Serving the Art Community Since 1980

Helping Artists pursue their passion and turn their passion into prosperity

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

Renee Phillips
Renée Phillips "The Artrepreneur Coach"
Career Help for Artists


Renée shares a wealth of information and expertise based on her vast experience in the professional art world. She provides Artists with a road map specifically designed to meet their creative, career and financial goals.

"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 writer for Art & Antiques, ArtUS, Sculpture Magazine, NYArts and Contemporary Magazine
About Renée Phillips

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 an ejournal titled Soar!. and the Manhattan Arts International Email News. 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 Speaker: She 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. See detailed list.

Artist Career Advisor: 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 about her consultations.

Editor-in-Chief, Manhattan Arts magazine / Art Critic: Renée founded and operated Manhattan Arts International magazine from 1983 to 2000. Her mission was to promote emerging artists in all disciplines who were being ignored by the mainstream press. She also interviewed leaders in the world of art, politics and entertainment. She is currently Editor-in-Chief of Manhattan Arts Ezine.

Artists Advocate / Events: Renée organized more than 50 multi-media events including the "Manhattan Arts Debate" (photo), 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 was also an officer / member of the Board of Directors of New York Artist Equity Association. She is on the Advsory Board of Global Fusion Art. For her contributions to the Arts she has been awarded citations from two NYC mayors. 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.

Curator: She 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 for the many artists she provides guidance for she established a juried Online Gallery at www.ManhattanArts.com in 2000.


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, Mark Kostabi, and many others.  

Learn about Renée's Career Consultations

Learn about Renée's Portfolio Review

Learn about Renée's Website Guidance

Read Renée's SOAR!, an inspiring e-journal


Read Renée's Column "The Artrepreneur Coach"

Visit Renée's new website Renee-Phillips.com

Renée Help for Artists

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Success Now!
For Artists!

Renée Phillips is forming workshops based on her book Success Now! For Artists. The workshops will take place in New York, NY. They will consist of several group sessions in addition to private coaching.

For more information call her at 212.472.1660 or send her an email to
renee@manhattanarts.com



Comments About Renée from Satisfied Clients


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

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

"You helped me focus on achieving my goal, a solo show in a New York gallery." ~ Ana

"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

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

"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

"Your guidence landed me two recent shows!" ~ Saba

"I'm writing to send you a big, fat THANK YOU for taking a generous chunk of time to share your wisdom and offer your valuable advice. I felt our consultation was both time and money very well spent indeed. Thanks, too, for not objecting to Bob's sitting in with us. Like me, he was happily impressed with your bounty of helpful knowledge, as well as your genuine interest in helping me achieve my artistic career goals. I think the genuine part was what impressed us both the most. My artistic efforts are not often appreciated the way I felt appreciated yesterday by you. It was a delightful feeling. I appreciate the work you did to compile that wonderful list of exhibition possibilities for me." ~ Helen


"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

"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

"
Renée has been the most influential person in my career. Because of her guidance, I now have a two page resumé, and international collectors of my art." ~ Suzanne


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