered pooches and piggies to participate in an evening celebrating artwork and animals. Galleries & businesses will be open for First Friday from 5 – 9 pm unless otherwise stated. Check for the ** […]
CALL FOR ARTISTS – Artist Boutique – Kirkwood, MO
!!!ARTISTS BOUTIQUE IS CALLING ALL ARTISTS!!! It is time to apply to the Artists Boutique’s fall 2015 show in Kirkwood, Missouri. In our 51st year we remain one of the longest running shows in the St. Louis area. An artist-friendly venue, we attract loyal, buying-patrons who shop for the unique art they have come to […]
FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK – Springfield, MO
First Friday Art Walk Downtown Art Market 2015 First Friday Art Walk, the SRAC, and the Downtown Springfield Association are now accepting applications for the first annual First Friday Art Walk Art Market. The Art Market will be open on First Fridays in June, August, September, and October in 2015 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. […]
Masters and Apprentices – Missouri Art Council
Masters and Apprentices Strengthen Missouri’s Folk Arts Web At the heart of the Missouri Folk Arts Program are the intense one-on-one relationships of the Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program. A master artist meets frequently and works closely with an apprentice artist to impart the master’s knowledge and develop the apprentice’s skills. Since the first TAAP lesson […]
CALL TO ARTIST – Fall Into Art – Columbia, MO
Call to Artists! Fall Into Art Early Bird Deadline Approaching! Now in its sixth year, Fall Into Art in Columbia MO blends art, music, and education to provide a weekend destination for the entire family. Parkade Center is the oldest mall in Columbia and rich in memories. Situated right off Highway 70 at the Business […]
OPENING RECEPTION – Missouri Artist On Main – St. Charles, MO
You’re invited to the Missouri Artists On Main Opening Reception for Garry McMichaels and Pat Timmerberg Friends, Please join us for a fun evening as we celebrate the opening reception for photographer, Garry McMichaels and Ceramic Artist, Pat Timmerberg. Bring your friends and enjoy refreshments while viewing the beautiful artwork by our guest artists and our […]
CALL FOR ARTISTS: ArtsKC Awards
CALL FOR ARTISTS – 2016 ArtsKC Awards Commission Accepting Applications VISIT ARTSKC.ORG/ARTSKCAWARDS FOR DETAILS AND APPLICATION! 2016 ArtsKC Awards Luncheon Theme: Amplify DEADLINE TO APPLY: July 9th, 2015 ArtsKC is seeking to commission a Kansas City artist to create 6 works of art to present to metro-area businesses and individuals in recognition of their leadership […]
JURY SESSION NOW OPEN – Best of Missouri Hands
ATTENTION GENERAL MEMBERS: If you are interested in applying for juried status….now is the time to apply! You must have been a Best of Missouri Hands member for at least 90 days to apply for juried status. If you meet this criteria and would like to apply please visit the link below for more information […]
CAFE PRESS – BOMH TEE
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TIME FOR A TEST DRIVE -NEW NEWSLETTER FORMAT
I would like to invite everyone to take a look through the new newsletter format. With the building of an entirely new website we now have the abilities to create our newsletter within the website. We are still taking these new features for a test drive and are excited about the possibilities. Please feel free […]
AWARD WINNER – WES KOLKMEIER – TRAIL’S WEST SHOW
Best of Missouri Hands member, Wes Kolkmeier was recognized with an award of excellence last month during the Trail’s End Art Show in Sedalia, MO. You can see more of Wes’s work by visiting his website at www.weswoodworking.com […]
AWARD WINNER – DEBY GILLEY – TRAIL’S END SHOW
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Deby Gilley was presented with an award of excellence during the Trail’s End Show in Sedalia, MO. The three day show was held in conjunction with a variety of other events at the Missouri State Fairgrounds April 24-26, 2015. Deby is well known for her printmaking skills. She can […]
SPECIAL EXHIBIT – MEIKE ATON – SPRINGFIELD
The Art of Meike Aton will be on display at Elliott Robinson CPA, located at 2305 S. Blackman in Springfield, MO. An extensive collection of Florals, Landscapes and Abstracts will decorate the firm’s lobby, offices and hallways and are for sale for the next 3-4 months. The exhibit opened April 30th. See more of Meike’s artwork at Www.meikeaton.com and on […]
