Salon Series

SALON BEGINNINGS

The Pink Plate Club was conceived in the late 90s when Founder Holly Tupper discovered an antique 19th Century porcelain dinner service in a brocante in Westerly Rhode Island. Using the plates as inspiration for uniting friends of all stripes, the first celebration was held at Holly’s home in Singapore, with Datin Mandy Beveridge delivering an hysterical pre-luncheon welcome speech on manners. Lunch followed and later in the day champagne flowed. Holly’s set of pink plates has travelled the world, gathering characters together at shared tables with brilliant bonhomie and enlightened conversations.

The Pink Plate Club, which still exists in its own right, is the inspiration behind Cultus Artem’s Salon and its many different guises at our San Antonio Atelier. Holly as Salonnière curates a dynamic mix of artists, writers, thinkers and doers for each of these Salons.

Cultus Artem Salons have included partnerships with artists such as Robert Hodge plus retailers ByGeorge from Austin & Stella Flame Gallery from Bridgehampton. We will soon be revealing our 2026 schedule and look forward to welcoming you into the magical World of Cultus Artem...

CULTUS ARTEM SALON SERIES

We offer a select few partners exclusive access to our close network of ultra-high-net-worth individuals who reside in Texas, one of America’s most affluent states. Our Texan network comprises 500+ dynamic, professional women: creators and entrepreneurs including company directors, founders of art houses, hospitality powerhouses, writers and designers. Most own multiple properties, travel frequently and are passionate collectors of luxury assets: art, real estate, classic cars, significant fine jewelry and fashion. They demand high quality, timeless pieces that complement their visionary lifestyle and perform in diverse environments. Our local community has grown in recent years with help from Founder Holly Tupper’s ‘Creative Committe’, a select group of prominent San Antonio women and Cultus Artem ambassadors who have introduced their own influential networks to our Salons.

Our Salon venue is Cultus Artem’s captivating Atelier, a historic telephone exchange building in San Antonio, stretching across 13,000 sq ft. The space, streaming with light and brimming with art and objects collected by Tupper during her decades living overseas in Asia & Europe, is the perfect backdrop for unforgettable events. The Atelier, featured in Vogue, also provides a beautiful self-contained apartment available for hosting brand partners during Salon events. Our stunning headquarters sets us apart from other brands -and even most retailers - as this generous space lends itself to larger gatherings and allows our brand partners to also extend invitations to their own valued clients. We take immense pride in connecting our private, hard to reach community of discerning shoppers with like-minded collaborators who share our enthusiasm for timeless luxury and unique treasures. These introductions to rare and extraordinary brands extend well beyond our San Antonio Salons. The Cultus Artem Collections travel several times a year on request for private shows in clients’ homes and with select retail partners & galleries to solidify lasting relationships with our loyal followers, many of whom have been with us since the launch of Cultus Artem Fragrance at Bergdorf Goodman in 2019.

‘In creating Cultus Artem, I wanted to step away from today’s rush towards mass production and disposable possessions and return to luxury created by the alchemy of exquisite raw materials and the artistry of hand craftsmanship’

— Holly Tupper, Founder & Creative Director

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