Kirshbaum Associates Inc., located in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood and founded in 1980 by Shirley Kirshbaum, has built an enviable reputation as a highly personalized Artist Management and Public Relations office that represents a select and distinguished roster of artists. The company specializes in press campaigns, marketing consultation and programs for the arts – particularly those supporting classical musicians, ensembles, and institutions – and in managing the international careers for both outstanding emerging artists and today’s most acclaimed classical musicians.