“The arts are a critical component of healthcare. Expressive art is a tool to explore, develop and practice creativity as a means to wellness.” ~ Wellarts Association This article was originally written in March, 2015, and updated several times as recently as in 2026. Art and the Brain There is an increasing amount of scientific evidence that proves art enhances brain … [Read more...]
Does Art Have The Power to Save Lives?
Many Artists Believe It Does! This morning, after spending a couple of hours viewing some incredible entries for the Manhattan Arts International "The Healing Power of ART" juried competition I opened an e-mail from Hyperallergic blogazine and read this shocking statement: "Yesterday we got a strange thing in the mail. A postcard with big white letters on a black … [Read more...]