We Promote Art As A Powerful Catalyst for Positive Change! We have had a remarkable year promoting art as a powerful catalyst for positive change for individuals, society and the environment. As we reflect upon our time together we want to express our gratitude to all of you for your interest, participation and loyalty. On this site you'll read about creative people … [Read more...]
Wendy Lemen Bredehoft: Artist, Artist Advocate and Art World Changer
Wendy Lemen Bredehoft is an innovative full-time mixed media artist from Wyoming who describes her art as that which "investigates visual nuances, focusing on details that provide a basis for understanding and responding to specific places and experiences, especially those informed by nature." I selected Bredehoft to be included in the "Our Bond With Nature" online art … [Read more...]
Artists Share Their Creativity and Compassion
Many artists share their creativity and compassion to make a positive difference in the world. You'll find articles about many world changers on this website. Their actions convey their calling to serve humanity. This article presents two such extraordinary artists Rosemarie Adcock and Deborah Sofferman. Read about their charitable deeds and humanitarian … [Read more...]
Sherif Hakeem’s Mission to Save Wildlife through “Fine Art for Awareness”
Sherif Hakeem is a Los Angeles based fine art wildlife portraitist who works in charcoal. His art was recently accepted into the prestigious Society of Animal Artists and in an art exhibition at Art 4 Apes gallery, a Florida Not For Profit Corporation. His work has also appeared on well-known websites including ArtsyShark.com. As the curator of the “Our Bond With Nature” … [Read more...]
Artist Susan J. Barron Honors Military Vets and Trauma Survivors
Over 10% of military families live below the poverty line and an average of 22 veterans commit suicide every day in our country. These statistics compelled Susan J. Barron to help highlight the veteran community through her artwork. In her one-person exhibition "Depicting the Invisible", at HG Contemporary, 527 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, through November 26, Barron … [Read more...]
“Our Bond With Nature” Exhibition
The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS presented "Our Bond With Nature", October 25 - December 25, 2018, featuring 66 artists from around the world. To learn about our calls for artists for future exhibitions visit this page. These artists are helping to raise awareness about the miraculous beauty in the natural world and our need to honor, protect and preserve it. On this … [Read more...]
Awakening Your Creative Soul by Sandra Duran Wilson
Awakening Your Creative Soul, published by the North Light Books, is an extraordinary book by Sandra Duran Wilson, artist, writer, teacher, and leader of spirituality groups. The subtitle “A 52-Week Journey to Artistic Discovery” informs the reader about the magic that will unfold. This 176-page book is for everyone who has a desire to discover and expand their creative … [Read more...]
Nature and Environmental Resources for Artists
This article provides information and resources to help artists get exposure for their nature-inspired art, learn more about environmental art, and find ways to express their concerns about the environment. "Nature and Environmental Resources for Artists" is part of a series of articles about eco-art and artists. Art for Wildlife Galleries artforwildlife.com is a World Class … [Read more...]
Artists For World Peace Exhibition 2018
A Juried Exhibition ~ September 21 - December 21, 2018 “Artists For World Peace 2018” was a juried online exhibition presented by The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS, curated by Renée Phillips, in celebration of International Peace Day, September 21, 2018. The exhibition featured more than 60 artists through December 21, 2018. For this exhibition we asked artists … [Read more...]
“Our Bond With Nature” Exhibition Special Recognition Awards
The purpose of "Our Bond With Nature" exhibition (October 25 - December 25, 2018) is to raise awareness about our magnificent natural world and our need to honor, protect and preserve it. Through this highly publicized exhibition talented artists from around the world who care about our environment will receive promotion and exposure to our extensive international … [Read more...]
Artistic Expression and Mental Illness
While serving as a volunteer in a leading mental hospital I was horrified to see patients being routinely injected by Thorazine as they continued to stare into oblivion. I saw no signs of rehabilitation being offered to these unfortunate individuals who spent most of their time in isolation. I felt frustrated and disillusioned with the profession and the … [Read more...]
Healing Art from the “HerStory” Exhibition
Manhattan Arts International presents an annual "HerStory" online exhibition of women artists from around the world. It features art in all styles, subjects and mediums. For more than 20 years I've had the pleasure of curating the show. In this presentation you will view healing art from a few of the "HerStory" exhibitions. The art you see here either addresses spiritual, … [Read more...]
Using Art to Help People With Autism
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences. There are many types of autism, caused by different combinations of genetic and environmental influences, and the symptoms and their severity vary widely. … [Read more...]
Anniversary Celebration for The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS
In 2018 The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS celebrated the beginning of its Third Anniversary with "Anniversary Celebration 2018", an exhibition that featured more than 80 artists from around the world. This online exhibition ran from February 15, 2018-August 24, 2018. Shown above is a sampling of the extraordinary art on view during the show. ABOUT US: We are a … [Read more...]
The Healthcare Art Market Needs Art
If you're an artist who creates art with positive images you may be interested in selling your art in the ever growing Healthcare Art Market. Art is being installed in wellness centers, medical facilities, general hospitals, pediatric medical spaces, senior residences, acute care hospitals, surgery centers, medical office buildings, physicians’ offices, rehabilitation centers, … [Read more...]
Using Art to Help Individuals with Mental Illness
We're sorry. This page has been removed. Please visit these pages on the topic of Art and Mental Illness Artistic Expression and Mental Illness Art and Mental Health is A Daily Priority For Us Also Visit Art & Healing Organizations & Programs … [Read more...]
Call for Artists – “The Healing Power of ART” Online Exhibition
(Update: Sorry, this call for artists was in 2017 and is no longer available.) Manhattan Arts International has announced its Call for Artists for the 2017 "The Healing Power of ART" online exhibition. Since 2000 the Manhattan Arts International has been presenting these exhibitions. As a result thousands of artists who have received world-wide exposure and many other … [Read more...]
Karen Hackenberg Raises Awareness with Her “Watershed” Series
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