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Sell Your Art To Interior Designers and Corporate Art Consultants

By Renee Phillips

Professional Organizations and More Resources with Thousands of Leads You can expand your art sales by selling your art to interior designers and corporate art consultants. They are art professionals … [Read more...]

writing your Artist's Resume

How to Write Your Short Artist’s Statement

By Renee Phillips

Your average length Artist's Statement usually runs around 100-200 words. (Read "How to Write Your Artist's Statement"). After you've written that, it's a good exercise to pare it down for those times … [Read more...]

Morantivirus, painting by Keith Morant

Keith Morant Offers A Solution to The Artist’s Creative Challenge

By Guest Author

Keith Morant (1944-2022) was an internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning artist who created expressive oil and mixed media abstract paintings. He received innumerable distinguished awards … [Read more...]

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There Are Positive Solutions for Your Art Career Challenges

By Renee Phillips

As an artist living in an imperfect world, there may be times when you’ll feel frustrated and under-served. You may suffer from one or more of these circumstances: isolation; financial hardship; young … [Read more...]

Stanton Macdonald-Wright, Synchromy No. 3, oil on canvas. created in 1917. In the Brooklyn Museum, NY,  Photo: Public Domain.

Fascinating Facts About Synchromism and Color

By Renee Phillips

Learn About This Short-Lived But Influential Art Movement The term "synchromism" means "with color" or "colors together". Synchromism was an art movement founded in 1912 by American artists … [Read more...]

Write Your Artist's Statement

Fun Techniques to Help You Write Your Artist’s Statement

By Renee Phillips

If you're like most artists writing your artist's statement is one of those projects that you dread even more than root canal. Having helped thousands of artists over the years tackle this job I was … [Read more...]

Praise Page

Add A Praise Page to Your Art Website

By Renee Phillips

What It Is, The Benefits, How to Prepare One, How to Generate Testimoniaols, Positive Endorsements and How to Share Them to Increase Art Sales Creating your art website is a big project with many … [Read more...]

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Simple Ideas to Sell More Art

By Renee Phillips

Sometimes art marketing activities can be difficult and time-consuming. Simple ideas for increasing sales will help you spend more quality time creating art. In this article you'll find ways that I … [Read more...]

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Taking The First Steps To Launching An Artist Group or Organization

By Renee Phillips

If you are an artist you know what artists need better than anyone, at some point in your career you may feel compelled to launch an art organization.  If you have a strong desire to help fellow … [Read more...]

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Not All “Calls for Artists” Are Equal

By Renee Phillips

You're probably familiar with the  “Calls for Artists” that offer juried exhibitions. There are many excellent, trustworthy people and programs available that offer the best opportunities to exhibit … [Read more...]

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Helpful Art Organizations and Resources

By Renee Phillips

As an art professional your art career success depends on a variety of factors including being well informed about the wealth of opportunities available for you. To help you keep abreast of them you … [Read more...]

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The Rituals and Routines of Famous Artists

By Renee Phillips

Reading about the rituals and routines of famous artists can be fascinating and enlightening and inform us about the creative human psyche. For example, every morning, before he started to compose … [Read more...]

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How I Helped Lisa Become A Full-Time Artist

By Renee Phillips

When Lisa approached me for art marketing advice and a series of coaching sessions, her primary goal was to become a full-time artist. When an artist asks me to help them with this type of goal there … [Read more...]

Color Quiz

Do You Know These Facts About Color? Take This Quiz!

By Renee Phillips

Artists and art enthusiasts alike are enthralled by the world of color and the many ways colors impact us visually and emotionally. We know color can alter our moods, stir a memory, and inspire … [Read more...]

Nancy Staub Laughlin

Interview With Artist Nancy Staub Laughlin With Advice to Artists Part I

By Renee Phillips

It is an honor to present this interview with innovative artist Nancy Staub Laughlin nancystaublaughlin.com who has created a new concept of the “still life”.  I've had the pleasure of knowing Nancy … [Read more...]

