President’s Letter
Greetings! Please join us for ArtSmart 2013. This annual conference benefiting artists, will be held March 15-17, 2013 in Springfield, Missouri at The University Plaza Hotel. Registration information can be found on our website at www.bestofmissourihands.org. We have programs, workshops seminars and fun planned. All activities are structured to provide a well-balanced time of frolicking, […]
The Missouri Humanities Council Selects Two BOMH Artists to Provide Award Pieces
The Missouri Humanities Council has selected BOMH ceramicist Dawson Morgan to create award pieces for the upcoming 2013 Missouri Humanities Awards. Woodworker Dan Burleson has been invited to provide award pieces for the 2014 awards. MHC Chair Michele Hansford shares that the selection committee was impressed with both the craftsmanship and artistry of Morgan and […]
BOMH Regional Meetings Planned
Open to BOMH members and those wanting to learn more about BOMH – Join us for BOMH updates and to hang out with fellow artists and members. January 16th, 6:00 – 7:30pm Art Glass Array Studio 501 N. Kingshighway St. Charles, MO, 63301 Beverages provided by Art Glass Array. We will get a sneak peek […]
ARTstravaganza a Success
ARTstravaganza at the St. Louis Artist’s Guild By Don Crozier, ARTstravaganza Chair ARTstravaganza was welcomed back home to the St Louis Artists’ Guild on its new weekend, the 2nd weekend in November. Our artists, the Guild staff, and most important of all, the art-buying public were all happy to see us back in the elegant […]
Member News
Faith Bemiss, owner of Faith Bemiss Photography in Sedalia and juried member of BOMH, has been selected to have a photo shown at the 1650 Gallery and Studio in Los Angeles, CA, in the “Flower Power 2012 Juried Exhibition.” Faith’s “Queen Anne’s Lace,” a 16-by-20-inch digitally manipulated and layered photo was one of 55 photos […]
BOMH Welcomes Two New Corporate Members
Downtown Excelsior Partnership, Excelsior Springs, MO and Allied Arts Council, St. Joseph MO are the newest businesses or organizations to join our creative community of artists and those who support the arts and artisans of the state. The Downtown Excelsior Partnership is a non-profit working to revitalize downtown Excelsior Springs through marketing, economic development and […]
Big Red Box Recap
Holiday Shopping at the Big Red Box By Kim Carr – Photographer and Chair of Big Red Box What better way to kick the holiday spirits into high gear than with a BOMH show called the Big Red Box, held at the Foundry Art Centre located in the Frenchtown district of historic St. Charles? Outside, […]
FedEx Shipping Discount
BOMH Membership Offers Valuable Shipping Discounts Are you taking advantage of the FedEx® discounts available to BOMH members? Through BOMH’s association with the American Made Alliance, you can save up to 29% on select FedEx Express® services and up to 20% on select FedEx Ground® services. Enrollment in the Freight Savings Plan is free, quick […]
President’s Letter
Welcome 2013! At the end of a very successful 2012 year I would like to acknowledge the work, dedication and generosity of many people. Martha Greer, Executive Director spent countless hours to ensure that BOMH was successful in every way. Peggy King has been a valuable member of the team by keeping our finances in […]
Executive Director’s Letter
Happy 2013! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season filled with family and friends. It’s time to embrace a new year and all the challenges and promises it brings! BOMH is welcoming 2013 with gusto and it’s evident in this issue of INTOUCH. Read on for numerous new opportunities, activities and special announcements. […]
ArtSmart 2013 –Through the Kaleidoscope
Don’t Delay, Register Today! ArtSmart 2013 will offer a weekend full of education and interaction. The conference schedule is full of engaging and informative breakout sessions, opportunities for attendees to make new connections and activities that will allow registrants to enjoy, create and celebrate the arts. In addition to the professional development sessions, activities will […]
Columbia Art League – Featured Corporate Member
The Columbia Art League is our Featured Corporate Member for January. Diana Moxon, Executive Director recently shared some info with us about CAL: 1. Tell us a little bit about The Columbia Art League: The Columbia Art League (CAL) was founded in 1959 and received its non-profit status in 1977. Originally started by a group […]
