Welcome new corporate/gallery member Green Door Art Gallery
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Mary Martin owns and operates this gallery in the heart of Webster Groves. Green Door art gallery represents 30 regional artists in many mediums. Green Door Art Gallery also has a classroom space that is used for art classes, workshops, art meetings, studio sessions and much more. Open Wednesday […]
Lynelle Kobes now on Etsy
Check out my new Etsy page …https://www.etsy.com/shop/Nells3DArtStudio…Revisit often as I upload more work. Featured: “Love with all your heart #2” One of a kind, multimedia 3D framed doll collage combining paint, exotic hardwood, beads, brass, and other found objects. This is a part of a larger series called, “Empowering Women.” […]
John Whytock achieves Signature Status with Oil Painters of America
In recognition of your outstanding accomplishments in representational oil painting, the Board of Directors of Oil Painters of America hereby awards the status of SIGNATURE MEMBER to John Whytock OPA. December 13, 2021 Shown is “Queen Pea” by John Whytock http://www.johnwhytockart.com […]
Missouri Artists on Main offers Perspective Drawing Class with Adam Long
Perspective Drawing class with Adam Long. Tuesday Afternoons: 1:00-3:00pm Feb 1th – Feb 22th OR Wednesday Evenings: 6:00 – 8:00pm Feb 2nd – Feb 23rd $100 for new students (plus inexpensive supplies of your choice) $75 for returning students Location: Missouri Artists on Main in St. Charles Missouri https://maomgallery.com/classes-%26-store […]
Creating Molds workshop with Adam Long
Workshop with Adam Long: Learn to create molds of your sculptures or any other small object. 2/11 or 2/12 https://maomgallery.com/classes-%26-store Molds allow artists to create multiple copies of their three dimensional artwork. In this workshop you will create a simple plaster mold and silicone rubber mold! You can bring your own objects! Great for jewelers, […]
Brenda Beck Fisher celebrates Eleven Years with the Hannibal Arts Council
Happy Anniversary to Brenda Beck Fisher for her hard work and dedication to the arts. Brenda just celebrated eleven years of working for the Hannibal Arts Council. She is also a multi award winning juried BOMH painter who claims to “Splash around with watercolor pigments and water.” You can see more of Brenda’s work at […]
Dave Walker featured as one of Missouri Arts Council artists of the month for January 2022
With “Last Light,” we’re starting a journey through the four seasons with Dave Walker, one of our new #MissouriFeaturedArtists. This painting is made, like all his works, entirely of fabric. “The colors, patterns, and creative use of fabric are endless,” he says. “Fabric frees my imagination and provides many opportunities for happy accidents and inspiration.” Dave […]
Congratulations to Terry Hinkle as YOU in the LOU Winners are Announced
The “YOU in the LOU” show at Stone Soup Galleries was a great success! We had so many exceptional works of art and many new artists that had not been in a show in the gallery before. Here are the WINNERS. Congratulations to everyone! […]
Report on Giving Tuesday
Here’s to everyone who participated this year in Giving Tuesday by donating to Best of Missouri Hands. After matching the contributions by our anonymous donor, Best of Missouri Hands received $3,170 in donations. For our first serious dive into Giving Tuesday, it’s an honorable place to start. I anticipate seeing that amount go up in […]
Kathryn Bowman Artful Home Studio Sale
Starting last week and going through February 9th, Artful Home is having its Studio Sale. It is a great opportunity to see something a little bit different from each artist. It is their work that was an experiment, overstock, or ready for retirement, but still valid, stellar work. Scoop up on some deep discounts. https://www.artfulhome.com/navigate/jewelry/at-0108915 […]
Gallery Space Available at Crossroads Arts Council in Wentzville, MO
Artists, are you interested in booking your own showing? We have lovely gallery space available for you to reach the Wentzville and Missouri Crossroads Area. We help you with the hanging, the reception, and the marketing. Contact us at crossroadsartscouncil@gmail.com “Our goal is to promote cultural arts programming in the City of Wentzville, Missouri and […]
Montgomery County Art Council features Catherine Mahoney at Artist Reception
The Montgomery County Arts Council supports the work and success of local artists and artisans of all ages. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting creativity and access to all the arts in Montgomery County. We offer an Art Gallery, Classes, Summer Art Camp, Workshops and Seminars, Open Studio Thursday Nights, and Music […]
