About “Art Inspired by Nature” 2026 Exhibition

Celebrate Nature With A Range of Artistic Expressions!
September 15 – November 15, 2026

Manhattan Arts International will proudly present the “Art Inspired by Nature” Online Exhibition September 15 – November 15, 2026. This annual “Nature” theme exhibition has been a tradition since I began curating exhibitions in public spaces throughout NYC, NY before I created this website in the year 2000.

This annual exhibition aims to foster relationships between you and the exhibiting artists. It also raises awareness about our responsibility to celebrate, respect and protect nature’s resources. It reminds us to build and nurture a sustainable and harmonious relationship with nature. ~ Renee Phillips: Curator, Founder and Director of Manhattan Arts International

More than 70 artists will be presented in this exhibition that will take place primarily on our other website “The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS” which I initiated in 2015.

21 artists from the exhibition will be featured here, on our Manhattan Arts International website, as Special Recognition Award-Winners.

Shown here is art by Alison Thomas, Lis Zadravec and Karen Johnston, from the exhibition. They are among the Special Recognition Award-Winning Artists.

Names of all 21 Special Recognition Award-Winning Artists
Gail Bach, Sandra Belitza-Vazquez, Barbara Brown, Nancy Calef, Dick-and-Rosanne, Tom Hessler, Lori Horowitz, Karen Johnston, Tommy B. McDonell, Charles N. Murphey, Poul S. Nielsen, Jane Palliser, Anne Morrison Rabe, Nancy Reyner, Karen H. Salup, Bren Sibilsky, Rajul Shah, Carole Claude T.,  Alison Thomas, Peter N. Van Giesen, and Lis Zadravec.

Names of all exhibiting artists in “Art Inspired by Nature” presented on our other website The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS.

A-G
Shari Askow, Gail Bach, Hiske Tas Bain, Sandra Belitza-Vazquez, Sophia Boursot, Jodie Brenner, Barbara Brown, Tanis Bula, Nancy Calef, Barbara L. Chapman, Rick Cotter, Kat Cramer, Annie Shaver Crandell, Bob Crelin, Dick and Rosanne, Luigi Di Mauro, Bob Dooley, Jonathan Douglas, Renee Dumont, Dr. Michael Durst, Tracy Ellyn, Mel Erickson, Jane Foley Ferraro, Richard Freer, Anke Frohlich, Joice Gabriela, Patricia Garbarini, Asami Green, Frances Gunther

H-Q
Casey A. Hanson, Merna Hargrove, Judy Hatlen, Tom Hessler, Lori Horowitz, Jon Barlow Hudson, Corina Ioana, Karen Johnston, Julia Kohane, Andrea Landry, Aaron Laux, Robbie Lasky, Mark Levin, Melody Locke, Maureen McCabe, Tommy B. McDonell, Jeane Kat McGrail, Kristine Morris, Charles N. Murphey, Poul S. Nielsen, Noreen Norton, Jane Palliser, Steevie Jane Parks, Virginia Primozic

R-Z
Anne Morrison Rabe, Nancy Reyner, Jennifer Lynne Roberts, Jenn Royster, Mila Ryk, Karen H. Salup, A. Debra Reich Schwalm, Rajul Shah, Annie Shaver-Crandell, Bren Sibilsky, Marina Syntelis, Carole Claude T., Michelene Tedeschi, Teri Leigh Teed, Alison Thomas, Sujata Tibrewala, Peter N. Van Giesen, Jay Walmsley, Mark Weller, Janice Phelps Williams, Lis Zadravec

The Purpose of  the “Art Inspired by Nature” Exhibition

* To share inspirational, superior works of art in different styles and mediums by artists from around the world — from representational art to abstract expressions. — the art will convey the many beautiful physical aspects of our natural environment as well as nature’s emotive, symbolic, and healing qualities.

* This annual exhibition builds relationships for the artists with art buyers, galleries, and other individuals, organizations and businesses that are interested in nature-inspired works of art.

* Our “Nature” exhibitions also raise awareness about our responsibility to celebrate, respect and protect our natural environment.

Visit the Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS Website to Learn More