Plymouth Artist Tony Roko Earns Honor from Hour Detroit

Tony Roko was named Best Fine Artist by the readers of Hour Detroit magazine in its 2016 Best of Detroit contest. Roko also won the Best Fine Artist nod from the magazine in 2015 and 2014.

Each year, Hour Detroit, metro Detroit’s monthly magazine, asks its readers to vote for their favorite local personalities, athletes, businesses, philanthropists, restaurants and more. Readers were asked to vote through March 15 at www.hourdetroit.com. Results of the popular contest are revealed in the magazine’s June issue.

Roko, who has recently been commissioned by Detroit’s Atwater Brewery to rebrand its vast collection of locally brewed beer and spirits, has also been asked to paint pieces for Lady Gaga, Jay Leno and Ford Motor Company. Roko also has a piece displayed in the permanent collection of Michigan’s Holocaust Memorial Center.

"It's an honor to be recognized by the readers of such a highly regarded publication,” says Roko. “I realize how rare it is to have your art connect with so many, while remaining true to yourself in the process."

Roko will take part in Hour Detroit’s Best of Detroit party, which will be celebrated Friday, June 24 at the Motor City Casino Hotel in Detroit. Roko’s work will also be on display at ArtPrize®, an independently organized international art competition in Grand Rapids, which starts in September. His work is always on display now at Lafontsee Galleries in Grand Rapids. For more information, visit www.lafontsee.us.

To learn more about Hour Detroit’s Best of Detroit party, visit www.hourdetroit.com. To find out more about Tony Roko, please visit www.artofroko.com. Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyRoko Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeY1as7WMzI&feature=youtu.be