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Advice About Getting Into New York Art Galleries or Any Desired Galleries

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Art enthusiasts viewing art in NYC, NY. Photo credit: Renee Phillips.

Artists from around the world seek my career advice on many different topics, but the most frequent inquiries are about getting into New York art galleries. I wrote several books about New York Art Galleries, reviewed art exhibitions for Manhattan Arts magazine for 17 years, and I gave a 3-hour course every month in NYC, NY titled "How to Break Into New York Art Galleries". So, … [Read more...]

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

By Renee Phillips 4 Comments

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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 business relationships and connect with potential buyers, gallery owners and other professionals. This article is about what you can learn from comments about your art on social media … [Read more...]

Being An Efficient Artist Enhances Your Art Career Success

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You may extremely talented and detailed when it comes to creating your art; however, if you fail to be efficient in other areas as an art professional, your art career could suffer from painful and irreversible consequences. One quality you want to have is being efficient.  The simple truth is, being an efficient artist improves your art career success. If you admit that isn't … [Read more...]

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

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This article offers several ways to increase your  creative, career and financial growth and accomplish your goals. If you have a thirst for more knowledge but seeking step-by-step guidance you've come to the right place. I invite you to experience the benefits of learning as an artist with some of my "How To" articles. Each article has links to more articles so you can dig … [Read more...]

How to Deal With Change and Improve Your Art Career Success

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If you have fears around the notion of having to change you're not alone. In an article in Psychology Today writer by Gustavo Razzetti reminds us, "We fear change because we can’t anticipate the outcome." As a career coach I've learned that having to change may be one of the most difficult challenges an artist can face and I've developed many ways to help them. In this … [Read more...]

Answers to “Why Wasn’t My Art Chosen?”

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"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

One of the most discouraging and perplexing situations for artists can be when they submit their art to a particular call for artists and they get rejected. Every artist has been in that situation more than once during their career. Your goal should be to avoid rejection as much as possible. I've written this article to provide possible answers to "why wasn't my art chosen?" … [Read more...]

Important Basics to Know Before Submitting Your Art to A Jury

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

One of the greatest pleasures I have is serving as as a juror/curator for exhibitions for Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS. I personally look at every entry several times and visit the artists' websites to learn more about them and their art. I enjoy every step of the process. The flip side is the disappointment I feel when artists fail to … [Read more...]

How to Create A Successful Art Blog

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Whether you want to increase your art sales or expand your reputation as an artist to a global audience, having an art blog can be the perfect vehicle for achieving your art career goals. An art blog can reside on your art website or consist of your stories on Facebook or LinkedIn. In this article you'll learn how to create a successful art blog. At the end, you'll find … [Read more...]

Email Mistakes Artists Make and How to Avoid Them

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Email Mistakes Artists Make and How to Avoid Them

Many emails you send that are improperly written may discredit your professional image or go immediately into the recipient's trash without being read. When writing to an individual or business, it's important to take time to plan and formulate your content and avoid the pitfalls. Here are several email mistakes artists make and how to avoid them so you can use email … [Read more...]

Artists Gain Many Benefits From Writing Comments on Art Blogs

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On The Artrepreneur Coach blog you'll find a few hundred articles on a variety of topics from how to write your artist's biography and approach galleries, to how to increase the value of your art, win juried competitions and increase art sales -- and countless more! Art business advice is easy to find here, no matter what career level you are currently enjoying. However, when … [Read more...]

How to Stay Sane Until You Can Create Art Full Time

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Do you have a full-time job that steals time from you that you wish you had for creating art? I’ve been there and I know how crazy and frustrating it can be. But until your day of freedom finally arrives, I hope this article “How to Stay Sane Until You Can Create Art Full Time” will make your life now more enjoyable. I wrote a version of this article many years ago and it … [Read more...]

Are You an Artist Who Suffers From Occasional or Chronic Low Self-Esteem?

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Vincent van Gogh, Old Man in Sorrow (On the Threshold of Eternity), oil on canvas, 81 x 65 cm. Location: Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo, Netherlands. Photo: Public Domain.

This article provides answers to What is Self-Esteem and What Causes Self-Esteem Issues? It also lists Some Signs of Low Self-Esteem, and Offers Several Cures that May Work For You. Having a positive self-image will sustain you during the ups and downs of your art career.  A healthy amount of self-esteem will serve as a protective shield against fear, self-sabotage, … [Read more...]

Interview With Artist Matti Sirvio With Advice to Artists

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Matti Sirvio, Hollywood, Bollywood, My Wood, oil on canvas, 36" x 36".

This interview is part of the ongoing series "Advice To Artists From Artists" in which I interview established artists from around the world to gain their insight about the meaning of "success", their inspiration, and their advice to other artists. I am delighted to present this interview with internationally exhibited artist Matti Sirvio. He was born in Sotkamo, Finland and … [Read more...]

How to Write Your Artist Email Newsletter

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Publicity. Photo credit: Renee Phillips

Perhaps you've read articles by art marketing experts who claim impressive results gained from email newsletters. Or, you may have read the article I wrote on this website about holiday email marketing in which I state the fact that  70% of the population prefer that businesses reach out to them by email. If you're like many artists I know you've thought about adding this step … [Read more...]

Activate Your Power of Being Focused As An Artist

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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 focused as an artist you reach your fullest potential as an innovative accomplished art professional. This article offers ways in which you can increase these powers to help … [Read more...]

Online Resources for Artists to Expand Your Creative and Business Skills

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Isn't it empowering when you learn something new to take your career to the next level? There are many online resources for artists to expand your creative and business skills. You can achieve your career and financial goals without having to leave your home or studio or be forced to follow a strict schedule. The following online resources offer options for beginners to … [Read more...]

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