SOUTHFIELD, Mich., October 5, 2017 – Park West Gallery is inviting the public to experience the kinetic art of renowned Israeli artist Yaacov Agam in its newly-renovated gallery and museum.
 
The exhibition “Agam” will run from October 6 to November 5 at Park West Museum, a free-to-the-public museum located within Park West Gallery’s headquarters in Southfield, Michigan.
 
Park West has been a fixture in the Detroit arts community for decades, functioning as a museum, a gallery, and a center for arts education for the past 22 years. Now, thanks to their recent expansion, Park West has even more opportunities to share artwork from past and present masters with the local community.
 
“Park West Gallery has been in business over 48 years and, during that time, we’ve amassed a collection of unique art that we wish to share with Metro Detroit,” Park West Gallery Founder and CEO Albert Scaglione said. “I believe our collections will appeal to art lovers or any visitors who want to learn more about art.”
 
With the addition of 2 new galleries and a redesigned floor-plan, Park West Museum now showcases both contemporary works and previously archived masterworks by some of art history’s greatest figures, including Pablo Picasso, Rembrandt van Rijn, and Joan Miró.
 
The first exhibition in the revitalized museum space—“Agam”—holds special meaning for Park West. They have represented the internationally acclaimed artist for over 40 years.
 
“Agam is one of the most important living artists today,” Scaglione said. “We’re honored to have such a long-standing relationship—and friendship—with a creative genius of his caliber.”
 
Agam is a pioneer of the kinetic art movement, which stresses transformation, movement, and viewer interaction. Agam’s list of accomplishments includes becoming the highest-recorded selling Israeli artist in 2010 and receiving the 2017 “Warrior for Truth” Award from “The Algemeiner,” one of the world’s foremost Jewish newspapers.
 
The exhibition “Agam” features artwork from various career retrospectives, including “Special Exhibition in Advance of the Official Museum Opening” at the Yaacov Agam Museum of Art in Rishon LeZion, Israel, “The Magic of Yaacov Agam” at the Museum of Geometric and MADI Art in Dallas, and “Agam: Beyond the Visible” at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City.
 
In honor of the opening of “Agam” and of Agam’s proud Israeli heritage, the Park West Foundation will donate $10,000 to “The Algemeiner.”
 
Park West Gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery and museum are located at 29469 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, Michigan 48034.
 
About Park West Gallery
 
Founded in 1969, Park West Gallery has connected artists to more than 2 million fine art collectors through art auctions on more than 100 cruise ships, in major metropolitan regions and via a public art gallery in Michigan. Park West Gallery creates an entertaining, educational and welcoming environment that ignites a passion for the arts and offers an incomparable collecting experience.

Artists have a chance to win: 

• $3,000 in Cash Prizes
• Custom framing of 5 artworks
• Exhibition in several venues in southeast Michigan
• Entrepreneurial training through Oakland County's One Stop Shop Business Center
• Artwork featured on a poster to promote one of Oakland County's signature quality of life events

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The MI Great Artist™ is an online art competition for visual artists, 18+ years of age. Artists will be able to submit up to 5 images and descriptions of their work for public voting. From the top twenty artists, a 5-member jury of arts professionals will select 5 finalists. The MI Great Artist™ winner will be determined by a combination of jury score and public vote.​ For more information please contact us at info@migreatartist.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY’S 7th ANNUAL “SHIMMER ON THE RIVER” FUNDRAISER RETURNS THURSDAY, JUNE 22

Shimmer to feature private concert with The Temptations Review, family fun fair and carnival rides along Detroit’s Riverfront

DETROIT (30 May 2017) – The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy announces the return of Shimmer on the River, the Conservancy’s largest annual fundraiser, on Thursday, June 22 from 6-10 p.m. During the gala event, the Detroit Riverfront will transform into a family fun fair and carnival featuring a private concert by The Temptations Review.

Presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions, hundreds of guests, including business and community leaders, families and young professionals, will be treated to an unforgettable evening of music, performance art, gourmet bites, traditional festival food and free carnival games and rides with GM River Days serving as a backdrop.

“Shimmer on the River is a celebration of the Detroit Riverfront,” said Mark Wallace, president & CEO of the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy. “The proceeds from the event help to ensure that the Detroit Riverfront remains a clean, safe, and beautiful gathering place for everyone.”

This year’s Shimmer will be hosted by Co-Chairs Matt Simoncini, president, chief executive officer and director, Lear Corporation and Jason Tinsley, executive director, J.P. Morgan Private Bank along with the Shimmer Host Committee.

“I am proud to support a wonderful organization that is making our riverfront more accessible for our community,” said Matt Simoncini, president, chief executive officer and director, Lear Corporation and Co-Chair of Shimmer. “This event celebrates not only how far the Detroit Riverfront has evolved over the last 10 years, but also what’s to come.”

“I’m excited to be a part of Shimmer benefiting the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy,” said Jason Tinsley, executive director, J.P. Morgan Private Bank and Co-Chair of Shimmer. “It’s great to see millions of Detroiters and visitors come together to enjoy the riverfront each year.”

