Selected Testimonials:

“The court was impressed by the knowledge and generosity of the art appraiser, Paul Royka.”
— Judge Meagher, Massachusetts Probate and Family Court

“All of us at the Maine State Museum are thrilled to have acquired the Galen Jerome Brewer silhouettes. Your fine detailed catalogue prompted my visit to view the artifacts, enabling me to return to our curators with a personal report of this valuable collection.”
— Deanna Bonner-Ganter, Curator of Photography, Art and Archives, Maine State Museum

“It is impossible to convey how grateful we are to you for all you did.”
— Peter Timms, Director, Fitchburg Art Museum

“The promotional talent of Paul Royka made for a very successful auction.”
— Matthew Isenburg, The Daguerreian Society Newsletter, Jack Naylor Collection

“Thank you, Paul.” (Appraisal of personal items of Henry G. Molaison, 1926–2008)
— Suanne Corkin, PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

“Wild West Posters Bring Serious Money at Royka’s”
— Antiques and the Arts Weekly

“BAC states it raised nearly $10,000”
— Boston Architectural Center Benefit Auction

“Royka helps Paxton Playground raise $24,000”
— Community fundraising event

“The Arts and Crafts segment… was the largest and finest Skinner’s has conducted in this field in five years.”
— Maine Antique Digest, February 1997

“You really helped to make the series a success.”
— Education Director, The Arts & Crafts Movement in Boston, Boston Center for Adult Education

Over the years, Paul Royka has worked with museums, historical societies, libraries, and nonprofit organizations—raising significant funds through appraisal events, auctions, and educational programs.

Selected venues include:

• Museum of Science, Boston, MA
   
• Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati, OH
   
• Martha's Vineyard Museum, MA
   
• Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA
   
• Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site, West Hills, NY
   

As well as numerous libraries, historical societies, and community organizations throughout New England, including:

Winchester Historical Society, Medfield Historical Society, Groton Public Library, Fiske Public Library, Wheeler Library (CT), Hazen Memorial Library, Haverhill Public Library, Tewksbury Public Library, Dudley Library, Lunenburg Public Library, and many others.

Paul Royka regularly conducts:

• Appraisal day events for libraries and institutions
   
• Educational lectures on antiques and collecting
   
• Fundraising auctions and benefit events
   
• Collection-based presentations and workshops
   

These events have consistently helped organizations raise funds while engaging their communities.