Feb 2, 2017 | Press Releases
February 2, 2017 – Charlotte, NC / High Point, NC – Attendees of the first combined ART + IDS Conference in Scottsdale, AZ May 18-21, 2017, will have the opportunity to participate in a community project supporting a US Vets housing facility, Grand Veterans Village. Residential interior designers and professionals from the home furnishings industry will work together to improve the interiors of the facility, creating home-like spaces for residents. The goal of the project is to complete a total of 132 rooms as well as a lobby, community room, recreation room, and other common rooms. The work day for this project is Saturday, May 19th during conference.
Grand Veterans Village, one of eight US Vets housing facilities in the United States, was founded in 2003 to house homeless, low-income and disabled veterans in Phoenix, Arizona. The greater organization, US Vets, was founded in 1992 in Los Angeles, California to meet the needs of their homeless veteran population. US Vets strives for all veterans and their families to have their needs met to regain and maintain productive independence. The successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support is their mission. For more information visit http://www.usvetsinc.org
Kid Glove, Inc. of Scottsdale, AZ has stepped forward to provide warehousing for the project this year. The company will receive, warehouse and deliver for installation the donations from our generous vendor donors. Kid Glove, Inc. serves interior designers, residential & commercial builders, property management companies and related businesses to receive, deliver and install furniture and home accents in the metropolitan Phoenix and surrounding area.
To make a product donation, participate or register for the ART +IDS conference, visit: www.art-ids-conference.org
Jan 26, 2017 | Press Releases
January 26, 2017 – Charlotte, NC / High Point, NC – ART and IDS have announced the speaker lineup for the first annual ART + IDS combined conference in Scottsdale Arizona. This premier event, unlike any event in the home furnishings industry will allow attendees to connect and collaborate during the topnotch program with a variety of topics covering not only business strategies, but the latest in design.
The conference’s extensive speaker line-up includes; renowned interior designer Suzanne Kasler; considered one of America’s top designers, sponsored by Visual Comfort; business experts Loretta Love Huff, Tom Black, Shelia Butler, Deborah Garner and Elliott Eisenberg; global trend ambassador, Patti Carpenter, sponsored by Maison Objet; social media gurus Lauren and Linley from LP2 Boutique Agency as well as celebrity designer Kelli Ellis.
To see details on each speaker session, visit: General Session Speakers and Workshop Speakers.
To register for the ART +IDS conference, visit:
ART + IDS Conference page
Jan 25, 2017 | Press Releases
DALLAS – Jan. 21, 2017 –Dallas Market Center and ART announced the winners of the 28th annual ARTS Awards during a gala event held Friday, January 20 at the Hilton Anatole hotel and attended by 650 guests. The ARTS Awards is the premier international awards program for the home industry honoring manufacturers, retailers, designers, and sales representatives and is held each January during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market. Awards were presented across major industry categories including manufacturing, retail, design, and sales as well as two special leadership and achievement awards.
“Winning an ARTS Award is an outstanding accomplishment, and we send our congratulations to the winners,” Cindy Morris president and CEO of Dallas Market Center said. “There are so many outstanding individuals and companies that continue to creatively shape the home industry, and it is our honor to recognize them for their inspiring leadership.”
At this year’s ARTS Awards twenty industry leaders, style experts, and celebrity designers presented the awards including Kelli Ellis, Libby Langdon, Jason Harris, Caroline Hipple, and Jan Barboglio. Also in attendance were the ARTS Awards judges, the ARTS Awards committee members from ART, and members of the ARTS Awards nominating panel.
“By recognizing industry innovation and leadership, we hope to encourage growth and ingenuity within the community,” Sharon Davis, executive director of ART said. “The ARTS Awards are an excellent way to honor and inspire those who work so diligently to advance the home industry. In addition, honoring two business legends serves as an inspiration to the next generation.”
28th ARTS Awards Winners
Sales Representatives
East/Atlantic – Greg Lewis, jdouglas
Midwest/Southwest – Sandy Holberg, Taylors
West – Patrick Slater, ENVSN Lights
Manufacturers
Green Award – Regina Andrew Design
Accent Furniture – Home Trends & Design
Home Accents – Phillips Collection
Lighting Fixtures – Currey & Company
Lamps – Visual Comfort & Co.
