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Art Enhances Brain Function and Well-Being

By Renee Phillips 40 Comments

Painting by Claude Monet. Public domain.

This article was originally written in March, 2015, and updated several times with recent updates in 2025. There is an increasing amount of scientific evidence that proves art enhances brain function. It has an impact on brain wave patterns and emotions, the nervous system, and can actually raise serotonin levels. Art can change a person’s outlook and the way they experience … [Read more...]

Does Art Have The Power to Save Lives?

By Renee Phillips 5 Comments

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...]

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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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