Best of Missouri Hands Annual Meeting with Guest Speaker Chris Dahlquist
The Best of Missouri Hands will host its Annual Meeting on Saturday April 17th, live on ZOOM, starting at 10:00 am. This meeting is open to ALL our members and is free to attend. The meeting should wrap up by 1:00We will start with a quick recap of how the organization is doing financially, things […]
BOMH ANNUAL MEETING – SAVE THE DATE APRIL 17, 2021
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday April 17th The Best of Missouri Hands will be hosting our Annual Meeting starting at 10:00 AM. The only thing different this year, it will be VIRTUAL! So make plans to join us on the 17th as we bring you up to speed with who is on the board, how we […]
P Z Originals goes Live on Facebook every Tuesday and Saturday at 8:00 PM
Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Patti Zieche-Davisson of P Z Originals goes live every Tuesday and Saturday evening at 8:00 pm on her business Facebook page. Be sure to tune in to see her latest creations because they don’t last long. Creating unique, one of a kind necklaces, earrings, and pendants from precious metals […]
Fresh Ideas, Fresh Outlook by Allison Norfleet Bruenger Going Live on Facebook Wednesday February 3rd at 8:00 PM
Time to start this year with Fresh Ideas and a Fresh outlook on a New Year. I’m so happy that 2021has arrived. I’m in the planning stage of embarking on embracing New designs, New online events, and New opportunities! 2020 was definitely a difficult year. There were many things I had to learn to continue […]
Missouri 2021 Bicentennial Art
Next Tuesday Aaron Horrell and Barb Bailey of the Painted Wren Gallery will be participating in an virtual interview. You can sign up to listen at Missouri 2021. Missouri 2021 Presents: All About Art for the Missouri Bicentennial Feb. 2, 11, a.m. Professional and amateur artists of all ages are expressing their work in creative […]
Condolences to Glenn Garrison and Family
Heartfelt condolences to juried BOMH drawing artist Glenn Garrison who’s wife Melissa passed in October 2020. Born on August 30, 1942 in Fulton, Missouri to David and Wanda McDonald, Melissa loved traveling and working an art business with her husband, Glenn Garrison of Kansas City, Missouri. She adored nature and plants, spending time with her […]
Piano Series by Caroline Thompson
Hope your New Year is off to a fine start! I have new work to share with you, as the “piano series” continues to grow. This collection began with the commission of a dear friend of many years, now living in Nashville, who wanted an oil painting for her music room. Thus the birth of THE […]
7th ANNUAL BILLBOARD ART COMPETITION
ART IN THE OPEN 7th Annual Billboard Art Competition Adult and Youth Divisions CALL FOR ENTRIES DEADLINE: January 31, 2021 – $0 Entry Fee! All of us have had a tough year! We certainly miss our programs, exhibit openings, concerts, festivals and ALL our community arts events. Our board gets it and have agreed to […]
HEALTHCARE.GOV OPEN ENROLLMENT
If you don’t have health insurance, you’ll have an opportunity to enroll on HealthCare.gov, but only for a limited time. This new COVID-19 open enrollment period begins February 15 and ends on May 15, 2021. You won’t need to provide any documentation of a qualifying event, which is typically required for special enrollment period eligibility. If […]
Next Jury Session Opens February 1st
Good morning BOMH members! This is a reminder that if you are interested in becoming a juried artist, you need to get your pictures in order. Pictures are a huge part of this process. If your medium is not photography, this is the way your art is seen. You want to make sure it is […]
BOMH President’s Letter
Well, here we are friends. We finally got through 2020!!! Who Hoo!! We made it this far even if we aren’t all the way home. I don’t think that there is any good reason to reiterate what most of us have lived through. It has been one heck of a year. It is 2021 and […]
BOMH 2021 Professional Development Grant
Application Deadline: February 15, 2021 I’ve heard numerous ways to describe the effects of 2020 on artists. The ones that come to my mind are exhaustion, frustration, lack of motivation, creativity block. What better way to break through those barriers than to explore a new facet of your art? Sometimes that requires funds that, just […]
Cindy Larimore and Soulard Art Gallery
