A project of Manhattan Arts International, The Healing Power of Color is an annual online exhibition featuring a community of artists, writers and activists who share the belief that ART has the power to heal, inspire, provoke, challenge and offer hope. The presenters believe that ART serves as a positive catalyst for healing individuals, society and the environment. They also believe that artists can be powerful art changers. The online exhibitions curated by Manhattan Arts International showcase art that reflects their mission and beliefs..

The Powerful Impact of Color: Color affects your behavior, moods, and thoughts.  Your reactions to colors are often deeply personal and rooted in your own experiences. A certain color has the ability to conjure up a profound memory, soothe your frazzled nerves when you feel agitated, motivate and empower you to take action when you are in a state of lethargy, and bring healing energy when you are ailing.

“Color helps to express light — not the physical phenomenon, but the only light that really exists, that in the artist’s brain.” ~ Henri Matisse 

The Importance of Color in Art: Color may be the first quality we notice and respond to when viewing a work of art. It may also be the most important tool artists can use to express their deepest feelings, share their beliefs, convey meaningful messages, and transform viewers intellectually and emotionally.