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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Photographic Art in Hospitals Aids The Healing Process
Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing who lived in the 19th century, proclaimed: "Variety of form and brilliancy of color in the object presented to patients are an actual means of recovery.” Today, many experts agree that patients who have art in their environment heal faster. And, scientific evidence shows certain types of art, such as nature images, can … [Read more...]
Many Shades of Gray in Art by Artist Members and Art from Art History
Our series of Color theme online exhibitions are a big success. We receive many emails from interior designers, individual art buyers and art consultants who are delighted to have a resource like ours. Advisors in the healthcare industry appreciate our focus on healing art and the importance of color. In this outstanding online exhibition "Many Shades of Gray in Art by Artist … [Read more...]
Artist Members Share The Core Beliefs That Impact Their Art
Our core beliefs and philosophies impact our views of the world, our decisions, priorities, how we communicate and deal with challenges, triumphs and tribulations. For artists, the beliefs they choose have a powerful impact on their creative visions and finished works of art. Eager to learn and share more information about our incredible artist members, in 2021 we asked them to … [Read more...]
Beautiful Brown in Art by Famous Artists and Our Members
As part of our ongoing series of exhibitions devoted to different colors and their healing impact on us, this online exhibition "Beautiful Brown in Art by Members" features art by several of our artist members in which shades of brown are prevalent. In the introduction you'll find art created with a predominance of brown by some major artists from the past. Throughout this … [Read more...]
#GivingTuesday 2021
Transforming Communities and Improving Lives Worldwide #GivingTuesday was started in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y — a cultural center in New York City, NY. According to the program, what happened was, “a team of influencers and founding partners joined forces — collaborating across sectors, offering expertise and working tirelessly — to launch #GivingTuesday and have … [Read more...]
Inspirational Art in Mixed Media Exhibition
The "Inspirational Art in Mixed Media" Exhibition featured 54 Artists September 20 - November 20, 2021 Scroll down to view a selection of art from the exhibition. The Purpose of "Inspirational Art in Mixed Media" * To present a diverse spectrum of excellent artistic expressions in Mixed Media * To increase awareness and understanding of Mixed Media art * To expand an … [Read more...]