About Renée

Artists Advocate
Renée organized 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. She has also served on the Board of Directors of Artists Equity and other non-profit arts organizations.

Author, Arts 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 daily on Renee Phillips: The Artrepreneur Coach blog in addition to the Manhattan Arts International Weekly Email News, Manhattan Arts International "Celebrate HerStory" blog and The Healing Power of ART blog. She writes a regular column in Art Calendar: The Business Magazine For Visual Artists.

She is a member of the prestigious International Association of Art Critics and her articles have appeared in many publications nationwide.

She has also authored numerous exhibition catalogues.

Exhibition Curator / Juror
She organized dozens of group exhibitions in galleries and alternative exhibition spaces, from corporate spaces to Lincoln Center, 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 for the many artists she established a juried Online Gallery at www.ManhattanArts.com in 2000.

Motivational Speaker
She delivers keynote speeches in many art and educational institutions such as New York University, Hechscher Museum, Silvermine Guild, Art Institute of Chicago, and Marymount Manhattan College, among others.


What Artists Say
"You helped me focus on achieving my goal, a solo show in a New York gallery." Ana Silva

"Renée, with your advice I finally put together a consistent body of work and I applied for a grant. I received $10,000 to make this CD. I won't forget what you've done for me." John Serafin

"Thank you. You gently pushed me and my artwork out the door." Betty English

"My consultation with you and your articles positioned me to make a big sale. Thank you for your energy and talent. Consulting you was a turning point for me." June Evans

"Renée's ideas, enthusiasm, and insights offer people the focus and action-steps needed to accomplish their goals. Her genius is at helping people articulate their aims while at the same time honing in on their strengths and skills, then providing them with the tools and the ease to plan for and achieve their goals." Judith Sanders

"Thank you for your positive influence and direction in my career. A few years back, you reviewed my work and suggested a few galleries to consider. I have been in many shows worldwide since we met and now in NYC. Your books have been very useful to me both for practical advice and inspiration. I refer to them often." Max Chandler

"You inspired me to think larger in terms of getting my art out into the world." Mira Cohen

"I won a $15,000 Pollock - Krasner Grant, thanks to my consultation with you and your career guidance." Stephen Alarid

"Thanks so much for your advice---I know that the professional-looking packet had everything to do with getting the gallery's attention and getting accepted into it (I even put a picture label on the CD, as you suggested)." Shirley Piniat

"Renée'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 Firth

"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 Bancel

"I just wanted to tell you again how much I appreciated our coaching sessions. I feel back in the groove of painting. I am ready to venture into some new things, and avenues that you suggested to me. Thank you again for all your help. You are great!" Patti Brown

"Renée is all about helping artists become successful. Her magazine, books and her career guidance makes the business end more approachable for the artist." Cornelia Seckel, Publisher, Art Times Journal

"I have never met anyone in the art world like Renée who is so singularly focused in her pursuit to help artists establish and further their careers." Edward Rubin, NY critic

"My consultation with you and your articles positioned me to make a big sale. Thank you for your energy and talent. Consulting you was a turning point for me." June Evans

"At Renee's gentle and supportive urging I wrote an article for Manhattan Arts International's online magazine. This was a wonderful experience as it helped me to finally put my thoughts about my work on paper. Then, several months later, an art consultant found the article, learned of my work, and offered me the opportunity to display my work in a significant group show." Judith Sanders


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