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
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
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
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...]
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 receive many emails from interior designers, individual art buyers and art consultants who are delighted to have a resource like ours. Advisors in the healthcare industry appreciate our focus on healing art and the importance of color. In this outstanding online exhibition "Many … [Read more...]
Artist Members Share The Core Beliefs That Impact Their Art
Our core beliefs and philosophies impact our views of the world, our decisions, priorities, how we communicate and deal with challenges, triumphs and tribulations. For artists, the beliefs they choose have a powerful impact on their creative visions and finished works of art. With great pleasure we present this article "Artist Members Share The Core Beliefs That Impact Their … [Read more...]
Beautiful Brown in Art by Famous Artists and Our Members
The Color Brown Has Many Positive Attributes As part of our ongoing series of exhibitions devoted to different colors and their healing impact on us, this online exhibition "Beautiful Brown in Art by Members" features art by several of our artist members in which shades of brown are prevalent. In the introduction you'll find art created with a predominance of brown by some … [Read more...]
Terri Albanese Presents “A Garden of Gratitude” Healing Exhibition
Artists throughout the world have responded to the pandemic in extraordinary ways. One of them is Terri Albanese, an artist who creates breathtaking healing art in glass in a unique style. She has won many accolades which include being selected by Ohio's First Lady, Karen W. Kasich and the Ohio Arts Council as Ohio's Spotlight Artist. Her glass paintings can be found in … [Read more...]
#GivingTuesday 2021
Transforming Communities and Improving Lives Worldwide #GivingTuesday was started in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y — a cultural center in New York City, NY. According to the program, what happened was, “a team of influencers and founding partners joined forces — collaborating across sectors, offering expertise and working tirelessly — to launch #GivingTuesday and have continued to … [Read more...]
Inspirational Art in Mixed Media Exhibition
The "Inspirational Art in Mixed Media" Exhibition 54 Artists September 20 - November 20, 2021 Scroll down to view a selection of art from the exhibition. The Purpose of "Inspirational Art in Mixed Media" * To present a diverse spectrum of excellent artistic expressions in Mixed Media * To increase awareness and understanding of Mixed Media art * To expand an appreciation … [Read more...]
Artist Members Share Their Inspiration With Us
We're sorry. the original article no longer exists here. Here is a similar article Artist Members Tell Us What Inspired Their Works of Art Here is a link to all articles on the website. Visit our online art gallery. … [Read more...]
Marie Mitchell Won A Special Recognition Art Award for Raising Awareness About Climate Change
Marie Mitchell received a Special Recognition Art Award in “The Healing Power of ART: Resilience” 2022 Exhibition for her steadfast commitment to use her extraordinary creative talent as a catalyst to raise awareness about climate change. The artist who lives in Bouvard, Western Australia is active in protecting the environment. Marie is a champion for positive change and … [Read more...]
Creative and Eco-Conscious Artists Who Use Recycled Materials
Sustaining Our Planet's Resources For many artists using recycled materials is an aesthetic choice filled with infinite creative possibilities. It is also a responsible decision they have made because they care about sustaining our planet's resources. Here, I share art by creative eco-conscious artists who use recycled materials in imaginative and thoughtful ways. They are … [Read more...]
About Call For Artists “Inspirational Art in Mixed Media”
The Entry Submission Deadline was August 31, 2021 The exhibition took place September 20 - November 20, 2021 View Selections from the Exhibition Purpose Our online exhibitions attract thousands of viewers interested in art that is positive, uplifting and healing. We enjoy providing underrecognized artists widespread exposure to our international audience, direct more … [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 several artists featured on this website. And, as always, we provide many interesting facts about the color. This exhibition is part of our ongoing series about color. We have already covered art using blue, red, yellow, purple, green and orange. For links to all of our exhibitions … [Read more...]
Praise for The Healing Power of ART In Honor of Nature Exhibition
We are so proud of The Healing Power of ART In Honor of Nature Exhibition, the artists who have been selected, and the reactions to the exhibition. Here, we share praise for The Healing Power of ART In Honor of Nature Exhibition from Meg Black, an esteemed artist. Meg Black, megblack.com, is an internationally renowned artist and leading innovator in the fibrous pulp … [Read more...]
The Healing Power of ART In Honor of Nature Exhibition 2021
Enjoy Viewing! "The Healing Power of ART In Honor of Nature", May 20 - July 20, 2021, presented diverse and inspirational art by 75 artists from around the world. The purpose of this exhibition was two fold: to promote extraordinary nature-inspired artists; and to raise awareness about the importance of honoring, preserving and protecting our natural environment. Through … [Read more...]
Eco-Conscious Artists and The Materials They Use
This article "Eco-Conscious Artists and The Materials They Use" is part of our series of articles devoted to Eco-Art and Eco-Artists. Whether you are an artist or art enthusiast who was attracted to our website there is a good chance that you share our interest in caring for the environment and apply eco-friendly practices. This article is the result of a question I posted … [Read more...]