Dealing with dealers and art galleries

What Artists Need to Know About Galleries, Agents and Art Consultants

By Renee Phillips

Selling your art depends on securing healthy relationships with art business professionals such as gallery owners, agents and art consultants. As you build these relationships it is important for you … [Read more...]

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Funding Resources and Grants For Individual Artists

By Renee Phillips

It's difficult to sustain your career on art sales alone. Throughout your career you may face financial challenges. These road blocks should not thwart your desire to expand your creative impulse. … [Read more...]

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How to Recognize Different Types of Art Buyers

By Renee Phillips

If you’re an artist or art agent engaged in selling art, have you noticed people have different art buying patterns? It's interesting when you know how to recognize  different types of art buyers. … [Read more...]

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Ways to Increase Your Email List As An Artist

By Renee Phillips

You may already know that having and growing an email list is a valuable art marketing tool if you want to increase art sales and gain other important career opportunities. Many artists ask me, how to … [Read more...]

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Do Artists Have A Duty to Reflect the Times In Which We Live?

By Renee Phillips

Read How Several Artists Answered that Question A press release I received from Elijah Wheat Showroom, elijahwheatshowroom.com, a gallery located in Brooklyn, NY, caught my interest. In it they … [Read more...]

The Important Differences Between Your Artist’s Biography and Your Artist’s Statement and How to Write Them

By Renee Phillips

On a weekly basis I have the pleasure of visiting hundreds of artists' websites, either as part of my curatorial process for a new exhibition or in preparation for my writing services and when artists … [Read more...]

"The Art Critic" by Norman Rockwell. Created in 1955. Style: Regionalism Courtesy of Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, MA, US. Photo: Fair Use. in the US

What You Can Learn From Comments About Your Art on Social Media

By Renee Phillips

It's a joy to help artists who want to increase their networking and art marketing skills using social media. There is tremendous value to gain from using it to build important professional art … [Read more...]

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Activate Your Power of Being Focused As An Artist

By Renee Phillips

Having laser sharp clarity about your art career goals, creative direction, and moment to moment priorities can all make a huge difference in your life and career. When you activate the power of being … [Read more...]

HerStory 2025 Exhibition

2025 Curatorial Project: Manhattan Arts International “HerStory” Exhibition

By Renee Phillips

As a curator I have had the honor and pleasure of presenting annual “HerStory” Online Exhibitions since 2000. Prior to that year I curated all-women exhibitions throughout NYC in public venues that … [Read more...]

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Questions Art Buyers Might Ask Themselves Before They Decide to Buy Your Art

By Renee Phillips

How much time and attention do you give to what's on the minds of potential buyers of your artwork? If you're interested in improving your art sales it's a good idea to know what kinds of questions … [Read more...]

What to Do When You Receive Publicity As An Artist – 15 Steps to Take

By Renee Phillips

15 Important Steps to Take Immediately After Learning You Are in an Article, Received an Award, Were Selected for an Exhibition or Other Good News When you receive any form of publicity as an artist, … [Read more...]

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Creating Bonds of Strength with Fellow Artists

By Renee Phillips

Every year I curate the  “HerStory” exhibition on the Manhattan Arts International website. When the exhibition is published, I notify the exhibiting artists to thank and congratulate them. In the … [Read more...]

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Tools For Maintaining Your Art Website

By Renee Phillips

If you're following my articles you know how important it is to have a modern and updated art website. It is your 24/7 portfolio to the world. But, it also requires maintenance. If you can afford to … [Read more...]

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How To Choose The Best “Opportunities For Artists”

By Renee Phillips

You cannot avoid them. “Opportunities For Artists” come pouring into your email every day and they are advertised and shared aggressively throughout social media.  There are so many to choose from! … [Read more...]

Selling Art in the Healthcare Art Market

By Renee Phillips

As I’m sure you probably already know the art in healthcare field has been growing steadily in the last few decades. Hospitals and wellness centers have incorporated art programs and budgets for art … [Read more...]

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Is This Another Art Scam?

