Extraordinary Art by Women
March 20 – May 31, 2024
A Diverse Range of Subjects, Styles and Mediums
Manhattan Arts International has been presenting “HerStory” online exhibitions since 2000
Our Purpose for “HerStory” Exhibitions: 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.
Manhattan Arts International 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. ~ Renee Phillips, Director and Curator
“HerStory” 2024 Is An “Invitational Exhibition”: Previous “HerStory” exhibitions were open calls. This year we focused on featuring women artists who are Artist Members from the three Manhattan Arts International Galleries and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS (HPAA) Gallery. We also include Artists from our Art Review Series on the HPAA website.
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Nanette Fluhr
Ascending, oil on canvas, 52″ x 33″
Nanette Fluhr is a member of the Manhattan Arts International Artist Showcase Art Gallery. She is the recipient of a Manhattan Arts International “Outstanding Woman Artist Achievement Award” from the “HerStory” 2023 exhibition. She was selected among the exhibiting artists her artistic prowess, many career accomplishments, and for being a leading advocate for advancing the status of women artists. In the”HerStory” 2022 she won a one-year Artist Showcase Membership Award. Read an Interview with Nanette.
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Ruth Soller
Grandview Sunset GNCP, oil on linen 24″ x 30″ x 1.5″
Ruth Soller is a member of the Manhattan Arts International Artist Showcase Gallery. Her art has been shown in previous “HerStory” exhibitions. She is the recipient of a Special Recognition Art Award from The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS, an initiative of Manhattan Arts International. She was selected among the exhibiting artists in “The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air & Fire” 2023 juried exhibition for creating art that pays reverence to nature and reminds us to honor and preserve our natural treasures. Read an Interview with Ruth.
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Visit Ruth Soller’s website: solleroriginals.com
Bren Sibilsly
Releasing the Veil, clay for bronze, 23″ x 21″ x 9″
Bren Sibilsky is a member of the Manhattan Arts International Featured Artists Gallery and also The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS Gallery. She has been selected for several of our “HerStory” exhibitions. She has won several awards including a Special Recognition Art Award in the “New Beginning” competition for her superior works of art that enlighten us. Read about Bren’s Award
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Agnes Jorgensen
Awaken the Forces Within, oil painting on gallery canvas, 30″ x 24″
Agnes Jorgensen is a member of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS Gallery. She is a recipient of a Special Recognition Art Award as a “World Changer” as the co-founder of Painting a New World non-profit organization. Agnes received a Special Recognition Art Award in the Manhattan Arts International “HerStory” 2023 Exhibition for having produced superior art about women. She also received a Special Recognition Art Award in “The Healing Power of Color” exhibition. In 2023 her art was also selected for “The Healing Power of Art: Love, Peace, Unity & Hope” juried exhibition. Read “Women Artists Who Create Meaningful Art About Women”
Visit Agnes Jorgensen’s website: jorgensenart.com
Karen Johnston
Turning Point, acrylic and mixed media on canvas 40″ x 40″
Karen Johnston is a member of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS Gallery. She is a recipient of our Special Recognition Art Award as a “World Changer” for being the founder of the H.O.P.E. Ministry, “a community that supports and shares the healing journey.” Her art was curated into previous “HerStory” juried exhibitions and also “The Healing Power of Art: Love, Peace, Unity & Hope” juried exhibition. Karen received the Barbara Markoff Special Recognition Art Award in “The Healing Power of ART” juried exhibition.
Visit Karen Johnston’s Website: studiokarenjohnston.com
Valerie Patterson
In Pursuit of Justice, watercolor, 35″ x 27″
Valerie Patterson is a member of the Manhattan Arts International Featured Artists Gallery. She has won several Awards of Excellence from us and has been selected for our previous “HerStory” exhibitions, Valerie received a Special Recognition Interview Award published on this website for her profound, visceral, message-driven watercolor paintings and extraordinary proficiency. Her art is also featured in “The Spirit of Resilience” exhibition. Read an Interview with Valerie.
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Visit Valerie Patterson’s Website: valeriepatterson.com
Andrea Robinson
Hallelujah, oil on canvas, 30 x 40″
Andrea Robinson is a member of the Manhattan Arts International Artist Showcase Gallery. She is also a member of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS Gallery. She received a Special Recognition Art Award for her efforts to bring positive change. She has been featured in our articles on both websites about artists who raise awareness about environmental concerns. Her art has been selected for several “HerStory” exhibitions in addition to “The Healing Power of Art: Love, Peace, Unity & Hope” and “The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air & Fire” juried exhibitions.
