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Women Artists Highlighted in Annual “HerStory” Exhibitions

By Renee Phillips 6 Comments

Valerie Patterson, Women's March, watercolor 27"x35"

The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS is an initiative of Manhattan Arts International. Its online arts initiative is dedicated to promoting and rewarding artistic excellence through curated art programs. The Manhattan Arts International website, launched in 2000, has been a resource for art buyers and art professionals in search of art created by dedicated and accomplished … [Read more...]

Expressions of Gratitude With Art and Artists

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Painting by Claude Monet. Public domain.

Thanksgiving Day may be an annual celebration; however, for many of us, being thankful and expressing gratitude is a daily ritual. My favorite quote serves as a reminder of role models and aspects of people who I am grateful for and how I wish to inspire others. It is my mission every day and one of my communication goals in every piece of art I create. “Be the reason … [Read more...]

Call For Artists “The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE 2023” ~ Entry Deadline Dec 19

By Renee Phillips

"The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE" 2023  Art about the natural world reminds us about the magnificence of nature and that we must celebrate, honor and preserve it. Purpose of "The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE": This exhibition will raise awareness about art and artists inspired by nature. All styles of art and mediums including painting, drawing, … [Read more...]

Gwen Roberts Received A Special Recognition Art Award

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"Hoax 19" drawing of woman by Gwen Roberts

Gwen Roberts received a Special Recognition Art Award in "The Healing Power of ART: Resilience" 2022 Exhibition for her exceptional ability to impact the viewer on a visceral level. She is a master in the use of pencil and her painstaking, detailed process is captivating and rare to find today in our digital age. Her technical proficiency is matched by her profound sensitivity … [Read more...]

Nathalie Foisy, Elynne Rosenfeld and Aaron Santos Boyd-Rochman Receive Special Recognition Art Awards

By Renee Phillips 5 Comments

Come Out of Your Shell, acrylic on wood, 40" x 60"

Nathalie Foisy, Elynne Rosenfeld and Aaron Santos Boyd-Rochman have been selected to receive Special Recognition Art Awards from “The Healing Power of ART: Resilience 2022” exhibition. As the curator of the exhibition, I was immediately impressed by the artists' use of innovation and talent to create multi-faceted art that is beautiful and engaging and also profoundly … [Read more...]

Denise Lorenz, Michael Stoyanov, Mark Weller and Claudia Michael Receive Special Recognition Art Awards

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Arizona, acrylic on canvas, 30″ x 40″. by Michael Stoyanov

The following artists: Denise Lorenz, Michael Stoyanov, Mark Weller and Claudia Michael have received Special Recognition Art Awards in "The Healing Power of ART: Resilience" 2022 exhibition. As the curator, I was captivated by how wonderfully they approached their connection with nature and wanted to share that with you. They deserve to have special attention and it gives me … [Read more...]

Ekaterina Stoyanova, Esther Simonis and Dr. Michael Durst Receive Special Recognition Art Awards

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Entering a New Dimension, fractal painting by Michael Durst

Ekaterina Stoyanova, Esther Simonis, and Dr. Michael Durst have been selected to receive Special Recognition Art Awards from "The Healing Power of ART: Resilience 2022" exhibition. Their art and their statements captivated my interest and inspired me to share more information about them. They deserve to receive your attention. As you will discover their self-awareness as … [Read more...]

The Healing Power of ART: Resilience 2022 Exhibition

By Renee Phillips 18 Comments

Spiritual Awakening, acrylic on canvas, 23.4" x 33.1"

Art and Statements About Resilience In the Human Experience and in Nature September 30 – November 30, 2022 Welcome! The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS (HPAA) is an initiative of Manhattan Arts International, NYC, NY, an organization launched in 1983 to promote emerging artists. HPAA is a growing global community of artists, advocates, and writers dedicated to raising … [Read more...]

