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

By Renee Phillips 5 Comments

River Oyster, acrylic on wood, 40" x 60" by Nathalie Foisy

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Many Shades of Gray in Art by Artist Members and Art from Art History

By Renee Phillips 3 Comments

Ansel Adams, Evening, McDonald Lake, Glacier National Park, photograph. Photo: Public Domain, via commons.wikimedia.org

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...]

Inspirational Art in Mixed Media Exhibition

By Renee Phillips 29 Comments

"Spirit of Democracy" oil, sculpture, fabric, computer parts, found objects on canvas, 48" x 60" by Nancy Calef

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...]

About Call For Artists “Inspirational Art in Mixed Media”

By Renee Phillips 15 Comments

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

By Renee Phillips 4 Comments

Edgar Degas-Dancers in Pink c. 1885

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

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

Meg Black

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

By Renee Phillips 33 Comments

First painting in Triplets Series. Oil on Canvas, 36" x 42 1/8" by Diane Turner

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...]

Video Presents Art by 26 Artists From “The Healing Power of ART 2020” Exhibition

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The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS published a video on the Manhattan Arts International Youtube channel. The video presents art by 26 artists from "The Healing Power of ART 2020" Art Exhibition "The Healing Power of ART 2020" exhibition featured art by 52 artists, their statements and links to their websites. It was curated by Renee Phillips, Founder/Director of … [Read more...]

The Healing Power of ART 2020 Exhibition

By Renee Phillips 13 Comments

52 Artists from Around the World The Healing Power of ART 2020 online exhibition was presented from February 20 - May 31, 2020 and featured artists from around the world and a range of styles and mediums. Below you will see several works of art from the exhibition. The criteria we used includes the artist’s ability to convey healing through their chosen medium, their level of … [Read more...]

Art About Love, Peace, Harmony and Unity by Artist Members

By Renee Phillips 4 Comments

art about love

Be Prepared to Be Inspired It's easy to get distracted by the loud noises of negativity and forget that there is so much goodness in the world. To help you get back on the positivity mindset, I am happy to present this wonderful visual presentation of art about love, peace, harmony and unity by artist members.  Their statements are also inspiring. The artists you'll find in … [Read more...]

“Art That Lifts Our Spirits” Exhibition

By Renee Phillips 15 Comments

Ober-Rae Starr Livingstone, Feeling Your Touch, oil, 24"x48".

We were delighted to present the "Art That Lifts Our Spirits" Exhibition for Seekers of Inspirational Artwork, August 15 - October 15, 2019.  This exhibition presented outstanding art and statements by more than 50 artists from around the world. We received many excellent entries making the curatorial process extremely challenging. Ultimately, I chose those images that reflect … [Read more...]

The Healing Power of Color 2019 Exhibition

By Renee Phillips 25 Comments

Decisions, oil on linen, 47 inches x 47 inches

This online art exhibition May 6 - July 6, 2019 presented 55 artists who use color to enhance healing and a sense of well-being to viewers. Below you'll find a few works of art selected from the exhibition. "Color can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways." ~ Oscar Wilde About Us: The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS, an initiative of Manhattan Arts International, … [Read more...]

Art With the Magical Color Blue by Contemporary and Historical Artists

By Renee Phillips 17 Comments

Blue Water Lilies by Claude Monet, 1916–1919, oil on canvas, (78.74 in); width: 2,000 mm (78.74 in), Google Art Project. Photo: Public domain.

Plus Many Fascinating Facts About the Color Blue The color Blue has been referred to as a magical hue that has the power to induce relaxation, tranquility and inspiration and even connect us to highest states of consciousness. Suffice to say, if you want to bring any of those qualities into your physical surroundings, seek art with the color blue. You can choose from many … [Read more...]

Artist Susan J. Barron Honors Military Vets and Trauma Survivors

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Veterans

Over 10% of military families live below the poverty line and an average of 22 veterans commit suicide every day in our country. These statistics compelled Susan J. Barron to help highlight the veteran community through her artwork. In her one-person exhibition "Depicting the Invisible", at HG Contemporary, 527 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, through November 26, Barron … [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. As a community of artists, writers and advocates we believe ART & ARTISTS are positive catalysts for enhancing the well-being of individuals, society and the environment. ART & ARTISTS have the power to bring positive change to the world.

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Plus Many Fascinating Facts About the Color Blue The color Blue has been referred to as a magical … [Read More...]

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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...]

Peter N. Van Giesen

"Capturing Nature's Eternal Aura" About Peter N. Van Giesen: Peter N. Van Giesen's paintings … [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...]

Roopa Dudley

"Roopa's Major Arcanum" About Roopa Dudley:  Roopa Dudley is widely acclaimed as "The Chess … [Read More...]

Many Shades of Green in Art by Artists On This Website & Master Artists

Plus Many Fascinating Facts About the Color Green The color green generally signifies growth, … [Read More...]

The Power of Yellow in Art Created by Artists On Our Website and Master Artists

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