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About Our Bond With Nature Exhibition

An exhibition October 25 – December 25, 2018 to raise awareness about our magnificent natural world and our need to honor, protect and preserve it.

View some art from the exhibition.

our bond with nature
Shown above is art by: top: Michelle Endersby; Sherif Hakeem and Michelle Hayden; middle: Shel Waldman and Denise Presnell; and bottom: Helena Cooper and Kristina Kossi.

About The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS: We are a community of artists, writers and activists who believe that art can serve as a catalyst for healing individuals, society and the environment, our mission is to raise awareness for positive change through art.

Purpose of “Our Bond With Nature”

* To offer talented artists from around the world exposure and promotion to our extensive worldwide audience.
* To raise awareness by presenting a variety of powerful visual images and artists’ statements created by artists who care about the state of our environment.
* To inspire others to strive to achieve a more sustainable, harmonious and healing relationship with Mother Nature.
* To expand our global community of art and healing advocates and initiate relationships with individuals, organizations and the business community within our community.

Juror – Renée Phillips

Renee Phillips

66 Artists have been selected by Renée Phillips to have one of their entries featured in this exhibition.  Renée Phillips is Founder/Director of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS and Director/Curator of Manhattan Arts International, New York, NY. She has curated more than 100 exhibitions online and in NYC venues. She is also an author and career coach/mentor for artists (renee-phillips.com).

Awards from Renée Phillips

3 Artists received  The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS online art gallery award and received promotion for 12 months via social media.
2 Artists received Featured Artist articles published on the website.
All 5 artists’ work are featured in a  video “Our Bond With Nature”.

Renée Phillips’ criteria: “Art that makes an immediate and lasting impression on me and that best reflects our theme and purpose. The artist demonstrates originality, innovation and technical skill in their chosen medium. Before selecting the finalists I visited the artists’ websites to learn more about their overall body of work, artistic vision, artist’s biography and career achievements.

Award from Manhattan Arts International
The artist will be a member of Manhattan Arts International  ManhattanArts.com and will receive 12 months of promotion and will be included in the video “Our Bond With Nature”.


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The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS (HPAA) is an initiative of Manhattan Arts International, NYC, NY. It was founded in 2015 by Renée Phillips, artists’ advocate & mentor, and also Founder, Director & Curator of Manhattan Arts International. As a community of artists, writers and advocates we believe ART & ARTISTS are positive catalysts for enhancing the well-being of individuals, society and the environment. ART & ARTISTS have the power to bring positive change to the world.

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