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Welcome!
About Manhattan Arts International
Our mission is to help
Artists attain their highest potential. We strive to provide the necessary career direction to turn their passion into prosperity.
We
provide artists with exposure and continuous promotion through our juried Online Gallery and Exhbitions. We are constantly increasing our network on behalf of those artists.
Education is important to us. We provide valuable, informative and motivational articles in Art News and Knowledge. Profiles of Artists, Gallerists, Curators and Collectors produce insiders' views. Articles written by experts in art marketing and art business give art professionals an edge.
We provide many Art Services and Resources that include personalized career direction, group workshops, and publications to empower artists and turn their passion into prosperity. The Professional Resource Directory offers valuable connections.
 We are located in Manhattan, the art capital
of the world. We have a 29-year history led by Renée
Phillips, "The Artrepreneur Coach", author, curator, and lecturer who has made many contributions to the arts.
OUR ADVISORY BOARD
Our board of advisors is comprised of a strong powerful base of professionals from various fields. They all share a passion for the arts as well as having extraordinary professional and business backgrounds.
ARTIST SUCCESS PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD
Lisa Cooper,
Contemporary Art Gallery Owner and Art Consultant
Professionally, Lisa has spent over 20 years in key strategic roles directing marketing communications campaigns for some of the world's leading consumer brands. She launched Elisa Contemporary Art in November 2007 "To present art that transforms our lives." Lisa has been a juror for several Gallery shows, a guest lecturer at School of Visual Arts, and hosted events on "The Art of Collecting". Visit www.elisaart.com
Randi Hutton, Business owner & Coach
Randi is founder and owner of the RZ connection, an organizing, productivity and coaching company. She has a wide range of clients in the residential, business and educational arenas. Her eclectic background in real estate, film, advertising, and publishing has given her a keen sense of the challenges facing people and the solutions for reaching goals in all aspects of life.
Peter J. Phillips, Attorney, Intellectual Property, NYC, NY
Peter is a partner in the law firm Lucas & Mercanti, L.L.P. He is experienced in substantially all intellectual property areas with experience in litigation, licensing and counseling on patent validity and infringement. He is registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office and maintains a membership in the New York Intellectual Property Law Association. He received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University and a Juris Doctor from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law.
Leah Poller, Artist & Curator
Leah received classical training in sculpture at the Ecole Nationale Superieure de Beaux Arts, in Paris. She has exhibited in galleries and institutions in Europe, Mexico, and throughout the U.S. In 1992, she established her studio in Soho, NYC. A year later she launched the Art Alliance gallery. Leah has been featured on CNN, Fox Television and in numerous art publications. She has curated more than 125 exhibitions in the U.S. and abroad. Visit www.LeahPoller.com
Nancy Reyner, Artist, Author, & Technical Consultant
Nancy Reyner will be one of the jurors for our Celebrate The Healing Power of Art 2012. She is a painter who exhibits, lectures and teaches nationally. She received a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA from Columbia University. Nancy is the author of two painting books with publisher North Light Books as well as an instructional DVD. She is also a technical consultant for Golden Artist Colors, Inc. She has exhibited with several museums and biennales and her work is in numerous public and private collections. Visit www.NancyReyner.com
Carole Sorell, Public Relations Specialist in The Arts
Carole Sorell is founder of Carole Sorell Incorporated (CSI), a public relations company specializing in the promotion of arts, culture and special events worldwide. They have served a wide range of clients that include galleries, museums and other art institutions, performing arts groups, individual artists and performers, foundations, corporations and government agencies. Carole was an Assistant Commissioner of Cultural Affairs for New York City under two mayors, and where she represented the interests of 1,800 organizations. Her partner John Ross spent 35 years at The Metropolitan Museum of Art as Head of Public Affairs and Special Assistant to the President.
Edward Rubin, is one of the jurors for our Celebrate The Healing Power of Art 2012. He is a New York based arts writer, curator, visual artist, and consummate world traveler covering art news here and abroad. A long time contributor to Manhattan Arts International, his writings have appeared in such publications as Flash Art, Art & Antiques, ArtUS, Sculpture Magazine, Hispanic Outlook, Canadian Art, and dART International magazine.
CAREER GUIDANCE FOR ARTISTS
Renée Phillips, "The Artrepreneur Coach", is an author, career consultant and coach, offers private consultations, portfolio reviews
and workshops to help artists take their careers to the next level. She provides objective guidance on creative direction, promotional materials, and marketing venues.
As a pioneer in her field and artists' advocate she has curated more than 50 art exhibitions. She was the Editor-in-Chief of Manhattan
Arts International magazine for 17 years, before establishing www.ManhattanArts.com. She is a frequent keynote speaker for art insitutions throughout the
U.S.
Renée is also a member of the International Association
of Art Critics. Learn more about her services.
OUR ONLINE GALLERY
We operated an online gallery featuring more than 100 artists from around the world, from 2000-2010. In 2012 we plan on launching a new and improved online gallery. This will be launched with our 7th "Celebrate The Healing Power of ART" online juried exhibition. Click here for more information.
OUR PUBLICATIONS
Most recently Renée has created an Artist Success Package, a comprehensive handbook in PDF format that contains more than 300 pages of valuable information, advice and resources related to every aspect of the artist's career.
Our books include Presentation Power Tools for Fine Artists (a complete resource for creatiing artists' documents and professional materials), and Success Now! For Artists, A Movitational Guide for the Artrepreneur. As publishers of six editions of The Complete Guide to New York Art Galleries we hold the distinction of publishing "the only comprehensive book on NYC galleries."
OUR ARTICLES
We believe that knowledge is power. We provide articles that provide practical art and business tips and advice. Visit it now.
OUR BLOGS (with links)
The Artrepreneur Coach: Valuable articles on art and business
Healing Power of Art: Artists and organizations committed to art and healing
THE MANHATTAN ARTS INTERNATIONAL DEBATE
One of the highlights in the history of Manhattan Arts International was when Renee Phillips organized the Manhattan Arts Debate. It was attended by more than 750 members of the art community and was broadcast on radio and TV. Renee Phillips, Director, has organized more than 60 art events and has been honored as a leading artists advocate.
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