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Visit Andrea Robinson’s Website: andrearobinson.co.nz
Denisa Prochazka
Angel for Ukraine, clay, 54″ x 40″ x 10″. The sculpture will be cast in cement with a stainless steel base.
Denisa Prochazka is a member of the Manhattan Arts International Artist Showcase Gallery. Her art has been selected for several Manhattan Arts International “HerStory” juried exhibitions. She has received Awards of Excellence and Special Recognition Art Awards from Manhattan Arts International. Denisa also served as a Special Recognition Award Presenter in the “HerStory” 2019 Exhibition.
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Nancy Calef
The Untouchables, oil on canvas, 24″ x 30″
Nancy Calef is a member of the Manhattan Arts International Associate Artists Gallery. She is featured in articles on The Healing Power of Art and Artists website, an initiative of Manhattan Arts International, in recognition for being a leading eco-conscious artist utilizing recycled materials. Her message-driven art was also selected for “Inspirational Art in Mixed Media” juried exhibition. Nancy received an Award of Excellence in Manhattan Arts International “New Beginnings” juried exhibition.
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Leanne Fink
Dancing Shadows Over The Grand Canyon, oil and cold wax on linen, 30″ x 24″
Leanne Fink is a member of the Manhattan Arts International Artist Showcase Gallery. She has also been curated into several of our exhibitions including “HerStory”, “The Spirit of Resilience”, “The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE” and “The Healing Power of Color”. Leanne has won Awards of Excellence from Manhattan Arts International.
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Natalie Oliphant
“Fertility”, mixed media sculpture, 57″ x 16″ x 9″. Fabric, hardware, gesso, modelling paste on a recycled body form.
Natalie Oliphant has been featured in our previous annual “HerStory” exhibitions. She is a recipient of a Special Recognition Art Award and selected for an article about women who create meaningful art about women. She is also featured in an article about Eco-Artists who use recycled materials and promote positive change in the world. Natalie is also a Featured Artist in The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS Art Review Series. Read “Women Artists Who Create Meaningful Art About Women”
Visit Natalie Oliphant’s Website: natalieoliphantart.ca
Sandra Duran Wilson
Explore the Less Traveled, mixed media on panel, 18″ x 14″ x 1.5″
Sandra Duran Wilson is a member of the Manhattan Arts International Featured Artists Gallery. Her art has been selected for previous “HerStory” exhibitions and she has won Awards of Excellence. In 2023 her art was featured in “The Healing Power of Art: Love, Peace, Hope & Unity”, “The Healing Power of Color”, “The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire”, and “The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE”. It was also curated into “The Healing Power of ART: Resilience 2022” juried exhibition.
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Barbara Brown
Marilyn’s Forest, oil on canvas, 21″ x 15″
Barbara Brown is a member of the Manhattan Arts International Artist Showcase Gallery. She received a Special Recognition Art Award in “The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air & Fire” exhibition for raising awareness about our need to protect and preserve nature. Her art has been selected for previous “HerStory” exhibitions. It was also curated into “The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE” exhibition. Barbara was also selected to be included “The Healing Power of Color” online juried exhibition and “The Spirit of Resilience” 2020 exhibition in which she received an Award of Excellence.
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Sandra Belitza-Vazquez
Tulips’ Hurrah, scanner photography, 16″ x 20″
Sandra Belitza-Vazquez is a member of the Manhattan Arts International Artist Showcase Gallery. She is also a member of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS Gallery. Her art was selected for previous “HerStory” juried exhibitions and has won Awards of Excellence. It was also curated into “The Healing Power of Art: Love, Peace, Unity & Hope”, “The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air and Fire”, and “The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE” juried exhibitions.
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Leah Poller
My Sunflower Man, plaster, 32″ x 22″ x 16″
Leah Poller has been juried into previous “HerStory” exhibitions. In 2023 she received a Special Recognition Art Award “In Honor of Her Extraordinary Works of Art and Contributions to Advancing the Status of Women Artists”. She received it in recognition as a leading advocate for women artists individually and through her active participation in women’s art organizations. Read an Interview with Leah
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Yvonne Welman
Selfies, acrylic on canvas, 23.6″ x 23.6″
Yvonne Welman is a member of Manhattan Arts International Featured Artists Gallery. She has been curated into previous “HerStory” exhibitions. Manhattan Arts International gave Yvonne an Award of Excellence in its juried competition “New Beginnings” two years consecutively. She also won an Award of Merit in its “Hot Topics Bold Expressions” exhibition. Her art was selected for “Inspirational Art in Mixed Media”.
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Nancy Staub Laughlin
The Dazzling of Spring, pastel on paper, mounted photograph, 41″ x 60″
Nancy Staub Laughlin is a member of Manhattan Arts International Featured Artists Gallery. Her art has been featured in previous “HerStory” exhibitions and she has received Awards of Excellence.
