Name: Best of Missouri Hands ANNUAL MEETING
Start: 2026-04-18T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-18T18:00:00-05:00
Location: 1413 Rangeline Street, Columbia Missouri 65201

Save the Date: Saturday April 18, 2026 for the Best of Missouri Hands ANNUAL MEETING.
This meeting is open to the public and we encourage all of our members to attend.
We will meet at the Electric Cooperative Building in the Watt Room, located at
1413 Rangeline Street
Columbia, Mo 65201
Our Schedule:
9:00 Registration Opens
10:00 Membership Meeting
11:15 Break
11:30 Lunch
12:30 Speaker
3:00 Conclude and Trip to Bluestem
We will start with our Membership Meeting which is an open board meeting, announcement of BOMH Professional Development Grant Winners, Acknowledged our newest juried artists, and more.
Lunch will be catered in. We will announce the Restaurant and take orders at a later date.
We will then welcome our guest speaker for this event, Hannah Milk, SEP (she/her) who is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner who will share Somatic Tools for the Artist's Body.
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Wondering what Somatic means?
Somatic therapy helps artists
unlock creativity and overcome blocks by connecting with their bodies to regulate the nervous system, reducing anxiety, and bypassing self-criticism . It fosters "interoceptive awareness," enabling creators to turn internal physical sensations into authentic artistic expression, thereby overcoming burnout, perfectionism, and creative blocks. (I don't know about you, but I could sure use this...I'm excited to attend)
We will conclude around 3:00 in the afternoon, then we have been invited to visit Bluestem Missouri Fine Crafts. Bluestem has recently undergone new ownership and will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE on Saturday April 18, 2026 from 3:00-6:00 PM to introduce the new owners, get a look at the updates, and take in the beautiful space which includes the work of MANY BOMH artists!! This will be an optional self guided visit, but we will be offering and encouraging car pooling to the gallery and back to the Electric Coop Building. Note: Parking can be challenging downtown Columbia, HOWEVER...Parking Garages are FREE on the weekends. So if you wish to self drive, or car pool....you may wish to utilize a parking garage. Bluestem is located at 13 South 9th Street, Columbia, MO 65201.
Again, we hope that you will attend this informative, fun, networking, connecting, 1 day event in which we strive to build our community and friendships. Building on our theme for ArtSmart 2027, we look to Inspire, Engage, and Connect.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday April 18, 2026
Doors Open at 9:00 AM
Pre Registration will be announced soon, along with lunch options. Stay tuned.