By Renee Phillips

(This article was originally written in May, 2019 and was recently updated in 2023.) I recently received an email from an artist informing me that she had sent her artwork to a gallery in Manhattan … [Read more...]

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Experience the Benefits of Learning As An Artist with “How To” Articles

By Renee Phillips

Dear Artist, This page offers several ways to increase your  creative, career and financial growth and accomplish your goals. If you have a thirst for more knowledge and you are seeking step-by-step … [Read more...]

Art Galleries

22 Questions for Artists to Ask Galleries

By Renee Phillips

How to Prepare and Protect Yourself Exhibiting in a gallery requires an investment of your time and energy. Spend time doing some research and asking questions. Visit the gallery several times … [Read more...]

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The New-York Historical Society Center for Women’s History

By Renee Phillips

For centuries women have inspired, enlightened and informed us with their enormous talent, vision and commitment. Many have served as creative trailblazers. Unfortunately, their contributions have … [Read more...]

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The Influence of Architectural Design on The Art Market

By Renee Phillips

When was the last time you thought about how trends in architecture influence art buying decisions? The more you know about this industry the better. Why? Because there is a direct correlation between … [Read more...]

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10 Important Attributes of Successful Artists

By Renee Phillips

Ask Yourself: Do You Possess These Qualities? During my extensive career as an exhibition curator, art writer, artist mentor and artist career coach I have observed there are several crucial facts … [Read more...]

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The Many Rewarding Ways Artists Can Help Charities

By Renee Phillips

Many artists know that when they use their creativity as an instrument to help others in need they feel a sense of providing a worthwhile service.  It offers them another outlet for creativity and … [Read more...]

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Winning Traits of Successful Artists

By Renee Phillips

In my career I have had the honor of meeting artists from around the world who are at different levels of their art careers. It is immediately apparent which ones have developed the traits and … [Read more...]

Ober-Rae Starr Livingstone, Every Moment, acrylic, 36″ x 48″. NOAPS

Interview with Ober-Rae Starr Livingstone Board Member of NOAPS

By Renee Phillips

Ober-Rae Starr Livingstone: Award-Winning Artist Ober-Rae Starr Livingstone (ober-rae.com) is an accomplished artist who has been painting for over 40 years. His work can be found in private and … [Read more...]

painting by Vincent van Gogh, "The Novel Reader", oil on canvas, 73 x 92 cm. (Photo: Public Domain.)

Here Are Many Key Principles, Tips and Strategies to Achieve Success As An Artist

By Renee Phillips

Here are several very popular and valuable articles designed to guide you on your successful art career. In each one you'll find many key principles, tips and strategies to take you step-by-step … [Read more...]

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Scams Aimed at Artists

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Do You Think Titles of Art Matter?

This Question Has Attracted Many Different Replies Shakespeare quipped "A rose by any other name would smell … [Read More...]

A Positive Future for Maturing Artists

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What Really Is Self-Taught Art and What Does It Mean to Be A Self-Taught Artist?

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Organizations That Advance The Status of Women Artists

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22 Questions for Artists to Ask Galleries

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Sell Your Art To Interior Designers and Corporate Art Consultants

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If you're like most artists I know, the task of writing your Artist's Statement feels like torture. You may … [Read More...]

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What to Do When You Receive Publicity As An Artist – 15 Steps to Take

15 Important Steps to Take Immediately After Learning You Are in an Article, Received an Award, Were Selected … [Read More...]

10 Ways to Avoid Art Career Sabotage

You can have the best art on the planet, but unless you apply positive and proactive beliefs and action steps … [Read More...]

Selling Your Art to Corporations

Their Criteria, How They Purchase Art, and More Imagine your art on permanent display in a lobby or … [Read More...]

Topic Ideas For Your Art Blog Posts

This May Be Easier Than You Think! Whenever an artist asks me how they can drive more traffic to their … [Read More...]

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This is a true confession to you about my love-hate relationship as a juror / curator. During my art career I … [Read More...]

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