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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:35:44 +0000
Vote Park West Gallery ‘4 The Best’ in Detroit
There are only 3 days left until voting closes in the 2010 “4 The Best” contest, sponsored by WDIV Channel 4. Park West Gallery is currently in 1st place for BEST Art Gallery in Detroit, but every vote counts and we … Continue reading
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:21:05 +0000
Ask A Curator Day Recap: Q & A with Morris Shapiro
Park West Gallery realizes that not everyone has embraced social media in the way that we have, so you might have missed out on the September 1 Twitter event, Ask A Curator Day. In fact, there may even be some of you who read the … Continue reading
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:30:23 +0000
Park West Gallery Hosts Women In Communications Seminar
On August 11, Park West Gallery hosted a writing workshop for the professional organization Association for Women in Communications Detroit Chapter. The event featured Susan Shapiro, professional writer and author. Ms. Shapiro shared her “top ten” things not to do … Continue reading
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:28:05 +0000
Mitsie’s Memories: Muhammad Ali Center Featuring the Art of Simon Bull
A special group of Detroit-area young women and men enjoyed the once-in-a-lifetime experience of meeting Muhammad Ali in person, thanks to an educational program sponsored by the Park West Foundation, in association with Park West Gallery. Park West Gallery founder Albert Scaglione and … Continue reading
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:21:37 +0000
Romero Britto Redesigns the Iconic CNN Logo
In August, CNN Icon presenter Monita Rajpal traveled to the Swiss resort of Montreaux which has, for more than four decades, been home to the annual jazz festival. While in Montreaux, Rajpal met and interviewed pop artist Romero Britto, one of the many contemporary artists … Continue reading
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:16:46 +0000
Park West CARES Initiative Extends Donations
Nicky Yanke, Park West Gallery HR Director, and Mitsie Scaglione, wife of Park West Gallery CEO Albert Scaglione, help load items donated by Park West CARES to Covenant House Michigan on August 27, 2010. Covenant House of Michigan was the … Continue reading
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:38:58 +0000
Ask Us! Join Park West Gallery for ‘Ask a Curator Day’
On Wednesday, September 1, 2010, join Park West Gallery @ParkWestGal on Twitter for Ask a Curator Day! This is your opportunity to ask Park West Gallery Director Morris Shapiro anything and everything—well, almost—the questions do have to be art-related.  Here are … Continue reading


What Park West Customers Are Saying

A Wonderful Weekend With Park West Gallery


Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:34:00 PDT
Park West Gallery, customer reviews, Anatole Krasnyansky, cruise ship art auctions, fine art prints
Anatole Krasnyansky "Jokers Ball #1" (2008)
The Park West Gallery Collection
"Dear Tiffany...

What can we say. It was a wonderful weekend with no bad parts. I finally got a one-of-a-kind Krasnyansky and some others that were not planned on. Everyone was helpful, knowledgeable, and above all friendly. We enjoyed Chris as auctioneer (he is good) and enjoyed all the facts and history that he expounded on.

We look forward to seeing everyone again.

Our best...."

Wayne and Richard
Tampa, Florida

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Exclusive artwork by Anatole Krasnyansky is available at Park West Gallery cruise art auctions and through our gallery in Southfield, Michigan. Learn more about the artist and his works at the Park West Gallery Krasnyansky Collection Website.



Kinkade Collectors Enjoy Cruise Art Auctions


Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:27:00 PDT
Park West Gallery, Thomas Kinkade fine art, cruise art auctions at sea
Thomas Kinkade "Perfect Yellow Rose"
Park West Gallery Collection | Buy it now

"We have traveled with Carnival many times and have always enjoyed your auctions. We have purchased something almost every trip.

Our latest trip was on the 'Triumph' this past January. Your staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. They located a Thomas Kinkade that my husband had been wanting for a long time, which we purchased..."

Patricia M.
Livingston, Louisiana
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Thank you Patricia! It's always a pleasure to hear positive feedback from Park West cruise art auction collectors. If you're a Thomas Kinkade fan like Patricia's husband, be sure to vote in the Park West Gallery Thomas Kinkade contest—every week someone wins their favorite Kinkade work of art!



Magnificent Time with Park West Gallery Staff


Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:39:00 PDT


"Rostov Kremlin"
Anatole Krasnyansky
Park West Gallery Collection
We recently enjoyed a magnificent cruise on the Celebrity Constellation. An absolute highlight of the cruise was the Park West art gallery, art talks and art auction. First of all we had no idea that this was available on the cruise ship. We learned so much from the pre-auction talks that we quickly developed a keen interest in art. In the end we acquired a number of works of art from the auctions and are very happy with these acquisitions. We cannot stress highly enough how impressed we were with the professionalism and assistance given by your staff on the cruise.


