October is an opportunity to celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month (NAHM), a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of culture in America. This event comes when we need it most. Let's shift our awareness to the healing and powerful gifts that the Arts provide. An Invitation to Show Your Art Americans For The Arts is leading an online … [Read more...]
Interview With Elaine Poggi, Founder of The Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals
Elaine Poggi is a photographer and founder of the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals and one of our "World Changers". The Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals, Inc., was incorporated as a non-profit organization in the United States in November 2002. The unique mission of the Foundation is “to place large, framed photographs of nature and beautiful places from around the … [Read more...]
Call for Artists “The Healing Power of Art: Love, Peace, Unity & Hope” ~ Entry Deadline Nov 13
About “The Healing Power of Art: Love, Peace, Unity & Hope" online exhibition: It was on view November 27, 2023 - January 31, 2024. It included 57 contemporary artists and 15 master artists whose art expresses ideas and feelings about these vital aspirations -- Love, Peace, Unity & Hope. Art by Dr. Michael Durst, Bren Sibilsky and Sandra Duran Wilson Curator: … [Read more...]
Call For Artists “The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire”
Many Thanks to All Artists Who Submitted Entries Deadline for Entries: August 17, 2023 (The entry form was removed August 18 at 9:00 AM New York time) "The Healing Power of Elements" exhibition will present art that is positive and uplifting inspired by one or more elements -- Earth, Water, Air and Fire. The exhibition will convey a broad range of interpretations of the … [Read more...]
Women Artists Highlighted in Annual “HerStory” Exhibitions
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...]
Call For Artists “The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE 2023” ~ Entry Deadline Dec 19
"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...]
Call for Artists “The Healing Power of ART: Resilience 2022”
“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...]
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...]
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...]
Nature and Environmental Resources for Artists
This article provides information and resources to help artists get exposure for their nature-inspired art, learn more about environmental art, and find ways to express their concerns about the environment. "Nature and Environmental Resources for Artists" is part of a series of articles about eco-art and artists. Art for Wildlife Galleries artforwildlife.com is a World Class … [Read more...]
Anniversary Celebration for The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS
In 2018 The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS celebrated the beginning of its Third Anniversary with "Anniversary Celebration 2018", an exhibition that featured more than 80 artists from around the world. This online exhibition ran from February 15, 2018-August 24, 2018. Shown above is a sampling of the extraordinary art on view during the show. ABOUT US: We are a … [Read more...]
#GivingTuesday is An Inspirational Global Movement
An Opportunity to Help Art and Healing Programs This article is about spreading a message about a positive global initiative that speaks to humanity, kindness and our audience of givers. The #GivingTuesday campaign is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks … [Read more...]
Opportunities and Resources For Artists Interested in Nature and Conservation
International League of Conservation Photographers ILCP (ConservationPhotographers.org) is a project-driven organization that collaborates with leading conservation groups, scientists, policy makers, and government leaders. The purpose is to produce high-quality documentary images "that depict both the beauty and wonder of the natural world, and the challenges it faces." The … [Read more...]
Opportunities For Artists To Change The World
Lily Yeh is an artist who is changing the world. You may wish in one bold brush stroke you could paint peace throughout the globe or create a three-dimensional world-wide love connection or stop hunger by displaying photographic images of food. It might not be that easy, however, that shouldn't stop you from taking advantage of your artistic and humanistic potential to change … [Read more...]
Opportunities For Women Artists
In Memory of Miriam Schapiro... We dedicate this post in memory of Miriam Schapiro, the much admired and beloved painter, sculptor, and printmaker who helped launch the feminist art movement in the 1970s. She held a beacon of light for the artists of her time and has continued to inspire generations of artists. Shapiro died on June 20, 2015 at age 91 after a long illness. We … [Read more...]
Opportunities For Artists to Help Other Artists
Something wonderful occurred this week that led me to take this weekly column in a slightly different direction. It is about unique opportunities for artists -- and anyone for that matter -- to help other artists. A few days ago I sent news to Keith Morant that he was selected to win a $100 Monetary Award in the Manhattan Arts International "The Healing Power of ART" juried … [Read more...]