OPENING RECEPTION – WAVERLY HOUSE – SPRINGFIELD
Opening with a reception for the artists, on Friday, June 5, from 5-7:30 p.m., in the upstairs gallery at Waverly House, will be a juried show “The Blues”. Fifty-one works of art in a variety of media, by forty-two artists. Artists included in this event: Dianne Baum, Charles Bonwell, Jessica Buero, Dianna Callahan, Ginny Campbell, […]
ARTIST PORTRAIT DAY
Portraits for Artists Sponsored By The Art Beacon & Paint St Louis Tuesday, May 21st 9AM to 8:30PM Every artist needs a recent, professional quality photos for press, promotional materials, website and social networking. The Art Beacon has teamed up with Garry McMichael, professional photographer and owner of Paint St. Louis to organize a […]
WORKSHOP – THE ART OF SOCIAL CHANGE
The Art of Social Change: Art as Activism, May 21, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. View this email in your browser GRANTS ART & COMMUNITY GALLERY EVENTS PUBLIC ART RESOURCES Mark Your Calendars Regional Arts Commission and the Sam Fox School of Art & Design, Brown School of Social Work […]
WORKSHOP – CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUER
Uncover the keys to thriving with your unique form of creative expression ART, MUSIC, WORDS… Bob Baker will help you learn the foundational principles that every creative entrepreneur needs to know. The key factors that separate creative pros from hobbyists. How to beat the four “Creativity Career Killers”. The lame excuses that are holding you […]
FEATURED ARTIST – CLAYTON FINE ART GALLERY – CAROL KNOX
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BOMH ARTIST ALICIA FARRIS TO EXHIBIT IN TEXAS
BOMH ARTIST ALICIA FARRIS TO EXHIBIT IN TEXAS Alicia Farris received a 3rd place award in the 51st Annual Southwestern Watercolor Society Member show in Richardson, Texas last September. More recently she was extremely honored to be accepted into the 40th Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Exhibition, which will take place in Lubbock, Texas this spring. Her entry […]
RURAL MISSOURI COOP SPOTLIGHTS BOMH ARTIST
RURAL MISSOURI COOP SPOTLIGHTS BOMH ARTIST MARTY SCHMITT Marty Schmitt of Art That Rocks was recently interviewed for the pages of the Rural Missouri Electric Coop paper which is distributed throughout the state under different names. Marty is a member of the White River Valley Electric Company. The article highlights her career as an artist who […]
The Best of Missouri Hands Welcomes 12 New Juried Artists
THE BEST OF MISSOURI HANDS WELCOMES 12 NEW JURIED ARTISTS! Sandy Brooks has been juried into two categories: Drawing and Painting. Her original wildlife and nature art captures the wonder of outdoors. Sandra Kolde has been juried into the Fiber category. The soft sculptures she produces are meant to represent life’s journey with a sense […]
Rita Seif Featured in St. Louis At Home Magazine
Reprinted from St. Louis At Home Magazine A World of Craft This nonprofit gallery features only handmade items-with many created by local artists. by Christy Marshall Stocking the shelves on the retail side of Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design (6640 Delmar, 314-725-1177, craftalliance.org) isn’t hard for Angie Villa, its manager and buyer. Many […]
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Mary McClain
When Life Gives You Lemons by Kim Carr I first met Mary McClain of “thru His eyes photography” a couple years ago at an art show in St. Charles. She drew folks in with her beautiful photography and kept them with her sunny, warm disposition. As winter still has its grip on us, I was […]
Serena Boschert Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Congratulations to Serena Boschert who has been a member of The Best of Missouri Hands since the beginning, 30 years now! She was recently recognized by The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce for her service within their community.The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Gala at Old Hickory was […]
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For Juried Members: BOMH stickers, banners and badges
Notice: Juried Members 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 ONLY through BOMH. The stickers come in three sizes. […]
Welcome to New Board Members
We would like to welcome the following new board members who were elected by the members of Best of Missouri Hands: Loren Woodard of Sunrise Beach is a BOMH juried member in wood and is a commercial real estate appraiser. He has been a woodcarver 23 years and was a guest carver at Silver Dollar […]
Executive Director’s Letter July 2014
Where does the time go? I love this time of year and now that it’s July and the weather is getting warmer and warmer, I am still battling the ”being outside versus being inside” work struggle. As I work, I am already planning events for the fall and winter time frame. It’s crazy but plans […]
Wholesale Opportunities for Juried Members
Best of Missouri Hands juried members who were excited after attending the Wholesale Panel Discussion at ArtSmart, have an opportunity to participate in a free Guild Booth next January in Washington DC. As a 501c3 non-profit organization, we have been invited to receive a complimentary 10 by 10 booth at the American Made Show (formerly […]
Artist Spotlight: Alma Owen
Photos by Kim Carr Standing the Test of Time We met at the 63 Diner in Columbia, Missouri just north of town. Old fashioned burgers, onion rings and milkshakes are a staple here. The diner is decorated with photos of Elvis, Lucy and Marilyn Monroe. It takes you back to a time when 57 Chevys […]
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS…..