Alicia Farris – Featured Artist
Alicia Farris 1. Artist Statement: Art provides the opportunity to capture and share the spirit and personality of a subject, whether animate or not. I like to isolate what seems common and recreate it in a different light, all the while creating a source of emotion and cause for reflection for the viewer. 2. Tell us […]
Call for Entries – “Fresh Art” Juried Exhibit
March 1 – March 29, Fresh Gallery, Springfield MO We are thrilled to announce a BOMH exhibit in Springfield, MO. “Fresh Art”, a juried exhibit of the general and juried membership of the Best of Missouri Hands, will run from March 1 through March 29 at Fresh Gallery in the creative, bustling downtown arts district […]
January 2013
As always, The Best of Missouri Hands would like to recognize our Corporate Members. Alliance Art Gallery Allied Arts Council Bluestem Missouri Crafts Columbia Art League Downtown Excelsior Partnership DreamCatcher Sheep & Fiber Farm Excelsior Springs Cultural Guild Missouri Association of Community Arts Agencies (MACAA) Missouri Life, Inc. Northland Exposure Artists Gallery Peckham & […]
Mark Your Calendar: 2013 BOMH Exhibits
March 16 – March 17, 2013 ArtSmart, Artisan Showcase and Sale University Plaza Hotel,Springfield MO Open to the public, this showcase features BOMH ArtSmart conference attendees work. All sales go to the artist. March 1 –March 29, 2013 “Fresh Art” – A Juried Exhibit of the General and Juried Membership of the Best of […]
BOMH Member Area and Forum: A Place to Share
If you are a member and haven’t registered for the members only area of our website, please do so. There you will find information about BOMH benefits, the membership directory, financial assistance and professional development applications, and the members only discussion area. There are specific areas for general art discussion and calls for entry and opportunities. We encourage […]
BOMH Seeks Board Members
BOMH is seeking new board members. In the past, a slate has been presented to membership for installation in January. BOMH currently changed the board cycle to coincide with the organization’s fiscal year. A new slate will be presented to membership in the Spring, and the election will be in May. New board members will […]
November 2012
It’s time to think about memberships! Time for current members to renew and time to encourage new members to join! Read this issue of INTOUCH to hear what our members have to say about what BOMH provides! BOMH has a lot going on next year – we are thrilled to be offering more regional […]
President’s Letter
The Best of Missouri Hands is fortunate to have the advice and counsel of an engaged board which supports The Best of Missouri Hands Executive Director Martha Greer. Keeping in mind feedback from the very active membership, this group has been instrumental in setting the strategic direction of the organization. Wherever your passion lies in […]
ArtSmart 2013 – Through the Kaleidoscope
Mark Your Calendars – ArtSmart 2013, March 15 – 17, Springfield, Missouri The pieces in a kaleidoscope don’t change. They simply shift and transition into new and vibrant patterns, depending on reflection and movement. Using these same principles, ArtSmart 2013 will help you identify how to bring together all of the basic elements that comprise […]
Big Red Box Deadline November 21
The deadline for Big Red Box is November 21st! There are still spots available for Juried BOMH arstists to participate in the Holiday show and sale at the lovely Foundry Art Center, Nov 30 – Dec 1! All it takes is sending a check for $50 made out to the Foundry to BOMH, 2101 W. […]
Online Fundraiser to Go Live on November 23rd
Just in time for the holidays!!! BOMH will launch its first online auction on November 23rd, Black Friday! Artists and BOMH members have donated work for the fundraiser and all proceeds will benefit The Best of Missouri Hands. The auction will feature paintings, ceramics, photography, jewelry, glass and more. Committee members Sandy Kolde, Jeannie Scott and […]
Long Time Member Jane Domke Supports BOMH
Jane Domke founded Juno Glass Art and Jewelry in 1996, creating fused glass items such as functional serveware, jewelry, magnets, holiday ornaments and sculptural pieces. Her colorful, imaginitive pieces sold through museum shops and fine craft galleries across the country. Jane’s work reflected her love of textiles from the US and around the world. Many […]
BOMH Members Spotted!