A VIP cocktail reception will take place earlier in the evening with a champagne toast. During this year’s celebration, the Conservancy will honor Thomas McNulty with the 2017 Shimmer Award for his many contributions to the riverfront revitalization efforts. During the early years of the Conservancy, McNulty was instrumental in providing financial structuring and business planning counsel for the organization. Prior to his work with the Conservancy, McNulty worked for 18 years at Henry Ford Health System where he retired as senior vice president and chief financial officer. McNulty has served on the boards of numerous non-profit and for-profit organizations throughout his career, including Leader Dog School for the Blind, Walsh College, Henry Ford Retirement Village and Sparky Anderson’s CATCH Foundation. He was also instrumental in the financial development of Wayne State University’s TechTown and the M1 Rail project. Tickets are now available for this magical evening and include: VIP at $250 each, which allows admission to the cocktail reception at 5 p.m.; General Admission at $150 each, which allows admission at 6 p.m. Each ticket includes admission for up to two children age 12-and-under. All guests will receive access to the private concert, food and family fun. Tickets for Shimmer on the River may be purchased by calling 313.566.8248 or online at .

DetroitRiverfront.org/ShimmerontheRiver

The 7 th Annual Shimmer on the River is presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions. Other sponsors include, Platinum Sponsors: Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan, Lear Corporation, Quicken Loans; Silver Sponsors: Brickman, Chase, FirstMerit Bank, Greektown Casino-Hotel; Bronze Sponsors: Albert Kahn Associates, Arts, Beats & Eats Foundation, Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority, Invest Detroit, Jones Lang LaSalle, Mannik & Smith Group, Patti & Larry McLaughlin, Plastipak, Sachse Construction; Friend Sponsors: Bankable Marketing Strategies, Chip & Sarah McClure, George Johnson & Company, ITC, James Group International, Michigan Building Trades Council, The Parade Company, and in-kind support by lovio george.

About the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy

The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy is a non-profit organization founded in 2003 with the mission to develop public access to Detroit’s riverfront and to serve as an anchor for economic development. As the permanent stewards of the RiverWalk and the Dequindre Cut, the Conservancy is responsible for raising the funds needed for construction, operation, maintenance, security and programming of the public spaces located along the riverfront. The Conservancy’s ultimate vision is to develop five-and-a-half miles of riverfront from the Ambassador Bridge on the west to Gabriel Richard Park, just east of the MacArthur Bridge to Belle Isle. Visit for more information.

Contacts:
Marc Pasco, 313.566.8240
marc.pasco@detroitriverfront.org
Sara Campbell, 313.832.2210
scampbell@loviogeorge.com

But our primary interest here is to pass on to you our acquaintance of the ceremony that is held every year in an attempt to drive this demon out of Detroit and stop this roller coaster of feast, then famine. We’ve only attended once, but it was quite memorable and we plan to be there again this year. We encourage you to go and assist in the effort but, if you do, you need to be mentally prepared if the Nain Rouge makes an appearance and tries to sway the crowds over to his point of view. He did this last year and he is a very smooth talker. Fortunately the hazy web of deceit he was weaving over the crowd was broken before it completely set in and the Nain was sent packing once again…at least for the time being.

We’ve added photos we took of Le Marche Du Nain Rouge to the 2017+ section of this website. If you dare to look upon his horrific visage, here is the link for that.

Should you have enough courage to actually show up and do mental battle with the Nain, you can find out more about it at the links provided. Good luck to you.

The Main Event

All are invited to join in the Marche, a parade made up of the citizens of Detroit. No registration required – just show up and join in the celebration.

What you need to know:

This year, we kick off at noon at the main stage with a program of poetry, music, and carney revelry. Check it out!

The Marche du Nain Rouge proper begins at 1 p.m. at the intersection of Canfield St. and Second Ave., as revelers celebrate the spring equinox and lay a solid groundwork for hope for the upcoming year, just in case the Nain should try something dastardly.

This year, the Marche is back on Cass Avenue!

Revelers are encouraged to come masked or fully costumed; groups are encouraged to join in the fun with DIY chariots. CASH PRIZES will be presented to Detroit neighborhood groups with the best floats! Information coming soon.

There is no cost, just come out and have a good time.
http://marchedunainrouge.com

WHY:
Intellectual intimidation often keeps people from enjoying the art world. Park West’s mission is to demystify this false notion of exclusivity and make art available to everyone.
 
“This discussion is geared to create a newfound passion for art collectors of all kinds,” Park West Gallery Director David Gorman says. “To understand and decipher wine, one would go to a wine tasting. To understand the many facets of art collecting and decipher printmaking mediums, one would attend this discussion."

Call (800) 521-9654 ext. 4 to RSVP for the seminar, or email RSVP@parkwestgallery.com.
 
About Park West Gallery
Founded in 1969, Park West Gallery has connected artists to more than 2 million fine art collectors through cruise ship art auctions, art auctions in major metropolitan regions and via public art galleries in Michigan and Florida. Park West Gallery creates an entertaining, educational and welcoming environment that ignites a passion for the arts and offers an incomparable collecting experience.
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​Media Contact:
Chris Gray
248-354-2343 ext. 1934
media@parkwestgallery.com

CLICK HERE FOR EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR REGISTRATIONWHEN: THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017, 5:30 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.WHERE: WATERFORD MOTT HIGH SCHOOL, 1151 SCOTT LAKE RD.

BRINGING VISIBILITY TO LOCAL BUSINESSES!

The 2017 Business & Home Expo is an easy, affordable way to give your
company maximum exposure and place your business in front of other local
businesses as well as the local communities at large. Gather qualified leads
and make quality connections while marketing your business.
Vendors have an opportunity to display and showcase products and services
face-to-face with potential new customers in your target market. Forget
chasing down cold leads. You will have the opportunity to make key business
contacts, network with attendees, exchange business cards, increase
business credibility and gather leads during the event.
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NEW THIS YEAR-  WE WILL BE HOLDING A BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS NETWORKING
OPPORTUNITY FROM 4:30 - 5:30 P.M.(BEFORE THE DOORS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)!BRING PLENTY OF BUSINESS CARDS!
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