Chisholm Gallery Uses Unique Partnership To Bring Palm Beach Art Scene To Wellington
By Lenore Phillips
Palm Beach County is synonymous with the lifestyle of the rich and the famous. As a winter destination for many of the world’s most affluent citizens, there is certainly no shortage of high-end events and artwork. Wellington, specifically, is an unrivaled winter destination for equestrians worldwide, and Chisholm Gallery, locally based but internationally recognized, has used a unique partnership with the Wellington National Golf Club to combine the best of the international art and equestrian scenes. Already a prominent fixture in the local golf, dining and social scenes, Wellington National’s management team agreed that the prospect of boosting their space with specially curated sporting, lifestyle and equestrian art could add another level of benefits to members and the local community. Launched in early 2018, the meticulously selected collection propelled the club into the realm of the international art world with help from Jeanne Chisholm of her namesake Chisholm
Beautifully framed artwork adorns many of the walls at Wellington National Golf Club. PHOTO BY LENORE PHILLIPS
Gallery. The beautiful artwork now adorning the club’s walls and grounds is available for purchase, so that members and guests may be able to enjoy it in their homes, office or even stables. As each piece is sold, a new piece will take its place. “Being able to display so many of the special works that I have spent years curating was a really unique experience for me,” said Chisholm of her new partner-
ship. “I feel strongly that this is a special cultural opportunity being presented to Wellington through Doug Marty and Wellington National. Local and seasonal residents of Wellington and the Palm Beaches have the unique opportunity of viewing artwork from all around the world in their backyard.” Boasting more than 100 unique pieces in various mediums, the Wellington National collection is second to none in South Florida, boasting a plentiful array of pieces to please any art lover. Primarily representing golf and equestrian themes, the hand-selected collection is perfectly suited to the Wellington culture and its interests. The newly opened Champions Bistro, hallways, locker rooms and the main ballroom have all been transformed into an art lover’s dream and benefit from the impeccable pieces spread throughout the club. For equestrian enthusiasts, a life-size (Left) A beautiful steel equestrian sculpture greets guests arriving at Wellington National. PHOTO BY LENORE PHILLIPS
wellington the magazine | april 2018
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