Harriet Nix, MFA

Harriet Nix, MFA, is a multidisciplinary visual artist, author, and former international business manager based in Destin, Florida. With a Master of Fine Arts in Fine Arts and Ancient Art History from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Harriet has built a unique career blending her deep passion for fine arts, art history, and Egyptology with extensive corporate experience. As the founder and owner of Phoenix Isis, a creative practice named after the Egyptian goddess symbolizing rebirth and transformation, she focuses on multi-disciplinary art forms, site-specific creations, and works that engage with meaningful cultural and social topics.

Harriet’s professional journey spans over four decades, including an influential corporate role as a rescission specialist and business manager with Intrawest Resort Ownership, where she specialized in contract negotiation, revenue retention, sales training, and mentoring. Her expertise in communication—particularly non-verbal cues—has been instrumental in training and developing sales teams. Beyond her corporate accomplishments, Harriet is also an accomplished author; her debut novel, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms...The Southern Sage’s Guide to Salesmanship, is available on multiple digital platforms. Now fully dedicated to her art and writing, she actively offers commissions and limited edition signed prints through her website, continuing to inspire and empower through her creative work.