I have artwork that was juried into the Abstraction VI exhibit at Soulard Art Gallery in St. Louis. This exhibit ends on February 5th. I also have been selected to be a Resident Artist at Soulard Art Gallery and will move in to a space in February. I am very excited! Thank you! Have a […]
Benton County Art Walk April 24, 2021
My artwork (colored pencil, watercolor and mixed media) is on display at the Sedalia City Hall, 200 S. Osage Avenue, through the end of March 2021. My site is dinakowal.com. Plans are underway for the first annual Benton County Art Walk, held in conjunction with the Benton County Art Stroll April 24th. There will be an […]
So how does IR photography work? by Matthew Stuart Piper
The How! Every standard digital camera comes with an internal IR blocker (i.e., IR cut-off filter) to guarantee accurate color capture of the visible light spectrum (figure 1). So there are two basic options for shooting infrared: (1) remove the internal IR blocker or (2) put an external infrared filter on a normal, unmodified camera. […]
Artist Spotlight: Kathryn Bowman
Name: Kathryn Bowman City: St. Charles, MO Business Name: Kathryn Bowman Studio LLC Medium: Art Jewelry Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/KathrynBowmanStudio/?view_public_for=215783052420 Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/kathrynbowmanartjewelry/ Website Link: https://www.kathrynbowmanstudio.com/ Any other online shops? (Fine Art America, Etsy?) I sell tutorials at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/1beadweaver?ref=shop_sugg Juried/Not Juried? Juried How Long a BOMH Member? 7 or 8 years Why did you join BOMH? […]
Artist Spotlight: Barb Byrne
Name: Barb Byrne City: Pleasant Hill, MO Business Name: Barb Byrne Glass Medium: Glass Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/BarbByrneGlass and https://www.facebook.com/InfusedGlassArtMemorials Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/barbbyrneglass Twitter Link: https:/www.twitter.com/BarbByrneGlass Website Link: https://barbbyrneglass.com/ Any other online shops? (Fine Art America, Etsy?) no Juried/Not Juried? Juried How long have you been a BOMH Member? I have been a juried member for […]
artKIDTech Member’s Show – Cape Girardeau, MO
artKIDTech Member’s ShowCAPE GIRARDEAU, MO—Friday, February 5th, from 5 to 8 p.m., the Southeast Missouri Arts Council invites you to attend a reception for artKIDtech Member’s Show. Traditionally February has been the Children’s Arts Festival, this year to give art educators a well deserved rest the Art Council is instead taking this time to highlight […]
heARTheART studios publishes their first newsletter
Greetings from our studio here in St. Charles, Missouri! Our goal for 2021 is to send out a monthly newsletter to let our family, friends, and patrons know what’s happening with us at heARTheART studios. Let’s begin with an introduction…We are Roy and Patty Muenks, a husband and wife team of ceramic artists. Our inspiration […]
The Conversation by Alicia Farris
The Conversation Hello from my studio to you! Many thanks again for following my work and my art journey. If you are on the journey too, I hope your work has kept things positive and inspiring for you. 2020 has come and gone. We’ve made it, happy 2021! May the new year bring […]
Broken & Renewed Glass Art by Donna Knox
Broken & Renewed Glass Art is the embodiment of Donna’s journey into mixed media jewelry which began over 25 years ago when she started working with stained glass in Tucson, AZ. After moving to St. Charles, MO she was introduced to glass fusing loving the dynamic way colorscan change when heated in a kiln. The variety […]
Pat Berkbigler – Gourd Artist
I am a gourd artist turning hard shell gourds into works of art that last a lifetime through carving, painting, and pyrography. As a nature lover, I find gourd art to be relaxing, rewarding, and intriguing. There always seems to be a new technique to be learned or created, keeping this art form fun and […]
Julie Joy Sieving – Christmas Cards Now Available
I am a photographer and a mixed media artist. I am juried in the Best of Missouri Hands under Clay and Painting. Currently I am using my photography to create a line of note cards. You can find my framed and matted photos along with my blank photo greeting cards at Swords Pharmacy in Downtown […]
Barb Byrne Glass