BOMH GEAR – STICKERS/BANNERS FOR JURIED ARTIST
Juried Members: BOMH stickers, banners and badges NOTICE: FOR JURIED MEMBERS ONLY Juried Members of BOMH may purchase stickers to place on their products that show the world they are Juried Members of BOMH. In addition, BOMH vinyl banners for your booth draw the customers in. Both items are available ONLY to Juried Members and […]
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBIT – SANDY BROOKS – COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text css_animation=”right-to-left”]So excited to share my news. My painting, Night Flight, was accepted to participate in the upcoming 23rd International Exhibition at the Colored Pencil Society annual convention in Atlanta this summer! Sandy Brooks http://www.sbrookscrittersnkids.com[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] […]
WOODCARVING WORKSHOP – LOREN WOODARD
In February, Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Loren Woodard held a woodcarving workshop at the Lake of the Ozarks. Look for future listings of upcoming classes. […]
JUROR’S CHOICE AWARD – ALICIA FARRIS
Alicia Farris was honored to receive the “Juror’s Choice Best of Show” award for “All in a Day” at the 16th Annual Exhibition of the St Louis Watercolor Society. Many thanks to juror Tom Lynch who chose her work for the award. The exhibition will be displayed at Creative Art Gallery in St. Louis until […]
CELEBRATING THE NATURAL WORLD – LINDA BRUNNER
Juried member Linda Brunner will be hanging an exhibit of her colored pencil drawings and a watercolor or two Celebrating the Natural World at Tea Bar and Bites, 621 S. Pickwick in Springfield, MO running from May 6th, 2015 through the end of the month. An opening to meet and honor the artist will be held May 13th from 5-7 […]
MULTIPLE AWARDS – DEBI PICKLER
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Debi Pickler has recently been honored with several awards. Character – Pencil drawing Artavita C Masters Volume 11 Juried Art Publication – Winner Colors of Humanity Art Gallery – Best of Show Art Competition.net – Faces of Humanity – Honorable Mention Online Exhibit – New Century […]
CALL FOR ARTISTS – RISE UP FESTIVAL – ST. LOUIS
Call to Artists Rise Up Festival Celebrating Revitalization At Rise we connect key groups working to revitalize communities and neighborhoods in the Greater St. Louis area. The festival is part of our continuing efforts to raise awareness about the importance of the revitalization of the St. Louis metropolitan area. Our work provides invaluable connections that […]
GOVERNOR’S MANSION EXHIBIT 2015
ARTISTS FEATURED IN NEW 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. Each year a different medium […]
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS – HARVEST ARTS STUDIO – EUREKA SPRINGS
HARVEST ARTS STUDIO WORKSHOPS May & June 2015 SPIRIT KEEPERS During this class we will assemble a collection of thoughts and materials to create a keeper of a spirit of your choosing. A Spirit can mean many things to many people, we like to think it is that which constitutes a person (or animal’s) intangible being […]
SHOW PHOTOS – TRAILS END – SEDALIA
April 24, 25, 26, 2015, the Trail’s End Committee dedicated the Starline Brass Trail’s End Plaza in Sedalia. A BIG 3-day weekend was planned to kick off with a Trail Ride led by nationally known radio personality, Trent Loos. Lots of family-friendly, fun-fill events took place over the weekend including an art show featuring numerous Best […]
CALL FOR ARTIST – WINE FESTIVAL – EXCELSIOR SPRINGS
Visit Excelsior Springs, Missouri The 2015 Wine Festival will be held Saturday, June 20 from 12 noon to 9 p.m. The festival is sponsored by the Downtown Excelsior Partnership in cooperation with the Missouri Wine & Grape Board, The Elms Hotel & Spa, and others. An assortment of local bands provide the background music and […]
NEW WORK – DAN BURLESON
Dan Burleson shared… I turn the shape of the vase split it at the widest point. Do the beading and burning, design a pattern and dye the outside, dye the inside to match, glue it together, then finish off the top and bottom. […]
NEW SHOP – CRACKPOT POTTERY AND ART STUDIO – JOPLIN
Hello! Crackpot Pottery and Art Studio is new in Joplin. It is a fully functioning clay studio. Classes and open studio is available. This week is the final week of our first 8-week session, thanks to all who’ve been participating! So…it means the next session will be starting soon. In fact, the week of May […]
