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"What a joyous and momentous week spent with RS Pop Shop. Exposure of art in fashion to a new audience in New York City was well worth the experience. Our agency, FAAG, showcased some of the newest and most inspirational artists of the coming decade and the response was amazing. RS POP alongside the Roger Smith Hotel offers the perfect platform for artsits and designers to create exposure. A valuable asset to the development of art and commerce in the city of Manhattan, RS Pop Shop is the perfect outlet of the growth that we hope to achieve after an economic depression. Melissa Gonzalez and the Panman team are more than helpful and make the experience of exhibiting and shopping in such an environment well worth it."
Thank you, Kelly Mills, Fashion Art Gallery
Being part of the RS Pop Up Shop series was one of the best experiences Lejkarama have encountered. Being supported and surrounded by the team led by Melissa is the ideal environment we all strive for and wish to be in. The willingness to embrace new talent/us and the exposure through various media portals is both a munificent and original concept.
Having the opportunity to have a storefront in the middle of Manhattan is unparallel and Lejkarama gained more exposure and contacts through it -Thank you!
Melissa Gonzalez's exuberance, energy and professionalism knows no bounds, from creative to social media ideas, always willing to lend a hand, an idea…the list goes on.
We are so thankful for this experience and hope to work with the fearless, creative and generous spirit of RS Pop up team in the near future.
Thank you to all of you-
Melissa, John, John, Abi, Aleks and four- legged wonder Mila!
- Nicole Arama and Lejka Sievert, Lejkarama
"Participating with the RS Pop Up Shop has undoubtedly helped to promote and expose my new knitwear label, N:F:P. Such a unique experience being able to build out my own boutique the way I have envisioned for my brand. It's rare to find not only a space to create as your own for up to a months time, but also have the expert support staff to help execute a special trunk show/cocktail party event, and social media tools such as videos, blogs, etc. to gain diverse promotion of any new art form.
Melissa Gonzalez is truly an amazing entrepreneur who was always there to help. She was never without an idea to creatively launch my first two collections to the public; either through the shop or online promotion. Melissa, and lets not forget her dog Mila, are the most adorable team with the most motivating and energizing spirit. No matter what the idea, she was ready to make it happen.
I am looking forward to continuing a strong partnership with the RS Pop Team to launch and promote my future collections of New Form Perspective. Their service has become an integral part of the N:F:P selling and branding platform. The midtown location has grown my customer list to include numerous new international clients and contacts, as well as a growing local NYC customer base. The possibilities are endless and the team thrives on new creative techniques to try!!
Thank you Melissa, John, Abi, and Aleks for everything!! Can't wait to work together again soon!!"
- Gail Travis, N:F:P Studios
"Having our gallery opening and show up at the RS POP shop was a wonderful experience! The location is amazing — in the middle of Manhattan and right by Grand Central station for easy access to the shop. There are always lots of passersby, both locals and tourists, and the windowfront on Lexington is an incredible draw. People were always stopping outside our window display to admire Gabrel Barcia-Colombo's video sculptures, then wander on inside (so be sure to have an eye-cathing display!).
As a brand new pop-up gallery, we were focused on getting as much exposure as possible to help build our clientele, and RS POP certainly helped us do that by putting us front and center in a very elite neighborhood. More importantly though, the hotel's strong art focus was a fantastic match for us and helped us connect with our target audience. It seemed like there was always some sort of arts-related event or opening going on, whether it was at the LAB Gallery installation space on the corner or the Solarium Room in the hotel, and the people in and around the hotel were all art enthusiasts, including the owner, James Knowles, who is the artist-in-residence there.
The staff is also a remarkable asset and support system. John and Melissa and the Panman Productions team were a pleasure to work with and helped us ensure that everything went smoothly. They also checked in often to make sure we were having the best experience possible and gave us notice when an arts-related event was happening at the hotel so we could be prepared. As a new business, it was so helpful to have that kind of support system in place, and we really can't thank them enough for all their efforts.
In short, we highly recommend booking the RS POP shop! Great people, great space, great location."
- Julia & Karen, Blue Box Gallery
"Working and collaborating with the RS POP-UP Shop came up suddenly while I made a trip out to New York in Oct of 2009. Everyone was very helpful and very professional. The opening night of the art show was a hit and the Roger Smith Hotel did everything they could to make the experience even better. It had a total home feel which took a lot of stress off. I love what they continue to do and I think its one of the most creative concepts I've ever seen in Midtown." - Kiki Valdes (Miami Artist)