I create unique and original fused glass animal portraits, nature scenes, and abstract art. I also specialize in creating memorial glass pieces using the ashes of a loved one or beloved pet. Pictured: First completed butterfly display. Swallowtails in flight. Shop online at https://barbbyrneglass.com/ Follow Barb on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BarbByrneGlass Barb Byrne Glass can also […]
Darla Zook Artist – Commissions Accepted
Watercolor and acrylic artist, capturing the ever changing seasons and activities of the Midwest. Painting plein air is an ongoing endeavor which supports her artistic theory that the earth is a living, breathing sculpture created by the Master’s hand. Every day has anticipation of how light reflects on surfaces as the sun rises over the […]
Th’Red Head Designs by Marci Blank
Th’Red HeadHome of handmade clothing and hand dyed yarns. Th’Red Head is a one-woman operation. Marci Blank designs, dyes, spins, knits, weaves and embellishes wearables for discerning patrons. Visit Marci’s website at http://www.thredhead.com/index.html and follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ThRedHeadDesigns […]
Best of Missouri Hands and YouTube
Did you know the Best of Missouri Hands has a YouTube Channel? We’ve been doing Zoom Workshops for our members all summer long. These workshops have been recorded and published to our YouTube Channel. Looking to start an Instagram account, or maybe you would like to learn how to get into galleries…Check out our YouTube […]
Missouri Life Magazine Seeks Articles for ENewsletter
CALL FOR ARTICLES: Heads up everybody…We have been contacted by Danita Allen Wood of Missouri Life Magazine. They are in the process of putting together an E Newsletter about the arts. Beginning plans are taking shape and they look to start publishing this E Newsletter at the beginning of 2021. They are looking for articles you and […]
Greg Kluempers photographs Benton Park Lake and Bridge
Benton Park is a neighborhood in southside St. Louis, Missouri, just west of the Soulard neighborhood. The official boundaries of the area are Gravois Avenue on the north, Cherokee Street on the south, I-55 on the east, and Jefferson Avenue on the west. Benton Park is unrelated to Benton Place, a private street located in […]
A Moment With A Friend by Alicia Farris
Alicia Farris was honored to receive the The Kashiwa Legacy Award for her painting, “Strength and Struggle” in the Adirondacks Exhibition of American Watercolors in Old Forge, NY. The exhibition was from August – Sept. 2020. She also received 2nd place overall in the members annual Big Splash exhibition of the St. Louis Watercolor Society […]
Art in the Open Billboard Art Contest
Would you like a chance to have your creative work on a billboard? Have you entered the ART IN THE OPEN Billboard Art Contest yet? The Adult Division is only $20 for up to 4 entries! The Youth Division is free! The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2021! GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO […]
New work by Tim Judge
A recent painting I did in honor of Veterans’ Day. […]
Foundry Art Centre Call For Entry
Self Reflections January 15 – February 26, 2021 Deadline to enter: November 26, 2020 The Call for Entry: The Foundry Art Centre in Saint Charles, Missouri is seeking submissions for “Self Reflections” an exhibition asking all artists how artists reflect on themselves and create self portraits? Whether it’s through abstract expression, photography, sculpture, or traditional […]
Missouri Art Now
Missouri Art Now is a statewide competition for artists who live and work in Missouri. To celebrate Missouri’s bicentennial, several arts organizations have come together to present a traveling exhibit throughout 2021. The exhibition will feature sixty works from artists throughout the State of Missouri, together demonstrating the vibrant visual arts culture in the state. […]
Catherine Mahoney at Stone Soup Galleries
A dreamland of JOY resides at Stone Soup Galleries! Joy carries from the artist to the buyer, and from the buyer to the gift recipient. We want to share this with everyone, even those who can’t visit the gallery, so click here or on the Holiday Shopping Catalog and it will open this really cool […]
Donna Knox & Amy Jamison Featured Artists at Lillian Yahn Gallery
Two Best of Missouri Hands artist are having their work showcased at the Lillian Yahn Gallery during the month of November. Opening reception Friday November 6, 2020 Mask required. 5:00-7:00 pm. Gallery address 7443 Village Center Dr Saint Peters, MO 63368 […]
Jan Helton Wins Big!