Lisa Becker on the pages of Artful Home
My new work went live on Artful Home last week! I own and operate Art Glass Array which is a fusing studio and gallery in St. Charles, Missouri. Dedicated to providing customers the resources for fused glass, the studio offers quality instruction, tools, and services. www.artglassarray.com […]
1st & 2nd goes to Lana Cease at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art Exhibit
Congratulations to the Painting: Watercolor finalists from the 48th annual Membership Exhibition! On view now until February 20, 2022. Lana Cease, Au Dernier (The Last) Lana Cease, Tipsy Kim Hines, Iris Sue Kneale, Summer Idyll Join our vibrant community of artists and arts supporters by becoming a member: http://albrecht-kemper.org/membership/ […]
BJ KAMLER PLACES IN CREATIVITY UNLEASHED
I am honored to announce “Rainy Day Taxi” has just won third place in the Crossroads Art Council “Creativity Unleashed” show in Wentzville, MO. View more of my artwork at https://www.bjkamler.com […]
BOMH WINTER 2022 JURY SESSION OPENS FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Juried Membership is open to BOMH General Members only (or current BOMH Juried Members who are applying for an additional medium). Artists must be a General Member for at least 90 days prior to the date of the jury session to be eligible to apply for Jury Status. After applying, acceptance as a Juried Member […]
BOMH ARTSMART SCHOLORSHIP AWARD
Scholorship applications are open January 1st – 31st, 2022. While the Best of Missouri Hands ArtSmart Conference is always reasonably priced, some members may experience a need for financial help in order to attend. The Best of Missouri Hands offers financial assistance for ArtSmart Conference attendance through various fundraising means. General Guidelines • Application for […]
BOMH 2022 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Applications due February 15, 2022 The Best of Missouri Hands offers a $500 Annual Professional Development Grant. The grant is awarded to one person each year and is available to both General and Juried Members. The purpose of the grant is to promote continuing education by providing additional resources to advance the study of a […]
BOMH VISITING ARTIST PROGRAM
The Program: The Best of Missouri Visiting Artists Program traditionally has sent juried artists into schools for classroom presentations. When in-person visits aren’t feasible, teachers and artists can arrange for Zoom presentations. When artists visit, they bring samples of their work and talk about their process. When visiting via Zoom, artwork samples and project materials […]
Memories of ArtSmart Past and Dreams of ArtSmart Future
I am really looking forward to the 2022 ArtSmart Conference. We have been virtual for too long. I was thinking about past conferences. I can’t remember when I started going to the ArtSmart conferences. I think I had been a member for a couple of years. I made jewelry and I was always looking for […]
Embrace the Holiday Spirit at Christmas at Grandma’s House in Daisy Missouri
Come see what’s new each year at Christmas at Grandma’s House! We have glass ornaments, metal art, pottery, candles, jewelry and much more from some of our favorite artists and—of course—oodles of our own wire designs. Grandma’s House was built around 1900 and is next to the Village Designs workshop in Daisy, Missouri. Originally the […]
BOMH Zoom Workshop: Art Journaling with Patty Muenks
Start the New Year off right with a Best of Missouri Hands online ZOOM Workshop…Art Journaling with Patty Muenks. Save the date now as we plan to kick the new year off with a fun, interactive workshop on art journaling with our very own BOMH president, Patty Muenks. Save the date…Tuesday January 11, 2022. We […]
BOMH ON YOUTUBE
Did you know that the Best of Missouri Hands has a YouTube Channel? We do…and you can go there any time you like to view recordings from our online Zoom workshops that we have been hosting for over a year now. Most of our videos are public and can be viewed by anyone who visits […]
BOMH Professional Development Grant Winner Report
Thank you to Best of Missouri Hands, I am finally starting a professional development project called “Biographical Portraits in Black and White Film”. Their grant allowed funding for a portion of my start up costs. It’s taken some time to research and order my equipment for my filming and darkroom. So far I’ve purchased a […]
