Thank You Park West Gallery for a Wonderful Experience

"Life with Monet" by Marko Mavrovich | Park West Gallery Collection

Dear Park West Gallery,

"Just wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed our recent cruise as part of a Park West Gallery VIP group. 

[The Park West Gallery staff] did everything they could do to make the experience memorable. The artists, Marko, Noah, and Dominic were awesome and great to meet.

We have been buying art from Park West Gallery for many years and on various cruise lines but we learned more about art and process involved in creating works of art than we ever imagined.

Thank you Park West Gallery for a wonderful experience."

Jim and Connie C.

Lakeville, Pennsylvania

Park West Gallery Provides "First-Rate Customer Service"

Dear Park West Gallery...

"I have traveled many times on Carnival, the last being to Europe on the Carnival Dream. I have so enjoyed your art auctions. In fact I have purchased many pieces by Tarkay. I fell in love with his paintings on my first cruise. Your staff each time were very informative and helpful.

I look forward to cruising again and perhaps purchasing another Tarkay. I have also purchased a few other artists as well."

Teresa S.

Bensalem, Pennsylvania

"Violet Respite" by Itzchak Tarkay | Park West Gallery Collection

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"Thank you so much for all of the extra effort in getting our painting for us. We really appreciate your first-rate customer service in working with us! You and your company have really set the bar high for working with great customer service. 

Thanks again!"

Andy and Carla C.

Elkader, Iowa

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"We were lucky enough to attend the VIP reception aboard the Epic, October 2. Dayne and I would like to tell you how much we enjoyed the entire trip, from Hotel Victor, to meeting the artists, to viewing art we might never have been able to see.

Thank you for allowing us this privilege. We hope we will be invited to another VIP event again."

Sally C.

Jensen Beach, Florida

Meeting the Artists at Park West Gallery Auctions

Left to right: Leslie Lew, Dominic Pangborn, Marcus and Yolanda Glenn
at a Park West Gallery art auction event in San Diego, Calif.

Dear Park West Gallery,

"Just wanted to let you know that Jennifer and I had a wonderful time at the VIP event in San Diego, CA. We got to see our favorite artist, Dominic Pangborn, and made some new friends by the names of Marcus and Yolanda Glenn. It was also a pleasure to see Leslie Lew again as she is always full of energy and gets the crowd excited about her work.

The VIP team was wonderful. Chris Lindsay is a great auctioneer and his team is excellent. Justin took a great deal of time to make sure we got the art we wanted and the rest of the team was always there to answer our questions and make sure it was an event we would always remember.

We love the Park West VIP experience and look forward to our next one.

I have attached a few photos of the event and hope you will post them so others will know that VIP events are a must for serious art collectors. Meeting the artists and talking to them about their work makes collecting their work much more rewarding.

Thanks again for a great time."

Phil and Jennifer W.

Sumter, South Carolina 
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If you've had a memorable experience at a Park West cruise art auction, a Park West land event, or bought artwork through Park West Gallery in Southfield, Michigan, please send your feedback to custsvc@parkwestgallery.com for a chance to be featured on the Park West Customer Reviews Blog.

Arts, Beats & Eats This Weekend!

Park West Gallery, founded in 1969, is located in Southfield, Michigan on a beautiful 3½-acre site. Inside the 63,000 square foot facility are 23 spacious exhibition galleries, each devoted to a particular artist or type of art.

Experience the Park West Gallery virtual tour >>


PONTIAC, MICHIGAN -- This year's Arts, Beats & Eats – Festival of Hope will take place on Labor Day weekend, September 4-7. Now entering its twelfth year, Arts, Beats & Eats was founded to celebrate the quality of life in Oakland County by offering a culturally unique presentation of artists, musicians and food exhibits, from the Metro Detroit area, and throughout the United States.

The festival was designed to provide outstanding family entertainment at a very low cost, and will add a $2 admission fee to the festival and all concerts, but will balance the extra fee by offering lower costs for parking, food and beverages items, and other value incentives throughout the weekend including free admission on Friday.

Proceeds from the admission fee at Arts, Beats & Eats will be distributed among several key Metro-Detroit charities by the Arts, Beats & Eats Foundation. To date, over $2 million raised by Arts, Beats & Eats has been donated to charity.

For more information, visit www.artsbeatseats.com
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• The Park West Foundation



• Experience the Park West Gallery Virtual Tour



• Discover more about your favorite Park West Gallery artists

The entire staff should be recognized....

Dear Park West Gallery:

I think someone should know about the service that was given to my wife and I on the last cruise by your Art Auctioneer, Christopher Lindsay and his staff. We purchased a good deal of art and they handled us with kid gloves and guided us thru our purchases.

The entire staff should be recognized for the service, Chris, Marissa and Rocky, who made it enjoyable to deal with them.

We purchased many pieces of art from your company but these were the most pleasant people to deal with. That made you feel like family not just a customer, and in today’s world you are lucky to have people like them.

Michael S.
Wildwood, Florida

Park West Art Auctioneer's Passion Shows

Dear Park West Gallery:

I want to compliment our cruise art director, Michael. We have purchased on cruise ships in the past and have seen several directors. Michael is by far the best one we have encountered. He is extremely knowledgeable about art and the artists. He has a passion for collecting and tries to share that passion with patrons. He has an intense energy during the auctions. The auctions were fun and entertaining.


