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Wendy Cromwell is a Contemporary art expert and a leading media spokesperson. For 20 years, Wendy has built private art collections of lasting value for high-net- worth individuals. Wendy is a consistent market maker who has identified some of the most important Contemporary artists ahead of the curve, creating significant holdings for her clients, while introducing them to the joy of collecting art. Wendy has also placed significant works of art in the permanent collections of major US museums, including the Menil Collection in Houston and the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles.
Wendy founded her advisory firm after a decade as Vice President of Contemporary art auctions at Sotheby's, which she joined after receiving her Master's in Modern Art from the Institute of Fine Arts. Her knowledge of art history combined with her art market expertise and longevity in the field make Wendy uniquely qualified to advise collectors. Wendy's clients include both individuals and multi-generational families, who she represents as a trusted fiduciary, placing her clients interests first in a competitive marketplace. Wendy is an advocate for ethics in the art advisory field. She is a past President and current board member of the Association of Professional Art Advisors. She is also a USPAP-certified member of the Appraisers Association of America.
Wendy is a founding member of the Contemporary Art Acquisitions Committee, and former board member of AFIM, a global non-profit dedicated to aiding the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. Wendy serves on the Board of the Sugar Hill Museum of Art & Storytelling, which hosts an artist's residency and provides an underserved community with access to art. Wendy is also a board member of the Smith College Museum of Art, where she founded the Contemporary Associates that fund art acquisitions.
Wendy is a graduate of Smith College where she majored in Art History. She earned her MA in Modern Art from the Institute of Fine Arts, NYU.
Credentials
M.A. Modern Art, Institute of Fine Art New York University