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Anniversary Celebration for The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS

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exhibition

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

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Barbara Markoff

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

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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

By Renee Phillips

(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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Life-Changing Art Programs for Children

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Art by Dawn Hudson, www.publicdomainpictures.net

Helping Children Heal, Grow and Excel Through Creativity Children benefit from expressing their creativity and art programs for children are life-changing. An art program is often the healing glue that mends a child’s fractured life when everything else seems to be falling apart. Ultimately it helps society as a whole. When children are taught creativity skills their … [Read more...]

Robert Rauschenberg Artist as Activist Fellowship

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Los Angeles Poverty Department, "Chasing Monsters from Under the Bed," 2015. Photo by Michael Blaze. Courtesy the artist and Robert Rauschenberg Foundation.

A Two-Year Grant Program This article was published in June, 2016. The contents for this article is based primarily from a press release received from the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation. Robert Rauschenberg was an American painter and graphic artist whose early works anticipated the pop art movement. The Robert Rauschenberg Artist as Activist Fellowship is a two-year grant … [Read more...]

Helping Our Youth Through Art Programs

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Art by Dawn Hudson, www.publicdomainpictures.net

Helping our youth through art programs may be one of the most important steps we can take as individuals and as a society. Art is a valuable tool for discovering, exploring and interpreting reality. Investing in children’s art programs not only exposes the students to the benefits of the arts, they help these children succeed in all school subjects and in life. As Nelson … [Read more...]

Kaylin Andres’ Art About Healing and Survival

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Kaylin Andres, VIATICUM IV, 2016, photograph on organza over stretched felt. Edition of 3.

While pursuing a career in textile and fashion design, Kaylin Andres was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma, a rare bone cancer. Since then she has battled numerous reoccurrences, undergone countless rounds of radiation, chemotherapy and surgeries, and is now considered terminal. Update: This article contains excerpts from a press release received from the Jenn Singer Gallery and … [Read more...]

Artist Franck de las Mercedes Spreads Peace, Love, Hope

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The Priority Box project by Franck De Las Mercedes

Art For Social Change Franck de las Mercedes is a NYC artist who has brought contemporary art to a broader audience through his project "The Priority Boxes" (AKA Peace Boxes). Since 2006 he has been creating free art with a peaceful message. To date, he has sent more than 17,000 painted, seemingly empty boxes with labels that read "Fragile Contains: Peace, Love or Hope" to … [Read more...]

Opportunities For Artists and Art Consultants in The Healthcare Industry

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art in the healthcare industry

Everywhere we look we notice a growing emphasis on promoting wellness and preventing illness in our society. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts double-digit job growth through 2022 in the field of healthcare and the health services industry. Colleges and universities have been responding to this shift by adding new majors in these fields of study. Graduates will soon be … [Read more...]

Programs That Offer Art Workshops in Hospitals

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Creating art in hospitals

Have you noticed there is a growing number of art-making programs that serve to benefit patients and their families? As a follower of this website you have been introduced to many of them and they are among the most popular.  Today, you'll learn about such programs that offer art workshops in hospitals and healthcare centers. One is at The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, … [Read more...]

#GivingTuesday is An Inspirational Global Movement

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ProjectArt

An Opportunity to Help Art and Healing Programs This article is about spreading a message about a positive global initiative that speaks to humanity, kindness and our audience of givers. The #GivingTuesday campaign is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks … [Read more...]

Artist Mary Lou Dauray is An Advocate for Global Change

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Mary Lou Dauray, Burning Blue

Mary Lou Dauray is a multi-talented artist, writer and environmental advocate who uses her art, writing and numerous humanitarian activities to raise awareness about the need for positive change. She is proficient in a variety of mediums that include watercolor, graphite, oil, and acrylic, and frequently uses her iPad to create sketches. Mary Lou is recognized for her … [Read more...]

Opportunities and Resources For Artists Interested in Nature and Conservation

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Claude Monet, Water Lilies

International League of Conservation Photographers ILCP (ConservationPhotographers.org) is a project-driven organization that collaborates with leading conservation groups, scientists, policy makers, and government leaders. The purpose is to produce high-quality documentary images "that depict both the beauty and wonder of the natural world, and the challenges it faces." The … [Read more...]

Welcome!

By Renee Phillips

Welcome to The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website where you will find inspirational and informative articles about art, artists and art programs that contribute to positive change. Visit our outstanding Artists Directory. Read about World Changers, Eco-Art and Artists, Artists’ Stories, Art Programs, Arts Education, and Art For Healthcare, and much more. We hope you … [Read more...]

