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“F213” Exhibition Spotlights Feminist Protest

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Contents in this article have been taken from  a press release and published with permission from Karen Gutfreund, co-curator of "F213" and an exhibiting artist. F213 is short for Fahrenheit 213, one degree above the boiling point of blood. This powerful exhibition by Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art (NCWCA) brings together over 40 national and Bay Area feminist … [Read more...]

Art Exhibition “Beyond Borders: Stories of im/Migration”

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Beyond Borders: Stories of im/Migration is a powerful and timely group exhibition that runs through April 6, 2018, at Santa Clara University, Edward M. Dowd Art and Art History Building Gallery, 755 Franklin Street, Santa Clara, California. It has been organized by the curatorial team of Gutfreund Cornett Art. Karen Gutfreund and Sherri Cornett are Curator/Exhibition Directors, … [Read more...]

“Embedded Messages” Exhibition Examines The Current Polarized Political Climate

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Justyne Fischer, The Sunshine State, Ink, Voile, stretcher bars, floater frame, 50" x 50".

"Embedded Messages" is a multi-media, multi-medium installation of artwork by eight women artists: Sally Edelstein; Justyne Fischer; Karen Gutfreund; Penny Mateer; Sinan Revell; Debra Thompson; Linda Vallejo; and Margi Weir. Collectively, they ask the viewer what is happening with America, can we still identify the American dream and if so, who does the dream apply to?  An … [Read more...]

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Several Artist Members Explain The Power of Creativity

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Judy Hatlen

"Nature's Most Fragile Elements" About Judy Hatlen: Judy Hatlen is a Wisconsin artist whose calming … [Read More...]

Whimsical Art by Artists on Our Website

Art That Will Lift Your Spirits! If you're suffering from an overload of negative news of the world … [Read More...]

Janice Phelps Williams

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Frantisek Strouhal

"Art Embracing Awareness" About Frantisek Strouhal: Frantisek Strouhal is an esteemed visual artist … [Read More...]

Artist Members Share Proud Achievements of 2023

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Rajul Shah

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Peter N. Van Giesen

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Fantastic Flora and Fauna

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Artist Members Tell Us What Inspired Their Works of Art

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The Healing Glow of Pink in Art by Artist Members, Famous Artists, and More

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Celebrate Mother Earth With Our Nature-Inspired Art and Articles

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Interview with Andre Chatelain, Recipient of The Special Recognition Art Award

Manhattan Arts International Proudly Presents Andre Chatelain with this Award in Our “Love, Peace, … [Read More...]

Tanis Bula

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Art With the Magical Color Blue by Contemporary and Historical Artists

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View Our Artist Members Exhibitions Devoted to Color

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

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Bren Sibilsky ~ Featured Artist of the Week

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Therese Boisclair

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Nimi Trehan

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

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Roopa Dudley

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