Manhattan Arts International has been presenting “HerStory” online exhibitions since 2000 and will continue to organize them annually until there is equality in the art world. We look forward to one day when women artists will be fairly represented by art museums, galleries, art book publishers, major private and public collections, auction houses, and the media.
About HerStory 2017: The “HerStory 2017” exhibition featured 63 Award of Excellence winners, and ran from April 27 – June 27, 2017. We received more than 1,000 wonderful jpeg images, making the curatorial process extremely challenging for me. I am grateful to all of the artists who entered this competition and congratulate all of the selected artists and Special Recognition Award-winners.
Special Recognition Award Panelists
We are extremely grateful to have had the participation of five outstanding Art Award Panelists in the Manhattan Arts International HerStory 2017 exhibition.
* Bren Sibilsky: internationally award-winning sculptor, instructor and and founder of Algoma Atelier of Sculpture and Art in Wisconsin.
* Karen Gutfreund: artist and a curator of feminist exhibitions in museums and other venues, and a partner at GutfreundCornett: “Changing The World Through Art”
* Jill Pankey: Manhattan Arts International award-winning artist, and former Senior Lecturer at Texas State University, School of Art & Design
* Carolyn Edlund, the founder of Artsy Shark, “Inspiring Artists To Build Better Businesses”, and executive director of the Art Business Institute
* Nancy Reyner: multiple award-winning artist member of Manhattan Arts International, author of several art books, and instructor
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Stunning stunning stunning exhibition! Congrats to all the artists for bringing forth their personal visions and to the jurors who brought this beautiful show to fruition!
I am honored to be a member of Manhattan Arts International Artist Gallery for the past several years . Renee great selection of artists for Herstory”!
Outstanding creations. I love the diversity and the high quality of works!! Wouldn’t it be powerful if this show could be a live exhibit some where…if logistically possible ?
Amazing work, inspiring.
Beautiful exhibition Renee! Congratulations to all the artists.
Renee,
This is a wonderful exhibit. I am so proud to be a part of it! Congratulations to everyone involved.
Marie
Renee, Nancy Reyner introduced me to you, and it is a privilege to spend time with these fantastic women artists and their works.
As always a terrific exhibition. Renée
Renee I am so very honored to be among the truly amazing art you curated for this show. Thanks to you and Manhattan Arts International for this special and unique opportunity.
Meredith, I love the bold expression, perspective, and purpose you bring to your painting Miss Housekeeping and your artwork overall. Thank you for entering HERStory 2017.
Thank you for including my work in this exhibition! I’m honored to be part of it.
You’re welcome Nancy. Innovative artists like you always enhance our exhibitions so thank you for submitting your entries. Keep those creative wheels turning!
What a wonderful show- I am honored to be included. I enjoyed all of the different approaches that women use for self expression.
Hi Audrey, It’s an honor to include your inspirational and unique mixed media “Sometimes I Dream I Can Fly”. Thank you for sharing your wonderful message with us!
Thank you Renee and jurors. I’m thrilled to have my work among such talented women. Brava, ladies!!!
Shannon, thank you for entering your paintings of vehicles to HERStory. Your interpretation of the Harley Davidson is aesthetically exquisite and powerful.
What a fabulous online exhibition. I could spend hours looking at each piece. Thanks to those who chose one of my works to be included in this exhibition.
You’re welcome Elaine, I was the curator of HERStory 2017 and I find your “Doll House Trap” to be a fascinating work of art. It must look amazing in person. I hope by being in this exhibition you receive more traffic to your website. Keep up the great work! ~ Renee
It’s an absolutely beautiful show. Thought-provoking and emotional!