Wall Décor – Paragon
Area Rugs – Jaipur Living
Home Textiles – Lacefield
Outdoor Living – Klaussner Outdoor
Tabletop – Beatriz Ball Collection
Product Designer: Mark Moussa, Arteriors Home
Interior Designer: Ron Woodson & Jaime Rummerfield, Woodson and Rummerfield’s House of Design
Retailers
International Retailer: Aaron Stewart Home – San Juan, Puerto Rico
Furniture Store
Single Store Location – Home Crush – Beverly Hills, CA
Multiple Store Location – Wisteria – Farmers Branch, TX
Home Accents Stores
East/Atlantic – The Iron Gate – Franklin, TN
Midwest/Southwest – Coco & Dash – Dallas, TX
West – Absolutely Fabulous – Huntington Beach, CA
Lighting Showroom
East/Atlantic – Elements Distinctive Lighting & Home Furnishing – Carle Place, NY
Midwest/Southwest – Metro Lighting – Brentwood, MO
West – Lighting Unlimited – Cameron Park, CA
Academy of Achievement Award: Mark Phillips – Phillips Collection
Legendary Leadership Award: Connie Lineberry
The 28th annual ARTS Awards are sponsored by enLIGHTenment, Gifts & Decorative Accessories, Giftware News, HFN, Home Fashion Forecast, Home & Textiles Today, Home Accents Today, Interior Design Society, Lyon Credit Services, Residential Lighting and the Sustainable Furnishings Council.
Jan 17, 2017 | Press Releases, Uncategorized
January 17, 2017 – Charlotte, NC / High Point, NC – Registration is now open for the first combined conference of ART + IDS located in Scottsdale, Arizona at the Scott Resort and Spa May 18-21, 2017. This conference, unlike any event in the home furnishings industry will allow interior designers, manufactures, importers, retailers, product designers and more with the chance to connect and collaborate for better business.
Registration for ART and IDS members is $450. Non-members are encouraged to attend for a price of $599. Registration includes:
• Educational program- speakers, workshops and roundtables
• Networking opportunities
• Thursday lunch and evening Welcome Party
• Friday breakfast, lunch, community project and cocktails
• Saturday breakfast, lunch, ART Dinner or IDS National Awards Dinner
For information on the conference and to register, visit the ART + IDS Conference page
Dec 13, 2016 | Press Releases
November 30, 2016 – Dallas Market Center, the largest and most successful open-daily home décor marketplace in the country, and ART, the Creative Home Furnishings Network, today announced the list of 17 presenters for the 28th Annual ARTS Awards. The distinguished list includes world-renowned product designers, interior designers, manufacturers and retailers. This year’s presenters include:
- Susan Andrulis, national sales manager, IMAX
- Jan Barboglio, founder of Jan Barboglio
- Barclay Butera, founder of Barclay Butera Interiors agency and showrooms
- Dwayne Clark, president of Dwayne Clark Interior Design Management Group
- Sharon Davis, executive director, ART
- Kelli Ellis, interior designer, artist and lifestyle expert
- Jack Fleischer, president, Hermitage Lighting Gallery
- Bob Gaynor, vice president of Dwayne Clark Interior Design Management Group/accomplished Broadway actor
- Jason Harris, founder, The Design Network
- Caroline Hipple, president, Norwalk Furniture
- Susan Inglis, executive director, Sustainable Furnishings Council
- Russ Jones, sales representative, Ivystone
- Libby Langdon, interior and product designer, author and makeover television personality
- Cindy Morris, president and CEO, Dallas Market Center
- Brad Smith, CEO, ELK Group International
- Shelley Wald, president, WAC Lighting
- Josh Weiss, CEO, Generation Brands
“Many of the most creative and talented leaders in the industry will help host a very special evening of recognition,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “Together, we are honoring the most respected companies and individuals working tirelessly on behalf of a vibrant and thriving industry.”
The ARTS Awards, presented each January during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, is the premier international awards program dedicated to home industry excellence and achievement. This year the program is recognizing top manufacturers, retailers, product designers, interior designers and sales representatives from around the world in 23 categories as well as Academy of Achievement recipient Mark Phillips and a special Legendary Leadership Award being presented to industry icon Connie Lineberry. The finalists, winners and special honorees will be recognized during a gala event on Friday, January 20, 2017 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.
Reservations are available online via the ARTS Awards website: http://dallasmarketcenter.com/artsawards/reservations/
Sponsors for the 28th ARTS Awards include Accent Décor, Botanical Mix, enLIGHTenment, Gifts & Decorative Accessories, Giftware News, HFN, Home & Textiles Today, Home Accents Today, Interior Design Society, Lighting & Décor, Lyon Credit Services, Residential Lighting and Sustainable Furnishings Council.
