Reader Reviews

“Great road map for those interested in arts programming, arts education, and responsible service to the community.”

“Philip S. Thomas has penned an engaging account of his successful arts career in New Jersey. Having known him personally for more than 30 years, I can attest to the fact that every word is true and that he was a creative tour de force in the beloved communities in which he lived and worked. With his creative out-of-the-box thinking, he developed monumental programs, cultivated and promoted numerous artists of local and national repute, developed impressive tour packages for artists of color, collaborated with various individuals and organizations in the industry and mentored numerous individuals along the way. Though Mr. Thomas primarily writes about his work in Newark, his reach goes far beyond my favorite city and hometown and beyond the state. Newark's Arts Impresario is a blueprint for seasoned and aspiring arts administrators and artists — to think big, aim for excellence and reach for the stars!”

“Phil has had a very lucrative and diverse career in the arts. I'm happy to say that I was involved with him on many events. If you love the arts, you will certainly enjoy his journey I recommend this book highly. Bright Moments indeed. — Dorthaan Kirk, NEA Jazz Master”

“A life well lived and impeccably documented.”