SOUTHFIELD, MI, October 02, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Park West Gallery has been voted the #1 art gallery in the metro Detroit area in WDIV's "4 the Best" contest. Nearly 240,000 web site visitors cast votes for their favorites in a number of categories from Best Burger to Best Local Bands. More than 70 art galleries from Detroit and the surrounding area were nominated.
"We're honored to once again be voted the top art gallery in metro Detroit," said Albert Scaglione, CEO of Park West Gallery. "For over 40 years we've been bringing art and artists to the area, and we look forward to many more years of supporting the arts in Detroit."
Voters could leave comments, and those who voted for Park West Gallery had the following to say:
"Park West Galleries ROCKS supreme! Finally a gallery that has art that I actually want to look at! I discovered them on a cruise ship at sea, and it wasn't until a few months ago I realized they are in our own back yard."
"Amazing collection of art in so many genres. From the Old Classics to some very modern, fun stuff. Original pieces of art are available, sculptures and jewelry are a big part of the collection. It is amazing how much knowledge the staff have under their belts and how eager they are to share what they know with you! By far the best place to begin your search for art."
"They have always treated us like family."
"Park West is amazing and the people that work for Park West are very professional. The best of the best!"
"I've done business with them several times over the years. They make collecting original art easy and fun. Their staff has always impressed me with their knowledge and love of art."
"Over the past 21 years, I have purchased over 100 works of art from Park West. The customer service, knowledge of all involved, and the provenance of all works was impeccable. Thank you!"
About Park West Gallery
Founded in 1969, Park West Gallery offers works of art through its galleries in Michigan and Florida, at art auction events across the country, and on cruise art auctions at sea internationally. The Park West Gallery collection includes oil and acrylic paintings, watercolors and drawings, hand-signed limited edition etchings, lithographs, serigraphs and hand-embellished graphic works. Park West Gallery also offers an extensive selection of sports memorabilia and a unique collection of rare animation art. Park West Gallery occupies a 63,000 square foot headquarters and gallery in Southfield, Michigan and an 181,000 square foot fulfillment center and gallery in Miami Lakes, Florida.
For more information, visit www.parkwestgallery.com. For media inquiries only, contact Cara Huffman, Director of Media Relations, at [email protected] or (248) 225-6244.
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