Michael was great with art patrons. During the previews, I saw him moving through the crowd, able to talk at any level about the piece in question. I heard him make recommendations with sincerity and in line with the patrons’ interests, not just to make another sale. He treated everyone with the same respect and dedication whether buying thousands of dollars on multiple pieces or only hundreds on one piece.

The thing that makes him stand out, in my opinion, is that he is genuine and it shows. I hope next time I go on a cruise, he is the art director because I will definitely buy from him again.

James B.
Lascassas, Tennessee

We look forward to Park West art auctions…

Dear Park West Gallery:

Just a quick note to say how much we enjoyed Bruce's auctions on our last cruise with Holland America. Bruce was most helpful and professional on each occasion that my wife and I dealt with him.

This was the second time we purchased art from Park West while at sea and for us, we really look forward to the art auctions. It has been a pleasure to deal with Bruce and I am sure on our next cruise we will again be attending auctions and adding to our collection through your many wonderful works of art.

Again, our thanks to Bruce.

Kind Regards,

Phil S.
St. John's, Newfoundland
Canada

Celebrate Detroit's 308th Birthday!

TODAY MARKS THE 308TH BIRTHDAY OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN! In order to commemorate the occasion, The Detroit Free Press ran an article this morning entitled "8 More Reasons to Love Detroit," written by columnist, Rochelle Riley. The list of 8 is an addendum to 300 other reasons to celebrate the city - published in 2001 on the Detroit's 300th birthday - and includes landmarks such as the Detroit River, Motown's Hitsville USA and Comerica Park.

Park West Gallery, located in Southfield - a Detroit suburb, would like to propose the 9th (or 309th) reason to celebrate the Motor City - Detroit artists like Dominic Pangborn, Tim Yanke and Marcus Glenn. These artists continue to live and work in the area, contributing beauty, color and inspiration to their surroundings.


Shown above (left to right): Dominic Pangborn. Culture Reckoning - East Greets West (detail). 2006. Tim Yanke. Tons of Steel (detail). 2007. Marcus Glenn. A Dance at the Gallery (detail). 2006.

"I paint my stories," explains Marcus Glenn, who was born in Detroit and would eventually hone his artistic skills at the city's renowned art institution, the Center for Creative Studies. "Through art, I want to share a part of myself."

And the artist's roots into the city of Detroit extend even deeper. For instance, Marcus Glenn became the first African American and youngest cartoonist to be published in The Detroit News, he commissioned large murals for Detroit automaker Daimler-Chrysler and he had his first museum exhibition at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit in 2005.

Glenn's vividly expressive works encourage the viewer to experience what fascinates him, especially his love of jazz music. "It's almost as if you're sharing a piece of your soul with the public. I want people to see the love that I put into it," says Glenn

See the full list of 8 More Reasons to Love Detroit at freep.com >>

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Do you have a positive story to share about Detroit? How will you be celebrating the Motor City's 308th birthday? Leave a comment below with your thoughts!

Related Links:

• Learn more about these Detroit artists and view selections of their art available at Park West Gallery:
  
  
  • Tim Yanke - biography / artwork
  
  
  • Dominic Pangborn - biography / artwork
  
  
  • Marcus Glenn - biography / artwork


• Discover more about other favorite Park West artists bio.parkwestgallery.com

Young Art Appreciator Enjoys Park West Auctions

I just wanted to write a letter of thanks to the staff on the Inspiration. Amy and Chris Lindsay delivered an incredible auction and patience with my 9 year old son. He was interested in the artwork and wanted to attend both auctions during our cruise. He even convinced us a purchase a few items for him during the auction.

Outside of the auction, Chris and Amy were willing to spend considerable time answering the questions from my son and educating him on the artists.

Sincere Thanks,

Brian S.
Milford, Ohio

I am extremely satisfied with Park West Gallery…

Dear Park West Gallery:

I am extremely satisfied with the exceptional service I have received from the knowledgeable auctioneers and gallery directors aboard every cruise on which I have purchased artwork. This last cruise was no exception. I purchased artwork from a relative newcomer to the Park West staff, Christopher Lindsay. He was forced to make the best of a "non-art" crowd and only two auctions, but he was very enthusiastic and made the experience very enjoyable.

He and his partner Angie were very attentive to their customers and went above and beyond to ensure a good experience purchasing from Park West. I proudly display my artwork in my home and would recommend Park West to anyone who wants the best value for the art they desire. Thank you, as well, to the other auctioneers and gallery directors I have had the pleasure to do business with.

Regards,

Lori P.
Wesley Chapel, Florida

The Times Top 200 Artists of the 20th Century to Now

Sixteen weeks ago The Times Online asked readers to vote for whom they thought was the greatest artist working since 1900. The 1.4 million votes have been tallied, and a list of the top 200 artists of the 20th century to the present has been created. Park West Gallery artists are peppered throughout the list, with the number one artist, Pablo Picasso, being one of them.

1.) Pablo Picasso
2.) Paul Cezanne
3.) Gustav Klimt
4.) Claude Monet
5.) Marcel Duchamp
6.) Henri Matisse
7.) Jackson Pollock
8.) Andy Warhol
9.) Willem De Kooning
10.) Piet Mondrian

View the full list