Artists Boutique Returns November 6 & 7 to Kirkwood, MO
The Boutique is planning its first in-person art show in over a year on November 6 & 7, 2021. In preparation for our reopening, we are consulting with the St. Louis County Health Department, staying up to date with the CDC, keeping informed of the Kirkwood Community Center’s protocol, and incorporating appropriate measures recommended by […]
Summit Art Plein Air Festival Spring 2022
SAVE the DATE for the Summit Art Plein Air Festival next Spring! Distinguished artists from all across the country painting “en plein air” at Crestview Dairy and Downtown Lee’s Summit. #supportlocalartists#pleinairpainting#pleinairfestivalSummit Art GalleriesSummit Art Festival […]
Watercolor Workshop with Phil Schmidt
I am offering a 3-day watercolor workshop December 6-8. You can get more details on my website at https://www.philschmidtwatercolors.com/workshops […]
YOU in the LOU Juried Art Show
The dates have been EXTENDED for the YOU in the LOU juried art show at Stone Soup Galleries! Entry deadline is now December 1st. We already have some great art that has been submitted but many of you asked to have more time and so we moved the show to Dec. 8th – Jan. 23rd […]
Every Artists Insured Workshop presented by the Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts
GET COVEREDYou’ll likely find lower premiums, more choices, and generous government assistance on HealthCare.gov during the November 1 — January 15 open enrollment period, so this is a great time to investigate your health insurance options. Subsidies will be larger and more widely available than they have been during previous open enrollment periods. Many low-income shoppers will […]
ArtSmart Retuns Spring 2022!!
SAVE THE DATE! That’s right, ArtSmart 2022 is coming and with the traditional 3 day format – April 29 – May 1, 2022. No, we’re not kidding. It’s been a long, dry spell for everyone, so we’re really looking forward to presenting ArtSmart again. We will be returning to Columbia’s Stoney Creek Inn for […]
Introducing Our New BOMH President
Greetings from the newest Best of Missouri Hands Board President! It is an honor to hold this position! Let me introduce myself. My name is Patty Muenks. I am a full-time artist based in St. Charles. I live with my husband, Roy, and our two cats, Alice and Dorothy. I have been an artist all […]
Congratulations Susie!
Susie Tenzer’s drawing, Orchard Hills Store (route 66), was accepted into the International Guild Of Realism online exhibit. www.susietenzer.com […]
The Art Fair at Queeny Park Spring 2022 Art Show Cancellation
Dear Artists, I hope all is well in your world and that you are finding time to create while enjoying life. This message is to let our artist family know that the Art Fair at Queeny Park, scheduled for April 2022, has been canceled. I received a call from the facility manager telling me that, due to the delay […]
Best of Show at Waverly House Gallery in Springfield, MO
I am excited and honored to have been notified that my mule painting “Peak a Boo” was awarded “Best of Show” at the Waverly House Gallery Fall Show. The show and Reception will begin on November 12. A portion of the proceeds from sales of this show will also go to the charity, A sporting […]
Oak and Anvil Christmas Ornaments on Etsy
We have new ornaments for 2021! Check them out at our Etsy Store (https://OakAndAnvilWorks.Etsy.com), or see them in person at out annual Fall Open House (https://fb.me/e/10gnWDgbg) Eric Wolsing of Oak and Anvil Works […]
Pop-Up Market at Mad Art Gallery
Look for several Best of Missouri Hands artists at this one night only, Pop-Up Market at Mad Art Gallery in St. Louis, Mo. You’ll be able meet the artists in person, see their amazing art, and bring it home! Look for the following BOMH artists…Alex Johnmeyer, Allison Norfleet Bruenger, Mark Witzling, Mollie Chounard and Terry […]
Free Felting Class
Hi everyone! I am so excited to be offering this free class in November and December! We are going to be making elephants (only the needle felted part…. you are in charge of mounting), and anyone can join! I will be posting the first part of this free class live on Facebook on my […]
Christmas Ornament Class at Fresh Gallery in Springfield, MO
I will be teaching Christmas ornament class again this year at Fresh Gallery in Springfield, MO! Need something unique, handmade by you or your kiddos? These will be available within a few days after you have made them they are not sitting in a cargo container waiting to get shipped. Go to Freshgallery.org and from […]