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Missouri Life Magazine, Danita Allen Wood – Editor in Chief Article and photos by Kim Carr Just about 100 miles from Kansas City or 150 miles from St. Louis, depending on which way the crow is flying…..you will find the little river town of Boonville, Missouri. Boasting a population of just over 8,000 […]
Member News: July 2014
Congratulations to Linda Green Metzler who received Third Place in Mixed Media at this year’s Augusta Plein Air Festival for the painting, “Waiting to Put Down Roots” painted at Frizella’s nursery in Defiance, MO. WAVERLY HOUSE GIFTS and GALLERY is hosting “Local Identity” a juried show, which opened June 6th, at Waverly House Gifts and […]
Events and Festivals
News of BOMH members from Northeast Missouri Missouri-Southern Iowa Art Guild (MOSI) In order to provide a sense of community, recognition, skill sharing, and opportunities to participate in local art shows, the Missouri-Southern Iowa Art Guild (MOSI) was formed recently. Several BOMH members have been actively involved in the group. The following offices and responsibilities […]
Spend the Second Weekend in November at ARTstravaganza!
For 12 years now, ARTstravaganza has been a very special part of the fall arts scene in St Louis. With the artistry of our members and the elegance of the St. Louis Artists’ Guild, we have the best looking, most unique show in the St Louis area. Customers tell us that they look forward to […]
Silver Dollar City Donation Continues to Help the Community
In 2007, Silver Dollar City gave Best of Missouri Hands a generous donation of $4000 which was used to purchase 4 Dell laptop computers for the officers of the Board of Directors. These were well used for many purposes, from keeping financial records to grant application to writing press releases. As the years went by, […]
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 is selected to be featured. Invited to display […]
President’s Letter: July 2014
At the July board meeting my presidency will end with the election of a new president. I am always amazed at the engagement and enthusiasm in this fantastic creative community and want to express my gratitude to each member of the board for all that you do to make it a reality. I leave you […]
Event Recap: Art In The Park
Article by Kim Carr On June 7th and 8th the Columbia Art League hosted it’s 56th annual Art in the Park show. Bringing together 110 artists from Missouri and other states. Of those artists 27 of them where Best of Missouri Hands members. It was a great weekend despite some rain on Saturday. Crowds were […]
ArtSmart- Kim Carr’s Testimonial
ArtSmart By Kim Carr As a relatively new artist and one that lives in a rural area, I am always looking for opportunities to grow professionally. ArtSmart offers something for everyone, serving artist and craftsmen of all levels and disciplines. ArtSmart allows me to meet and spend time with other artists from around the state […]
Artist Spotlight: Beverly Holden of the Glass Garden
Photo and Story by Kim Carr Often rural areas are overlooked when it comes to shopping for art; however, many artists find the peacefulness and tight knit community the perfect place to create. One such artist would be Beverly Holden of the Glass Garden in the tiny town of Truesdale, Missouri. The little shop is […]
Call for Entries: May 2014
Callaway Plein Air An outdoor painting event and exhibit. Open to all artists 18 and older who want to paint outdoors in Callaway County. A Youth Division will also available for those 12—17. Friday May 30 — Sunday June 1: artists will paint outdoors at locations throughout Callaway County. Participants will bring in their canvases […]
Executive Director’s Letter May 2014
Ahh, springtime! I don’t know about you but I am more than ready for consistent sunshine, warmth and the ability to get outside and play in the garden. I am actually looking forward to a little spring cleaning around the house and in my studio. I like the fresh start that spring offers. Spring is […]
ArtSmart Recap
Art Springs in Springfield was over a month ago but the memories of that weekend stay fresh in my mind. Standing in the back of the room listening to Cindy Lerrick, I looked around the room and saw artists at all stages of their craft brought together by their common bond. Whether the medium is […]
Member News: May 2014
All Call For Volunteers Best of Missouri Hands has plans in the works to put on events in YOUR part of the state. We have ideas for workshops, shows, and exhibits and we plan to work with local arts groups to bring these ideas to fruition. The one key to making this happen is you. […]
President’s Letter: May 2014
Greetings, The Best of Missouri Hands is sustained not only by financial gifts, but also by donated time and talent. Our gratitude extends to our members, volunteers, community partners and our hard-working staff and board. The Best of Missouri Hands would be pleased to have you serve on the Board of Directors; JOIN US! We […]
Artist Spotlight: Joey Los – Metal Sculpture
Story and Photos by Kim Carr When I first met juried member Joey Los four years ago, I immediately thought of a free-spirited, tree- hugging, hippie-type artist. My first impression probably isn’t far off the mark. For those who know Joey, they know she is high energy, enthusiastic, down to earth, motivated, and she doesn’t […]
Welcome To Our Newest Juried Members!