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Elise Beattie
Ghost Story, Chapter Two, Yesterday’s Mail, watercolor and fluid acrylics on 300lb watercolor paper, 22″ x 17″
Elise Beattie has been selected for previous Manhattan Arts International “HerStory” exhibitions. Her art has also been chosen for inclusion in “The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire”, “The Healing Power of Color”, and “The Healing Power of ART In Honor of Nature” juried exhibitions. Elise is a Special Friend Member of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS.
Visit Elise Beattie’s Website: beattieartworks.com
Tommy B. McDonell
Don’t Give Up, acrylic 11″ x 8.5″
Tommy B. McDonell is a member of the Manhattan Arts International Associate Artists Gallery. Her art was selected for a previous “HerStory” exhibition. She was curated into Manhattan Arts International’s “The Spirit of Resilience” competition, won an Award of Excellence, and she received Special Recognition in a Featured Article. In 2023 she was also juried into “The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE” and “The Healing Power of Color” juried exhibitions.
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Visit Tommy B. McDonell’s Website: leap4artnyc.com
Anne Morrison Rabe
Inner Space, photography, 10″ x 10″ x 1.5″
Anne Morrison Rabe is a member of the Manhattan Arts International Associate Artists Gallery. In 2023 her art was selected for the Manhattan Arts International “HerStory” juried exhibition and also for “The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE”, and “The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air and Fire”. She was also curated into “The Healing Power of ART: Resilience 2022″ juried exhibition.
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Jane Foley Ferraro
He Said, She Said #6, acrylic on multimedia art board, 6″ x 6″
Jane Foley Ferraro is a member of the Manhattan Arts International Associate Artists Gallery. Her art was selected for “The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air & Fire” and “The Healing Power of Color” juried exhibitions.
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Debora Levy
What We Woman Intuit, oil on wood panel, 40″ x 30″ x 1.5″
Debora Levy is a member of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS Gallery. Her art was selected for previous “HerStory” exhibitions and also included in “The Spirit of Resilience” invitational exhibition and “The Healing Power of Art in Honor of Nature” juried exhibition.
Visit Debora Levy’s Website: deboralevyart.com
Monique J. Dufour
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, acrylic, 34″ x 34″
Monique J. Dufour is a member of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS Gallery. Her art was selected for the Manhattan Arts International “HerStory” 2023 juried exhibition. She was curated into “The Healing Power of Art: Love, Peace, Unity & Hope”, The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air & Fire” and “The Healing Power of Color” juried exhibitions.
Visit Monique J. Dufour’s Website: moniquejdufourhealingart.com
Diane Fleisch Hughes
Broken Promises, mixed media on canvas, 24″ x 20″
Diane Fleisch Hughes is a member of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS. Her art has been selected for previous “HerStory” exhibitions. Diane is also a recipient of a Special Recognition Art Award in “The Healing Power of Art: Love, Peace, Unity & Hope” juried exhibition for devoting her artistic talent and efforts to empower other individuals.
Visit Diane Fleisch’s Website: dianefleischhughes.com
Rajul Shah
Revival, acrylic and 23kt gold leaf on wood panel, 12″ x 12″
Rajul Shah is a member of the Manhattan Arts International Associate Artists Online Gallery. She is also a member of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS Gallery. Her art has been selected for previous “HerStory” exhibitions. She has also been juried into “The Healing Power of Art: Love, Peace, Unity & Hope” online exhibition, “The Healing Power of Elements” exhibition, and “The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE”.
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Roopa Dudley
The Moon (in Pisces), acrylic on canvas, 40″ x 30″
Roopa Dudley is a member of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS Gallery. Her art has also been selected for Manhattan Arts International “HerStory” exhibitions. She received an Award of Excellence in “Healing Power Of Color” juried exhibition and an Award of Merit in the Manhattan Arts International “New Beginnings” exhibition. In 2023 her art was curated into “The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air and Fire” juried exhibition.
Visit Roopa Dudley’s Website: roopadudley.com
Eva Breitfuß
Beyond Communication, acrylic on canvas, 17.7″ x 17.7″
Eva Breitfuß is a member of the Manhattan Arts International Associate Artists Gallery. She is also a Featured Artist in our Art Review series published by The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS. Her art has been selected for previous “HerStory” exhibitions. She was also selected for inclusion in “The Healing Power of Art: Love, Peace & Unity”, “The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air & Fire”, “The Healing Power of Color”, ART Inspired by NATURE”, juried exhibitions, and “The Power of Resilience” invitational exhibition.
