James Beaumont, Artist James Beaumont, Rockaway Beach, Missouri, artist, is ACI- and Bob Ross-certified. He grew up in Antioch, Illinois, on the Wisconsin state line on the north side of Chicago. “It was a fun town,” the artist remembers. James has been in the Ozarks since 2003 and currently works in Branson. An eclectic artist,…
Amanda’s Enlightened Living I’m a fourth-generation metaphysical healer who experienced an incredible healing in my late 20s. That put me on this path. It’s what I’m meant to do. My work is rooted deeply in my faith that all things are possible through God. I strive to bring focus and calm to clients in chaos…
Maple Hill Ceramics Traditional ceramics are the cornerstone of this longstanding shop in Walnut Shade, Missouri. Owner Happy says, “I’m 83 and having the time of my life.” We’re located only 15 minutes north of Branson. Come by and visit! Joining Happy is artist Freeman who makes clay. However, Freeman’s degree is in drawing so…
Noah Bray I am an up-and-coming novel writer and journalist. I am 12 years old. I am an intern for State of the Ozarks. I love writing and am currently writing a novel. The reason I do this is because I love writing and always wanted a job that involved writing. I am so glad…
Sir Frederick Sir Frederick the Wise (Caleb Hurshman) is a Hollister-based strategy consultant with an incisive focus and a desire to help the larger grassroots community better itself. “I look carefully at each problem and break each one down based on a client’s purpose and needs.” “I can observe dispassionately and make recommendations based on…
Josh Gillispie, Artisan Josh Gillispie is a dedicated and talented artist working hard to revitalize the local Ozarks community through craftsmanship. He and his team are hard at work restoring Number 19 Downing Street (the original Coca-Cola bottling building), transforming the space into a glass blowing and pottery studio. “I have had the pleasure to…
Hollister Presbyterian The Presbyterian Church of Hollister, Missouri is called by God and organized to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, to minister to the needs of members of the congregation and residents of Taney County and promote peace and justice. We built our church home in 1915 of stone quarried on the site…
Hayden Head, Playwright Dr. Hayden Head, retired professor at College of the Ozarks and playwright, has impacted the lives of now-uncountable students. “He is incredibly intelligent, but you never feel like he’s ‘talking down’ to you.” “He loves life and learning.” “I think I learned more in one semester under his teacher than I ever…
Anthony Hunter Web cartoonist since 2007, Anthony Hunter entertains the world with illustrations and comics. He creates the silent strip Silent Sillies to inspire and tickle the funny bone. Hunter designs characters and is the artist behind zombie comic book Lamebrains. Born in Canton, Ohio, Anthony grew up with cartoons and comic books. He moved…