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Serving the Art Community Since 1980

Helping Artists turn their passion into prosperity

Renée Phillips
The Artrepreneur Coach


My greatest career achievement is helping creative individuals discover their strengths, visualize their dreams, and achieve their highest potential.


Renee Phillips

Let me help you turn Your Creative Passion Into Prosperity!

Since 1980 I have been helping artists advance their careers because I have a passion to do this.

Beginning and established artists have sought my advice on a variety of subjects from creating a business plan, to selecting the right galleries for their work and how to appproach them, to generating publicity for their upcoming exhibition -- and everything in between!


Personalized Career Guidance to Suit Your Needs

There is no one size fits all. I read and listen to you and your goals and I take a thorough, personalized approach to providing you with the career direction that best fits your needs.


What I Can Do For You

* Determine the best artistic direction of your work
* Clarify specific career and financial goals
* Develop winning strategies that you can put immediately into motion
* Target potential markets
* Enhance promotional materials and web site
* Increase income in other creative directions
* Provide a writer's "quote" for your promotional materials.
* Much more

How to arrange a consultation
Please call 212.472.1660 or send Renee an email at renee@renee-phillips.com



What clients have said about Renee's career consulting services

John Zeuli

"Prior to the consultations you had obviously thoroughly reviewed my web site and supporting documents. Your feedback was therefore customized rather than generic. You offered me a host of powerful, relevant options." John Zeuli www.johnzeuliphotography.com

Lawrence Schneider

"You provided many creative suggestions that will help take my career to the next level. I was impressed with your vast expertise and thorough preparation." Lawrence Schneider www.lawrenceschneider.com

Colliander

"The encouragement and excellent advice you gave to me is already moving me in new directions. You have opened up so many new avenues to me in the art world. I can't stop exploring all that you suggested."
Deborah Colliander
www.DeborahColliander.com

Matt Runkle


"You had the insight to connect deeply with who I am as an artist, understanding the origins and purpose of my work." Matt Runkle matthewrunkle.com

Shipman


"Thank you for sharing your wisdom and valuable advice. I appreciate the work you did to compile that wonderful list of exhibition possibilities for me. Helen P. Shipman www.HelenPShipman.com

Joanne Turney
"Without your help my successful career in NYC would never have happened. I am grateful to you for your introduction to galleries and now helping me set up my book signing tour. You have a strong desire to help artists and are so generous with your knowledge and resources." Joanne Turney Bauers www.edgewoodpubco.com

Micci Cohan


"It was the best thing by far I've done for my Art, my head, my soul, my career. I feel like I have a better grip on what to focus on, what my market is, and I feel even more confident! Micci Cohan www.miccicohan.net

Rothman "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 Rothman www.marybethrothman.com


How to arrange a consultation
Please call 212.472.1660 or send Renee an email at renee@renee-phillips.com


Learn about Renee's new ARTIST SUCCESS PROGRAM


Website Advice
This is an important compenent of your overall promotion! Need a critique of your website or blog? Ask Renee for her advice on the phone.
Learn more.


"Reneé worked with me making valuable suggestions to improve my current art website. She gave me specific recommendations and addressed my questions regarding aesthetic quality and visibility to attract potential clients. I have been receiving positive feedback on my new site and am grateful to Reneé for helping me move forward." ~ Anne Ierardi


Learn About Renee's Books
and E-Documents

Presentation Power ToolsThese books offer valuable, timely, comprehensive information for artists of all career levels. Renée always puts extra effort into providing unique winning strategies, practical guidance from insiders, and information not available elsewhere. Learn more.


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


Renée's Artist Success Program is starting soon.
Learn more.

   

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