BOMH members were busy around the state! […]
Membership Drive Kick-Off
BOMH offers a variety of membership options. General membership is open to all those supporting the mission of the Best of Missouri Hands. We welcome students, artists, arts advocates, arts educators and members of the general public. Juried Membership is available to Missouri artists who must be accepted through a jury process. Corporate Membership is […]
Executive Director’s Letter
Every time I sit down to write my newsletter article, I consider what I should write about. Not so this time around – I want to share how strongly I feel about the value BOMH provides artists and artisans of our state. Not too long ago, I spoke to a group of artists. Before I began […]
MHC Awards Update
The Missouri Humanities Awards – Best of Missouri Hands Artist Submission The Missouri Humanities Council is excited to be partnering with the Best of Missouri Hands in creating an unique opportunity for Missouri artists to submit works of art in various mediums for consideration for the upcoming Missouri Humanities Awards. The Missouri Humanities Awards will be held in […]
Melynda Lotven Shares Silver Dollar City Sentiments
Craftsmanship, country and family were the focus of Silver Dollar City and the Harvest Festival this fall in Branson. Strengthening families by creating memories worth repeating is the reason and purpose for this wonderful event. Being a Juried Member of Best of Missouri Hands as judged by our peers and participating in the Silver Dollar […]
BOMH featured on “Art Beat”
Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph Missouri recently filmed a feature on BOMH for their arts programming, “Art Beat”. The footage is currently being aired in Northwest Missouri. A special thank you to BOMH members Lowell Hutchison and Gary Simmons who were interviewed for the piece. The work of several BOMH members was selected […]
Member News
Faith Bemiss, a Sedalia fine art photographer and artist and juried member of Best of Missouri Hands, had a one person exhibit called “Into a New Era,” at the Liberty Center Association for the Arts (LCAA), September 1-29, in Sedalia. Bemiss, also a member of Mid-Missouri Artists, Warrensburg, and President of the Sedalia Visual Art […]
Support BOMH through eBay Giving Works!
Are You an eBay-er? Support Your BOMH through eBay Giving Works! Do you buy or sell on eBay? Then maybe you are aware of the opportunity to donate a percentage of your sales or purchases to your favorite non-profit. And that INCLUDES Best of Missouri Hands. Yes, you can designate Missouri Artisans Association/Best of Missouri […]
BOMH Board Enjoys Made in Missouri Exhibit
The Best of Missouri Hands Board of Directors held their October meeting in Branson, MO at Silver Dollar City. The Board took the opportunity to visit with BOMH artists and enjoy the Made in Missouri Exhibit. It was wonderful to see the beautifully displayed artwork and see the BOMH artists and artisans hard at work […]
Juried Members Web Pages
Juried Members, have you updated your page on the new site? If not, please take a few minutes to do so! The BOMH website is viewed by those seeking Missouri artists and artwork and will be promoted heavily as a resource for the general public. We have created a simple, step-by-step guide to updating your page which […]
BOMH Expands Exhibition Opportunities
2013 will be filled with increased opportunities for BOMH members to exhibit and share their work in diverse venues around the state. The recently launched Regional Exhibits initiative has led to partnerships with several organizations which will enable BOMH to bring rich visual arts experiences into communities while providing membership the chance to share their […]
BOMH Invited to Participate in Kentucky Crafted Market 2013
For many years, MAA/BOMH has shared a good relationship with the Kentucky Arts Council. Once again, Kentucky has invited juried members to represent Missouri at the Kentucky Crafted Market. The 2013 Market is scheduled for March 1-3, 2013 at the Lexington Convention Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky requires that only juried members of BOMH may […]
Featured Artists
Marti Wingo and Leslie Compass: Collaborating to Create Unique Mosaics 1. Please describe your art and your artistic process Stained Glass Mosaics, we start with a base piece, whether it be a glass bowl, platter, or plywood board for a wall art piece. We score and cut our stained glass to size and glue them […]
Featured Corporate Member