We would like to congratulate the following artists that have demonstrated the highest level of craftsmanship and artistry required to attain BOMH Juried Artist status. We are thrilled to include these artists in our Juried Member roster. […]
Mo Sales Tax Exemption over 65
There is a little known law in the State of Missouri that all of us should know about…..at least eventually. If you or your spouse is 65 or older, and your income from sales of your art is less than 50% of your income, you DO NOT HAVE TO COLLECT AND SUBMIT SALES TAXES. Really! […]
Kush Items for Sale
Items for sale Background/side rod and curtain system. Includes 4 back and 4 side curtains maroon, all rods and weighted bases. Complete system $210 Armstrong Products: Carpet Desk grey w/2 shelves 40″H $110 Carpet Desk (2) black w/1 shelf 36’H $ 98 ea. Pedestal black 21 x 21 x 36H […]
June Jury Session Approaching!
If you have been a general member of BOMH for 90 days, are over 18 years of age and are a Missouri resident, you are eligible to apply for Juried Member status in Best of Missouri Hands. Juried status has specific benefits including a personalized page on the BOMH web site, the opportunity to exhibit […]
BOMH WEBSITE
We have website news that we anticipate will be very welcome to our members. We will be launching a brand new website at ArtSmart in Springfield. The new web designer, Trent Auch of Intellimedia, and I will be there to talk about how the website will work for you. The BOMH Board of Directors authorized […]
Call For Entries/Events
Call For Entries/Events Congratulations to Marla Parnell, of Parnell Studios Pottery & Portraits, who has had two paintings accepted into the Arkansas Pastel Society’s juried Fifth National Exhibition in Little Rock, Arkansas. She also received an honorable mention award for Reflective, a painting of a cat – this painting was also in the MOAK 4-State […]
Artist Workshop: Dan Burleson
Article by Dan Burleson – Wood I went to Springfield IL. December 13th to do a one day demonstration and two days of hands on for the Lincoln Land Woodturners club. There was some freezing rain and snow Friday afternoon and through the night. The next morning the roads were pretty slick and it was […]
2014 Mosaics Festival
2014 Call to Entry MOSAICS, Missouri Festival for the Arts, announces their Call to Entry for their Annual Arts Festival event, taking place September19-21, 2014 in Historic St. Charles, Missouri. The 2014 event is the 20th Anniversary of the popular arts festival. The MOSAICS organization is accepting applications for the 2014 event, January 15 through […]
Call for Entries
The Columbia Art League Appetite February 25 – April 11, 2014 Opening Reception: Wednesday, February 26, 2014, 6-8pm Artwork submission dates: Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd February 2014 “I am not a glutton – I am an explorer of food.” – Erma Bombeck Food can be comforting, seductive, sustenance, or a deadly obsession. It is […]
Artist Spotlight: Saleigh Mountain
Article and Photos by Kim Carr Artist Interview –Saleigh Mountain Leather Company We all know the old saying, “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” How does this famous quote relate to the life of an artist? […]
Artist Spotlight: Sandy Kolde
Article and Photos by Kim Carr Artist Interview – Sandy Kolde Taking life seriously is not high on Sandy Kolde’s list of priorities. She prefers to enjoy life living in the moment. This relaxed, fun-loving attitude is reflected in her work which can best be described as figurative sculpture. Currently Sandy is engrossed in […]
Executive Director’s Letter: March 2014
So I ask you, what do you use or who do you have as an accountability partner for your art? If you don’t have anyone, perhaps now is the time to find someone who can be your art Fitbit. I know that when I have accountability partners that push me or hound me as to […]
President’s Letter: March 2014
Missouri Artisans Association exists to provide encouragement, interaction and education to our members. Mark your calendars and plan to be included in the fun. On March 21-23, 2014, the BOMH ArtSmart 2014 Annual Conference will be held at University Plaza in Springfield Mo. A schedule of the conference is available on line. Register today at […]
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