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...]
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...]
Art and Quotes by Famous Artists
Throughout art history we have been enthralled and inspired by the art and quotes by famous artists. This page has been created to bring information and inspiration to our readers. We update this page regularly with images and quotations that are positive and healing. They may also be provocative and thought-provoking. We also created a video on YouTube of Art and Quotes by … [Read more...]
Using Art to Deal with Trauma
For most of us our environment is generally nurturing and positive, but for some, it can be traumatic, such as experiencing horrific events in war zones or being raised in an abusive home. Art is often the healing balm that soothes these harsh realities, as well as provides long term benefits. This article is about using art to deal with trauma. You'll read about Marina … [Read more...]
“Our Bond With Nature” Exhibition Special Recognition Awards
The purpose of "Our Bond With Nature" exhibition (October 25 - December 25, 2018) is to raise awareness about our magnificent natural world and our need to honor, protect and preserve it. Through this highly publicized exhibition talented artists from around the world who care about our environment will receive promotion and exposure to our extensive international … [Read more...]
Art Exhibition “Beyond Borders: Stories of im/Migration”
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...]
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...]
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...]
Social Activist Tania Bruguera Brings Arte Útil to NYC
Tania Bruguera was born in 1968 in Havana, Cuba. She studied at the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana and then earned an M.F.A. in performance from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She is internationally recognized as a a politically motivated performance artist who explores the relationship between art, activism, and social change. Her works examine the social … [Read more...]
Kaylin Andres’ Art About Healing and Survival
While pursuing a career in textile and fashion design, Kaylin Andres was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma, a rare bone cancer. Since then she has battled numerous reoccurrences, undergone countless rounds of radiation, chemotherapy and surgeries, and is now considered terminal. Update: This article contains excerpts from a press release received from the Jenn Singer Gallery and … [Read more...]
Artist Franck de las Mercedes Spreads Peace, Love, Hope
Art For Social Change Franck de las Mercedes is a NYC artist who has brought contemporary art to a broader audience through his project "The Priority Boxes" (AKA Peace Boxes). Since 2006 he has been creating free art with a peaceful message. To date, he has sent more than 17,000 painted, seemingly empty boxes with labels that read "Fragile Contains: Peace, Love or Hope" to … [Read more...]
Opportunities For Artists and Art Consultants in The Healthcare Industry
Everywhere we look we notice a growing emphasis on promoting wellness and preventing illness in our society. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts double-digit job growth through 2022 in the field of healthcare and the health services industry. Colleges and universities have been responding to this shift by adding new majors in these fields of study. Graduates will soon be … [Read more...]
Programs That Offer Art Workshops in Hospitals
Have you noticed there is a growing number of art-making programs that serve to benefit patients and their families? As a follower of this website you have been introduced to many of them and they are among the most popular. Today, you'll learn about such programs that offer art workshops in hospitals and healthcare centers. One is at The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, … [Read more...]
#GivingTuesday is An Inspirational Global Movement
An Opportunity to Help Art and Healing Programs (Please note, that although this article was written in 2015, the #GivingTuesday campaign is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season.) This week we're helping to spread a message about … [Read more...]
“Appropriations” – Re-purposed Media at Denise Bibro Fine Art
Denise Bibro Fine Art, in Chelsea, New York is presenting "Appropriations", an exhibition of re-purposed media, from October 8th through November 7th, 2015. The opening reception is October 8th, 6-8pm. The exhibition features work by artists Linda Vallejo, Carlos Estevez, and Tyrome Tripoli, in which adopted and recycled imagery re-contextualize human-made visual … [Read more...]
Positive Art News – Featured Artist Bren Sibilsky Is A Multiple Award Winner
Bren Sibilsky is accomplished in creating magnificent sculpture of full standing mythological figures, equestrian statues, portraits, and small scale reliefs in addition to inspirational paintings and drawings. Her artwork is in many distinguished private collections around the world. The artist from Wisconsin is a member of The Healing Power of ART Gallery and is a multiple … [Read more...]
Positive Art News – “Upcycle” Art Exhibition Transforms Discarded Objects
Lisa Cooper is founder and director of Elisa Contemporary Art, and also a curator and art consultant. As part of her mission she is dedicated "to promoting the appreciation and collection of art as a way to enrich and heal our lives, our communities, and the world." A portion of every gallery sale is donated to charities "helping underserved children heal through art." Her … [Read more...]