Peter & Agnes W.
Perth, Western Australia
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Cruisers Thank Park West Gallery for Wonderful Event


Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:43:00 PDT

"Jessie"
Linda Le Kinff
Park West Gallery
Thank you for our Alaskan Cruise ... we had a fabulous time with Linda Le Kinff and Dominic Pangborn. I could not have been invited to a more perfect event as Linda is my all time favorite artist. Her artwork literally hangs in every room in my house. And of course, thank you to the Park West Gallery hosts... Jordin, Tim, Jen, Laura, Simon and Felix, who did a wonderful job.

Sheila Y.
Austin, TX

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"Quartet II"
Anatole Krasnyansky
Park West Gallery Collection
We had such a wonderful time on our cruise attending all the Park West Gallery events. We have never been on one before, but we ended up getting several great pieces of artwork. Jacqui and Damian were such a great help as they had a lot of information to share with all of us. I really learned a lot.

Christina & Nick F.
Poulsbo, WA


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Park West Auctioneer Goes “Extra Mile” for Customer


Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:27:00 PDT
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To Whom It May Concern:

My husband, Robert and I have been Park West art collectors for a number of years and have dealt with different auctioneers on the different cruise lines. Recently we took a trip on Carnival's Paradise ship the week of July 13, 2010 and I can honestly say that Michael V. is by far the best auctioneer that we have encountered working for Park West. You always expect the auctioneer to be knowledgeable about the artist and art work he is exhibiting. I attended both auctions at sea and Michael went above and beyond to make sure all the attendees were familiar with the artist and his artwork. What was different about Michael's style was that he came across as very genuine and sincere. He was truly interested in not only selling art but in making sure that everyone was enjoying themselves and leaving the auction happy. Where his efforts truly stood out was in how he handled my art purchase on this cruise. I felt he truly extended himself to go above and beyond what was expected in the sale of my art work. Michael truly went the extra mile and is to be commended by Park West for being such a dedicated and knowledgeable employee. I hope to see deal with him again on another cruise and purchase more art work!

Sincerely,

Linda S.
Coral Springs, FL

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Park West Art Auction Seminars Are Enjoyable and Educational


Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:56:00 PDT
My name is Manuel and I recently took a cruise to the Baltic Capitals aboard the Norwegian Sun with my wife and two kids. The reason why I am writing you is to extend my most sincere congratulations regarding your staff onboard.

Bright Spring Day
Slava Brodinsky
Park West Gallery Collection
The art auctions conducted by Mitch and Violeta outperform any of the other auctions I have attended for several reasons. First of all, the auctions were extremely interesting and educational since the broad knowledge of both of them was very clear to all who attended. Furthermore, the way they conducted such auctions were FUN since they have a great sense of humor.

Another thing we (my wife and 13 year old daughter) really appreciated were the art seminars Mitch gave on the cruise. We attended all five of them and it was really impressive the amount of information and knowledge Mitch had, along with the very precise and complementary information of Violeta. I am very grateful that they took the time because my 13 year old daughter would rather have come with us to the seminars instead of going to the pool or hang out. When I asked her, the explanation was very simple; “they are really interesting and I want to know more so I can enjoy the collection we have back home”. UNBELIEVABLE!!!! In addition, one of the seminars was about Marc Chagall. During the seminar, Mitch mentioned the story of the roof of the Opera House in Paris. When we went to Paris after the cruise ended, the first thing my daughter told me when we entered the Opera House was that she wanted to go see the Chagall painting on the roof.

Also I would like to share with you my appreciation for the time they gave me to talk about art and also to share the different perspectives on how to buy, collect, share, enjoy and appreciate art. As I told both Mitch and Violeta on the final day - THEY MADE MY CRUISE.

Congratulations to you and Park West for having these wonderful people on your staff.

Best Regards,

Manuel C.
Tijuana, Mexico
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Happy Customers Thank Park West for Their Experience


Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:34:00 PDT
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Spirit of Ecstasy II
Peter Nixon
Park West Gallery Collection
I was on the (RCI Independence) VIP cruise and I must say it was the best cruise we ever took. Sales and auctioneers were fabulous. They actually treated us like we were royalty. We have been to a lot of your auctions and yes, they are all good but we must say this was beyond the best we have ever experienced. Every single detail that they planned for us was unbelievable - right down to the little things. I would buy art from them anytime. We are looking forward to our next VIP auction. Thanks have to be given where they are deserved.  Thank you again, and looking forward to seeing you again.

Ken & Gwendy K.
Glen Burnie, Md

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South Beach
Alexander Chen
Park West Gallery Collection
Just wanted you to know that I had a great time at my first art auction (Carnival Freedom May 28th, 2010).  I have been on over 50 cruises in over 30 years and always saw (Park West auctions) but never attended. I stumbled into one afternoon, spent $10,000, and had a great time. Now I’m just waiting for all my art to arrive so I can go on another cruise and buy something else to put on my wall to enjoy.

Greg W.
Huntsville, AL

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