SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (July 7, 2011) – Park West
Gallery, now in its 42nd year as an industry leader in the arts, has been named “The Official Best Art Gallery in Michigan —
2011” by the Official Best Of travel
program. Official Best Of features
the best family attractions, restaurants, spas, hotels and much more, from all
across America.
This year, Official Best Of awarded Park West Gallery the winning title in the
art gallery category representing the state of Michigan. The Official Best Of selection process is
rigorous, with consideration given only to nominees who have received positive
reviews from numerous independent sources.
“Official Best Of
chose Park West Gallery as ‘Best
Art Gallery’
because of the variety of its collections available to the public, and for its
stellar reputation in the art world,” explained the show’s Associate Producer
Paula Griswold. “Artworks for everyone are available or on display, from the
novice beginner to the most experienced collector. In addition, the owner,
Albert Scaglione, is known for his philanthropic and charitable work,
activities which Official Best Of
researchers regard highly when choosing attractions.”
“We are thrilled to be designated the ‘Official Best
Art Gallery
in Michigan,’”
said Park West Gallery CEO and founder Albert Scaglione. “It is an honor to be
recognized in the company of such prestigious past winners — local favorites
like the Detroit Zoo and Henry Ford Museum, as well as national
cultural institutions including the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, the
Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Aside
from our presence in Michigan, we’ve been making an impact across the country
through our support of arts education initiatives nationwide. It’s encouraging
to be recognized for our hard work and dedication to championing the arts here
at Park West Gallery.”
Headquartered in Southfield,
Michigan, the Park West Gallery
collection offers fine art by renowned masters such as Pablo Picasso,
Rembrandt
van Rijn, and Marc Chagall, as well as acclaimed contemporary
artists like Yaacov Agam, Romero Britto, Peter Max and Itzchak Tarkay.
The gallery also showcases
several Michigan based artists who have gained international notoriety,
including Tim Yanke, Dominic Pangborn, and Marcus Glenn.
The Official Best Of travel program airs on The Discovery
Channel and other major networks including ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX. Park West
Gallery will be spotlighted during the 30-minute television special Official Best Of Michigan, scheduled to
air Saturday, July 9 at 12:30pm EST on WWJ/CBS in
Detroit and at 11:30am CST
on WBBM/CBS in Chicago.
Official
Best Of provides TV and web viewers with insight into the best places to
visit in the United States. The show’s researchers scour print and online
travel resources, and consult with local Convention & Visitors Bureaus,
Chambers of Commerce and other experts in the field to determine which nominees
or researched attractions will be named as a "Best Of." For more
information, visit www.officialbestof.com.
About Park West Gallery
Founded in 1969 by Albert Scaglione, Park West Gallery has brought fine
artworks to more than 1.3 million clients around the world through its gallery
locations in Michigan and Florida
as well as art auctions on cruise ships and in major metropolitan areas. Park
West Gallery’s mission is to create an educational, entertaining, and welcoming
environment that ignites a passion for the arts and creates a collecting
experience like no other company in the world. Park West Gallery supports a
myriad of artistic talent, engages the widest array of audiences, and advocates
genuine artistry while maintaining only the highest of professional standards.
For more information, please visit Park West Gallery at www.parkwestgallery.com,
or connect with us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/parkwestgal),
Facebook (www.facebook.com/ParkWestGallery)
and on our blog (http://parkwestgallery.wordpress.com).
For media inquiries only, please contact media@parkwestgallery.com.
