Extraordinary Art by Artists from Around the World
January 25 – March 31, 2026
This exhibition presented extraordinary art by contemporary artists from around the world. A range of subjects, styles and mediums were selected. We also added art by several artists from the annals of art history, known for their influential use of color.
View Art from the Exhibition
Names of the Artists in The Exhibition
A-J
Michael Amrose, Gail Bach, Hiske Tas Bain, Sandra Belitza-Vazquez, Mike Booth, Barbara Brown, Eva Breitfuss, Tanis Bula, Tanielle Childers, Kate Cruickshank, Helena de Brito, Monique J. Dufour, Dr. Michael Durst, Miriam Fabijan, Josephine Florens, Carolyn Forrester, Tamra M. Gentry, Sheila Grabarsky, Asami Green, Kenneth Grzesik, Frances Gunther, Judy Hatlen, Thomas Hessler, Corina Ioana, Karen Johnston
K-R
Margaret Kalms, Deborah Crew King, Rebecca Knaggs, Cindy Lutz Kornet, Zoe Kowalchuk, Jyotsna S. Kumar, Robbie Lasky, Tashina Marie, Tommy B. McDonell, Lynne Meneses, Britt Michaelian, Keith Morant, Poul S. Nielsen, Steevie Jane Parks, Anne Morrison Rabe, Carolyn Reed, Rachael Reuter, David G. Rickman, Jennifer Lynne Roberts, Patricia Nah Roche, Diana Rogers
S-Z
Karen Safer, Karen H. Salup, Ilene Schuster, Rajul Shah, Kelly Sooter, Sarah Sohraby, Wendy Stegall, Frantisek Strouhal, Carole Claude T., Teri Leigh Teed, Ann Teliczan, Alison Thomas, Joanne Turney, Peter N. Van Giesen, Liisa Viima, Mark Weller, Janice Phelps Williams, Sandra Duran Wilson, Lis Zadravec, Abby Zonies
The Purpose of this Exhibition
* To show many different ways artists use color that inspire us and promote positivity and healing.
* To bring art with the healing power of color to our expansive international audience.
* To build relationships between artists and potential art buyers, organizations and businesses worldwide, and much more.
Curated by Renee Phillips: Founder, Director, Editor and Curator of Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS
A Few Facts about Color in Art
* Color may be the first quality we notice when viewing a work of art and it immediately transmits visceral and cognitive impacts.
* Color is a universal language. In art, it reaches out and connects us to each other where words may not be as effective.
* Scientific studies have proven that color in art has the ability to inspire hope, soothe frazzled nerves, restore energy, and serve as a healing modality.
Special Recognition Awards
* Several Artists from the exhibition are acknowleged with Special Recognition Art Awards. They have been chosen because of their active contributions to bring positive change. The artists are Kate Cruickshank, Karen Johnston, Rebecca Knaggs, Rajul Shah, Frantisek Strouhal, and Carole Claude T.
We are grateful for their generosity of spirit and tireless efforts to bring positive change to the world. They are featured in an article “Artists Who Received Special Recognition Art Awards” on this website and also this article “Artists Who Practice the Art of Compassion and Generosity” on the Manhattan Arts International website.
* 2 Artists have been selected to receive an Art Review published on theManhattan Arts International website. They are Sheila Grabarsky and Lis Zadravec.
* 2 Artists were selected to have a 30-minuite art marketing phone consultation with Renee Phillips. (They have accepted and asked that we do not announce their names.)
20 Artists in a Video on the Manhattan Arts International YouTube Channel
* They are, listed in alphabetical order: Sandra Belitza-Vazquez, Mike Booth, Barbara Brown, Tanis Bula, Dr. Michael Durst, Josephine Florens, Rebecca Knaggs, Poul S. Nielsen, Steevie Jane Parks, David G. Rickman, Anne Morrison Rabe, Karen H. Salup, Kelly Sooter, Rajul Shah, Frantisek Strouhal, Alison Thomas, Peter N. Van Giesen, Janice Phelps Williams, Sandra Duran Wilson, Liz Zadravec.
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