Joel Thomas Hall ( JT Hall), joelthomashall.com, is an artist who lives in Fort Worth, Texas. Art has been his passion since he was a child. He recalls, "My wonderfully talented Mom would take me to art lessons and allow me to participate with her as a student." He and his mother continued to attend art lessons together, competing in local competitions and winning awards. He … [Read more...]
“F213” Exhibition Spotlights Feminist Protest
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...]
Artist Amy Kerr: Founder of “I Am More”
Raising Awareness and Hope for Individuals Living with Mental and Physical Challenges Amy Kerr is a remarkable pastel portrait painter who has developed her talent for portraying the unique essence of her subjects enveloped in a soft and gentle atmosphere. Her art reflects the inherent poetic beauty of the human spirit. The artist lives in Gloucester, Massachusetts. I … [Read more...]
Wendy Lemen Bredehoft: Artist, Artist Advocate and Art World Changer
Wendy Lemen Bredehoft is an innovative full-time mixed media artist from Wyoming who describes her art as that which "investigates visual nuances, focusing on details that provide a basis for understanding and responding to specific places and experiences, especially those informed by nature." I selected Bredehoft to be included in the "Our Bond With Nature" online art … [Read more...]
Artists Share Their Creativity and Compassion
Many artists share their creativity and compassion to make a positive difference in the world. You'll find articles about many world changers on this website. Their actions convey their calling to serve humanity. This article presents two such extraordinary artists Rosemarie Adcock and Deborah Sofferman. Read about their charitable deeds and humanitarian … [Read more...]
Sherif Hakeem’s Mission to Save Wildlife through “Fine Art for Awareness”
Sherif Hakeem is a Los Angeles based fine art wildlife portraitist who works in charcoal. His art was recently accepted into the prestigious Society of Animal Artists and in an art exhibition at Art 4 Apes gallery, a Florida Not For Profit Corporation. His work has also appeared on well-known websites including ArtsyShark.com. As the curator of the “Our Bond With Nature” … [Read more...]
Healing Hands Art Program at Capital Health
This article is one in our series of "Artists' Stories" about artists' experiences with art and healing. Jane Zamost is an artist who received her Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts degree from Rutgers College, Rutgers University. Her artwork is in numerous collections and she has exhibited in many solo, group and juried exhibitions. Jane is also the Healing Arts Program Coordinator, … [Read more...]
Kids & Art Foundation Provides Free Workshops for Children
By Caroline Robbins Caroline Robins organizes special projects for Kids & Art. She also serves as workshop manager at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. She has worked in children’s art education for many years and has witnessed first hand the healing power of art. Caroline is also a member of San Francisco Women Artists and earned her BA (Honors) at Chelsea School of Art … [Read more...]
The Zen Tov Project: An Oasis of Healing Through the Arts
Tracy Ellyn is an internationally acclaimed artist who lives in Miami, Florida. She works in layers of 19th, 20th and 21st century techniques, often all within one piece. Her website is tracyellyn.com. Her art work has been exhibited at The Louvre, SCOPE/Art Basel, The Jewish Museum of Florida, Wynwood, and other venues around the world. She is also the founder and director of … [Read more...]
Shelter to Shelter Aids Survivors Through Traveling Postcards
By Caroline Lovell Two artists, a van full of art supplies and the initiative to support gender equality through art. Each year the Women’s Wisdom Initiative’s program Shelter to Shelter spends 2-5 weeks traveling to isolated communities, shelters and aid organizations. Shelter to Shelter is an opportunity to raise awareness about the pervasive consequences of gender-based … [Read more...]
My Experience With Digital Art in Pain and Illness Management
By Dr. Shanali Perera MBBS, MRCP Editor's note: A few days ago Dr. Shanali Perera shanaliperera.wixsite.com/digitalart from the U.K. sent me an email and expressed her interest in sharing her story with The Healing Power of ART community. It's a pleasure to present her article "My Experience With Digital Art in Pain and Illness Management". Dr. Perera's message is personal and … [Read more...]
Mary Lou Dauray Uses Her Artistic Voice to Express Outrage
Mary Lou Dauray is a multi-talented artist, writer and environmental advocate who uses her art, writing and numerous humanitarian activities to raise awareness about the need for positive change. She is proficient in a variety of mediums that include watercolor, graphite, oil, and acrylic, and frequently uses her iPad to create sketches. She is a member of The Healing Power of … [Read more...]
Women’s Wisdom Initiative Empowers Women Through Creative Action
Caroline Lovell is an artist who founded the Women's Wisdom Initiative (WWI) in 2013. WWI is a San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit whose mission is to empower women to overcome gender based oppression through creative action. We have chosen her as one of our leading world changers. Art As a Tool for Personal Growth and Community Awareness By Caroline Lovell It was through … [Read more...]
Judith Gale, Artist and Concerned Environmentalist
Judith Gale is an internationally exhibited artist, widely known for her series entitled “Hidden Wonders.” In this body of work, she provides us with a unique way of viewing the complexities of the seashell to gain appreciation for its important role in marine life. As a concerned environmentalist, Judith serves as Vice President of the Molluscan Science Foundation, which is … [Read more...]
ArtHaus Exhibition Benefits Ocean Conservancy
ArtHaus Gallerists James Bacchi and Annette Schutz are presenting "OCEANS 12", an inspired group exhibition benefiting Ocean Conservancy. 20% of all revenues generated from sales of this exhibition, both online and at ArtHaus, will be donated to Ocean Conservancy. The exhibition runs from October 5-7, 2017 at ArtHaus Gallery in San Francisco. It will also be available for … [Read more...]
Karen Hackenberg Raises Awareness with Her “Watershed” Series
Karen Hackenberg is an extraordinary artist who lives in the state of Washington. With great honor and pleasure Manhattan Arts International presented her with The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS Featured Artist Award in the Manhattan Arts International "HERStory 2017" curated art exhibition. Her artwork was selected among more than 1,000 jpeg entries submitted by women … [Read more...]
“Embedded Messages” Exhibition Examines The Current Polarized Political Climate
"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...]
Anastassia Elias Creates Art With Toilet Paper Rolls to Raise Awareness about Sanitation
Armed with just a pair of scissors, glue and tweezers, Paris-based artist, Anastassia Elias, 40, has created ten mesmerizing tiny cityscapes inside toilet paper rolls to raise awareness about sanitation. She reminds us of the 2.3 billion people – one in three of the world’s population – who do not have access to a safe, private toilet. From New York to London, Toronto to … [Read more...]