Call for Artists “The Healing Power of ART: Resilience 2022”

By Renee Phillips

Spiritual Awakening, acrylic on canvas, 23.4" x 33.1"

“The Healing Power of ART: Resilience 2022" Exhibition The entry deadline was September 20, 2022. Exhibition Dates: September 30 -November 30, 2022 View Some of the Art From the Exhibition Artists in the Exhibition A-Z A-F Martine Allard, Allie Almvig, Julie C. Baer, Rieke Baptista, Annette Back, Elise Beattie, Tanis Bula, Paula Borsetti, Renata Bosnjak, … [Read more...]

Artist Members Explain The Power of Creativity

By Renee Phillips 4 Comments

"Creativity Takes Courage" ~ Henri Matisse... Creativity may be defined as a mysterious, life-affirming gift that requires passion, risk-taking, and the ability to surrender to its fullest power and potential. To ignite creativity and keep it alive we need to preserve our inner child, as Picasso reminds us, “All children are born artists, the problem is to remain an artist as … [Read more...]

Questions Artists Should Ask About Selling Their Art in the Healthcare Art Market

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Barbara Markoff

If you're an artist there are many benefits to selling your art in the healthcare art market, including knowing that your art is providing a positive experience for patients, visitors, and members of the staff of the facility. Artists gain from the exposure to a large number of people who access this type of venue. Once an artist acquires success in this market it can also … [Read more...]

The Healing Power of Color Exhibition 2022

By Renee Phillips 27 Comments

monet painting of cathedral

April 4 - June 4, 2022 This exhibiyion featured extraordinary art by more than 100 artists from around the world who create art using color to heal themselves and/or the viewer. Visit this page to see list of artists who were featured in the exhibition. All artists who submitted their entries were judged on their art, statement, creativity, technical skills and their … [Read more...]

The Healing Color of Purple in Art by Artists from Our Website

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JUST A DREAM, mixed media/ oil printing/lithograpgy inks, 20" x 24"

Enjoy Viewing! The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS believes art has the power to bring positive change and we know that color plays a very important part of that process. This is part of a a series of exhibitions on various colors that include "Enjoy The Power of Yellow in Art", "Art With the Magical Color Blue", "Many Shades of Green in Art" -- and now "The Healing Color … [Read more...]

Art That Reminds Us to Honor and Protect Mother Earth

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Connect, painted wood, foundry molds and found materials, 36″ x 17.5″ x 5.5″

Every Day Should Be "Earth Day" There are many extraordinary artists who focus on honoring Mother Earth more than one day a year when we celebrate Earth Day, April 22. For these artists, creating art is often a daily ritual to express their gratitude and reverence for our natural environment. In this article I focus on several unique and talented artists who create art that … [Read more...]

Art is a Catalyst for Positive Transformation

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Marc Chagall

The Healing Power of Art is undeniable. It raises awareness. Its benefits are versatile and far-reaching. Art is a catalyst for positive transformation in all areas of human development and personal growth. Art has the potential to raise awareness about our individuality and humanity, our relationship to others and our bond with our environment. If it were not for the … [Read more...]

Video for “The Healing Power of Color” 2022 Exhibition

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Healing Power of Color video

To accompany "The Healing Power of Color" 2022 exhibition we have created a video featuring art by 26 artists from the exhibition. The artists featured in this video include Carolyn M. Abrams, Sara Bardin, Dorit Brauer, Barbara Brown, Andre Chatelain, Sandra Belitza-Vazquez, Leanne Fink, Diane Fleisch Hughes, Karen Johnston, Agnes Jorgensen, Alexandra Kingswell, Mary Manning, … [Read more...]

Art and Mental Health is A Daily Priority For Us

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Edvard Munch

In the U.S. May is Mental Health Awareness Month (also referred to as “Mental Health Month”). Now, more than ever, it is essential that we continue to focus on finding treatment and solutions to this widespread problem. As you know, here, at The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website, art and mental health is a daily priority for us since we launched this website in 2015. … [Read more...]

Artists Inspired by the Natural World

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Sunrise and Bubbles, Photography, 11x11 inches

If you have been following this website you know that our mission is to promote art that serves as a catalyst for positive change for individuals and our environment. In this article you will find a variety of artistic expressions from artists inspired by the natural world. The artists came to my attention through a call for artists for the Manhattan Arts International … [Read more...]

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