This is so crazy! I just found out that I received second place out of 674 paintings entered from 12 countries in the Northwest Watercolor Society 80th International Exhibition! (Seriously, did this really happen?!) Thank you to Ron Stocke, Juror and Judge of Awards. Here is the link to the website where you can see […]
BOMH Member Opens New Studio
Things are getting better all the time! New displays and an amazing collection of jewelry here at Niello Studio. Niello Studio is the shared studio and showroom of Jenny Walker, Leia Zumbro, and Best of Missouri Hands artist Christiana Danna. German Jewelry Artist Christiane Danna uses minimal shapes and elegant lines found in nature. Born […]
New Stencil Alert Shaw-Taylor Mash-Up
**NEW STENCIL ALERT!!** Introducing the Shaw-Taylor Mash-Up designed by MaryBeth Shaw and Kristie Taylor Creations! These stencils were created exclusively for StencilClub members! Watch Mary Beth and Kristie talking about these designs in their video on our blog at https://www.stencilgirltalk.com/…/stencilclub-mashup…! Go to https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-club-s/1850.htm and sign up for StencilClub by November 15th to have this set […]
Artists Boutique goes Virtual for Fall 2020
The Artists Boutique show has gone virtual for the fall 2020 show. Links or emails to all the artists can be found on the Artists Boutique website. Look for all participating artists to be featured on Facebook and Instagram November 6 – 30, 2020…however, you can always find the current list of artists on the […]
Soulard Art Gallery Call for Art – “Everything Blue”
Submit your art for “Everything Blue” This exhibit will be in on view in our main gallery 11/27/2020 through 12/31/2020 with opening weekends instead of an opening night due to Covid-19 safety concerns. Entry Deadline November 15, 2020 at 6:00 pm For more information https://www.soulardartgallery.com/call-for-art?fbclid=IwAR0MBEv-K72gFDrrJvCPU3YGgTQX1ne_W-EG8OJNAK7snxEjFWrtfrMRJx8 Soulard Art Gallery is a unique gallery space within the […]
Kristen McMillion on Fine Art America
I am a printmaker, painter, and photographer working in St. Louis, Missouri. I have a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Painting from Missouri State University and a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Maryville University. I have over 20 years of experience with art in various forms, namely printmaking, painting, and photography. Shop […]
Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Fair 2021
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN: All artists ages 18 and up who exhibit work of original concept, design and execution are eligible to apply. Media categories include: ceramics, fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media 2D, painting, photography/digital, printmaking/drawing, sculpture and wood. APPLY NOW. We are hopeful that in May 2021 we will be able to host our annual […]
Village Pewter liquidation sale on snowflakes
Submitted by Peggy King Folks, I just communicated with Blenda Marquardt and she has moved to the Branson area. She asked that any proceeds from the sale of her ornaments be donated to BOMH. Thank you Blenda. So here’s an opportunity to own these sweet ornaments AND help BOMH. I am not selling these for […]
Christmas at Grandma’s Open House 2020
Juried Best of Missouri Hands founding member, Dodie Eisenhauer shares…Christmas at Grandma’s House is a seasonal Christmas shop. Located in my Grandmother’s house, we are open mid to late October through Christmas Eve. It started as a retail space for our own wire art, but now we carry work from approximately 40 artists. As a […]
Day Dreamin’ Metal Art Open Studio Christmas Show
Juried Best of Missouri Hands metal artist Sherry Day of Day Dreamin’ Metal Art is proud to announce the first time ever, Open Studio Christmas Show. When: Saturday November 7 11am-5pm and Sunday November 8 11am-5pm I will have my handmade metal sculptures of birds, flowers, dogs, owls, goats, dragonflies, grasshoppers, snails, crosses, flamingos, snowmen, […]
PALETTable: Now Showing at Stone Soup Galleries
Stone Soup Galleries is hosting a show that’s up in the gallery. You can also enjoy the virtual “flip book”. Link is below. Visit the PALETTEable show At Stone Soup Galleries, Friday 4-7pm, Saturday, 12-7pm and Sunday 12-4pm https://online.flipbuilder.com/brzy/ldle/mobile/index.html […]
ZOOM WORKSHOP: Setting Up Your Juried Member Art Page
UPCOMING ZOOM WORKSHOP: Setting Up your Juried Member Art Page Are you a new juried Best of Missouri Hands artist, or just need a refresher…We will be walking step by step through setting up your juried art page on the Best of Missouri Hands website. Get your work seen! Help collectors, gallery owners, museum directors […]
Welcome our Newest Juried Artists / Summer 2020
We would like for you to join us in welcoming our newest juried artists. Juried membership represents a diverse range of art forms and mediums, all of which exhibit the highest level of artistic quality and craftsmanship. We are excited to recognize the following artists and invite you to follow them on Instagram. Top Left: […]
BOMH On YouTube
During these times of Shelter-In-Place, the board members of the Best of Missouri Hands are working hard to bring our members together. We have created a series of online workshops and talks. Our goal is to stay connected with you, our art family….to educate, share information, inspire, and keep those creative juices flowing. We want […]
BOMH Thanks these supporting agencies
