Call for Women Artists for the “HerStory” 2022 Exhibition

Entry Deadline: January 16, 2022 at 9:00 PM EST

Manhattan Arts International will present the “HerStory” 2022 exhibition
 Originally Scheduled January 31 through March 31, 2022.
It was extended through April 30, 2022
Art by more than 100 extraordinary women artists are included.

View Some of the Art from this Exhibition

About Us

Our mission is to promote artistic excellence. Artists, writers, curators, gallery owners and art buyers rely on us to present art of the highest standards. We encourage visitors to go to the artists’ websites and buy art directly from them. We vigorously and continually promote the artists to our widespread international audience, across several social media platforms, and three websites, so the artists can gain new followers and buyers and receive career opportunities. Learn more about us.

All women artists were invited to submit JPEGs of their artwork for consideration. We welcomed all subjects, styles, sizes, and all 2-and 3-d art mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, collage, photography, printmaking, digital art, and more. (No installation or video.)

Purpose and Mission for “HerStory”

For centuries women artists have inspired and enlightened us with their enormous talent, vision and commitment. Many have served as creative trailblazers in their chosen styles and mediums. Their contributions have gone under-recognized and they haven’t received the accolades they deserve. 

Promoting women artists has always been a priority of mine. Starting in the 1980’s I curated women’s art exhibitions in major NYC, NY galleries, corporate spaces, and other public venues. I also promoted women artists in Manhattan Arts International magazine. Since I established the Manhattan Arts International website in 2000 we have been presenting “HerStory” online exhibitions. We will continue to present annual “HerStory” exhibitions until there is a fair and equal balance of women artists represented by art museums, galleries, art book publishers, major private and public collections, auction houses, and the media.

The purpose of this exhibition is to promote artists. We do not engage in art sales, nor do we charge any commissions on sales made as a result of this exhibition.

Widespread International Publicity

The “HerStory” online exhibition will be promoted to our widespread international social media network and our three subscription-based email marketing newsletters. It will also be promoted on our website The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS and also Renee Phillips The Artrepreneur Coach. Through our exhibitions many artists make connections to galleries, art consultants, arts writers and art buyers. (Read some comments below.)

Artist Showcase Membership Award

One artist will be selected to be invited to become an Artist Showcase Member in the  Manhattan Arts International Online Gallery for a full year. This will include social media promotion and invitations to all Members Only online art exhibitions and articles for one year.

All Entrants Will Be “Winners”

This year, we want to reward all entrants in some manner.  Artists who are not selected for the exhibition will either be included in a post in social media with a link to their website or will be included in an article on this website or on our website The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS or my website Renee Phillips The Artrepreneur Coach. Please note: In order to be eligible for this promotion, artists must submit their entries according to the “Entry Requirements”. 

Entry Requirements

~ Women Artists 18 years and older
~ Artists with their own art website or art blog written in the English language
~ Submission required with a properly completed online entry form
~ Good quality entries in JPEG format (800 pixels) cropped properly, and no larger than 1 MB
~ 80-word Artist’s Statement without grammatical errors
~ Non-refundable entry fee payable via PayPal. 1-2 entries: $25; each additional entry $10

Renée Phillips: Curator. She is Founder and Director of Manhattan Arts International. She has organized “HerStory” exhibitions on this website since 2000 after curating many women art exhibitions in NYC galleries, corporate spaces and nonprofit venues. She has served as a juror, member of the board of directors, advisor, and keynote speaker for several women arts organizations. She is the author of “A Resource Guide for Women Artists” ebook. She serves as a mentor and career coach for artists and writes articles “to help artists achieve their fullest potential” on Renee-Phillips.com. She is also the founder of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS which promotes how art serves as a catalyst for bringing positive change and wellness to individuals, society and the environment. 

Curator’s Criteria: “The art selected for ‘HerStory’ will reflect extraordinary originality, innovation, and technical skill. I seek art that has a significant impact on the viewer, and provokes our interest, inspires contemplation and insight, and transforms us. The artist’s vision and statements will also be considered during the curatorial process. Finalists will be selected after I visit entrants’ websites where I can view their overall body of work and learn more about them and their inspiration. Although I may consult with some of my art professional associates about the entries, I will make the final selections to include at least 50 women artists for this exhibition.  (Read a Curator’s Statement from Renee Phillips.)

As the curator, I am dedicating “HerStory 2021-2022” in memory of Selene and Vikki whose loving kindness and spirit of generosity blessed my family and lit up the world.

Special Recognition Publicity Awards

Several Artists from the exhibition will be selected for articles and interviews on such topics as: Women Artists as Innovators in their Styles and Mediums, Women Artists as Leaders and Mentors, Women Artists as Advocates for Equality. (For an example of a winner of a Special Achievement Award visit this page.) Artists will be considered for articles The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website and on Renee Phillips The Artrepreneur Coach website.
At least 10 exhibiting artists will be featured in a video in the Manhattan Arts International Youtube channel.

Praise for Previous “HerStory” Exhibitions Presented by Manhattan Arts International

Leah Poller, Art Alliance Inc., NY NY wrote, “I absolutely love the “HerStory 2020” exhibition. As a Board Member of the New York Society of Women Artists I have been encouraging all our members to make their personal statements – to go on record for who they are and what they are about from their own mouths. Not all of us will be assigned biographers post mortem… so it is important to leave some accurate records. Your effort is great as part of this.”

Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Evans (contemporary art collectors) wrote, “The internet is flooded with massive online galleries that have no quality control. Thank you for creating a place on Manhattan Arts International where art lovers with standards can rely on seeing professional level artwork by artists with credentials.”

Debora Levy expressed, “I am honored to be part of this exhibition alongside so many outstanding artists. I love the power, wisdom, sensibility, and intuition of women.”

James Campbell wrote, “This edition of “Her Story” exemplifies the artists’ role with attention to mastery of craft in both capricious and contemplative subjects. The works in this exhibition demonstrate a deep sensitivity to the artists’ place in our modern world, where words must be spoken and images expressed.”

Denisa Prochazka exclaimed about “HerStory”, “What an incredible array of female talent across all media. Ever since I have encountered your artistic wisdom, experience and positive guidance, I have tried to execute the best quality, authenticity and depth with complete freedom as a female artist. I truly thank you for that, because I can see the progression and strength in my work.”

Pia Pilar Reynaldo won a Special Award in the “HerStory” 2020-2021 exhibition. She wrote, “I sold ‘A Caregiver’s Pain’ to a first time art buyer in Colorado after he saw the TV news segment regarding “HerStory” on NBC 9News Colorado.”

B. Ellis, exhibiting artist wrote, “I am honored to have been chosen. Your validation is invaluable. It fuels my courage to keep showing up, to be authentic, to stay focused, and to do my best to be my best artist.”