Is there a difference between "looking at" and "seeing" art? Is there a correct way to look at art? Working on the Docent Board of Education at one of our country's major museums, I was often asked these questions by visitors, students, friends and family members alike.

  We live in a time of great fascination and appreciation with mementos of the past.   Our new blog series, Tips of the Trade, will address how to care for objects of value, whether sentimental or monetary, from a grandparent’s folk art painting, to your mother’s vintage wedding gown.

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- Those seeking skilled trade professionals or contractors might consult Angie’s List or Home Advisor, but what if a person wanted to have their art appraised, insured, sold or restored by bona-fide experts? Now there’s a resource designed specifically for that purpose.

  Detroit’s ABC affiliate, WXYZ Channel 7, recently covered Park West Gallery and the Park West Foundation’s sponsorship of a groundbreaking new Claude Monet exhibition at the DIA.

Scan the Art - Uncover the Story   "Smartify" is the most elegant, information-rich gallery guide I've seen. And it's free. It's like having your own personal docent.  

  Thrift stores are always a treasure trove of vintage clothing items, posters of kittens, and old kitchen appliances—but sometimes a lucky shopper comes across an actual treasure.

Keep the art you value in the best possible condition by following these five guidelines...   Read Full Article      

  The road from your attic to the auction floor doesn't have to be a bumpy one...   Click Here to Read More  

Paying for art by cryptocurrency may become as normal as paying by cash or credit card, and can be anonymous and potentially beyond the grasp of tax authorities   CLICK HERE TO READ MORE