Northland Exposure Artists Gallery: Corporate Spotlight 1. What is the mission of the Gallery? The mission of the Northland Exposure Artists Gallery is to: Offer local and regional Kansas City area artists a professional and affordable location to display and sell their work. Provide the community an opportunity to experience local art. Be an active […]
Big Red Box
Holiday Show and Sale at the Foundry Art Centre Friday, November 30 from 4 – 9 and Saturday, December 1 from 10 – 5, 520 North Main Center,St. Charles, MO 63301 Calling juried artists from BOMH for a holiday show and sale at the Foundry Art Centre! Participating artists should have “gift-able” holiday items […]
Welcome New Juried Members
Congratulations to the following artists who recently received juried artist status in the categories indicated: Tom Chlebowski – Photography, O’Fallon Bob Hartzell – Printmaking & Mixed Media, St. Louis Jeanie Eddleman – Drawing, Marble Hill Carol Knox – Glass, St. Louis Kathryn Bowman – Jewelry, St. Charles Saleigh Mountain Leather CO, Sally Borzillo and Molly Monahan – Other, Hermann Aaron Horrell – […]
Website & Forum Update
New Best of Missouri Hands Website and Forum Launched! The new BOMH website has been launched and is currently in live test mode! We appreciate your patience as the site is being completed. Member profiles are being added and all areas of the site are being fine tuned! All juried members now have a custom web […]
President’s Letter
This a great time to be a member of The Best of Missouri Hands. We are a growing, exciting organization with a rich history. The Best of Missouri Hands was conceived in 1989 be an arts organization that puts at its core serving artists in the state of Missouri. The Best of Missouri Hands reaches widely and […]
Missouri Humanities Council: Request for Proposals
The Missouri Humanities Council (MHC) to select a Best of Missouri Hands Juried Artist to create Missouri Humanities Awards We are pleased to announce that the Missouri Humanities Council will select a BOMH juried artist to create the award pieces to be presented at the 2013 Missouri Humanities Awards Ceremony. The Missouri Humanities Awards celebrate […]
Member News
We love to hear from our members! We thank the following artists for sharing their accomplishments and updates! Dinise Mustain recently won 1st and 2nd place in the Fayette Festival of the Arts for her botanical collages. She is excited to be creating again after a 3 year hiatus. Dinise grows and presses a large variety of flowers and herbs […]
Featured Corporate Member
MACAA is a statewide service organization dedicated to strengthening community arts throughout Missouri. Founded in 1979 with the belief that the arts make communities better places to live, MACAA programs are designed to enhance the ability of local leadership to address the distinct artistic and cultural needs of their community. MACAA’s Goals Are: To increase […]
Featured Artists
BOMH Membership Represents Diverse Art Forms One of the many wonderful things about the Best of Missouri Hands is the diversity of the membership. BOMH values all art forms. Membership includes painters, glass artists, wood workers, metal smiths, photographers, sculptors and much, much more. This month’s newsletter is featuring two distinctly different artists, both of […]
Executive Director’s Letter
As I peruse our newsletter, I am struck by the range of programs, communities and artists served by BOMH. BOMH exhibits and artists will be seen in very different venues coming up: in Branson at Silver Dollar City, September 13 – 27 during the Harvest Festival and the Made in Missouri Exhibit and in St. Louis, […]
Call for Photos
We Want Your Pics! We are developing a new marketing piece and want to feature our artists at work! If you would like to be featured, please send a high resolution image of you in the studio, workshop or wherever you create! Artists will be acknowledged on the piece. Selections will be based on images […]
BOMH Leadership
Your current BOMH Board of Directors and Executive Director: Board of Directors Joyce Rosen, President Don Crozier, Vice President Jeanne Scott, Secretary Vic Barr, Treasurer Kim Carr Tresa Killion Nancy Koehler Sandy Kolde Pamela Outersky-Smith Bill Merritt Jeff Walker Stephanie Witte Executive Director Martha Greer […]
BOMH in Excelsior Springs
BOMH Heads North! Molly Roberts Studio in Excelsior Springs, MO was a fun and funky environment for the July 18th BOMH Board Meeting! Thank you Molly for your hospitality and for sharing your space. While in Excelsior Springs, the Board of Directors and ED had the chance to peruse the wonderful galleries and businesses in town. […]
BOMH Thanks these supporting agencies