Opportunities For Artists To Change The World

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Lily Yeh is an artist who is changing the world. You may wish in one bold brush stroke you could paint peace throughout the globe or create a three-dimensional world-wide love connection or stop hunger by displaying photographic images of food. It might not be that easy, however, that shouldn't stop you from taking advantage of your artistic and humanistic potential to change … [Read more...]

Positive Art News – Zot Artz Helps All Children Create Art

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Zot Artz

If you've been following us for a while you know this is the place to find the kinds of stories that lift your spirits, provide hope, and inspire you to bring your special gifts for positive change in the world. We love writing about world changers such as Lily Yeh and her non-profit organization Barefoot Artists, Adarsh Alphons, founder of ProjectArt,  Jan Papirmeister and her … [Read more...]

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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. We are an online community of artists, healing practitioners and art advocates who believe art serves as a positive catalyst for healing individuals, society and the environment. We know that ART & ARTISTS have the power to bring positive change to the world.

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Renee is the Founder & Director of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS. She also maintains another website devoted to "Helping Artists Achieve Their Fullest Potential". Visit Renee-Phillips.com

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Bren Sibilsky

"Figures, Equestrian Statues, Portraits and Reliefs" About Bren Sibilsky: Bren Sibilsky is a … [Read More...]

Tanis Bula

Masterful Watercolor Paintings of Florals About Tanis Bula: Tanis Bula is an internationally … [Read More...]

Interview with Andre Chatelain, Recipient of The Special Recognition Art Award

Manhattan Arts International Proudly Presents Andre Chatelain with this Award in Our “Love, Peace, … [Read More...]

Many Shades of Gray in Art by Artist Members and Art from Art History

Enjoy Art and Facts About Gray! Our series of Color theme online exhibitions are a big success. We … [Read More...]

The Healing Power of Color 2025 Exhibition

Art from “The Healing Power of Color” 2025 Invitational Exhibition April 20 - June 20, 2025 This … [Read More...]

Art With the Magical Color Blue by Contemporary and Historical Artists

Artists Share Art With the Color "Blue" Plus Many Fascinating Facts About the Color Blue and its … [Read More...]

“Spring” An Online Art Exhibition

Art by 14 Artists from The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS Website No matter what time of … [Read More...]

Roopa Dudley

"Roopa's Major Arcanum" About Roopa Dudley:  Roopa Dudley is widely acclaimed as "The Chess … [Read More...]

“Autumn” Art by Artist Members and Artists from Art History

"Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting, and autumn a mosaic of them … [Read More...]

Rajul Shah

"Kintsugi Chakras” About Rajul Shah: Rajul Shah creates healing art that immediately arouses a … [Read More...]

Celebrate Mother Earth With Our Nature-Inspired Art and Articles

For Nature Lovers Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental … [Read More...]

Frantisek Strouhal

"Art Embracing Awareness" About Frantisek Strouhal: Frantisek Strouhal is an esteemed visual artist … [Read More...]

View Our Artist Members Exhibitions Devoted to Color

It is undeniable that color affects our behaviors, moods, and thoughts. It has the ability to bring … [Read More...]

Artist Members Share Exciting Plans for 2024

Three Artists Share Their Plans It's always exciting to ask the members of The Healing Power of ART … [Read More...]

Whimsical Art by Artists on Our Website

Art That Will Lift Your Spirits! If you're suffering from an overload of negative news of the world … [Read More...]

The Healing Power of Color 2024 Exhibition

An Invitational Exhibition  April 7 -  June 7, 2024 About Us: The Healing Power of ART & … [Read More...]

Peter N. Van Giesen ~ Featured Artist of the Week

"The Eternal Aura of Nature" About Peter N. Van Giesen: Peter N. Van Giesen's paintings convey a … [Read More...]

Art About Love, Peace, Harmony and Unity by Artist Members

Be Prepared to Be Inspired It's easy to get distracted by the loud noises of negativity and forget … [Read More...]

The Healing Glow of Pink in Art by Artist Members, Famous Artists, and More

Glowing Art and Facts About Pink! We invite you to bask in the healing glow of pink in art by … [Read More...]

David G. Rickman

Awe-Inspiring "Beach Air" Paintings About David G. Rickman: David G. Rickman is a contemporary … [Read More...]

Artists Celebrate the Color Orange

Art, Statements and Facts About the Color Orange When it comes to the healing power of color we … [Read More...]

Sandra Belitza-Vazquez

"A World Wonderland" About Sandra Belitza-Vazquez: Sandra is an internationally exhibited, … [Read More...]

Monique J. Dufour

“Botanical Pulse" About Monique J. Dufour: Monique J. Dufour is an extraordinary expressive … [Read More...]

The Power of Yellow in Art Created by Artists On Our Website and Master Artists

Yellow is a Powerful Color With Many Healing Benefits  Yellow is the color we associate with the … [Read More...]

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