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The Complete Guide to New York Art Galleries, Sixth Edition

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I am an emerging artist. I was delighted to find this book with galleries that accept new artists. As a result I will be having my first group show in 2005. Renée is providing a great service for artists.

"We are dedicated to helping Artists pursue their passion."- Renée Phillips

This book is the perfect resource for the emerging artist. As a newcomer to the New York area, this book has proved to be an invaluable guide to galleries-from private dealers to alternative spaces-artist resources and countless other tidbits of information useful to the rookie.

This is an essential and comprehensive guide for artists, dealers, curators, and collectors. It classifies art galleries by area, and each gallery includes information such as director, contact information, work shown, focus/mission, and selection process, among other important information. It is written in an easy to read and clear form, to the point. New galleries are included in this 6th edition. Great to explore the New York art world!

This book as an invaluable resource and motivational guide for artists. Helpful in understanding the bigger picture of the New York, which galleries to approach and which not to approach. Every major gallery is included along with many alternative exhibition venues that I wouldn't have known about. The book has alot of information you can't find anywhere else such as how they select their artists, what materials they want to see and when, what level of experience artists, and other useful background information.I was pleased to learn what many galleries don't want you to know such as further exhibitions fees and promotional expences they will expect you to pay.

This guide is a phenomenal tool both for artists and for art appreciators. The scope of Phillips' research really does justice to the diversity of the New York art scene. In this book, there is something for everyone.

This book is awesome to have if you love art and you live in New York. Organized by neighborhood, The Complete Guide is easy to follow, gives comprehensive descriptions, and hits all the important stops. For artists it is a great resource, especially because galleries are classified by what type of art they specialize in, if any, and Renee Phillips provides useful details about each gallery. Definately a gem if you work in the art world or if you just love art.

Although this book would work best for an artist seeking guidance in finding the right gallery representation, it works as a great reference guide for collecting art as well.

Surprisingly 9 out of 10 galleries in New York are NOT looking for new artists. This book is for a buyers market, those looking to make an "investment", which is the sad state of art today. If you are an artist looking to break into the N.Y. scene it will only be good as a gallery guide. Borrow a copy or get it cheap!

Although I haven't read the book, it seems that one can attain its flavor by examining the content displayed above at top of page. All the information presented can easily be gleaned from the internet and one wonders how complete the book can be if it has lopped off significant galleries, as per its index, such as Gogosian and Louis Meisel Galleries, among others. Perhaps the author has no real familiarity with the galleries listed, or so it seems.