CALL FOR ARTISTS – FALL INTO ART – COLUMBIA
Now in its sixth year, Fall Into Art blends art, music, and education to provide a weekend destination for the entire family. Parkade Center is the oldest mall in Columbia, Missouri and rich in memories. We invite you to be a part of Fall Into Art 2015. Fall Into Art 2014 was a huge success, bringing in 50 […]
SHOW PHOTOS – ARTIST BOUTIQUE – KIRKWOOD
Welcome to the St. Louis Artists Boutique! This event brings 60 exciting local and national artists to historic Kirkwood to help you celebrate the season. Join us this Fall November 7 & 8 at the Kirkwood Community Center, from 10 am to 4 pm both days. Please visit this outstanding show that is committed to […]
AWARD – THREE DIMENSIONAL ART – DIANE TESSMAN – QUEENY PARK
Congratulations to Diane Tessman who was presented with the Artmart Award for Three Dimensional Art at the Queeny Park Spring Art Show 2015. […]
AWARD – BEST OF SHOW – ADAM LONG – QUEENY PARK
Congratulations to Adam Long for winning Best Of Show at the Queeny Park Art Fair! Adam’s work can be found at Missouri Artists On Main 315-321 S. Main St. in St. Charles, Mo. 63301, 636-724-1260 […]
CALL FOR ARTISTS – LILLIAN YAHN GALLERY – O’FALLON
Best of Missouri Hands Presents the Newest Collaborative Regional Activity Call For Artists DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 18TH Midwest artists and artisans, you are invited to submit an application for our upcoming juried exhibition entitled “With These Missouri Hands“ at the Lillian Yahn Gallery in O’Fallon, Missouri from July 7th to July 31st, 2015. STATEMENT […]
NEWS – WEBSTER ARTS
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Webster Arts – we bring art to life! April 2015 Webster Arts Mission We bring art to life by providing opportunities for people of all ages to engage in and enjoy the arts through programs, partnerships, and collaboration. . Pre-register now! Paint Webster, May 9 […]
ART FAIR – LAUMEIER SCULPTURE PARK – ST. LOUIS
Facebook | Twitter | More Riverfront Times Promotions >> Laumeier Sculpture Park presents its 28th Annual Art Fair on Mother’s Day weekend, May 8-10, 2015. More than 15,000 patrons attend this annual three-day event on Mother’s Day weekend, featuring local food vendors, a wine garden, live music and 150 juried artists exhibiting work in […]
NEWS – ART HOUSE – FULTON
May 2015 Newsletter View this email in your browser FINE ART FUN ART CLASSES EVENTS Our next big event is Callaway Plein Air—a four-day plein air painting event culminating with a Wet Paint Reception and awards ceremony on May 31st. A month long exhibition of the over 150 works created during the event […]
RETAILER EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR – JEAN MCMULLEN
The St. Charles Economic Development Center has chosen juried Best of Missouri Hands artist, Jean McMullen to be the Retail Employer of the Year! The Chamber of Commerce will hold a luncheon on May 8, where Jean will receive her award. ************************************************************************************* I wanted to let you know about a gallery on Main street St. […]
NEWS – DOWNTOWN EXCELSIOR SPRINGS
Fun Funky 2nd Fridays Downtown Excelsior Partnership DATE: May 8th TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. LOCATION: DOWNTOWN The Artisan – Bohemian Artists, Van Till Wines & Music 6-9 Blue Raddish – Open until 9:00 / Blue Margarita Night BobKorn – Open until 8:00 Broadway Bar & Grill – Karaoke The Brownstone – Open until 8:30 Love’s Bling […]
STUDENT ART EXHIBIT – MONTGOMERY CITY ARTS COUNCIL
Art from Immaculate Conception Students at the Art Center The Montgomery County Arts Council is featuring art from students at Immaculate Conception School until May 16. There will be a reception to view the work of the students from grades 1 through 8 on Friday, May 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The students worked […]
NEWS – ARTS COUNCIL OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Lecture: Iconography of Job with Dr. Joni Hand, High School Awards, and More in this Edition of ArtSpeak. Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Newsletter. Volume 3: Issue 18. May 6, 2015. View this email in your browser Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Vol 3: Issue 18 In this Issue: Lecture: Iconography of Job Sikeston in […]