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Renée presenting a lecture and book signing at The Salmagundi Club, New York, NY
About Renée Phillips
Director, Author, Curator, Life/Career Consultant,
Artist Advocate & Motivational Speaker
FOUNDER / DIRECTOR, MANHATTAN ARTS INTERNATIONAL
She founded Manhattan Arts International which is now a major global network and website of Artrepreneurs at www.ManhattanArts.com. It contains a Juried Online Gallery, Ezine, Resource Directory, and a comprehensive resource guide of several hundred NYC art galleries.
AUTHOR / WRITER
She is the author of several books including Presentation Power Tools for Fine Artists, Success NOW! For Artists and The Complete Guide to New York Art Galleries. She writes a monthly ejournal titled Soar! for Manhattan Arts International. She is a member of the International Association of Art Critics and her articles have appeared in many publications nationwide in print and online including Art Calendar magazine. Learn about her books and how to order them now.
MOTIVATIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER
She is a featured lecturer and delivers keynote speeches in many art and educational institutions such as International Artexpo NY, New York University, Hechscher Museum, Silvermine Guild, Chicago Artists Coalition, and Marymount Manhattan College, among others.
ARTIST LIFE/CAREER ADVISOR / COACH
As a pioneer in her field she is known as "The Artrepreneur Coach", serving as a career advisor and coach for more than 27 years. She helps her clients from around the world crystalize their creative, financial and career goals and provides, resources and empowering plans of action. Learn more.
EDITOR, MANHATTAN ARTS MAGAZINE / ART WRITER
Renée founded and operated Manhattan Arts International magazine from 1983 to 2000. This magazine forged the careers of numerous emerging artists of all disciplines. She also interviewed leaders in the world of art, politics and entertainment. She is currently Editor-in-Chief of Manhattan Arts Ezine at www.manhattanarts.com/readingroom/index.htm.
ARTISTS' ADVOCATE / EVENTS ORGANIZER
Renée co-hosts Art & Healing events with world renowned artist Nadiya Jinnah in Nadiya's 2,000 square foot studio/gallery in midtown Manhattan. She has organized more than 50 multi-media events including the "Manhattan Arts Debate", the only political debate in NYC's history to concentrate solely on the arts. It was televised on ABC news and transmitted on WQXR radio owned by The New York Times and attracted more than 750 attendees. She was on the Board of Directors of New York Artist Equity Association. For her contributions to the Arts she has been awarded citations from two NYC mayors.
EXHIBITION CURATOR
She has organized dozens of group exhibitions in galleries and alternative exhibition spaces, from corporate spaces to Studio 54, and arranged one-person shows for artists in galleries throughout New York City. Realizing the lack of support and availability of New York exhibition venues she established a juried Online Gallery at www.ManhattanArts.com in 2000.
CELEBRITY COLLABORATION & PUBLICITY
During her career she has had the pleasure of interviewing and working with many leaders from art, entertainment and politics including Leo Castelli, Jay Leno, Ivanna Trump, Peter Jennings, Mayors Koch and Dinkins, Wolf Kahn, Frank Zappa, Tony Bennett, Mark Kostabi, and many others. She appeared on the Jerry Lewis Telethon as a celebrity guest. She was featured in New York Newsday as a "Community Leader." Articles about her have appeared in The New York Times, Crain's New York Business, and Our Town, among others. She has been interviewed on CBS News, WPIX TV, and National Broadcast Radio, to name a few.
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Praise from Renée's Clients
"Renée Phillips's extraordinary coaching offers tremendous value to artists. She was able to distill a plausible plan from my overall vision. She is 'all heart' combined with impeccable integrity." ~Heather
"You inspired me to think larger in terms of getting my work out into the world. ~Mira
"You helped me focus on achieving my goal, a solo show in a New York gallery." ~Ana
"I have never met anyone in the art world like Renée Phillips who is so singularly focused in her pursuit to help artists establish and further their careers." ~Edward Rubin, NY art writer
"Renée, with your advice I put together a consistent body of work and I applied for a grant. I received $10,000 to make this CD." ~John
"Renée is all about helping artists become successful. Her books and her career guidance make the business end more approachable for the artist." ~Cornelia Seckel, Publisher, Art Times
"My consultation with you and your articles positioned me to make a big sale. Consulting you was a turning point for me." ~June
"Thank you for the consultation. It was the best thing by far I've done for my Art, my head, my soul, my career. I feel even more confident and have more clarity and creativity! ~Micci
"Your advice and connections saved me money in the promotion of my exhibition.You helped me launch a professional publicity campaign that is still working for me many months later." ~Patrick
"Renée Phillips offers an unparalleled resource for artists seeking to develop their career. As a coach Renée has the unique ability to identify an artist's strengths and map a path to success. Renée is truly an artist's muse." ~Marybeth
"Your help has been wonderful, and your insights have helped me to believe that I can be successful... at a time when doubt seemed to loom large. I thank you for helping me to turn the corner to new possibilities and adventures." ~Maureen
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