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Hiske Tas Bain
A Bird’s Eye View, acrylic on canvas, 12″ x 12″
Hiske Tas Bain has been in previous Manhattan Arts International “HerStory” exhibitions. Hiske is a Special Friend Member of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website. Her art was selected for “The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air & Fire”, “The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE” and “The Healing Power of Color” juried exhibitions.
Visit Hiske Tas Bain’s website: hisketas-fineart.com
Dee Tivenan
Golden Moments, mixed media on Yupo on panel, 30″ x 40″ x 1.5″
Dee Tivenan is a member of the Manhattan Arts International Associate Artists Gallery. Her art has been selected for previous “HerStory” exhibitions. It was also featured in “The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire”, “The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE” and “Inspirational Art in Mixed Media” jured exhibitions.
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Carole Claude T.
We Care, We Deal, We Have Fun, colored pencils, pastels, and a fine black marker pen, on A4, sketch paper, 8.3” x 11.7”.
Carole Claude T. is a Featured Artist in our Art Review series published by The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS. Her art was selected for “The Healing Power of Art: Love, Peace, Unity & Hope” juried exhibition.
Visit Carole Claude T.’s Website: caroleclaude.art
Paula Borsetti
Sweet Dreams Are Made of These, acrylic and cold wax on paper mounted on 2” deep cradled panel, 18″ x 24″
Paula Borsetti is a member of the Manhattan Arts International Associate Artists Gallery. Her art was selected for “The Healing Power of Elements” and “The Healing Power of Color” juried exhibitions.
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Fadia Haddad Jawdat
Reflection, found and painted paper, 9″ x 11″
Fadia Haddad Jawdat is a Featured Artist in our Art Review series published by The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS. Her art was selected for our “The Healing Power of Art: Love Peace, Unity & Hope” juried exhibition.
Visit Fadia Haddad Jawdat’s website: fadiajawdat.com
Roslyn Rose
The Future Beckons, photographic montage, printed on 100% rag paper with pigmented ink, various sizes
Roslyn Rose has been selected for previous Manhattan Arts International “HerStory” exhibitions. She is a member of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS Gallery. Her art was also included in “The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE” juried exhibition.
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Liisa Viima
Lady Godiva, mixed media, acrylic, oil, metal powder and metal leaf, 35.4″ x 23.6″
Liisa Viima is a Featured Artist in our Art Review series on The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website.
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Mary Chaplin
Garden of Life, Tribute to Joan Mitchell, oil on canvas, diptych. Each panel is 45″ x 57.5″
Mary Chaplin is a member of the Manhattan Arts International Featured Artists Gallery. Her art has been curated into several of our exhibitions including “Honor, Remembrance, Gratitude and Hope for Peace Expressed in Art” and The Healing Power of ART”. She is the recipient of an Award of Excellence in the Manhattan Arts International “New Beginnings” exhibition and “Our Bond With Nature” exhibition.
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Corina Ioana
Naked Visions in Dreamscapes, limited edition digital art
Corina Ioana is a Featured Artist in our Art Review series published by The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS. Her art was selected for “The Healing Power of Art: Love Peace, Unity & Hope” juried exhibition.
Visit Corina Ioana’s Website: corinafoto.com
Sharon Grimes
Two Moons and a Vessel, oil on a 2″ cradled birch panel, 40″ x 40″
Sharon Grimes is a Featured Artist in our Art Review series published by The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS. Her art was selected for “The Healing Power of Art: Love, Peace, Unity & Hope” juried exhibition in 2023.
Visit Sharon Grimes’s Website: sharongrimesart.com
Marcela Rose
Essence of Grace, oil and gold leaf on canvas, 72” x 84”
Marcela Rose is a Special Friend Member of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website. Her art was selected for “The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE” 2023 juried exhibition.
Visit Marcela Rose’s Website: marcellarose.com
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What an incredible exhibition Dear Renee! Thank you for inviting me and including my work amongst all these outstanding women artists from around the world. What a great curation!
What a gorgeous exhibition, Renee!!! I am honored to be included and surrounded by so many outstanding women and their powerful art. Thanks for this opportunity and for your unwavering passion behind this important show!
What an incredible exhibition!
Thank you Renee for curating and including my work amongst so many talented women artists – it is such an honour.
The narratives that each artist have provided are meaningful, thoughtful, inspiring, full of hope, healing and beauty.
Thank you for your efforts in curating this collection and communicating these messages on an international platform.
With love and gratitude,
Andrea Robinson
Congratulations Renee for a fabulous online HerStory 2024 Exhibition. I am honoured to have my painting be among so many Extraordinary Art by Women from around the world.