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Writings by Renée Phillips, The Artrepreneur Coach
She is the Director of Manhattan Arts International, an author of several books and a public speaker. As a consultant she provides empowering life and career strategies for creative individuals. Read about her extensive career background in the arts.

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Soar!
Renée's inspiring monthly newsletter aimed to inspire and educate. inspired by Helen Keller's empowering quote: "One cannot consent to creep when one has an impulse to soar."

Your Relationship with a Gallery: Questions to Ask Before Taking the Plunge Start your relationship with a gallery from a position of power. An excerpt from Renée's book Presentation Power Tools for Fine Artists.

Pricing Your Art by Renée Phillips. An Excerpt from the book Success Now! For Artists. When pricing your work be realistic. Your prices should be competitive in the marketplace, not a number you pick out of the air...

Paying to Show by Renée Phillips. An Excerpt from the book Success Now! For Artists. Does it pay to pay galleries for exhibitions? Why are these galleries multiplying? Read this before making your decision and writing the check...

Winning Juried Shows: What to Avoid Renée Phillips shares her pet peeves as a juror. You must read this article before entering juried competitions.

How to Write Your Artist's Statement: Expressing Your Creative Vision by Renée Phillips. Guidelines and quick tips to get you well on your way...

Creating Success Your Way: Keynote Speech by Renée Phillips presented at the Art Institute of Chicago for Chicago Artists Coalition and Chicago Dept. of Cultural Affairs...

The Art of Networking by Renée Phillips. Tips on how to improve your networking skills. An Excerpt from the book Success Now! For Artists...

The Artist's Vision of Self in the Process of Personal and Professional Growth by Renée Phillips (an excerpt from her article published in Chicago Artists Coalition News)

Scams: Artists Beware by Renée Phillips. Read about scams that are aimed at taking advantage of artists...


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