So, I went to the auction for the free drink. That's it. I had no idea art auctions were even a…read morething on cruises. I ended up going back. And then again. I kept asking about piece after piece and Ronél Ströh never made me feel like I was wasting her time. Over the course of the trip she really learned my taste and found a stunning painting by Jim Warren. She Tracked it down in the catalog, wasn't even on the ship. She just knew I'd want it. Over different days she explained the difference between lithographs, serigraphs, hand-embellished pieces. I price-checked in front of her, never felt embarrassed. Didn't buy until basically the last day. Zero pressure, ever. I Left with two Kre8s, a Peter Max, a Fazzino, and that Warren. About the pricing, yes it's above street market, but the frames alone are stunning. I tried framing the complimentary lithographs I received and got a reality check fast on what framing actually costs. So honestly, the framing alone and when you include shipping is already at least 250+ everything arrived faster than I expected, beautifully packed. No issues whatsoever. One thing nobody mentions: once you buy, suddenly everyone on the ship has an auction story. There's this whole little art community that forms onboard. Genuinely fun. Go for the free drink. See what happens. I sincerely smile every time I see these prices and am so glad and feel cool to say I own fine art. Thanks Park west and thanks especially Ronnie.

I've done probably six cruises with PW auctions and bought art on every one so far…read more I have no more room to hang art, but they keep showing me cool art I MUST have, so job well done! I've been taken care of on the Jewel, the Dawn, the Prima, and now the Viva. Shyan made sure I got all the art I ever wanted this recent voyage...he will track it down for you and make sure you can hang the best at home to enjoy every day.

It was a great experience. It feels like a community of people coming together to make or learn art.read more

I saw this place pop up in Berkley a few years ago and was intrigued. I don't consider myself an…read moreartist by any stretch of the imagination. I hadn't attempted anything creative since the last art class I had in grade school. But I was interested when I saw they offered a Zentangle class which promised the only artistic ability you needed was to draw a stick figure. I took the class and ended up really enjoying it. It is essentially structured, meditative doodling. I came back for several more Zentangle classes when I found it was a great way to relieve stress and get out of the rut of logical, left-brain thinking. I never intended to create great art, but rather to get in touch with the creative part of my brain and to enjoy the meditative qualities of creating art. But I enjoyed Zentangle so much that I eventually branched out and tried several other classes that included things like intuitive painting, sculpture, and traditional Japanese Sumi-e black ink painting. Each class was fun and informative, and I was surprised to find sometimes I actually liked some of the art I created, too, and not just the process. The owner, Debby, and the instructors have all been great. They clearly love helping people learn and get in touch with their creativity. Articipate offers a wide variety of events, classes and lessons. It seems like there is something for everyone - regardless of age and whether you consider yourself artistic or not. It seems like a glut of places have popped up in the past few years offering private "paint parties". I have been to a couple of those and while they can be fun, this place takes an approach that is much more fun and engaging than a one size fits all "paint by numbers" approach - regardless of artistic ability. I encouraged anyone interested to check out what they offer and let the friendly owner and instructors help you get in touch with your creative side.

Great place to take a class and see some art! There are 4 galleries there and a wonderful gift…read moreshop, too. Fabulous!

I came here for the galleries and specifically the Michigan art competition…read more It was right next to a golf course, so when the GPS said we were here, I was confused. This is a great hidden gem and all of the galleries are free. It's definitely really small like you could see everything under an hour. There's also a small gift shop.

The only real gallery in Birmingham / Bloomfield area for the serious art collector and a great…read moreplace for a beginner collector to start.

From the owner: Robert Kidd Gallery was founded in 1975, and achieved early notoriety through the caliber and…read moreconsistency of its exhibitions, and a growing stable of prestigious artists with whom the gallery became affiliated. In addition to the works of emerging contemporary artists, the gallery roster became further distinguished by the works of numerous prominent modern masters including Milton Avery, Harry Bertoia, Helen Frankenthaler, Marshall Fredericks and Larry Rivers. In 2015, Robert Kidd Gallery's most recent chapter began under the new ownership of Gerard Marti. Along with a continuing program of exhibitions and events, the gallery's current inventory of artwork includes an exciting array of paintings, sculpture, pop art, photography and prints by leading creatives in the field.Gerard Marti, owner of Robert Kidd Gallery, was born in Marseille, France and schooled at École des Beaux Arts in Paris. After school, Gerard became a musician, songwriter, sound engineer, record producer, and video director for EMI Records. In the early 1990s, after years in the recording industry, Gerard was inspired to merge his love of art and pop culture through a gallery venture that specialized in artworks by celebrities and musicians. Since that time, Gerard has been involved in the gallery business in Maui, Hawaii and Los Angeles, California. In 2015, Gerard moved to Birmingham, Michigan to devote his time to his most recent endeavors at the Robert Kidd Gallery.

My husband and I attended the "Sheefy....Just The Beginning" opening night here and were quite…read moreimpressed with their hospitality. If you are an art collector, they have a broad range of artists, well curated offerings, and fantastic service.

The customer service was outstanding and exceeded expectations! We arrived shortly after closing…read moreand the door was still unlocked as there was a customer just about to leave. When we realized it was after closing, we offered to leave but were told to take our time and look around. The art is beautiful. One artist's work was of great interest and the associate took time to explain the history of the art and artist. There is a great selection.

Adore this little shop. Always find a little treasure when I pop in. Owner is very kind and…read morehelpful. Real gem hidden away in this center.

One of my favorite places to find cool and unusual pieces for my home or for special gifts. Mostly…read morecarries art, but there is also pottery, glassware, collectibles, and some jewelry. I always find something I can't live without. Wide range of prices and I always learn something new.

Visit the largest collection of privately owned Picassos in the US. And if you want one, the entire…read morebottom level is available for sale. This is a great place to see Old Masters and Modern Masters. Picasso. Rembrandt. Durer. Goya. Chagall. Agam. Dali. Renoir. The list goes on and on. And the museum is free to visit. My favorites are always Marc Chagall and Yaacov Agam. I was so lucky to meet Yaacov Agam several years ago in Tel Aviv/Ramat Aviv at a restaurant across the street from a condominium complex that he designed. Truly a pioneer in kinetic art. He recently passed away. May he rest in peace. Love seeing all of the Rembrandt and Durer etchings. So amazing to see the masterpieces that were created hundreds of years ago. Love Adam and Eve and Melancholia by Durer. The Great Jewish Bride is a favorite from Rembrandt. So many Picasso lithographs and a museum of Picasso ceramics. An amazing place to visit if you love Picasso. Thanks to Park West Museum for a wonderful visit. We will be back on our next trip to Michigan.

The experience of walking through the Park West Museum was not like any other museum I have…read morevisited. The collections of Picasso were so interesting and spanned years I wasnt familiar with previously. I did think this family-owned museum was new becasue I have never heard of it before, but they have been around since 1969. I definitely appreciated their books/guides that are available in each gallery as well.

Great place to learn and enjoy time creating! Ginny is warm, welcoming and encourages everyone to…read morebe an artist!

From the owner: Learn a new skill, paint on silk, have a fun ladies night out, teen parties, a variety of art…read moreprojects taught, day or evening activities. Even men find this a safe place to be creative.