Creative Arts Therapy Week (CATs Week) is held annually during the third week of March in the U.S. and Canada. This year it is celebrated March 15-21, 2026. This important event highlights the mental health benefits of art in all of its forms, from visual art to dance, music, poetry, and more. Creative Arts Therapy Week raises awareness about the healing modalities in art and … [Read more...]
“Art Inspired by Nature” 2025 Exhibition
An Exhibition of Nature-Inspired Art by 53 Contemporary Artists November 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026 Shown here is a selection of art from this exhibition. Whether you are a nature-loving art buyer, organization or business seeking art in this specific genre this exhibition "Art Inspired by Nature" 2025 offers extraordinary nature-inspired art in a wide variety of styles and … [Read more...]
Video of Art by 25 Artists from Our “Art Inspired by Nature” Exhibition
Names of Artists who are featured in the video below: Gail Bach, Hiske Tas Bain, Sandra Belitza-Vazquez, Eva Breitfuss, Barbara Brown, Tanis Bula, Betty Jo Costanzo, Dr. Michael Durst, Corina Ioana, Sandy Iseli, Helen Klebesadel, Tommy B. McDonell, Poul Nielsen, Steevie Jane Parks, Anne Morrison Rabe, Nancy Reyner, Karen H. Salup, Bren Sibilsky, Lynn Sposito, Peter N. Van … [Read more...]
Call For Artists “The Healing Power of Color”
"The Healing Power of Color" 2026 Exhibition The Entry Deadline was January 18, 2026 at 10:00 pm NY Time Curator: Renee Phillips Founder, Director and Editor of Manhattan Arts International Founder, Director and Editor of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS View the Exhibition … [Read more...]
Monique J. Dufour
“Essence of Raw - 2025" About Monique J. Dufour: Monique J. Dufour is an extraordinary expressive abstract painter known for creating "Healing Art". She has received several honors and accolades for her art and her collectors span the globe. Monique paints intuitively with unbridled spontaneity from the heart and enjoys creating customized paintings for her clients that … [Read more...]
Bob Dooley
Masterful Realistic Paintings Inspired by Nature About Bob Dooley: Bob Dooley is an outstanding contemporary realist painter who illuminates the diversity, magic and wonder that exists in the world of nature. His masterful works of art impact the viewer as immediately soothing, inspirational and healing. They are imbued with a superb sense of vibrancy and an amazing attention … [Read more...]
Peter N. Van Giesen
"The Eternal Aura of Nature" About Peter N. Van Giesen: Peter N. Van Giesen's paintings convey a majestic grandeur inspired by the natural beauty of British Columbia where he resides. Peter is also a member of the Manhattan Arts International Artist Showcase online art gallery, a curated art program that recognizes artistic excellence. He has received several awards … [Read more...]
Frantisek Strouhal
"Art Embracing Awareness" About Frantisek Strouhal: Frantisek Strouhal is an esteemed visual artist and poet based in the serene West Kootenay region, in British Columbia. He is renowned for his innovative mixed-media artworks. His signature style, imbued with deep introspection, nostalgia, and existential nuance, captivates audiences worldwide. Portfolio/Series: “Art … [Read more...]
About The “Art Inspired by Nature” 2025 Exhibition
An Inspirational Annual Exhibition Exhibition Dates: November 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026 View Art from the Exhibition The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS is an initiative of Manhattan Arts International, NYC, NY. We are dedicated to raising awareness about how Art serves as a powerful catalyst for healing individuals, society and the environment. Read About Us. Whether … [Read more...]
Nimi Trehan
"Environmentally Yours" Nimi Trehan is a Maryland-based artist whose vibrant, expressive paintings draw inspiration from the cultural richness of her native India and the dynamic beauty of nature. Title of Series of Art Shown here: "Environmentally Yours" Price Range: $500 - $5,000 All rights reserved. Do not reproduce images without the artist’s permission. With a … [Read more...]
The Healing Power of Water Expressed in Art
Extraodinary Art by Artists From Our Art Reviews Welcome Art, Water, and Nature Lovers! Art that incorporates the water element expresses a wide range of life-affirmimng sensations on many visual, aesthetic and visceral levels. Tranquility, purity, fluidity, luminosity, rhythm, contrast, motion and reflection are just a few. And, of course, the myriad of tonal and … [Read more...]
Attention Nature-Inspired Artists!
The entry deadline was October 26 at 6:00 PM New York Time The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS presents "Art Inspired by Nature", November 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026. View Art from the Exhibition To learn about our exhibition opportunities for artists visit this page. … [Read more...]
Roopa Dudley
"Roopa's Major Arcanum" About Roopa Dudley: Roopa Dudley is widely acclaimed as "The Chess Painter". Her bold, colorful and dramatic paintings in her inimitable style of realism engage the senses and challenge the imagination. They provoke interpretation and discussion. She describes her style as “gravitating towards Steampunk Art and Graphic Design”. She has exhibited her … [Read more...]
Therese Boisclair
"Seeking the Light" About Thérèse Boisclair: Therese is inspired by nature. She has technical prowess in different mediums and currently enjoys combining acrylic paint with tissue paper. Her richly tactile mixed media works of art convey the innate qualities we discover in the natural world emphasizing her distinctive, illuminating, abstract style. You can find her … [Read more...]
Primary and Secondary Colors
Read Historical Facts and Healing Properties The Color Blue In color therapy, blue governs the throat and the thyroid, so has an important role to play both in speech and communication, and in the body’s metabolic functions. It is associated with feelings of trust and sense of security which is why you see it associated with banks and many businesses and some police … [Read more...]
Sandra Belitza-Vazquez
"A World Wonderland" About Sandra Belitza-Vazquez: Sandra is an internationally exhibited, award-winning and versatile artist whose awe-inspiring photographs raise our awareness about the natural beauty in the world. She also reminds us about our responsibility to honor and preserve it. She captures magnificent views from world travels as well as local nature scenes. Sandra … [Read more...]
Rohit Shah Creates Formidable and Transcendent “Cosmos” Paintings
Abstract Art Created with Emotive Versatility As a versatile artist, Rohit Shah has an expansive portfolio of abstract art that comprises a range of vistas – from ethereal and evanescent, dreamlike and transcendent, to bold, intense, richly textured and sculptural. Rohit creates formidable paintings that illuminate his superior proficiency in the realm of Abstract … [Read more...]
David G. Rickman
Awe-Inspiring "Beach Air" Paintings About David G. Rickman: David G. Rickman is a contemporary impressionist painter, drawing and painting inspirations based on his personal experiences in the southern coastal areas of Alabama and Florida. His paintings develop "from dreams, memories, and travels, inspiring hope and beauty in the soul." David explains his intention is to … [Read more...]