SHOP BEST OF MISSOURI HANDS
Have you ever hit the “SHOP” button on the BOMH web site? If you have, you will find a number of items you may not know even existed that can be purchased by Juried Members, as well as others. Juried Members will find product stickers and banners identifying you as a Juried Member of the […]
Evening Watercolor with Jean McMullen
Evening Watercolor with Jean McMullen! Learn the joy of painting with watercolors. Learn the terms and techniques of painting with this medium. This is a hands on class, where each student will be taught by their experience in watercolor. So if you are a beginner to advanced this is the class for you. Cost: $175 […]
Colorful Macrame Bracelet with Rosanne Sartori at Missouri Artists on Main
Colorful Macrame Bracelet with Rosanne Sartori $40.00 Saturday, November 20th. Remember macramé in the “70’s? Well, this isn’t that! In this class you will learn to macramé fun and colorful bracelets with beads! After you learn the technique, you can make as many bracelets as time allows. Stacking a variety of colors on your arm […]
Fun with Beads led by Rosanne Sartori
Fun with Beads led by juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Rosanne Sartori. This class is for beginning jewelry students who want to explore, learn and create wearable works of art. A multitude of beads will be available for you to design and make your own jewelry. Rosanne Sartori will help you learn the skills […]
Sonya Nicholson and Bluestem Missouri Crafts present Origami Time
Join us for Origami Time on Monday, July 26th from 11am-1pm! Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist, Sonya Nicholson will be leading 3 fun projects for any age! We’ll fold a flapping bird, peace crane and make a peace crane ornament. This will be a blast, bring your friends! For more information….Bluestem Missouri Crafts LLC […]
Columbia Art Leauge – Call for Members
Sign up for or renew Membership at the Columbia Art League during July and received a free gift! Memberships are the key to our continued operation and success. Your membership supports art exhibits, classes, scholarships, community outreach programs and more!To learn more and sign up visit: https://columbiaartleague.org/membership21 […]
Missouri Life Market Fair Moves to the Historic West Bottoms area of Kansas City, MO.
Call for Missouri Artists, Makers, & Food & Drink Producers September 3–4, 2021! Deadline for applications is August 2, 2021, (first come-first served for indoor spaces.) Missouri Life magazine invites you to participate in our Missouri Life Market Fair September 3–4 in the West Bottoms area of Kansas City, which is experiencing a booming revival. Just fill out the online application form. […]
FALL INTO ART IS BACK!
A festival celebrating tradition and art in our community Sunday, November 14 2021 10am – 5pm MU Health Care Pavilion (aka Farmer’s Market Pavilion) 1701 W. Ash Street, Columbia MO 65203 Deadline to apply August 31, 2021 INFO FOR ARTISTS | fallintoart […]
Pat Mccarty from teaching to demonstrations
I just returned from my yearly trip to John C. Campbell folk school in Brasstown, NC. where I teach blacksmithing. Its an awesome place to teach and learn. Check out the classes at John C. Campbell Folk School On Saturday, July 31, I will be demonstrating forging at the Room For Art Gallery on Main Street in downtown […]
Cindy Canfield Announces New Move
Canfieldcreations & THE YARN PATCH has moved one door down at Shepherd of the Hills in Branson, MO. I have lots of sale items and continuous demonstrations on looms. Our current hours are noon to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. If you are in Branson please stop by and share that you are a Best […]
First Place for Norma Marshall of Feather Hill Arts
“Feathers in the Wind” Ist Place Mixed Media, Blue Springs Art League Fine Art Show. June 2021 You can find Norma and her mixed media art and enameled jewelry September 3 – 4, 2021 9:00 am – 6:00 pm at the Missouri Life Market Fair in the West Bottoms area of Kansas City, MO. Look […]
Pat Berkbigler shows at Green Door Art Gallery’s Botanicals and Blooms Exhibit
Now showing…Botanicals and Blooms exhibit at Green Door Art Gallery. With the spotlight on Pat Berkbiger of Gourds by Pat Berkbigler . Let’s learn more from the artist herself… I have always been a nature lover and dabbled in various art forms throughout my life. I find turning hard-shelled gourds that last a lifetime into […]
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