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Creativity is Good For Your Health

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

Creativity

Along with all of the vitamins and nutrients you take to nourish your body and mind there is another form of Vitamin "C" that is essential for you to maintain a healthy immune system and well-being. That's Vitamin C for "Creativity". In this article you'll find the benefits of creating and you'll have links to further reading on the subject. NIH Establishes The Relationship … [Read more...]

Art and Quotes by Famous Artists

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"Paul Gauguin 113" by Paul Gauguin. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons https://commons.wikimedia.org

Art and Words That Will Inspire You Throughout art history we have been enthralled and inspired by the art and quotes by famous artists. This page has been created to bring information and inspiration to our readers. We update this page regularly with  images and quotations that are positive and healing. They may also be provocative and thought-provoking. Please visit … [Read more...]

Celebrate Creative Arts Therapy Week March 15-21

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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...]

Attention Nature-Inspired Artists!

By Renee Phillips

Paul Gauguin, "Tahitian Landscape" from 1897. Photo: Public Domain

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...]

“The Healing Power of Art Inspired by Nature” 2024 Exhibition

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Longing For a Day at the Beach, mixed media, 39″ x 48″ x 1.5″ created in the style of Trompe L’oeil.

View Some of the Art from this Invitational Exhibition September 29 – December 2, 2024 Curated by Renee Phillips, Founder / Director, Manhattan Arts International This exhibition featured art by members from The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS Online Gallery, Manhattan Arts International Online Gallery, and Featured Artists from our Art Reviews.  The names of all … [Read more...]

Video for “The Healing Power of Art: Love, Peace, Unity & Hope Exhibition”

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video cover for "The Healing Power of Art: Love, Peace, Unity & Hope Exhibition"

Watch A Spectacular Video on the Manhattan Arts International YouTube Channel More than 20 Contemporary Artists and several Master Artists are in the video including Elliot Appel, Gail Bach, Deborah Ann Baker, Sandra Belitza-Vazquez, Dr. Michael Durst, Patrick Fleming, Nanette Fluhr, Lisa Freidus, Sharon Grimes, Diane Fleisch Hughes, Fadia Haddad Jawdat, Karen Johnston, … [Read more...]

Celebrate Mother Earth With Our Nature-Inspired Art and Articles

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painting by Peter N. Van Giesen Sunset Blissful Peace. 24 x30 acrylic on canvas

For Nature Lovers Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. However, here, on The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website we celebrate and honor nature every day as part of our overall purpose. First and foremost, you will notice that many of the artists in our Online Gallery create nature-inspired art. We also present … [Read more...]

Women Artists Highlighted in Annual “HerStory” Exhibitions

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

Presented on the Manhattan Arts International Website 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 … [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...]

Using Art to Deal with Trauma

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For most of us our environment is generally nurturing and positive, but for some, it can be traumatic, such as experiencing horrific events in war zones or being raised in an abusive home. Art is often the healing balm that soothes these harsh realities, as well as provides long term benefits. This article is about using art to deal with trauma. You'll read about Marina … [Read more...]

“Our Bond With Nature” Exhibition Special Recognition Awards

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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...]

Art Exhibition “Beyond Borders: Stories of im/Migration”

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Beyond Borders: Stories of im/Migration is a powerful and timely group exhibition that runs through April 6, 2018, at Santa Clara University, Edward M. Dowd Art and Art History Building Gallery, 755 Franklin Street, Santa Clara, California. It has been organized by the curatorial team of Gutfreund Cornett Art. Karen Gutfreund and Sherri Cornett are Curator/Exhibition Directors, … [Read more...]

Anastassia Elias Creates Art With Toilet Paper Rolls to Raise Awareness about Sanitation

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Agra, India - depicted in a toilet roll by artist Anastassia Elias for WaterAid, to raise awareness of the 700 million people in towns and cities across the world living without decent toilets, on World Toilet Day 2016 Credit: WaterAid/ Thierry Bal

Mesmerizing Tiny Cityscapes Armed with just a pair of scissors, glue and tweezers, Paris-based artist, Anastassia Elias, 40, has created ten mesmerizing tiny cityscapes inside toilet paper rolls to raise awareness about sanitation. She reminds us of the 2.3 billion people – one in three of the world’s population – who do not have access to a safe, private toilet. From New … [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...]

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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...]

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...]

Several Artist Members Explain The Power of Creativity

"Creativity Takes Courage" ~ Henri Matisse Creativity may be defined as a mysterious, … [Read More...]

Artist Members Tell Us What Inspired Their Works of Art

Enjoy This Delightful Article! It is an honor and pleasure to present "Artist Members Tell Us What … [Read More...]

Tanis Bula

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

Janice Phelps Williams

"A Beautiful World" About Janice Phelps Williams: Janice creates uplifting nature-inspired art with … [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...]

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...]

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...]

Bren Sibilsky

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

Frantisek Strouhal

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

Fascinating and Fun Facts About Our Artist Members Part II

Learn More About Our Multi-Talented Members The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS members are … [Read More...]

Art With the Magical Color Blue by Contemporary and Historical Artists

Plus Many Fascinating Facts About the Color Blue Including Its Healing Impact The color Blue has … [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...]

Nimi Trehan

"Environmentally Yours" Nimi Trehan is a Maryland-based artist whose vibrant, expressive paintings … [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...]

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