You are most likely familiar with the many artists and art exhibitions related to art and healing presented on this website. You may not know that the parent of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS is Manhattan Arts International. Our online arts initiative is dedicated to promoting and rewarding artistic excellence through curated art programs. The Manhattan Arts … [Read more...]
An Exhibition to Celebrate International Peace Day
Art for World Peace! This online exhibition opens on September 21st to celebrate International Peace Day. The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS community believes art can serve as a powerful catalyst for improving the world and inspiring positive change. It was founded in 2016 as an initiative of Manhattan Arts International ManhattanArts.com an online art gallery founded … [Read more...]
Call For Artists and Writers to Share Your Art and Healing Story
We're seeking artists and writers to share stories about art and healing, written from a positive perspective that will serve as inspiration and hope for our readers. There is no fee to submit your story idea and no publishing or promotional charges related to this opportunity if your article is accepted. If your article is published on the Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS … [Read more...]
October is An Opportunity to Celebrate National Arts & Humanities
October is an opportunity to celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month (NAHM), a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of culture in America. Americans For The Arts is inviting artists to share their photographs focusing on a different theme every day. View the calendar below for a range of topics. October 3rd, is "Visual Art". This event comes when … [Read more...]
Hospital Artist-in-Residence Program
A Transformative Program Based in New York, NY, The Creative Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated "to bringing the creative arts to people with cancer, chronic illnesses, and through all stages of life." This program is invaluable. According to the Creative Center Hospital, "Patients and staff quickly discover that they are more than their disease as they … [Read more...]
Manhattan Arts International HerStory Exhibition
(December 2015) A few Manhattan Arts International members, current and past, are represented in this photo montage. First row: Isabelle Gautier, Elke Daemmrich, Joanne St-Cyr, and September McGee; Second row: Diane Husson, Liesbeth Oudshoorn, and Barbara Rachko. HerStory Presents Outstanding Women Artists Manhattan Arts International has been presenting HerStory exhibitions … [Read more...]
Opportunities and Resources For Artists Interested in Nature and Conservation
International League of Conservation Photographers ILCP ConservationPhotographers.org is a project-driven organization that collaborates with leading conservation groups, scientists, policy makers, and government leaders. The purpose is to produce high-quality documentary images "that depict both the beauty and wonder of the natural world, and the challenges it faces." The … [Read more...]
Opportunities For Artists to Help Other Artists
Something wonderful occurred this week that led me to take this weekly column in a slightly different direction. It is about unique opportunities for artists -- and anyone for that matter -- to help other artists. A few days ago I sent news to Keith Morant that he was selected to win a $100 Monetary Award in the Manhattan Arts International "The Healing Power of ART" juried … [Read more...]
Surprising Positive Art News Stories
Here, at The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website, we know that reading surprising positive art news stories is an important activity to sustain healthy living. We hope you return often to get revitalized. Better yet, please subscribe, so you won't miss any uplifting stories like these... 100-Year Old Woman Gets Her First Solo Show Have you ever thought about what your … [Read more...]