Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced that Andy Singer, Founder and CEO of Visual Comfort & Co., will receive the Academy of Achievement honor at the 35th ARTS Awards taking place at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas on Friday, January 10, 2025. The ARTS Awards, presented annually during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, celebrate preeminent manufacturers, retailers, interior designers, product designers, and sales representatives.
“For decades, Andy’s dedication and passion for the lighting industry has been inspiring to witness,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “His commitment to quality and innovation truly sets him apart as an industry leader.”
Sharon Davis, executive director of ART, added: “It’s an honor to present the Academy of Achievement to someone who has transformed the lighting industry through his visionary leadership and dedication to design excellence.”
Andy Singer founded Visual Comfort & Co. in 1987 after spending 10 years in the lighting industry as a manufacturer’s representative. His vision for Visual Comfort & Co., which started from humble beginnings in his garage, was to create a brand synonymous with exceptional products by partnering with world-renowned designers and brands to create lighting that combines design and functionality. Throughout the years, the Visual Comfort & Co. portfolio of collections has continued to grow to offer more lighting resources across all categories and price points.
Under Singer’s leadership, Visual Comfort has flourished through partnerships with acclaimed designers, becoming a leading source for decorative and architectural lighting. His commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and innovation has earned the company a reputation as an industry leader. Notable design partners include E.F. (Sandy) Chapman, Ralph Lauren, kate spade new york, AERIN, Thomas O’Brien, Barbara Barry, Kelly Wearstler, and others.
In addition to the Academy of Achievement, dozens of category awards will be presented at the ARTS Awards to retailers, manufacturers, designers, and sales representatives. The 35th ARTS Awards finalists can be found at www.dallasmarketcenter.com/ArtsAwards/finalists/. Reservations for the ARTS Awards open October 2nd. Tickets will be $170 for ART members and $200 for non-members, with discounted rates available for full tables of eight and ten guests.
Sponsors for the 35th ARTS Awards include media and organization partners such as Home Accents Today, Gifts & Decorative Accessories, HFN, Designer’s Today, Furniture/Today, Home Textiles Today, Aspire, Furniture, Lighting & Décor, Interior Design Society, Luxe Interiors + Design, Modern Luxury, PaperCity, Business of Home, Décor News Now, and the Sustainable Furnishings Council.