“Laughter is the Best Medicine” to be exhibited in Spain

Janine Helton’s painting, Laughter is the Best Medicine, was accepted into the 2020 Missouri Watercolor Society International Exhibition which will be held in Spain this Spring. President of MOWS, Daven Anderson, said, “An unbelievable response – MOWS had many more entries than the Society had ever seen previously and therefore more fabulous paintings were selected by our Juror, […]

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Beautiful Mess – Janine Helton

Janine Helton’s painting, Beautiful Mess, was selected by juror Mark Mehaffey for the 11th Annual Signature American Watermedia International Exhibition show which will feature 120 original works in a variety of watermedia (transparent watercolor, acrylic, gouache, collage, opaque watercolor and more) and styles. The selected artists all hold Signature Membership Status in one or more U.S. Societies, a requirement […]

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Osage Arts Community – Belle, MO

Welcome to new Best of Missouri Hands Gallery/Corporate Sponsor Osage Arts Community. Located in Belle, Missouri, the Osage Arts Community is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rivers and forests of the Meramec region, the history of the native peoples, and providing a peaceful retreat where visual and literary artists can work uninterrupted. Our […]

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2020 Valentine Show – Glendale, MO

Join three Best of Missouri Hands juried artists….Ellen Klamon, Theresa Gallup, & Nell Kobes, plus two of their friends…Sandra Zak & Sharon Spillar for their 2020 Valentine Show. Paintings, Hand Colored Linoprints, Fiber, Jewelry, Scarves, Novelty Boxes, Photography, Hand Thrown Plates and Bowls, Assemblages, Clothing and more by five amazing artists. You are invited to […]

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#BlackGirlMagic – Hannibal Art Council

The Hannibal Art Council presents #BlackGirlMagic. Original works by emerging and established African American female artists. Curated by Robert A. Powell of the Portfolio Gallery & Education Center in St. Louis. Also on exhibit during this time on the Photography Channel: Feminists Highlighting African American women who used their gifts as an agent of social […]

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BOMH Fall Newsletter Banner 2019

Best of Missouri Hands (BOMH) Featured Artists Top Left: Juried BOMH Jewelry Artist Allison Norfleet Bruenger Top Center:  Juried BOMH Fiber Artist Gail Kelley Top Right:  Juried BOMH Fiber Artist Theresa Gallup Right Center:  BOMH Member Marianne Baer Lower Right:  Juried BOMH Jewelry Artist Claire Hasemeier To see other works by our artists, please visit http://www.bestofmissourihands.org […]

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Wood & Stitchery: A play on gender

Opening December 3, 2019 featuring the work of juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Nell Kobes. Her pieces are from her series, Nell’s Belles: Empowering Women. Nell has paired with embroidery artist Mike Schwartz, “Not Your Typical Grandmother’s Embroidery”. Opening Reception is Sunday December 8, 2019 at The Gallery located at the University City Public […]

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Open House and Art Sale at Glass Compositions

Two juried Best of Missouri Hands artists, Linda Sutterer and Lisa Frick will be hosting their annual Open House and Art Sale.  Join these glass artists on November 23rd and 24th 10:00 am – 4:00 pm both days. Glasscompositions Fused and Stained Glass is a full service Glass Studio.  Custom residential windows and restorations.  They […]

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Holiday Art Show at Baer Studio

Holiday Art Show & Sale at Baer Studio.  We have ALL local artists with new work just for your holiday and personal shopping pleasure! Want to buy unique, really special gifts?  This is where to find them!!  We have goodies for all age groups and every style!  There will be ceramics, fiber art, wearables, hand-made […]

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Artist Spotlight: Mary Martin

It was a beautiful fall day as I made my way across the street through a sea of fallen gingko leaves into the Green Door Art Gallery in Webster Groves.  Inside was welcoming, simple and well thought out.  I had wanted to visit the gallery for some time and just never had the opportunity.  Today […]

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Fall Into Art – a festival celebrating tradition and art in our community

 This year we’re celebrating our 10TH ANNIVERSARY!  With our usual blend of amazing art, fine craft, and terrific music, this year promises to be our best yet.  We’ll have 55 carefully chosen artisans, fantastic live music throughout, and of course another silent auction to benefit the Food Bank.  We’ll throw in a few 10th anniversary […]

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Shaw Nature Reserve

Boutique show of St. Louis area artists at Shaw Nature Reserve’s Dana Brown Overnight Center, November 2-3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2016 marks the 11th annual Art Show & Sale at the Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit, Mo. The show was conceived by a small group of local artists and since its inception […]

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Artists Boutique

Join us for the Fall 2019 ARTISTS BOUTIQUE at the Kirkwood Community Center in Kirkwood, MO 111 S. Geyer Rd Kirkwood, MO 63122 Over 50 area and regional artists of all mediums. Free admission, Attendance Drawings, Ample Parking, Unique, Handmade Art…Wearable, Decorative, Functional…We’ve got it all. Saturday and Sunday November 2&3, 2019 10:00 am – […]

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Turkey and Tinsel

Turkey and Tinsel Mark your calendars now for Turkey and Tinsel Friday November 8, 2019 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Saturday November 9, 2019 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Located at the Hawken House 1155 S. Rock Hill Road Webster Groves, MO 63119 Featured Artists **Lisa Becker (Glass) Susan Bostwick (Clay) **Kim Carr (Photography) **Connie […]

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Forest Figures Wow at Queeny

Mixed Media artist Adam Long won big at the fall Art Fair at Queeny Park.  You can find Adam and his dynamic figure sculptures this weekend at the Shaw Nature Reserve Annual Art Fair in St. Louis.  Not to worry if you don’t make it out this weekend, his work can always be found at […]

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Becker Brings Home the Bling!

Glass artist Lisa Becker of Art Glass Array beams as she brings home the BLING from the Art Fair at Queeny Park.  You can catch Lisa at the upcoming Turkey and Tinsel show in Webster Groves, plus she has a gallery in St. Charles, MO on Kingshighway where you can take classes led by Lisa […]

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Go Big or Go Home!

Who says art needs to be smaller than the person who creates it? Not Jessie Cargas. Here she is with her metal sculpture 8’ Arches sculpture. Going to Creve Coeur Police Station one the station is complete. See more of Jessie’s art @jessiecargas […]

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