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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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CAFE PRESS – BOMH TEE

BOMH Tee BOMH Women’s Dark Organic Tshirt $29.99 Size:  Size Chart Availability: In stock Product Number: 030-715021088  Product Information Fit: Standard Not too tight, not too loose. Fabric Thickness: Women’s Organic T-Shirt 100% organic cotton jersey Ring-spun 4.4 oz. organic cotton Organic cotton/Spandex blend 1×1 neck rib Side-seam construction Machine wash cold Shop other great Best […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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] […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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