"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...]
Gwen Roberts Received A Special Recognition Art Award
Gwen Roberts received a Special Recognition Art Award in "The Healing Power of ART: Resilience" 2022 Exhibition for her exceptional ability to impact the viewer on a visceral level. She is a master in the use of pencil and her painstaking, detailed process is captivating and rare to find today in our digital age. Her technical proficiency is matched by her profound sensitivity … [Read more...]
Nathalie Foisy, Elynne Rosenfeld and Aaron Santos Boyd-Rochman Receive Special Recognition Art Awards
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...]
Denise Lorenz, Michael Stoyanov, Mark Weller and Claudia Michael Receive Special Recognition Art Awards
The following artists: Denise Lorenz, Michael Stoyanov, Mark Weller and Claudia Michael have received Special Recognition Art Awards in "The Healing Power of ART: Resilience" 2022 exhibition. As the curator, I was captivated by how wonderfully they approached their connection with nature and wanted to share that with you. They deserve to have special attention and it gives me … [Read more...]
Ekaterina Stoyanova, Esther Simonis and Dr. Michael Durst Receive Special Recognition Art Awards
Ekaterina Stoyanova, Esther Simonis, and Dr. Michael Durst have been selected to receive Special Recognition Art Awards from "The Healing Power of ART: Resilience 2022" exhibition. Their art and their statements captivated my interest and inspired me to share more information about them. They deserve to receive your attention. As you will discover their self-awareness as … [Read more...]
The Healing Power of ART: Resilience 2022 Exhibition
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”
“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...]
Artist Members Explain The Power of Creativity
Creativity may be defined as a mysterious, life-affirming gift that requires passion, risk-taking, and the ability to surrender to its fullest power and potential. As Henri Matisse simply stated, "Creativity takes courage". To ignite creativity and keep it alive we need to preserve our inner child, as Picasso reminds us, “All children are born artists, the problem is to remain … [Read more...]
Questions Artists Should Ask About Selling Their Art in the Healthcare Art Market
If you're an artist there are many benefits to selling your art in the healthcare art market, including knowing that your art is providing a positive experience for patients, visitors, and members of the staff of the facility. Artists gain from the exposure to a large number of people who access this type of venue. Once an artist acquires success in this market it can also … [Read more...]
The Healing Power of Color Exhibition 2022
Color affects our behaviors, moods, and thoughts. It has the ability to bring healing energy, soothe our frazzled nerves, motivate and empower us. In art the healing power of color is undeniable and far-reaching. Color (or hue) may be the first creative element an artist chooses and often the most distinctive quality we may notice about their art. This exhibition "The … [Read more...]
Special Recognition Award Winners in “The Healing Power of Color” Exhibition
Artists Who Bring Positive Change To The World The artists featured in this presentation were selected for "The Healing Power of Color" exhibition and also received "Special Recognition Art Awards" for combining their artistic excellence with their spirit of generosity. The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS initiative believes in the importance of recognizing artists who are … [Read more...]
How Mothers Nurture Artists and Their Creativity
For many artists their mothers were their first unofficial art teachers, whether they provided actual instructions or encouraged their creativity by example. We learn from art history that Pierre-Auguste Renoir's mother was a dressmaker and Gustav Klimt's mother had an unrealized ambition to be a musical performer. It is widely known that Vincent van Gogh's mother was an … [Read more...]
The Healing Color of Purple in Art by Artist Members
Enjoy Viewing Art by Artists In Different Styles and Mediums -- All With A Dominance of Purple The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS believes art has the power to bring positive change and we know that color plays a very important part of that process. This is part of a a series of Artist Members exhibitions on various colors that include "Enjoy The Power of Yellow in Art … [Read more...]
Art That Reminds Us to Honor and Protect Mother Earth
There are many extraordinary artists who focus on honoring Mother Earth more than one day a year when we celebrate Earth Day, April 22. For these artists, creating art is often a daily ritual to express their gratitude and reverence for our natural environment. In this article I focus on several unique and talented artists who create art that reminds us to appreciate and … [Read more...]
Art is a Catalyst for Positive Transformation
The Healing Power of Art is undeniable. It raises awareness. Its benefits are versatile and far-reaching. Art is a catalyst for positive transformation in all areas of human development and personal growth. Art has the potential to raise awareness about our individuality and humanity, our relationship to others and our bond with our environment. If it were not for the … [Read more...]
Video for “The Healing Power of Color” 2022 Exhibition
To accompany "The Healing Power of Color" 2022 exhibition we have created a video featuring art by 26 artists from the exhibition. The artists featured in this video include Carolyn M. Abrams, Sara Bardin, Dorit Brauer, Barbara Brown, Andre Chatelain, Sandra Belitza-Vazquez, Leanne Fink, Diane Fleisch Hughes, Karen Johnston, Agnes Jorgensen, Alexandra Kingswell, Mary Manning, … [Read more...]
Art and Mental Health is A Daily Priority For Us
In the U.S. May is Mental Health Awareness Month (also referred to as “Mental Health Month”). Now, more than ever, it is essential that we continue to focus on finding treatment and solutions to this widespread problem. As you know, here, at The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website, art and mental health is a daily priority for us since we launched this website in 2015. … [Read more...]
Artists Inspired by the Natural World
If you have been following this website you know that our mission is to promote art that serves as a catalyst for positive change for individuals and our environment. In this article you will find a variety of artistic expressions from artists inspired by the natural world. The artists came to my attention through a call for artists for the Manhattan Arts International … [Read more...]