“After my initial 1:1 appointment with Alanya I am now a lot more confident going forward with my vision for my art business. She provided so much information and emailed it all through so I could follow it effortlessly. I’m now looking at entering my first exhibition and art prize. She is also introducing me to some amazing local artists who I can also learn from.”

Mel Hibberd | Artist

“Alanya is an artist with great enthusiasm and passion to see all artists succeed and fulfil their vision. Alanya imparts practical guidance and market knowledge to help you navigate effectively in this multifaceted space. Thank you Alanya for your dedication.”

Dawn Cash | Artist

“I had my first art coaching session with Alanya online, and I’m so grateful I reached out. She genuinely understood where I was coming from and helped me clarify what I wanted to achieve next. With her honest feedback and practical steps, I came away from just one session feeling much more focused and optimistic about my next steps”

Jen Armstrong | Artist

“The professionalism of the Alanya and the NAC team enriched my Kairos journey through its strong culture of inclusiveness. I was encouraged to gain insight, participate, and step in, up, or out in ways that made me feel accomplished, supported, and valued.”

Liz Fox | Artist

“I met Alanya at her exhibition, where her sculpture caught my attention. It was sensitive and inspiring; a reflection of her character. As co-founder of an artist collective, New Artist Collective, she encourages artists and other creatives, at any stage of their practice, to connect, engage and feel supported. With her art therapy background, and her own art practice; Alanya coaches with insight, intuition, and warmth; lending her coaching a unique; gentle and generous approach.”

Sophie Seeger | Artist, Mentor, Tutor

“Your ability to guide and provide important feedback where needed has been so helpful and insightful for me and my journey in the art world! Couldn’t recommend you more, thank you.”

Israel Rumbel | Artist

"I've had the privilege of knowing and working with Alanya for over eight years, including as the co-founder in the establishment of the New Artist Collective, which she has grown into a vibrant and supportive community. As an artist coach, Alanya has a deeply person-centred approach that is both encouraging and insightful. Her ability to offer genuine feedback with clarity has helped me and many others connect and grow in our art practices. Alanya’s own experience as an artist enriches her coaching, making her guidance practical, empathetic, inspiring, and very hands-on."

Amanda O'Bryan | Artist, Designer, Author

“This is Alanya’s wheelhouse. Judgement free discussion about your art goals. Love it”

Jane Kerrigan | Artist

“In your element Alanya, your passion and enthusiasm is wonderfully contagious”

Belinda Dorey | Artist

I've had the pleasure of working with Alanya in many different capacities since moving to Newcastle—from exhibiting her work in the gallery, to hiring her within Pseudonym. We continue to collaborate on content, talks, workshops, and ideas to support the broader arts community. 

Her passion for creating inclusive, safe spaces where creativity can flourish is both boundless and deeply needed, especially in today’s challenging climate.

Alanya has also inspired and encouraged me to show up more publicly and authentically, helping me find and share my voice—even in moments when I struggled with confidence, despite having a clear message.

She is a compassionate, caring, and deeply professional individual, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Kere Baker | Pseudonym Gallery

Alanya is by far the best art‐business and marketing specialist I have come across in almost three decades as a fine artist. Working with her is the absolute best investment you can make in your art practice.

Pablo Tapia | Artist

As an emerging artist, being accepted as part of the Kairos exhibition with the New Artist's Collective has been such an exciting growth experience, through hands on learning and collaboration with fellow artists.

Alanya, as head and founder of the New Artists’ Collective mentored the group with a never-ending smile. Her encouragement and support instilled confidence to be an active group member and to learn through experience, all the facets of creating a successful exhibition. Julie Brondino shared her marketing knowledge and Sophie Seeger gave us all an education in curating.

I can reflect on this experience and feel confident that it gave me positive and supportive connections along with education in how to move forward as an artist.  The friendships created during this experience will remain way past the exhibition.

Rae Hayes | Artist

"We've been working with Alanya for over a year now, and quite simply, she has changed the way we think about our space, our brand, and our community.

What started with an artist installation has grown into something far more meaningful. Alanya has brought a series of activations to Neo Finance Group that have been nothing short of incredible — from striking murals that transformed our environment, to gallery exhibitions that gave our walls a genuine sense of purpose and soul.

But the moment that truly stood out was the networking luncheon she curated at The Owens. Alanya did something rare — she brought together corporates, industry professionals, and the local creative community in a way that felt completely natural and genuinely connected. It wasn't just a great event. It gave local artists a real sense of worth and visibility, and gave our team a perspective on community that we carry with us.

Alanya's character is what sets her apart. She is professional, deeply passionate, and brings a calm creative confidence to everything she does. Her work ethic is extraordinary — she shows up fully, every time, with vision and care in equal measure."

— Evan, Director | Neo Finance Group