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“The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE” Exhibition 2023

By Renee Phillips 21 Comments

Interconnected Aura, acrylic on canvas 24” x 32”

Shown Here is Some of the Art From This Exhibition  We believe that Art is an inspirational and powerful catalyst for healing individuals, society and the environment.  “The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE” online exhibition, January 1 - March 1, 2023 featured 96 artists, curated by Renee Phillips, Founder & Director of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS and … [Read more...]

Shirley Wallitsch Creates Paintings With A Vibrant Colorful Medley

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Summer Garden 40” x 42” oil on canvas

Shirley Wallitsch is an artist from New Jersey who creates joyful oil paintings. She creates art that exudes an infectious and unbridled enthusiasm and shares her affinity with the natural world. Her oil paintings emanate a resounding vibrant medley of rhythm, colors and forms. Textural qualities applied with confidence and spontaneity bring a luscious depth, dimension, and … [Read more...]

Honor, Remembrance, Gratitude and Hope for Peace Expressed in Art

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Interconnected Aura, acrylic on canvas 24” x 32”

An Artful Tribute This was published in 2022 and updates have been made recently. Every day we need to honor those individuals who served in the Armed Forces and we should pay a tribute to the many heroes who have generously and willingly sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom and bear the tremendous stress of war and conflict. This art presentation with messages … [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

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

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...]

Several Artist Members Explain The Power of Creativity

By Renee Phillips 4 Comments

Hopefully Serene, acrylic, 14" x 11"

"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 … [Read more...]

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

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Meg Black, Through the Seasons Wall Relief, abaca and flax, pigment, 54” x 48”. Project for the waiting room of a healthcare facility commissioned by L’Attitude Gallery.

Prepare Yourself for Success If you're an artist who creates healing art there are many benefits to selling it in the healthcare art market. Knowing that your art is providing a positive experience for patients, visitors, and members of the staff of the facility is very fulfilling. And, your art will be seen by an enormous number of people who access this type of venue. For … [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

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

painting in purple

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 is a Catalyst for Positive Transformation

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

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...]

Ways to Protect Our Natural World

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

Antibes in the Morning, painting by Claude Monet, 1888. Public Domain

Artistic Expressions With Purpose and Meaning 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. Every year we present a "Nature" exhibition. It features a range of art by artists from around the world in many different styles and mediums. You will find … [Read more...]

Call for Artists “The Healing Power of Color” 2022

By Renee Phillips

The Entry Deadline was Monday, March 21, 2022 at 12:00 Midnight EST Exhibition Dates: April 4 - June 4, 2022 View Some Art from this Exhibition The Importance of Color in Art for Healing Color (or hue) may be the first component we notice about a work of art. Many scientific studies have proven color affects our behavior, moods, and thoughts. Color has the … [Read more...]

Photographic Art in Hospitals Aids The Healing Process

By Renee Phillips 7 Comments

Foundation of Photo/Art

Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing who lived in the 19th century, proclaimed: "Variety of form and brilliancy of color in the object presented to patients are an actual means of recovery.” Today, many experts agree that patients who have art in their environment heal faster. And,  scientific evidence shows certain types of art, such as nature images, can … [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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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...]

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...]

Judy Hatlen

"Nature's Most Fragile Elements" About Judy Hatlen: Judy Hatlen is a Wisconsin artist whose calming … [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...]

Sandra Belitza-Vazquez

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

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...]

Frantisek Strouhal

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

Artist Members Tell Us What They Love About Their Favorite Medium

Enjoy This Wonderful Article! Artists develop special relationships with their chosen mediums and … [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...]

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...]

Artist Members Share Proud Achievements of 2023

Bravo to Our Members! It is June, 2023, and we embark upon the midpoint time of the year. I invited … [Read More...]

Monique J. Dufour

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

Fantastic Flora and Fauna

View Inspirational Art! In this inspirational presentation view some fantastic images of flora and … [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...]

Nimi Trehan

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

Rajul Shah

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

Peter N. Van Giesen

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

Janice Phelps Williams ~ Featured Artist of the Week

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

“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...]

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...]

“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...]

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